PUBLISHER’S LETTER
From the Horse’s Mouth
getting the right saddle – it seems the one size fits all days are long gone! Our resident vet Dr Doug tackles itch, the scourge of the equestrian world. Seeing a horse suffering from itch is as frustrating and upsetting for the owner as it is for the poor pony. Our new European correspondent Jess
With Fiona Todd
Morton delves into the history of the iconic European herdsman and their horses, and our nutrition article is on
Well, what a journey we’ve been on
the always complex issue of feeding in
at Equestrian Hub since we last got
winter. Then we head across to Western
together! You’ll notice our magazine
Australia to take a look at an estate
has a beautiful new name, our website
purpose built to enhance the welfare
is new and fresh, and the VIP area
of ex-racehorses and their retraining.
is growing every week. Our aim is to
‘Handling the Equine Athlete’ is the first of
be the go-to place to enhance your equestrian journey on every level.
an excellent two part Training Tips series
On that note, we’ve extended the
from David Shoobridge, and you’ll love
closing date of the Delivering Dreams
reading about the very special relationship
Scholarship to 30th June – and also
between Jeremy Janjic and Django of
note that the prize pool is $10,000 in
Cacharel in this issue’s Perfect Partners.
lessons, feeds, supplements, apparel
Thinking of building an arena? What
and tack. Definitely not to be sneezed at!
surface are you considering? What do
As a magazine subscriber you have
you need to know about drainage?
access to our VIP area, and that’s
There’s plenty of food for thought in
where you’ll find Charlie’s latest super
our article on arenas, and if you’ve ever
informative podcast with nutritionist
wondered about coat colour, Colour
Larissa Bilston. Our new overseas
Genetics 101 is a must read.
correspondent Jess Morton gives her
Looking for the horse of your dreams?
expert take on the fashion trends coming to us from Europe – and be sure to tune
That’s before he asks 20 Questions
Sharon Ridgway of eventing.com fame climbs onto the Tackbox and gives us a
in every fortnight as Jess talks stallions,
of Robert Stewart, eventer and show
events, fashion and so much more.
jumper extraordinaire.
And we’re absolutely delighted to
Have you ever thought that equestrians
welcome 'Conversations with David'.
at the top of their game have an easy
David Shoobridge needs no introduction
ride? Well, we can assure you that elite
and his contributions for our VIPs will be
riders go through the same challenges as
as informative as they are inspirational.
you – which is what Christine Armishaw
then explore fashions designed to
discovers when she talks to Olympic
deliver a warmer winter.
And now to this issue, the first under the banner of Equestrian Hub Magazine. Amanda Mac shines a spotlight on
legend, Shane Rose, who’s still pursuing his quest to be the best he can be.
Daniella Dierks – and what an epic
Paula Jeffrey gives us a heads up on
journey her career has been – while
the interaction between biomechanics,
Charlie Brister unpacks the flying
performance and saddle fit, and while
change in the first of a two part
on the subject of saddles, we look at the
series, which in this issue, looks at the
not so simple world of stirrups. Choosing
movement from a dressage perspective.
the correct irons is nearly as complex as
helping hand based on over 25 years’ experience in matching horses and riders. We talk to Young Rider Maleah LangMcMahon, just back from a very successful Sydney Royal, we take a look at the awesome Holsteiner, and
And of course there’s so much more, but for now, pour your favourite tipple, relax and enjoy. I know I’m going to!
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