Australian Olympian Vicki Roycroft operates a successful training stables just north of Sydney and with such vast international experience she produces numerous clients for competing through to grand prix level. In this new series Vicki offers some valuable advice and tips for riders at all levels or anyone that handles horses. Visit Vicki's website at www.vickiroycroft.com.au.

Dr. Johnson continues the series on lameness and associated symptoms by addressing hindlimb symmetry, muscle atrophy and swelling. To find out more about Equine Shockwave & Veterinary Chiropractic and book a consultation, visit www.equineshockwave.com. Follow Dr. Johnson on Facebook and Twitter @DrJennyJohnson.

Dr. Johnson continues the series on lameness and associated symptoms by addressing hindlimb symmetry, muscle atrophy and swelling. To find out more about Equine Shockwave & Veterinary Chiropractic and book a consultation, visit www.equineshockwave.com. Follow Dr. Johnson on Facebook and Twitter @DrJennyJohnson.

In the second volume of Caroline Akrill's vivid and realistic trilogy set in the tough world of Three Day Eventing, Elaine has found her potential event horse and her career is being sponsored by the eccentric and impecunious Henrietta and Nigella Fane, in lieu of wages. In Chapter 7, the Fanes put Elaine and Legend through some dressage training and then find that a dressage saddle is for sale by the one and only Lala Thornapple!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

In the second volume of Caroline Akrill's vivid and realistic trilogy set in the tough world of Three Day Eventing, Elaine has found her potential event horse and her career is being sponsored by the eccentric and impecunious Henrietta and Nigella Fane, in lieu of wages. In Chapter 7, the Fanes put Elaine and Legend through some dressage training and then find that a dressage saddle is for sale by the one and only Lala Thornapple!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

British based Italian rider and trainer Francesca Pollara keeps a close eye on the sport as the season gets underway in Europe and shares her perspective in this first of regular updates from across the pond. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio or send your questions for us to [email protected]. Visit Francesca's website here.  Follow Francesca on Facebook and or join us on Twitter @sunhillstud and @chrisestafford.

British based Italian rider and trainer Francesca Pollara keeps a close eye on the sport as the season gets underway in Europe and shares her perspective in this first of regular updates from across the pond. You can comment on this episode on the Facebook page at Chris Stafford Radio or send your questions for us to [email protected]. Visit Francesca's website here.  Follow Francesca on Facebook and or join us on Twitter @sunhillstud and @chrisestafford.

In the second volume of Caroline Akrill's vivid and realistic trilogy set in the tough world of Three Day Eventing, Elaine has found her potential event horse and her career is being sponsored by the eccentric and impecunious Henrietta and Nigella Fane, in lieu of wages. In Chapter 6, Legend is asked to prove himself in the Working Hunter class while the Fanes and Doreen hold their collective breath when Elaine becomes momentarily unseated in mid-air!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

In the second volume of Caroline Akrill's vivid and realistic trilogy set in the tough world of Three Day Eventing, Elaine has found her potential event horse and her career is being sponsored by the eccentric and impecunious Henrietta and Nigella Fane, in lieu of wages. In Chapter 6, Legend is asked to prove himself in the Working Hunter class while the Fanes and Doreen hold their collective breath when Elaine becomes momentarily unseated in mid-air!  The music Girls and Horses is by Templeton Thompson and available on her website and on iTunes.

Californian show jumper Audrey Coulter celebrated a career highlight this past weekend at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida when she won not only the $280,000 Adequan Grand Prix CSI4* but also the $84,000 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic riding Acorte and Victory DA respectively. Aside from beating the world's top two ranked riders, Britain's Scott Brash and Ben Maher, in the grand prix, she was also named the Leading Lady Rider for week seven.