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FEI Announces Dressage Ground Juries for London 2012 and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
The Ground Juries for Dressage at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Final 2012 have been announced following blind draws at the FEI’s headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). ... Sweden Wins FEI Promotional League Final in Barcelona Cliff-Hanger
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
The Swedish team came out the winners at the Promotional League Final in Barcelona, Spain this afternoon and will now rejoin the elite eight-nation FEI Nations Cup™ series in 2012. But, on a roller-coaster afternoon, it took a monumental effort from last-line Swedish rider Rolf-Goran Bengtsson to seal the coveted qualifying spot. ... Olympic Fundraiser for Kiwi Dressage Rider
Published on 24.09.2011 in General
Former top jockey Lance O'Sullivan is the guest speaker for a fundraiser for dressage rider Shiwon Green (pictured), who has been selected to represent New Zealand at an Olympic team Qualifying event in Sydney next month. Green, a mother of two and a part-time work as an Emergency Department nurse, also runs a small competition and training barn. She has brought her top horse, Gosh, a crossbred gelding, up through the grades from novice to Grand Prix. ... Horsezone: Proud Sponsors of Royal Melbourne Show
Published on 23.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Horsezone is keen to support horse sports across all disciplines and we are proud to be sponsors of the Royal Melbourne Show, which will run from 24 September to 4 October. 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.... Seven Nations Line Out for FEI Promotional League Final in Barcelona
Published on 23.09.2011 in General
The line-up for the next year's FEI Nations Cup™ series will be decided on Sunday following the all-important Final of the 2011 FEI Promotional League which takes place in Barcelona, Spain. The winning team will earn a place in the 2012 Top League alongside Germany, Great Britain, France, Ireland, The Netherlands and Belgium who all re-qualified during this season's eight-nation tournament. ... Horsezone Interschools Program Update
Published on 22.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Outstanding results amongst the Juniors involved in the Horsezone Interschools Program are coming from Events thick and fast. The Equestriad held at Camden in August attracted over 450 entries across all the classes and juniors were well represented. Kirby Delamont (pictured) from Frensham, riding her beautiful horse Badgerbay, are emerging as a combination to be watched. ... Nutrition 101: Feeding the Young Foal
Published on 22.09.2011 in General
A concerned Horsezone subscriber, new to the breeding game, has asked: "My six week old foal is trying to eat his dam's feed - is it safe for young foals to do this and if so what is best for them?" So, we asked Peter Pryde - from Prydes EasiFeed - for advice on feeding foals... ... Australian Turf Club (ATC) Security Patrol Course
Published on 22.09.2011 in General
The Australian Turf Club (ATC) Security and Risk Division will conduct an intensive Mounted Security Patrol Course at Royal Randwick Racecourse. The four-day course will be at Royal Randwick Racecourse (Alison Road) commencing on Saturday, 12 November to Tuesday, 15 November 2011. ... Meet Rising Star... Tayla Hill
Published on 22.09.2011 in Rising Stars
I first watched Tayla Hill at Brisbane Show, performing very competently in the Horse Breeds Expo, on Australian Stock Horse Sylvia Vale Platoon and was impressed with her riding ability, not to mention the poise with which she spoke on the head-set microphone, whilst explaining the difference between roll backs and haunch turns! ... Five Minutes With... Lauren Balcomb
Published on 22.09.2011 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
21 year old Lauren Balcomb is based in Duffys Forest, on the northern beaches of NSW where she trains horses and competes successfully in eventing, showjumping and dressage. Lauren's... 
