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36 Horses to be Assessed for Hendra at Kuranda Property
Published on 14.07.2011 in Health
Biosecurity Queensland and Queensland Health officers are working at the Kuranda property again today after a Hendra virus infection was confirmed yesterday afternoon. Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said officers were further assessing this situation - at this stage we understand there are 36 horses on the property. "These officers will continue to work with the owners today to assess these animals and to trace their contact with any other horses."...
Feeding Mares in the Final Stages of Pregnancy
Published on 14.07.2011 in General
The last trimester of pregnancy in the horse sees the foetus increase in size by around 75%, with massive deposits of protein and minerals being made to put together the musculoskeletal structure of the soon to be born foal. While mares appear to be able to reproduce even under the harshest conditions, careful nutritional management of the late pregnant mare will give you the best chance of having strong, well grown foals that grow well in a structurally sound manner during the critical first year of their life.... 2011 NSW Arabian State Titles
Published on 13.07.2011 in General
The NSW Arabian Horse Association Inc are proud to present the 2011 NSW Arabian State Titles "A" Grade (A.A.R.O.M. A:2004) for all registered Arabians/Arabian Derivatives. There will also be an All Breeds Halter Challenge and All Breeds Ridden Challenge in additon to an Open Hack Ring. The show is being held on Saturday 10 September at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon.... Ukraine and Japan Qualify for 2012 Olympics Jumping
Published on 13.07.2011 in General
Ukraine and Japan will both be represented in the Olympic Jumping events at London 2012, following their success at the Olympic qualification event held in Aachen (GER) on 10 July. Ukraine secured a team slot and Japan one individual place during Sunday’s qualifier for Olympic Groups C – Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia – and G – South East Asia and Oceania.... Pony Club Association of Qld Dressage, Combined Training and Horse Trials Championships
Published on 13.07.2011 in Sponsored Shows
From 4 - 8 July the Pony Club Association of Queensland State Championships for Dressage, Combined Training and Horse Trials, hosted by Zone 26, were held at Caboolture and Burpengary with competitors aged 8 to 26 years attending from far and wide. Queensland competitors travelled from as far North as the Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton areas and as far west as Roma, plus New South Wales were also represented by a team.... Horse in Cairns Positive for Hendra Virus
Published on 12.07.2011 in Health
Biosecurity Queensland is managing a case of Hendra virus infection near Cairns after test results were confirmed this afternoon from a deceased horse came back positive for the virus. Chief Biosecurity officer Jim Thompson said a private vet had attended the sick horse on Sunday and took samples - the horse died yesterday morning. "Samples had been taken from the sick horse by the vet before the animal died", he said....
Announcement of EA Endurance High Performance Appointments
Published on 12.07.2011 in General
Equestrian Australia wishes to confirm the appointment of the following High Performance Endurance positions for the four year period leading up to and including WEG 2014.... EA Talent ID Days for the National Future Squad
Published on 12.07.2011 in General
The National High Performance Program has developed the National Future Squad - an initiative to identify talented horse and rider combinations in Dressage, Eventing and Jumping, and to provide greater access to the development opportunities within the High Performance Pathways Program.... Double Gold for Belguim and Italy as Next Generation Take Centre Stage
Published on 12.07.2011 in General
Rising stars, and many with familiar names, shone brightly at the FEI European Jumping Championships for Children, Juniors and Young Riders 2011 staged in Comporta (POR) over the weekend. Nicola and Olivier Philippaerts, twin sons of long-time Belgian senior team rider Ludo Philippaerts, were members of the victorious Belgian Young Rider side, and 18 year Nicola also took the individual Young Rider title.... The 2011 EA Tekna Young Rider Selection Series kicks off in WA
Published on 11.07.2011 in General
The Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club held the first round of the Tekna Young Rider series for WA at its three day July Show on Sunday 10 July.... News Search
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