Helen Thomas
Total 5 Posts
‘We ask a lot of these people’ - What’s behind Australia’s shortage of equine reproductive vets
The 24-7 demands on equine reproductive veterinarians makes it a hard sell when it comes to attracting graduates. Helen Thomas spoke to a host of industry experts to examine why Australia has an acute shortage of such specialists.
Northern exposure - Australian mares and their passports to success
As shuttle stallion numbers in Australia reduce, breeders looking to access the world’s strongest bloodlines are turning to shuttling mares back the other way.
How Rachel King became a queen of the Japanese riding ranks
From racing fans queuing for her autograph to the perfectionist nature of the thoroughbred scene, Rachel King says Japan’s passion for horse racing is something to behold.
How a stalled $4 million project divided New Zealand and Australian racing authorities
A troubled data project has caused a rift between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and Racing Australia over a multi-million cost blowout.
Yulong rising - How an emerging global behemoth is shaking-up Australia's thoroughbred industry
Helen Thomas explores the spectacular rise of Yulong and the questions it raises for the broader thoroughbred industry.