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Star-Studded Siblings Heading to Inglis Easter
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
Following confirmation of siblings to Black Caviar, Makybe Diva and So You Think, Inglis is able to confirm entry of the first foal of Gai Waterhouse’s gallant racemare Tuesday Joy for next year’s Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. The colt, by champion sire More Than Ready, will be among a high-quality array of yearlings from top young racemares and proven producers to sell with Inglis at Easter.... Silver for Nicholson at Burghley
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
Kiwi eventers have finished in three of the top five spots at the prestigious Burghley International Horse Trials in the UK this morning (Mon NZ & Aus time). Andrew Nicholson was second aboard Nereo behind Brit William Fox-Pitt on his New Zealand thoroughbred Parkland Hawk, who collect a record six title after a rain-affected final round.... Record Dream Win for Fox Pitt
Published on 05.09.2011 in General
A dream clear round over the coloured poles with Parklane Hawk gave William Fox-Pitt his sixth Burghley victory – and put him in the history books as the first rider to attain this achievement. “I can’t believe it,” said William who first won here in 1994. “He was superb. I might have looked cool but deep down this mattered a lot – it is huge and a real honour”.... HSBC FEI Classic: Fox-Pitt Flies to the Top at Burghley
Published on 04.09.2011 in General
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) has the slimmest of leads to win a record sixth Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), second-last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, after a thrilling day’s cross-country. The day was a spectacle of bold riding and flying horses, and Fox-Pitt gave an early masterclass on the New Zealand former racehorse Parkland Hawk, winner of the Blenheim CCI3* last year but short on mileage this year. ... Great Britain's All-Female Quintet Exceed All Expectations
Published on 04.09.2011 in General
Britain proved today that they still have the edge and remain the team to beat when it comes to Para-Equestrian Dressage. Indeed, as Britain’s first all-female quintet scooped team gold and 5 of the 15 available medals in the individual test, with three of the grades won by a British rider, there was little doubt left that they are in a league of their own. ... Exell Leading at FEI European Driving Championships for Four-in Hand After Dressage
Published on 03.09.2011 in General
Aussie Boyd Exell is competing at the FEI Open European Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand being held in Breda, The Netherlands and has just posted on his Facebook page that after dressage, the standings are Boyd first on 34.05, Chardon second on 35.71, Dobrovitz thrid on 44.80 and Timmerman fourth on 45.70. The marathon is tomorrow and Boyd is 21st to go starting section A at 13.25. We wish Boyd all the best of luck for the marathon!... HSBC FEI Classics - Germany on Top Again After Dressage at Burghley
Published on 03.09.2011 in General
Simone Deitermann (GER) and Free Easy NRW are well known for their ability in the Dressage arena, but the German rider still said it felt “amazing” to be in the lead on her first visit to the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR), second-last leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™. “My horse was quite nervous,” she explained, “and he is not used to performing on a grass arena.” ... Queensland State Equestrian Centre Grand Opening Tomorrow!
Published on 02.09.2011 in General
To celebrate the opening of the new Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC), located at Corner Tuckeroo Drive and Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, the Moreton Bay Regional Council have organised a great day of entertainment from 12 noon on Saturday 3 September. Saddle up for a day of activity and fun with the 'Southern Cross Stampede' - a spectacular showcase of trick riding, whip cracking, horse tricks and freestyle dressage, finishing with a great Aussie concert. Be one of the first to kick up the dust at this world-class facility which will host state, national and international competitions, community and corporate events. ... Less Than a Week Until Sydney International 3DE!
Published on 02.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Sydney International Three Day Event will take over SIEC next week on 8 - 11 September - make sure you don't miss out! Following are details on everything you need to know about attending this fantastic event. ... Ex-Racehorses at Sydney 3DE Pocketed More Than Half a Million in Prize Money
Published on 02.09.2011 in General
2010 marked the bicentenary of racing in Australia. In that time the sport has developed into a $5 billion dollar industry that 'stops the nation'. Australia produces 17 000 foals a season, the second-largest foal crop in the world after the US, and puts 200,000 starters on Australian race tracks every year. ... 
