FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

With Fiona Todd

For those of you that have followed the journey of HorseVibes over the past few years I am proud to say that under Candy Baker’s stewardship the magazine has grown into something very special. March represents a time of change for us and from April we will be asking you for a small paid subscription if you would like to continue to enjoy HorseVibes.

The commitment of the Equestrian Hub – which is the umbrella business for HorseVibes - is to always add value and by moving to a paid subscription we are able to help businesses grow by giving them a platform to promote their products at affordable rates by allowing us to offer you, our readers, special prices not available elsewhere. Plus, of course, we will to continue to up the ante on our already fabulous editorial content. Which brings me to March. We have an exciting TransTasman flavour this month. New Zealand is famous for punching well above its weight horse-wise, and for this edition Candy has interviewed the extraordinary Vicki Wilson who is making history by travelling to Kentucky for the third year in a row to defend her title as a two-time winner of the Road to the Horse Colt Starting Championship. Jane Camens made us all envious with her Glenorchy Globe Trotting ride. And in January Candy presented at New Zealand’s International Spirit Horse Festival on essential oils and rescue horses.

We also have a new columnist. Welcome to the team Charlie Brister. Charlie is an eventer, coach and horse trainer, and allround self-deprecating horseman. We’re sure you will love Charlie’s light hearted approach in his column Brister’s Brief.

Also new is our Training Tips column brought to you this month by dressage rider and coach Nicole Tough. On My Soapbox features US Equine Physiotherapist, Bryn Anderson, who suggests that worldwide we start horses too early and push them too hard.

Jane Camens has also had a chat with Angela Davison, The Horse Herbalist. Having used these products for many years, I am an ardent supporter of this natural practitioner who works with the horse’s energy and spirit.

There are plenty of benefits for you to subscribe during March, including entry into a $500 cash draw, a gift voucher for $25 off your next saddle purchase from The Saddle Hub, plus prize draws and more.

Here’s to a happy HorseVibes future!

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