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EQUITANA 2011 Ambassadors Announced
Published on 08.09.2011 in General
The Sydney team is very pleased to announce the EQUITANA Ambassadors for 2011. Brett Parbery will be the Dressage voice, Chris Chugg will cover jumping and Megan Jones will represent Eventing! EQUITANA's three Ambassadors will present education sessions throughout the 4-days, ensuring visitors have the chance to pick up some great training tips. ... Sydney to Host Vaulting Nationals and CVI
Published on 07.09.2011 in General
The fifteenth annual Australian Vaulting championships will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre 15-18 September, 2011. The event which incorporates the third-ever international vaulting event (CVI) to be held in Australia, will showcase the best of Australian Vaulting.... Big Haul of Gold for the Greeks in Zagreb - FEI Balkan Jumping Championships
Published on 07.09.2011 in General
Greek riders were in flying form at the FEI Balkan Jumping Championships 2011 staged in Zagreb, Croatia last weekend where they claimed eight of the 10 titles on offer. Gold in the Ladies Individual and Team events were the only medals to escape their grasp as they ran riot through the remainder of the show programme, producing convincing wins at all levels. ... Equestrian Australia Welcomes IRT as New Sponsor
Published on 06.09.2011 in General
Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce that International Racehorse Transport (IRT) has signed as an Official Support Partner for three years. The sponsorship will see IRT as an official support partner across key EA projects such as the annual Sport Achievement Awards and the Equestrian Grand Final, as well as supporting seven major events around the country. ... Freestyle Gold Medals Bring British Haul to a Magnificent Eight: Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships
Published on 06.09.2011 in General
With the Team and three Individual titles already under their belt, the British brought their gold medal haul to a magnificent eight when adding victory in Freestyle Grades Ia, II, III and IV to their tally on the final afternoon of the FEI European Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships 2011 at Moorsele in Belgium yesterday. ... FEI European Title for Chardon - Aussie Exell Wins Open Category - FEI Four-In-Hand Driving Championships
Published on 06.09.2011 in General
Four-time world four-in-hand champion IJsbrand Chardon (NED) has added a new title to his long list of successes. Chardon won the first FEI Open European Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand since 1981, which were held in Breda, the Netherlands this weekend. Jozsef Dobrovitz from Hungary won the silver medal; ... The National Goes Global as Alltech Steps In
Published on 06.09.2011 in General
As horse shows go, the National is something of an institution, and like the best of them it has firmly stood the test of time. Throughout its 127-year history it has seen many wonderful moments, at its original home in Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City and elsewhere down the years. The 2011 fixture has a whole new life to it however, as Alltech has stepped in as title sponsor, while show jumping patrons Mr. and Mrs. William Weeks’ and Sasco Creek Farm, Double H Farms and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lourie's Spy Coast Farms have boosted the prize-fund. ... Zara Phillips Receives First Range Rover Evoque
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
Zara Phillips, British eventer and Land Rover ambassador, was thrilled to take delivery of a new Range Rover Evoque, which was delivered to her at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Zara is the first person to receive one of these brand new cars. Zara's model is the Five-Door Range Rover Evoque in Stornaway Grey, with 2.2 litre Diesel engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, panoramic sunroof and features such as park assist, blind spot monitoring and a surround camera system. ... Wagga's Equestrian Groups Divided on Venue Funding Issues
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
Wagga City Council is meeting with Wagga's horse groups tomorrow night to discuss funding for equestrian facilities. Council is under pressure to decide whether to invest thousands of dollars in facilities at either Charles Sturt University or Equex Centre. Wagga's horse groups are finding it difficult to agree on how the money should be spent creating a major division on the issue. ...
The Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Brazil
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
Gerco Schroder triumphed with Eurocommerce London being the only double clear round to win the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Brazil to take home 320,000 euros and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso timepiece. One million euro prize money was duly divided to the top 18 placings. Most excting for Aussies is that Edwina Alexander placed second and remains on top of the Global Champions Tour ranking. With the best of seven events to count in the ranking tally, Edwina dropped her lowest score of 27 earned at the Valencia leg of the tour. Go Edwina!... 
