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End of An Era As Superstar Eventer Lenamore Retires
Published on 15.03.2013 in General
London Olympian Caroline Powell has announced the retirement of her superstar eventer Lenamore. The news broke on Powell's 40th birthday, and has been greeted with sadness across the equestrian community, but also brought tributes on the favoured little grey.... Big Surprises at Horse of the Year Hall of Fame Gala Dinner
Published on 15.03.2013 in General
The man who prides himself in knowing everything that goes on at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show had the tables turned on him last night. Show director Kevin Hansen thought he was just another guest at the sell-out gala dinner, but found himself being inducted into the very prestigious Hall of Fame.... Totilas Out of Action Due to Injury
Published on 14.03.2013 in General
Top dressage stallion Totilas is out of action again due to a breeding injury, his rider Matthias Rath has told a Dutch equestrian newspaper. Hoefslag reported that the horse’s leg was twisted while breeding to a “phantom” to collect semen.... Kate Trifecta in Lady Rider at NZ Horse of the Year Show
Published on 14.03.2013 in Event Results
It was a Katie McVean trifecta in the Bayer NZ Lady Rider of the Year at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings today. McVean had four horses in the class, notching the only three clear rounds of the 60 starters, and then having the luxury of choosing which of her trio would be the winner.... Aged Does Not = Skinny
Published on 14.03.2013 in Health
Most owners of aged horses are concerned about the health, welfare, and quality of life of their aged animals. Yet surveys of management and preventive health-care reflect that there may be some limitations to what owners are actually achieving in practice. They show declining management as horses age, particularly for the retired horse, and insufficient appropriate preventive healthcare via veterinary surgeons.... Katie McVean Bags First of the Majors at NZ Horse of the Year
Published on 13.03.2013 in Event Results
The last time Katie McVean won the Norwood Gold Cup at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show, she went on to win the Olympic Cup . . . and she's hoping today's (Wednesday) victory has set the stage for another clean sweep.... EA Reveals Full List of Sport Achievement Awards Night Finalists
Published on 13.03.2013 in General
Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce each of the 2012 Sport Achievement Awards Night Finalists. As well as acknowledging the top performing athletes and horses of the previous year, Equestrian Australia’s Sport Achievement Awards also recognise the sport’s most outstanding administrator, coach, official, owner, volunteer and event of the past 12 months.... FEI Sports Forum 2013 Discussion Documents Available Online
Published on 13.03.2013 in General
The documents which will serve as a basis for the discussions at this year’s FEI Sports Forum are now available online and can be accessed here.... Due to Ongoing Demand Cavalia Announces Yet Another Week of Performances in Qld
Published on 13.03.2013 in General
Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse continues to win over Queensland. Due to the overwhelming reception from audiences and critics alike, seven additional performances have been added to the limited engagement of the show performed under the gleaming White Big Top, next to DFO at Brisbane Airport, which will now run through April 7, 2013.... Maria Gretzer (SWE) Appointed as Athlete Representative on FEI Executive Board
Published on 12.03.2013 in General
Maria Gretzer, the Swedish Jumping rider who has competed at three Olympic Games and three FEI World Equestrian Games™, has been appointed as athlete representative on the FEI Executive Board.... 
