Three-time Paralympian Sharon Jarvis’ fighting spirit has helped her overcome many challenges throughout her career. She talks to ENYA CROCKFORD about her battles and triumphs. Having a go-to philosophy is an advantage, and Sharon Jarvis’s is inspiring: “It’s how you carry yourself through the hard times that will keep you going for the good times,” she says. Sharon’s start to riding in country WA was a far cry from the prestige of an international arena. Obsessed with horses, she was forever trying to climb up the legs of her older siblings’ ponies so she could ride. Eventually her parents ..read more

Some of you may have met Shae Herwig in her role as manager of The Saddle Hub. But did you know she recently groomed for Victoria Davies at the 2020 Paralympics? When Shae Herwig announced that Victoria Davies had asked her to groom at the 2020 Paralympics, we were very excited for her. What an honour, what an adventure … and what an opportunity for a behind the scenes glimpse into the world’s most prestigious sporting event! So we waved Shae goodbye with instructions to have a great time, take photos (lots of them) and prepare to be interrogated on her return. When we next spoke to her she ..read more

When you think about it, a good paralympic dressage horse must have something a little special in their makeup. But what is it? CHRISTINE ARMISHAW investigates. A good horse must have pizzaz. That’s what Paralympian Emma Booth tells me. But finding the perfect horse is no mean feat, especially when it’s a Para-horse. People always tell you never to buy the first horse you see, but perhaps if you know precisely what you are looking for, that’s exactly what you should do. Or, perhaps if you can’t actually see the horse, then that advice doesn’t count at all. For example, blind dressage rider Sue ..read more