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The Sorraia Horse

The Sorraia Horse

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Tyranny of Distance

Tyranny of Distance

Friday, May 28, 2021

In April of 2021 I was asked by the editor of the International Magazine Breeding News to write a Tribune column about things that affect the breeding of sport horses in New Zealand.  I was the first person from this side of the globe to be asked to contribute.  You can access this wonderful and informative magazine at www.breedingnews.com

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Working Equitation – the discipline turning heads (and hooves) around the world…

Working Equitation – the discipline turning heads (and hooves) around the world…

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Over the last 20 years or so, an emerging equestrian discipline showcasing age-old traditions has come to the fore, gaining in popularity wherever events are held. Read more...
Quality Control – The role of Stallion Licencing

Quality Control – The role of Stallion Licencing

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

If you are looking at breeding your mare to a warmblood sport horse stallion this breeding season there are many points to consider.  Whether or not the stallion has been licenced and approved for breeding should be one of these consideration points. This article explains some of the reasons why choosing a licenced Warmblood stallion for your mare adds a degree of certainty to your breeding program…

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Saying I Do – Island style!

Saying I Do – Island style!

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Most of my adult life has been spent thinking “I am never getting married”.  This was, in part, due to the lack of potentially fantastic suitors for this horse-mad farmgirl, and also in part because the thought of fitting a wedding into my very busy life was… well…. daunting.

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Dressage in New Zealand - A post Covid 19 story...

Dressage in New Zealand - A post Covid 19 story...

Friday, April 10, 2020

An opinion piece of just how Dressage in New Zealand could look once we return to some semblance of "normal"...

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