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Matt Williams Finishes Seventh in $1 Million Grand Prix in New York
Published on 20.09.2011 in General
45 riders from around the world tackled the enormous track at the Hits on the Hudson 2011 Pfizer Million on 11 September. Matt Williams on his new ride Watch Me finished on 5 faults to claim seventh place. Just two combinations jumped a clear first round to create a two horse jump-off, Andre Thieme (GER) on Aragon Rouet and New Zealand’s Duncan McFarlane on Mr Whoopy. ... Friday's Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale Catalogue Online Now!
Published on 19.09.2011 in General
The catalogue for this Friday’s Inglis Sydney Spring Thoroughbred Sale, to be held at Newmarket, is now available online. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ONLINE CATALOGUE Buyers will be presented with some great opportunities from the 106 lot catalogue, which covers all categories of thoroughbred racing and breeding stock, with the sale scheduled to commence at 11:00am this Friday 23 September. ... Horse Industry EADRA Levy Mechanism Completes Its Journey
Published on 19.09.2011 in General
Thursday 15 September, 2011 saw the EADRA (Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement) Levy Bills complete their passage through the Senate and become a reality. Australian Horse Industry Council President, Roger Lavelle, has advised, "The AHIC, along with the other 3 Animal Health Australia horse industry members, ARB, HRA and EA are delighted that this task has been completed."... Historic First as Sweden's Bengtsson and Ninja Sweep Individual Gold - FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 19.09.2011 in General
Sweden's Rolf-Goran Bengtsson and the brilliant little Ninja la Silla added European gold to their 2008 Olympic silver medal when sweeping to victory in the closing stages of the individual title-decider at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid, Spain today. This was a historic first, as the only European medal previously stashed in the Swedish trophy cabinet throughout the 54-year history of this event is the bronze collected by the same rider at Arnhem in Holland in 2001. ... Germany Makes It a Magnificent Seven - FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 17.09.2011 in General
Germany scooped team gold for the seventh time in the history of the FEI European Jumping Championships with a superb final-day performance at the Club de Campo in Madrid, Spain today. As the overnight leaders from The Netherlands faltered, eventually dropping to a disappointing fourth, the Germans flexed their not-inconsiderable muscle with three great clear rounds to snatch the title,... Hannah Dodd and Waikiwi Excel at Tamworth Paralympics Selection Trial
Published on 17.09.2011 in General
Not even the rain and cold weather could deter athletes at the first Paralympics Selection Trial last weekend, who were able to make the most of the stunning venue in Tamworth. National Para-equestrian Performance Director, Julia Battams, said the level of competition at the first nomination event has certainly set a benchmark.... Portuguese Horse Coltaire Z Withdrawn from FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 17.09.2011 in General
The Portuguese have withdrawn Coltaire Z (Frutuoso de Melo) from today’s team final at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid (ESP) for veterinary reasons. The 14-year-old stallion, which was in 36th place in the individual standings, has a leg injury. The Portuguese team was lying in 10th place overnight and had earned a place in today’s top-10 team final, but as Portugal had fielded a team of only three horses, Coltaire Z’s withdrawal means that the Portuguese have now had to pull out of today’s team final. ...
Clinton Anderson Gives Nod of Approval to Horse 360
Published on 16.09.2011 in General
Two Apps in One! Horse 360 offers a unique way for enthusiasts to learn horse anatomy and converse with their veterinary professionals. Learning the Anatomy of the Horse: Five levels of questions with progressive difficulty at each level. Vet Talk: a visual tool designed to aid communication between the horse owner and their veterinary professionals during the diagnosis and discussion of veterinary treatment. Respected trainer and clinician, Clinton Anderson, gives Horse 360 his nod of approval: ... Fierce Battle for the Medals As Dutch Lead the Teams Nagel Heads Individual Rankings
Published on 16.09.2011 in General
The Dutch have stormed to the front going into tomorrow's second and deciding round of the Team Championship while Germany's Carsten-Otto Nagel leads the individual rankings after another thrilling day at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. ... Macquarie Bank Hack Championships Disrupted by Massive ACT Chemical Fire
Published on 16.09.2011 in General
Shortly before midnight last night, emergency services were called to a chemical fire in North Canberra where residents were awoken by a series of huge explosions and fireballs from a factory fire in Mitchell. Reports say during the night flames leapt hundreds of metres in the air and the massive flames could be seen from many kilometres away. Emergency services raised fears over the spread of toxic smoke plumes across the area. ...
