I was recently talking to an amazing human who runs a very successful business, managing a large team of employees and rural properties across Australia. It is nothing for this young lady to be driving across the country, two little kids in tow, runn

The 15th to 17th September 2023 saw North West Cow Horse run their final show for the year, and it did not disappoint. The weather at Quirindi was picture perfect and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming as everyone has come to expect from North

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Although it may not be the most important thing in the performance horse industry, most of us do have a favourite horse colour. There are many people, especially breeders, who have a lot of knowledge about the genetics side of horse colours. However,

More than a thousand equestrian enthusiasts from across the nation descended upon the Kilkivan showgrounds from September 29 to October 1, 2023 for Cowgirls Gathering. The annual event has been described as ‘Beef Week for horses’ and spans three days

When it comes to being involved in the equine industry, kindness and plain old manners can be a great thing! For any industry to remain professional and magnetic to others, it should be recognised, practiced and encouraged by each and every one of us

We all know that if we feel good on the inside and look good on the outside then we will have more confidence when showing, no matter the discipline. It is a real confidence boost, knowing that you have worked hard training for your next event, learn

In his journey, Patrick Hopgood spent six years in America specializing in training reined cow horses, working alongside some of the industry’s most skilled professionals. His experiences included working for notable names like Phillip Ralls, the 202

“He left his mark in one respect, in this big time Rodeo”. A legend of the game and Ken Coleman is his name. A & J Remfrey Rodeo Company are proud to bring you the 10th Annual Ken Coleman Memorial Saddle Bronc Chute Out. A tribute to one of the fines

Recently after a clinic the organiser rang to inform me that a lady had left the clinic and cried all the way home. Obviously that is not the sort of thing any clinician wants to hear (or advertise)! And why had she cried all the way home? Because sh

For several years now the Nebo Cutting Club, under the auspices of Nebo Bushman’s Carnival Inc has run a Snafflebit Futurity. This year Nepean Conveyors were the naming rights sponsor of the event, and 20 competitors were fielded. Running over two Go

It’s been a wildly successful and busy year for the Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft Association. From the successful hosting of the ACA National Finals in April, to most recently the celebration of the 40th year since the conception of t

All roads led to Coonamble Rodeo for the long weekend in June, and the weather was picture perfect sunshine for the weekend. The grounds were bustling with competitors and spectators who travelled far and wide basking in the sun. Entries were phenome

Welcome to the September-October 2023 Issue of Australian Performance Horse Magazine. Spring is in the air with some beautiful days in the Snowies, fingers crossed for some rain as everyone is starting to get a little dry in the area. Breeding Season

There are three English style ridden classes most commonly included in almost every Western Performance Show. These classes are Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Hack. If you’re just starting out and would like to be competitive in

During the winter months the northwest Queensland town of Cloncurry has a busy social calendar. From the District Show in June, and the Stockman’s Challenge in July to the Curry Merry Muster Festival on the first weekend of August this little communi

Northern Victoria Livestock & Real Estate were proud to return in 2023 after cancelling our 2022 show and sale due to the wide spread floods. Held at Tatura Park indoor from the 15th to the 18th of June, we started the show off with a full day of ran

The 2023 Junior National Finals held in Emerald at the end of June was a smashing success on all accounts. It was an action packed few days of competition which had many nervous parents, dedicated fans, and the rest of the qualifiers on the edge of t

Horses possess a delicate lymphatic system that plays a crucial role in aiding their recovery from training and surgery, maintaining healthy tissue, and promoting overall well-being. Comprising a network of vessels that transport lymphatic fluid thro

Living and working on a property called ‘Coondarra’, around 90km north of Chinchilla, Shari Knudsen is wife to Peter, and mother to their two beautiful kids, 18yo Hayley, and 16yo Mac. Together they run a fairly large, family-owned and operated beef

Welcome to the July-August 2023 Issue of Australian Performance Horse Magazine. Winter has well and truly set in here in the Snowy Mountains, and local events have wrapped up for the season. Breeding Season will be upon us in the blink of an eye with

Liverpool Plains Barrel Racing Club was established in June 2022, to provide a safe, friendly and affordable environment for equine enthusiasts. LPBR conduct Barrel Racing jackpots monthly, in Quirindi, NSW. The club is affiliated with the Australian

There are a lot of different (and outdated) practices and theories about how to de-worm your horse. Internal parasites = a significant threat to the health of horses. They can cause extensive internal damage without you even realizing your animals ar

Well, what a night of action-packed entertainment this turned out to be. It was safe to say the atmosphere was electric, the broncs were on fire and the cowboys were pumped and stepped it up to match them. Some of this season’s best rides were witnes