PUBLISHER’S LETTER
From the Horse’s Mouth
If you’re planning to travel, Rebecca Nadge has some great advice on making the journey as comfortable, safe and risk free as possible for both you and your horse, while Jessica Morton looks at the science behind nasal strips. And if the smash hit TV series
Yellowstone has inspired you, Jess also has some fashion tips for making that
With Fiona Todd
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laid-back western look uniquely yours. Do you know a Turtle Top from a
elcome to the August issue
Lozenge, a Pee Wee from a Happy
of Equestrian Hub. We’ve
Mouth? In the first of a two-part series,
rounded up some great
Suzy Jarrett explores the world of bits,
articles to help you through the last
first with the basics before getting
month of what, for some of us, has been
into the more complex designs in our
a pretty chilly winter!
September issue.
Queensland based dressage coach
Vaulter Stephanie Dore has just
and rider Nicole Tough is this month’s
represented Australia at CHIO Aachen,
Spotlight. Nicole has been part of the
and Jamie Hocking spoke to her about
Australian dressage scene for many
her journey to the world stage, while Jo
years, she’s had her fair share of ups and
Mckinnon caught up with Lisa Coffey,
downs and spoke to Rebecca Ashton – it
who has managed to combine giving
makes for interesting reading.
OTT racehorses a new start in life while at the same time helping people
Resident coach Christine Armishaw
struggling with psychological issues.
suggests four off-horse exercises to improve your core strength, flexibility,
Feeling adventurous? Then join Mathilde
and body symmetry, and if your pony
Gregoire for a 10-day horseback trek in
is convinced scary monsters live at
Morocco, and don’t miss her interesting
the bottom of puddles, she’s got a few
take on a native of Northwest Africa’s
clever tips to turn your nervous Nellie
Maghreb region, the Barb horse.
into a confident water horse.
performance horses. And another of
We delve into the outstanding career of
With a change of season on the way,
our mentors, show ring expert Alanna
respected National dressage judge and
we need to be aware of the challenges
Richards, dropped by to share her
now retired FEI 3* and 4* eventing judge
presented by springtime pastures.
grooming and nutrition tips, guaranteed
Prue Spurrett, and introduce Young
Equine nutritionist Larissa Bilston
to help your show pony shine.
Rider Georgia Hodgetts. This month’s
explains what to expect and suggests
If you’ve been thinking about embryo
Saddle Review is on the Erreplus
ways to keep your horse safe from
transfer as an option for breeding a foal,
Elena and we have another sumptuous
potential risks. And talking of risks, do
it’s not a decision to take lightly. To get
equestrian property for your vision
you know which weeds are a threat to
your research started, Dr Doug runs
board … you do have one, don’t you?
your horse? Rachel Roan has done her
through the basics.
homework and has come up with ten of the most dangerous, plus what you can do to prevent a life-threatening situation.
Sam Lyle, a 5* eventer and EA Level 3 Coach with a Masters of Education in Sports Coaching, spoke to us about
We introduce two more of our wonderful
his award-winning career as a coach;
mentors: full-time 5* eventer and EA
and Olympian Rebel Morrow shares the
coach Jade Findlay; and David Finch,
astonishing story of her beloved partner
National coach educator, show jumper
Oaklea Rebel Groover, saved by a
and breeder of international standard
whisker from the knackers yard.
Now it’s time to pour a glass of your preferred tipple, sit back, relax and enjoy. Until next time, cheers!
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