About James

James Alcott has been involved in the horse industry for over fifteen years — first as an amateur rider, then as a dedicated horse owner managing multiple horses across agistment properties in regional Australia. His deep interest in equine health and nutrition led him to extensively research and write about horse care topics, working alongside veterinarians and equine nutritionists to ensure his content is accurate and practical.

As Horse Health Writer at iRide EQ, James focuses on the practical side of horse ownership — worming schedules, feeding programs, tack care, cost of ownership and health management. His guides are written for the everyday horse owner, not just the professional, and always include Australian-specific context: local brands, climate, suppliers and costs in AUD.

Expertise

• Speciality: Equine health, nutrition, parasite management, tack care
• Experience: 15+ years as a horse owner across NSW and QLD
• Research approach: Works with Australian vets and equine nutritionists to validate content
• Australian context: Deep knowledge of Australian conditions, climate, costs and suppliers
• Gear focus: Tack care, horse health products, supplements, horse accessories

What James Writes About

James covers the practical, unglamorous but essential side of horse ownership — the stuff that keeps your horse healthy, your tack in good condition, and your wallet from running dry. His guides are grounded in real-world experience and backed by consultation with equine health professionals.