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

“But I Used to Be So Confident….”

In & Around The Western Show Arena A Few Reminders for a Better Show Weekend! • It’s most likely very true that everyone heads to a horse show or an event looking forward to a great weekend! Whether it’s their first show, or they have been to too many to count, hope for success is in the air! But there’s often so much happening throughout the weekend that we can forget to practice the little things that can help make it a safe and memorable weekend for everyone!

Lead Changes with Patrick Hopgood

NORTH WEST COW HORSE at QUIRINDI

HORSE COLOUR on SIGHT • Wherever you are in the great horse colour scheme of things, we hope, that while this article only touches the surface on some equine coat colours, it may inspire you to explore more about the colours, and colour genetics of horses. Don’t forget to check out the reference links at the end!

"Christmas Giveaway: Your Chance to Win Big!"

MEET EQUINADE AMBASSADOR KELSEY TUTTLE • Kelsey is a keen equestrian from NSW, who thoroughly enjoys many western disciplines and hopes to continue broadening her experiences throughout the industry. Owning three horses who are a variety of breeds, Aurora (Percheron x Quarter Horse mare, who has competed in ranch horse events), Minty (Thoroughbred x Stockhorse mare, who has competed in Polocrosse and Ranch Sorting) and Beth (3yo Paint Horse mare, hoping to compete in reining and cow horse events). Horses and her small business, Those 2 Cowgirls, keep her quite busy. Kelsey loves keeping her horses looking in top shape thanks to being a Legacy Brand Ambassador for Equinade.

Kilkivan hosts annual three-day celebration of the cowgirl spirit

Gunnedah Fuch’s Big Chill Xtreme Broncs