RIP Peter Morris: a worthy honour
Peter Morris was one of the longest-serving and mostly highly respected officials in New Zealand equestrian sport, and passed away on March 30. Claire...
Pasture rejuvenation
While a lot of research, care and attention is directed to the supplementary feed we give to our horses, the pasture they graze is...
Trouble-free loading
From a horse’s point of view, he's not supposed to put himself into any situation that would take away his ability go into flight,...
Happy travels
If we own a horse, for most of us there will be a time when we are going to need to transport it somewhere....
Paxton Conder: Against the odds
Paxton Conder remembers bits and pieces from the August 2014 fall in which she broke her neck while steeplechase schooling at the Matamata track....
Cut from the same cloth
Inspired both by the timeless elegance of formal equestrian turnout, and the latest advances in high-tech performance gear, the success of Moore’s Riding Wear’s...
Let the buyer beware
Few equestrians would disagree that buying and selling horses can be a minefield. If you’re buying, what can you do to protect yourself from...
When the heat is on
At this time of year, most of us are enjoying (or enduring) the hot summer weather. There have already been some days with very...
Summer paddock maintenance
A windy, warm and dry summer has been the pattern so far for much of New Zealand – not much good for beach and...
Lucinda Green’s cross-country clinic: It’s all about feel
Warming up: is the horse taking you to the fence?
It’s interesting to watch a bunch of experienced horses warming up over jumps that...