Australian Performance Horse Magazine

James and Tanya O’Ryan are a husband and wife team with a reputation for creative ideas, work attribute, positive attitude and dedication in everything they commit to. They are excited to add the Australian Performance Horse Magazine to the enterprises they currently own and manage. With the couple’s passion for horses the opportunity to own the Australian Performance Horse Magazine seemed a no brainer. A third generation Equestrian and a background across the many English and Western disciplines Tanya understands that horses are more than a hobby, they are a lifetime passion. James has a background in farming as well as producing, training and riding Stock Horses. Together they run Crackenrock Performance Horses. The APH Magazine first hit the newsstands in 1989, and in 2019 we celebrate 30 years of publication. James and Tanya look forward to taking this magazine into the future by continuing to include all performance horse disciplines from show jumping to showing, campdrafting to reining and everything in between. James and Tanya believe that a job worth doing, is worth doing well. In every area of business, they are known for their commitment to delivering products and services they can be proud of. As new owners of the Australian Performance Horse Magazine, their commitment is to provide advertisers, industry representatives and readers with a quality publication worthy of our many performance horse disciplines.

From the Editors

Australian Performance Horse Magazine

Stallion Feature

HOMEWORK IS FOR HOME

‘Do Your Homework!’ Pattern Practice Series ‘WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP’ • In a Western Horsemanship class, a judge will evaluate you and your horse as you perform a series of manoeuvres in a set pattern. You’ll be scored on each manoeuvre, with credits and penalties applied accordingly, your score increasing or decreasing, depending on how well or how poorly you execute each manoeuvre.

‘It’s Mini Trotting!’ • While it often looks cute and a lot of fun, Mini Trotting is a highly competitive and serious business. Looking after, preparing and training the Mini Trotting ponies is basically run along the same lines as the big guns in senior harness racing. Most times, however, it’s the kids that do the hard work!

Nebo Cutting Show 2021

RESULTS

‘Medieval to the Core’ • This dynamic couple have led an astounding life with their horses. With the clang of armour, the galloping of hooves and the visual splendour, it often felt as though they really were living in a different century.

More Selenium needed for Growing and Performance horses but don’t overdo it!

All I want for Christmas

Johno and the Blind Chick

Immortals of Australian Horse Racing

FH FORMAHOOF ® • Specialist Racehorse farrier shares the virtues of FormaHoof for Thoroughbred feet

THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE PODCAST • New equestrian podcast hosted by elite riders has launched globally.

Wildhorse Cutting Futurity and Championship Show 2021 • 16th – 19th September, Rolleston Sports Ground

RESULTS

Highlighting Baroque and Distinctive Breeds • After watching certain horse breeds disappearing from the Australian show scene over the years, Zoe and Astrid Arvidson, and friend, Cara Edwards, undertook research to discover that many of the breeds were in steady decline, not only in Australia, but across the globe! They decided to do something about it, at least, in Australia!

SPORTING HORSE AUSTRALIA • MEET THE STARS OF SPORTING HORSE AUSTRALIA LA DE DAH AND SAM FERRARI

WHAT’S COMING UP

Give the Gift that keeps on giving!

Around the traps with Tyler Pendergast

Rider profile Tom Webster

2021 IN REVIEW

Dash 4 Cash set to Run!

Destiny Downs Queensland State Finals

Australian Professional Rodeo...