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Australian FEI Endurance Championships

Published on 22.06.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Over the Queens Birthday long weekend at Toorbul, 50km north of Brisbane the Australian FEI Endurance Championships 160km 3 star event was held. Horsezone were one of the proud sponsors of this event. The 2011 Champion was Queenslander Cora Becker riding Bones the Wizard (8hr 46min 34sec). She won in a gallop finish by 1/2 length ...

 

Sandra Auffarth (GER) Wins HSBC Training Bursary

Published on 21.06.2011 in General
German rider, Sandra Auffarth’s, outstanding CCI4* debut at HSBC FEI Classics on Opgun Louvo, a young horse she has produced herself, gained her the HSBC Training Bursary worth US$1,000. Her achievement opens up the exciting prospect of a possible place in the squad for the forthcoming HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship at Luhmühlen (25-28 August) at which Germany, as host nation, will be entitled to field 12 riders....

 

EQUITANA Super Tickets on Sale from Today

Published on 21.06.2011 in General
Don't miss your opportunity to purchase EQUITANA Super Tickets during the "Early Bird" on-line pre-sale special offer - starting today! This on-line only sale commenced at 7am Tuesday 21 June and enables you to purchase your ticket before official sales open on 1 July....

 

Brand Spanking New! The Equi-Ping is Here!

Published on 21.06.2011 in General
Highly commended at this year's BETA Innovation Awards, the new Equi-Ping is every horse owner's must have - and they look cool too! Equi-Ping was developed by Martin and Michelle Smith after years of working professionally in racing yards. ...

 

Call for WA Police Horses to be Treated as Honorary Union Members

Published on 21.06.2011 in General
The death on duty of a WA police horse called Hercules and his burial at a landfill site have prompted a call for all police horses and dogs to be treated as honorary union members. A motion calling for such recognition will be debated at the WA Police Union annual conference on 27 June. ...

 

Looking for a Stylish Helmet? Check Out the New Dublin Arista!

Published on 21.06.2011 in General
There's nothing worse than an ugly bulky helmet and hot sweaty hair when you finally take it off - luckily Horseland have come up with the perfect solution - the all new light weight and attractive Dublin Arista Helmet (Approved to EN 1384 Standard), which features: a microfibre outer that gives a suede look; removable washable lining that wicks away moisture and is easy to clean;...

 

NZ's Olympic Showjumping Hopes Fade

Published on 20.06.2011 in General
New Zealand's hopes of having showjumping represented at the 2012 Olympic Games are looking slim, with news that Katie McVean has returned from Europe this weekend. McVean headed to Holland with the offer to ride Wavantos VD Renvillehoeve for a Dutch owner with the aim of qualifying New Zealand for the Olympics at Aachen in Germany early next month. But on arrival the horse had not yet arrived at the Dutch stable, and 25-year-old McVean felt time was simply running out....

 

Joseph Miller - Miller Harness Company - Dies at Age 93

Published on 20.06.2011 in General
Joseph Miller, who built his father’s humble harness shop in Manhattan into one of the USA's largest suppliers of fashionable saddlery, riding apparel and other equestrian equipment, died on June 12 at his home in Manhattan. He was 93. Mr Miller was president and chief executive of the Miller Harness Company from the late 1940s until 1975, when it was sold to another company. ...

 

New Website for AELEC

Published on 20.06.2011 in General
The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) is a state of the art facility located in the major regional hub of Tamworth in North Western NSW, Australia. This fantastic venue, which hosts everything from National breed shows and the NCHA Cutting Futurity through to major Dressage and Showjumping events, is now boasting a new and informative website!...

 

Queen Awards Police Horse at Royal Ascot

Published on 20.06.2011 in General
The Queen has awarded a 21 year old Thames Valley Police horse with a Chief Constable's commendation at Royal Ascot. Clyde, a thoroughbred Clydesdale cross dark bay gelding, is the longest serving operational police horse in England and Wales. The horse has worked at Royal Ascot for the past 18 years....

 

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