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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to the February issue. There is much to read this month, from Olympians in action at Boneo Park, to young rider success stories and a tribute to an Australian eventing legend - plus lots more!
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Opinion
VALE DI SCHAEFFER WARRIOR OF AUSTRALIAN EVENTING
VALE DI SCHAEFFER WARRIOR OF AUSTRALIAN EVENTING
Di Schaeffer not only made her own mark on the national eventing circuit after taking up riding at 33, she also nurtured daughter Wendy’s career all the way to Olympic team gold.
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Dressage
BONEO BIG TOUR LEAVES PLENTY TO BE EXCITED ABOUT
BONEO BIG TOUR LEAVES PLENTY TO BE EXCITED ABOUT
The Boneo Summer Dressage Championships heralded the first major dressage event at Boneo Park since the pandemic, and it did not disappoint.
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MEGAN BRYANT ZOOMS IN TO VIRTUAL VICTORY
Living on a 2,500-acre farm, Megan Bryant is no stranger to isolation, so she didn’t miss a beat during the pandemic restrictions and nailed our Virtual Dressage Competitions.
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Showjumping
YOUNG EMILY SETS A STIRLING EXAMPLE
YOUNG EMILY SETS A STIRLING EXAMPLE
Despite setbacks, young show jumper Emily Stirling is the first to proclaim her luck. A successful competitor, coach and entrepreneur, Emily is building a career on ethics and responsibility. read more...
Training
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SENIORITY
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SENIORITY
Kerry Mack says that one of the advantages of growing older is that we get smarter, and we should make the most of growing old with our equine partners.
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Lifestyle
MEET PHAR LAP’S DOUBLE — TOWERING INFERNO
MEET PHAR LAP’S DOUBLE — TOWERING INFERNO
They said there could never be another horse like Phar Lap. However, 17hh station hack Towering Inferno defied the odds and was destined to play the legendary racehorse in the 1983 hit movie.
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Health
NEW EO-3 PASSES THE TASTE TEST
NEW EO-3 PASSES THE TASTE TEST
Kentucky Equine Research is proud to debut an improved version of EO-3, its popular marine-derived omega-3 supplement, featuring a new flavour. read more...
EUTHANASIA, THE TOUGHEST DECISION
Veterinarian Maxine Brain says one of the hardest parts of her job is having to euthanise someone’s well-loved horse or pony. How do you cope when it becomes the most likely outcome?
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EQ Journeys
A GODSEND FOR THE CONNEMARA
A GODSEND FOR THE CONNEMARA
Emerging from Ireland’s rugged west, the Connemara is a popular performance pony around the world. Historic Kylemore Abbey is now showcasing the breed on the moors where it all began.
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Special feature
COURAGEOUS KIWI BLAZES HER OWN TRAIL (Part 7)
COURAGEOUS KIWI BLAZES HER OWN TRAIL (Part 7)
Having achieved great success as coach of Australia’s para equestrians at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, Carolyn Lieutenant turns to another great love, her homebred gelding Victory Salute.
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THE ORPHAN HORSES OF PAYNES CROSSING
As bushfires closed in on historic Wollombi last summer, a herd of abandoned Standardbreds emerged from the hills seeking shelter, food and water. The locals came to their rescue.
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Breeding
FROM AUSTRIA WITH LOVE, THE GOLDEN HORSE
FROM AUSTRIA WITH LOVE, THE GOLDEN HORSE
Renowned for its incredible versatility and striking features, the Haflinger is one of the rarest horse breeds in Australia, and the ‘Golden Horse’ has developed a growing community of devotees. read more...
Property
RACHAEL CLARKE’S MAGIC TOUCH AT TARCOOLA
RACHAEL CLARKE’S MAGIC TOUCH AT TARCOOLA
With purposeful determination and dedication to her horses, competing and riding, Rachael Clarke has not only made a name for herself in dressage and hacking, she has established a flourishing business at Tarcoola Equestrian Centre.
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My Favourite Dish
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE
As a vegetarian, it can be hard to produce a meal that suits the whole family. Fortunately dressage rider Rachael Clarke has it down pat with her vegetarian lasagne. read more...
