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CrossCountry™ App Helping Event Riders
Published on 13.01.2012 in General
CrossCountry™ apphelps riders of all levels to memorise their courses and ride to time. Effortless and intuitive to use, fast and attractive, this app: Creates a cross country course map with GPS Automatically calculates your minute markers Adds photos, videos, comments and striding ... FEI In Memoriam: Christopher Schofield (GBR) and Hans-Heinrich Isenbart (GER)
Published on 13.01.2012 in General
Christopher Schofield (GBR), former Chairman of Great Britain’s Young Rider Selectors programme, passed away on 4 January at the age of 90. Many young British Eventing riders enjoyed success during his leadership of the Young Rider Selectors programme, including William Fox-Pitt, Tina Cook and Pippa Funnell. ... Horse Property We'd Love to Own... 41 Acres in Beautiful Qld
Published on 12.01.2012 in General
Specifics: Picturesque 41 acre horse and cattle property located at Woodford Queensland, featuring a four bedroom home, cottage, solar heated pool, stables, arena, 12 paddocks with shelters and much more! Why it's on the A List: No expense has been spared for you, your family and horses. The home has four big bedrooms plus office and two bathrooms, huge walk in robe in main bedroom. Large modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, polished floors in dining room and lounge room. Huge tiled rumpus/games room.... Five Minutes With... Laura Wallace
Published on 12.01.2012 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
25 year old New Zealand eventer Laura Wallace has been based in Australia since late 2007, however, another move is now on the cards for this ambitious and dedicated rider! From the family farm in the Southern Highlands, Laura trains and competes a team of horses from introductory to 3/4* level as well assisting in the running of a boutique cattle breeding business. With the New Zealand High Performance program shifting to the UK in the run up to London 2012 and Normandie 2014, Laura is making the move to England in April, via New Zealand, where she will start her top horse, Sugoi, in the World Cup Qualifier at Kihikihi. ... VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships - Results
Published on 12.01.2012 in Sponsored Shows
The annual VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships are a chance for the show horse fraternity to catch up in the easy surrounds of the Bendigo Showgrounds. Rain, wind or shine Horse exhibitors competed at the 15th VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships, which provided an assortment of weather conditions for competitors and spectators. Competition was keen across the board at the Championships, held on the weekend of the 6 - 8 January 2012, at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo. The competitor friendly event attracted exhibitors and riders from across the state and border areas. Horsezone was proud to be one of the sponsors of this event. ...
Olympic Stars to Perform at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre
Published on 12.01.2012 in General
Olympic Rider... Olympic Trainer... International Horses... World Class Venue... Music and Wine - The Rudolf Zeilinger Masterclass, being held at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre on Saturday 28 January is going to be one memorable day!! Some of the highlights include: Rudolf riding the incredible new imported Revelwood stallions. Dual Danish Olympian Lone Joergensen, one of the world’s best dressage riders, having a Grand Prix lesson from Rudolf. Lone and Rudolf riding together to music in a magical Grand Prix Pas De Deux. ... Secure a Star at AEA Burong's Online Performance Horse Auction
Published on 12.01.2012 in Featured Stallions and Studs
If you're looking to buy or breed a future performance star, don't miss out on AEA Burong’s Online Performance Horse Auction, which opens for bidding on Saturday 14 January and closes on Monday 16 January. Whether you are after a proven broodmare, well bred yearling or exceptional youngster going well under saddle, you'll find the perfect horse at AEA Burong. ... Paul Tapner's Kilfinnie II Put Down
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
Eventer Paul Tapner has confirmed that advanced horse Kilfinnie II (aka Scottie), who he competed on at Badminton 2011, was put down at the start of November last year, aged 12. “There were various complications that contributed to the very hard decision. He is and will be very much missed for a long time, he had a heart of gold and we were very lucky to have had him to campaign as part of out team,” said a message on the rider’s Tapner Eventing Team facebook page.... Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
The popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the third Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium on January 14 2012, at the Hilton Airport Hotel, Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA (International Room), from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The symposium is being sponsored by Tipperary, Charles Owen, Ovation, One K Helmets, GPA, Equine Risk Management Group LLC, Equestrian Collections and Point Two. ... Kate Middleton Moved to Tears by War Horse + Video of Joey on UK Red Carpet
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
Anyone who has seen War Horse will agree it's impossible not to shed a tear or ten, especially for horse people who can relate so strongly to the story and the wonderful horses in the movie. It seems the Duchess of Cambridge also appreciates an emotional horse story and although allergic to horses, was moved to tears during the UK premiere of the film. The lovely Royal had to be rescued from ruining her makeup by another Kate, Steven Spielberg's wife, who had Kleenex on hand. ... 
