PUBLISHER’S LETTER
From the Horse’s Mouth
conversation with three-time Paralympian Sharon Jarvis. With immense grit and determination Sharon has overcome incredible obstacles, and is firmly of the belief that when it comes to achieving it’s not a matter of if, but when. Our nutrition feature is on pasture: how do you assess the quality? How do you know that your horse is receiving the
With Fiona Todd
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nutrients they need? KER’s Director of Nutrition Technology explains.
elcome once again to the
Pilates expert Jess Morrison shares tips
Equestrian Hub Magazine.
every rider should know, and offers up
And what a super issue!
three exercises designed to strengthen and correct rider posture. Meanwhile
We have lots of very exciting changes
registered BHS Instructor Lucy Williams
taking place here at EH Headquarters,
explains the importance of pole work
so make sure you keep an eye on
and how often you should use them as
our website and social pages for
part of your training regime. She also
all the updates. One of the biggest
suggests some pole patterns that will
developments is that from now on, we
get both you and your unicorn thinking!
will be a monthly – yes, a monthly – magazine, still with all the same great
Racing Victoria’s Chris Kenner
content, but with some awesome new
introduces their innovative Off the Track
industry experts adding to the mix, and
Community program, and European
so much more besides. We’re so excited!
correspondent Jessica Morton reports on a technologically advanced halter
In this issue, our Spotlight is on Rhys
before delving into some divine cool
Stones, who competes successfully in
weather fashion ideas.
the jumping arena and show ring, and in partnership with wife Jess, has created
Shane Rose’s super groom Rachel Watts
the renowned J & R Equestrian brand.
answers 20 Questions, and we tempt you with a Margaret River getaway …
In the last appearance of Brister’s Brief
come on, you know you want to!
(now don’t panic, Charlie will still be
fierce. Be sure to watch our socials for
with us but in another form), we see the
information on how you can vote in our
Then there’s Young Rider Brielle Powell
final in his informative two part series on
very popular Readers Choice award.
who has set a hard-to-beat record with
teaching young horses to jump.
four prestigious Sydney Royal Easter Christine Armishaw tackles the difficult
We also have show fever! Suzy Jarratt
Show equestrian awards in a row,
questions that arise when you and your
helps the RAS celebrate its 200th
and let’s not forget our PDS Valegro
horse no longer seem to be a marriage
birthday with a feature on the Sydney
dressage saddle review, plus a sneak
made in heaven, and FEI rule expert
Royal, and show ring guru Paul Austin
peek at another stunning equestrian
Jenny Merity keeps us up to date with
property … we wish!
reveals some of his winning ways. Plus, equine nutritionist Dr Clarissa BrownDouglas tackles the issue of obesity in the show ring and explains why overly
recent rule changes for dressage, eventing and show jump riders. It’s a confusing world!
padded ponies are at risk of succumbing
The Saddlefitter explores English saddle
to a variety of serious ailments.
girths and girth point selection, while
And (drum roll please), we introduce you to our ten Delivering Dreams finalists.
So pour your favourite tipple, relax and enjoy – and don’t forget to watch our socials for more exciting news to come.
resident vet Dr Doug discusses wet weather hoof ailments.
Congratulations to you all for making it
And if it’s inspiration you need, look
this far, because the competition was
no further than Enya Crockford’s W W W. E Q U E S T R I A N H U B . C O M . AU | 7
