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

IT’S NOT IF, BUT WHEN!

"Final Bloody Muster"

‘Do Your Homework!’ Pattern Practice Series 'HUNTER IN HAND' • Part of most Western Performance Show Programs, Hunter in Hand is a challenging and enjoyable led English pattern class that’s found great popularity in the arena. This class is not only attracting good numbers, it’s also an inviting class to those showing in other English disciplines.

‘Strength through Adversity’ • Competition and winning runs in Kristy Banks’ veins, but she does not compete without heart and her trademark smile. On the Barrel Racing circuit, Kristy continues to live out a long-standing dream. She found the courage to learn to overcome what life had dealt her, and embraced the strength she found within herself. She truly is an inspiration to all who know and love her!

The curse of continuously high sugar in the diet! • Spring arrives, bringing warmer weather which allows the grass to grow. The pony in the backyard who seems to be able to live on the smell of grass two miles down the road, founders with severe laminitis! Sounds familiar? Almost everyone has either experienced it or knows of someone who has. Pasture laminitis is one the most common equine aliments in the modern era. So, what is the cause?

2021 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES QUEENSLAND • This extremely popular annual competition not only gave campdraft horses and riders the chance to show their skills and abilities in Campdrafting—it also offered a big payday!

WINNERS OF THE 2021 CONDAMINE BELL CAMPDRAFT 15th - 18rd October 2021

WINNERS 2021 CHINCHILLA GRANDFATHER CLOCK 20th - 23rd October 2021

WINNERS OF THE 2021 WARWICK GOLD CUP 15th - 18rd October 2021

Campdrafting’s BEN and JAYE HALL Living Life to the Full! • Immediately highlighting some incredible successes, humbly demonstrated by this husband and wife team, is fitting. The legendary Ben and Jaye Hall have, for many years, each excelled in the sport of Campdrafting, and in a big way. Campdrafting is something this dynamic couple see as an extension of the work they perform on their very successful stud horse and cattle breeding operations, run from their Queensland properties.

Itty Bitty Bit Rental Try before you buy! • Bits; arguably the most integral tool in any riders toolbox no matter the discipline. But how do you find the right fit for you, your hands...