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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.... Equestrian Australia Announces National Futures Squad for Dressage
Published on 05.10.2011 in General
Equestrian Australia's High Performance Program is pleased to announce the inaugural National Futures Squad for Dressage. More than 150 horse/rider combinations applied to be assessed at Talent Identification Days conducted in each state. The National Performance Director and National Selectors viewed horses aged from 4-9 years of age, and selected the Futures Squad on criteria expected to predict future success at elite levels of international competition. ... 2011 Saddleworld Australian Youth Showjumping Festival
Published on 05.10.2011 in General
The Ninth Annual Saddleworld Australian Youth Showjumping Festival was held on 24-26 September at Camden's Bi Centennial Equestrian Park. Despite one rainy day the weather was quite kind and three days of great jumping was held over three arenas and 40 jumping classes. ... Castle Hill Spring Horse Show - 9 October - Program
Published on 05.10.2011 in General
Castle Hill and Hills District Agricultural Society are holding their Spring Horse Show this Sunday, 9 October, with all rings commencing at 8.30am. There is a comprehensive horse events program and the Castle Hill Show is one of the closest shows to the Sydney CBD, always well run, really friendly and a great day out with your horse! ... World-Class Eventers Named in the Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 05.10.2011 in Sponsored Shows
A world-class field is set to take centre stage at the Equestrian Grand Final in the Exhibition Eventing, held as part of EQUITANA, Sydney 10-13 November, The field of 15 will boast many of Australia’s leading riders, including Olympic and World Champion medallists as well as London 2012 hopefuls. UK-based riders Clayton Fredericks (Olympic silver medallist, two time World Cup Champion and World Championships silver medallist), Paul Tapner (Badminton CCI4* winner and World Games representative) and Sam Griffiths (World Games representative and placegetter at Badminton and Burghley CCI4*s) are going to be competing on borrowed horses. ... Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Heads to the Polo
Published on 05.10.2011 in General
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy is pleased to announce a brand new fundraising initiative – A Day at the Polo. The event is being hosted in conjunction with the Windsor Polo Club, on Sunday 30 October 2011. Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia is a not-for-profit organisation providing internationally recognised music therapy. Registered Music Therapists use the power of music in live and interactive clinical sessions to help people cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs. ... 
