Our Contributors

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Enya Crockford A rider for most of her life, Enya has been a qualified coach since her teens. She's trained numerous horses up through the eventing levels and is currently working with her sweet but opinionated homebred mare. She recently caught up with 5* eventer Sarah Clark to discuss how to train for cross country confidence. Amanda Mac As editor of Equestrian Hub Magazine, Amanda’s two longstanding passions, one for horses the other for writing, come together perfectly. In this issue she talks to top eventer and silver medal Olympian Kevin McNab about a career less ordinary, and to AVA President Dr Warwick Vale on the very serious subject of veterinarian mental health. David Nash Director of Nutrition Technology at KER, David is an equine nutrition professional with many years’ experience. He advises on feeding and managing horses across all disciplines, and has been instrumental in quality control, laboratory management and analysis, and pasture research. In this issue he discusses the finer points of water quality.

Jessica Morton Jessica is a dual national New Zealand-Italian freelance journalist, equestrian traveller, and writer. Currently based in Tuscany, she’s perfectly positioned to bring us the very latest in European equestrian trends and innovations. In this issue she looks at innovative housing solutions for stallions that encourage the social life all horses need.

Heather Ip Heather holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine) from Charles Sturt University, a Master of Science in Veterinary Science from Sydney University, and has lectured in equine reproduction at CSU for many years. She owns and runs Cooramin Sporthorses, breeding Warmbloods and performance ponies for dressage. Her article on red bag foaling is a must read.

Larissa Bilston Larissa, BAgrSc (Hons I) is the Nutritionist for Farmalogic, where she developed Equine Vit&Min and the Farmalogic Equine range. Her extensive experience is highly regarded by trainers, riders and owners who understand the importance of good nutrition. So how do you feed your horse an optimal diet? It’s not rocket science and Larissa explains why. Charlie Brister Regular columnist Charlie is an all-round horseman and an expert in retraining problem horses. He also coaches riders in the art of cross country, show jumping and dressage. In the first of his new two part series, Charlie offers some expert advice on techniques designed to help you teach your young horse to jump.

Dr Doug English A veterinarian and long-time turmeric researcher, Doug completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland in 1974. He’s well-known throughout Australia for his work in the equine industry and is a long-time Equine Veterinarians Australia member. Don’t miss his article on anhidrosis, its symptoms, and the management of this unusual condition.

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Christine Armishaw Christine is a horse trainer, coach and passionate eventing and jumping rider. A Kiwi girl based in NSW, she teaches others not just how to ride, but also how to understand their horse. In this issue, she goes behind the scenes with long-time horse enthusiast Sgt. Sarah Maxwell, an instructor with the NSW Mounted Police Unit.

Kathryn Sullivan-Butt Kathryn Sullivan-Butt is The Saddlefitter. An EA and AHRC coach with over 20 years’ experience, she is nationally and internationally trained and accredited with the Society of Master Saddlers, the ASFA, and Equinology. Always happy to share her knowledge, she gets to grips with girths in the first of a fascinating two part series. Dr Kirsten Jackson Working first as a general equine vet, Kirsten then followed her passion for dentistry. A member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, she has recently completed a PhD on equine peripheral caries, and in this issue weighs up the pros and cons of power vs hand tools in equine dentistry.

Dr Warwick Vale An equine veterinary practitioner with many years’ experience, Warwick has a special interest in competition horse medicine, fitness and lameness. A long standing member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), he was elected the Association's President in 2020. In this issue, he speaks out on the very serious problems associated with veterinarian mental health. Charmae Bell Charmae owns Bit Bank Australia and has been a bitting specialist since 2014. In addition to managing the online store she leads a team of Accredited Bit Fitters who she trained. She’s helped thousands of horses and riders achieve harmony in communication, and in this issue answers some questions she’s frequently asked.

Suzy Jarratt Suzy has lengthy and varied form as a writer and presenter. She works for several Australian and overseas companies, is the author of three published books, and three years ago won an international award for equestrian journalism. In this issue she meets a breed that originated in Australia – the seriously stunning Warlander. Jade Willis Jade is an eventer and coach with a passion for off the track Thoroughbreds. A Racing Victoria Acknowledged Trainer, this year alone she’s rehomed around 160 ex-racehorses, giving them the chance of a new life and career. In Training Tips, she gives us an insight into her highly successful down to earth approach.

Wayne Copping Wayne has served as a National Eventing Selector, a 5* Course Designer, FEI course design seminar presenter, and is an International Eventing Officials Club board member. He participated in the early testing of frangible devices, helping to formulate the policies governing their use. In this issue, he discusses their recent modification, yellow clips and penalty points.