PUBLISHER’S LETTER
Have you ever wondered if you are
From the Horse’s Mouth
symmetrical in the saddle? Are you hindering or supporting your horse through your position? All is revealed when Enya Crockford talks to Natasha Gunston about the importance of biomechanics. Once you’ve read this article, flip across to Saddle Up. Your balance also affects your saddle, but
With Fiona Todd
there are other factors to consider and Kathryn Sullivan-Butt explains what to
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look for so we know when to call the
and gloom of COVID.
dressage scores, and we can expect
As the Olympics wrap up, we congratulate
to see some massive improvements
all our equestrians but pay special tribute
from everyone once events are up and
to the always inspiring Andrew Hoy
running again!
with our cover. Andrew reminds us of
Coming back into riding after an injury,
the importance of dreaming, believing
childbirth, or some other life event
and achieving. Throw in bucket loads
can be a massive mental challenge.
of hard work and you can go wherever
Christine Armishaw helps us mount back
you want. I confess to more than a few
up with confidence, and even puts a
goose bumps as I listened to his interview
song in our hearts.
’m beyond excited to introduce you
saddle fitter.
to the latest issue of Equestrian Hub
Combine all of this with Carolyn James
Magazine, a bright light in the doom
great Tackbox article on improving your
with Channel 7 after winning silver. He
We check out the gorgeous Haflinger,
totally encapsulated our ethos here at
European correspondent Jess Morton
Equestrian Hub when he said that dreams
looks at boots, and we give you the
where achievable if you follow them and
heads up on spring fashions (horse
surround yourself with good people.
related, naturally). A happy Saddle
Which of course, brings us to Delivering
Hub customer reviews the Prestige
Dreams – and in this issue we announce
X-Helen and this issue’s inspiring Young Rider is Bella Plumridge.
our ten finalists. Over the next few weeks, we’ll also introduce you to them
Megan Jones proves she is
on our social pages, and ask you to
superhuman as she gives us the
vote for who you think should receive
heads up on combining an equestrian
Faulkner explains why groundwork
life with motherhood. Rebecca Ham
is vital for you and your horse. Our
explains how to keep condition on a
Perfect Partners are none other than
our Readers’ Choice award. Also, a big thank you to Amanda Ross, another home grown Olympian, for her words of encouragement to everyone who applied. Champion show jumper David Cameron
Thoroughbred: how much protein is appropriate, and importantly, how to
Life After Racing celebrates the versatility of OTT horses, and Ken
Scott Hergest and Spinnin’ Whiz, and to round us out Charlie asks 20 questions of Cody Rawson-Harris.
talks to Amanda Mac about Krome,
avoid ‘fizz’, while still talking nutrition,
growing up in the country, and the
Larissa Bilston discusses the effects
favourite tipple, relax and enjoy! Plus,
power of following your dreams. I’m
of feed, and whether you might
remember to jump over to the VIP area
unknowingly be contributing to hot
to gain extra insights, stories, hints and
always staggered at the way the Universe delivers! Still on jumping, Charlie Brister lends a hand to get our horses show jump ready: how to improve fitness and strength, how
or anxious behavior. And with spring well and truly upon us, resident vet Dr
It’s a cracker issue, so pour your
tips. Stay happy, stay safe … and dream big dreams.
Doug looks at laminitis. What are the
often to train, and the mix your horse
symptoms? What are the risks? What
needs to achieve the desired outcomes.
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