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Nicholson and Johnstone Poised for Victory
Published on 21.08.2011 in General
Andrew Nicholson and Clarke Johnstone continue to fly the New Zealand eventing flag high offshore. Nicholson, New Zealand's most capped Olympian, is comfortably in first and second placings heading into the final phase of the CCI*** at the Blair Castle International Horse Trials in Scotland, while Johnstone has moved up the ranks in the final round of the FEI Eventing World Cup series at Le Grand Complet in France. ... Aachen Symposium "Vital Step" in Organised Growth of Jumping
Published on 20.08.2011 in General
The inaugural two-day Symposium hosted by the FEI, CHIO Aachen and Aachen School of Course Design (ASCD) last month was “a vital step forward in the organised growth of national, regional, FEI 1* and 2* Jumping competitions”, according to John Madden, Acting Chair, FEI Jumping Committee. ... New Zealand's Johnstone has One Last Push in FEI World Cup Eventing
Published on 20.08.2011 in General
Antipodean riders Clarke Johnstone (NZL) and Chris Burton (AUS) are making absolutely sure of their FEI World Cup™ Eventing bonus by travelling to the last event in the 2011 series, which is underway at Haras du Pin (FRA) today. Both riders are now based in Britain, where they are making quite an impact on the national circuit. ... Three More Teams Qualify for London 2012 Olympic Games Dressage
Published on 20.08.2011 in General
Sweden, Spain and Denmark qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games as a result of their placings in yesterday's FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 team competition. Sweden finished fourth on a score of 214.437%, Spain was fifth (211.580%), and Denmark sixth (209.985%). ... Kermond Takes Stronger Hold of Purple Armband
Published on 19.08.2011 in General
Australia’s fourth Jumping World Cup Qualifier was held at the Brisbane Royal Show last night in front of a more than 30,000 spectators who packed the affectionately known EKKA stadium to see 25 jumping horses and riders strut their stuff.... British Clinch Historic Team Victory - FEI European Dressage Championships 2011
Published on 19.08.2011 in General
Britain claimed team gold for the first time in the 25-year history of the FEI European Dressage Championships when Carl Hester and the fabulous stallion, Uthopia, produced a dream performance at the Kralingsbos stadium in Rotterdam, The Netherlands today.... New Hendra Cases Confirmed at South Ballina and Mullumbimby
Published on 19.08.2011 in Health
Two new properties at South Ballina and Mullumbimby, on the NSW North Coast, have been infected with the Hendra virus, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) confirmed today. “Two horses have died on a South Ballina property and one horse has died on a Mullumbimby property,” NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said. ...
Sydney Event Strengthens Australia's Olympic Chances for Seventh Gold Medal
Published on 19.08.2011 in General
Australian based riders will be competing in the Sydney International Three Day Event 8-11 September for their individual global rankings at the venue where Australia won Olympic Gold at the Sydney 2000 Games on the same weekend in September as the Australian team begins their pursuit for 2012 Olympic qualification at the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials near Woodstock in England.... Cinnabar and Terry Cowan Win Champion Hack at Brisbane Royal Show
Published on 18.08.2011 in Sponsored Shows
The lovely Thoroughbred gelding, Cinnabar, ridden by Terry Cowan (owned by Linda Powell and Jane Anderson of Toowoomba), won the prestigious Champion Hack of Queensland at the Royal Brisbane Show today. ... It's All Happening at Ekka!
Published on 18.08.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Horsezone are one of the proud sponsors of the Brisbane Royal Show - affectionately known as Ekka - and Jo Johnson is reporting from the show all week! Catch Jo's blog at Canter Banter, to find out about all things Ekka, from what's happening in the Horse Breeds Expo to details of the big winners in the main ring.... 
