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15 Horses Mysteriously Dead at Kooralbyn, Queensland, Property
Published on 07.10.2011 in Health
Fifteen horses have now died at a property at Kooralbyn in South East Queensland and at this stage authorities are unsure of the cause of the tragedy. The devastated owner of the horses, Steve Hogno, and the large Beaudesert equine community were anxiously awaiting word from Biosecurity Queensland about the possible cause of the mass death. An emotional Mr Hogno said he only moved 25 Quarter Horses to the Kooralbyn property 10 days ago from Oakey near his Toowoomba home. Being moved from 'clean' country (tick free) into 'dirty' country - could the horses be victims of ticks? Apparently there were a few ticks on them but vets said not enough to kill the horses. Hendra virus has been ruled out. ...
National Pony Club Championships a Success!
Published on 07.10.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Keen pony clubbers from across Australia recently competed at the Australian Pony Club National Championships, which were hosted by Pony Club Victoria and held at Werribee Park, over five days. All Pony Club disciplines were catered for with dressage, showjumping, eventing and games ensuring a wide variety of horsey fun for competitors and spectators alike. ... Top Jumping Riders to Contest the Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 07.10.2011 in General
The best jumping riders in Australia will compete at the inaugural Equestrian Grand Final Jumping, held as part of EQUITANA, Sydney 10-13 November. Excitement is building as the list of riders invited to compete at the elite Grand Prix event was finalised today following the announcement of the “wild cards”. The field of eighteen includes the cream-of-the-crop including international star Chris Chugg, who will be riding Diamond B Vigo, a daughter of his 2010 World Equestrian Games mount Vivant. ... Boekelo CCI3* Eventing - Lead Up Videos
Published on 07.10.2011 in General
The 41st Boekelo CCI3* Three Day Event is being held from 6 - 9 October with 110 starters, including Australians Chris Burton (pictured) and Lucinda Fredericks, who are competing on two horses each. Check out the video footage below for more information about this exciting event...... 2011 Sydney International Polo Pony Sale
Published on 06.10.2011 in General
Sydney Polo Club hosted its third annual International Polo Pony Sale on Saturday 24 September at their prestigious Clubhouse, Richmond NSW. In 2009, Peter and Rebecca Higgins decided to hold a polo pony auction at their private grounds, to serve as a reliable selling point for players to showcase and promote their horses. With Richmond now being the hub of polo in Sydney, the sale provides the opportunity to all seasoned players and beginners to view and trial top quality horses for sale in a world-class facility. ... Five Minutes With... Tom McDermott
Published on 06.10.2011 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
18 year old Tom McDermott is an extremely accomplished young showjumper with a stunningly bright future, if his past achievements are anything to go by! Tom is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, where he trains and competes showjumping horses, and his father Greg is a racehorse trainer. After winning his first Australian Junior Showjumping Championship on Zaydan at an impressive 12 years of age, Tom went on to win again twice more, riding Merriwar and Capone. In 2010 he won both the Junior and Young Rider Championships, the first time a rider has achieved this. Tom has been listed on the Young Rider National Development Squad for the last two years, as well as being on the Emerging Athlete Squad with NSWIS. ... 2012 FEI Equine Prohibited Substance List in Effect from 1 January
Published on 06.10.2011 in General
The FEI, following approval by the FEI Bureau, has announced a small number of changes to its 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance List. These changes, which will be included in the 2012 List and will come into effect on 1 January, ... Breed of the Moment: The Caspian Horse
Published on 06.10.2011 in Feature Horses
Over 2500 years ago the well known Persian King, Darius the Great, used Caspians as chariot horses during lion hunts. His seal (pictured left), which now resides in the British Museum, depicts just such a scene. A remnant survived until the present day, living in Iran amongst the remote Alborz mountains and the adjacent southern shores of the Caspian sea, making Caspians the oldest domesticated breed of horse in the world. Studies have shown that they are ancestral to the Arab horse and thus their genetics form a part of many modern breeds.... Isle of Wight Farm - Performance Horse & Broodmare Auction
Published on 06.10.2011 in Featured Stallions and Studs
Isle of Wight Farm would like to invite you to the 2011 Performance Horse and Broodmare Auction, which they are hosting on Sunday 6 November 2011 at the Tatura Parks Events Complex, Tatura, Victoria. This is an exciting auction as a selection of breeders will be offering a collection of outstanding riding horses, youngstock and broodmares that will compliment a large range of horse owners' needs. ... Royal Melbourne Show Results - Final Results
Published on 06.10.2011 in Sponsored Shows
It's Royal Melbourne Show time and Horsezone is proud to be sponsoring the Horses in Action program! Horsezone is awarding four beautiful trophy rugs for winners of Champion Show Hunter Pony 12.2hh and Under; Champion Show Hunter Pony Over 12.2hh and Not Exc 14hh; Champion Show hunter Galloway; and Champion Show Hunter Hack over 15hh.The Horses In Action program is a long standing competition at the Royal Melbourne Show with the finest riders and horses competing for prestigious blue ribbons. Features of the horse program include the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout, Showjumping and new in 2011 Exhibition Eventing as well as Australian Stock Horses, Clydesdales, tradesman and delivery, light harness and Saddle classes.... 
