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Global Champions Tour Valencia Final Events
Published on 07.05.2012 in Event Results
For the second time this weekend Cassio Rivetti finished in first place as the last to go giving a great climax to the Trofeo Repsol. Rivetti already won the opening speed competition on Friday and today on Böckmanns Lazio he won with a time of 58.71. Michael Whitaker set the competition alight with a time of 59.82 on a new ride, MCB Maya and looked full of confidence as they led the way from the fourteenth to go. ... Frank Bell & Ken Anderson Equestrian Safety Demonstration at Beef Week
Published on 06.05.2012 in General
In association with Farmsafe and Workcover, Frank Bell and Ken Anderson will demonstrate their logical approach to Equestrian Safety at the Future Farmers Field Day, being held at Casino Beef Week on 25 May. Frank Bell states that statistics consistently concur that 70-75% of horse accidents involve falling from the horse. More often than not the rider has lost control. So the important question is how to regain that control? ...
Great Britain and Ireland Triumph in the Global Champions Tour of Spain
Published on 06.05.2012 in Event Results
British and Ireland took centre stage at the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Spain seizing the top two podium places after a thrilling jump off. Ben Maher clinched victory on Tripple X III jumping a fast clear in 41.35 with Michael Whitaker in second place on Viking in 42.17 and Irish rider Denis Lynch came in third in a fast time of 40.91 despite clocking up four faults in the jump off. ... Olympic Selection Heats Up for Aussie Dressage Athletes
Published on 06.05.2012 in 2012 London
The bid for Olympic selection has heated up for Australia’s elite dressage riders with the first of the Nomination events getting underway overnight at the Mannheim CDI in Germany. Rain storms and cold weather didn’t dampen the mood among the Aussies who pulled out all stops to impress selectors who were onsite. Highest ranked Aussie of the day was Lyndal Oatley and Sandro Boy who recorded a score of 69.723%. Oatley was faced with the worst of the conditions, with the rain storm hitting just as she was due to enter the arena. With proceedings called to a halt, she retreated to the stables before coming back out and giving a strong performance. ...
Heath Ryan Wins Grand Prix Freestyle at Sydney CDI
Published on 06.05.2012 in Event Results
Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi delivered an impressive performance at the 2012 Sydney CDI to take out the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 71.275%. The crowd erupted as Ryan delivered an impressive routine to take first place ahead of Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina IV (70.675%) and Tor Van Den Berge and Fisherman’s Friend (67.425%). ... Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya Wowed the Home Crowd Ahead of the Main Grand Prix - Global Champions Tour
Published on 06.05.2012 in Event Results
Sergio powered into first place on Kisby in a time of 59.56 winning the CSI5* 1.45m class ahead of a 42-strong field which included over 30 of the world’s top riders. French rider Kevin Staut was second in 60.25 on Le Prestige de Hus after accelerating sharply over the Global Champions Tour vertical during his round. Katharina Offel of the Ukraine came in third on Charlie in 60.73.... Olympic Hopefuls for Australian Eventing Team Confirm Plans Ahead of London
Published on 06.05.2012 in 2012 London
After the cancellation of Badminton Horse Trials, overseas based Aussie eventers have revised their preparations ahead of team selection and the 2012 Olympic Games. Since notification of the event cancellation came through on Monday, the seven athletes due to compete at Badminton have looked to other major events in Europe to show selectors they’re ready for the Games. ...
Jumping Olympic Nomination Event Underway in Lummen
Published on 06.05.2012 in 2012 London
Six Australian athletes participated in the first phase of their Olympic selection at the Lummen CSIO4* Nations’ Cup in Belgium overnight. Australian team selectors are onsite assessing athletes over the first round of the Nations’ Cup class and the first round of the Grand Prix on Sunday. A further six combinations will be assessed at the Linz CSIO4* in Austria next weekend. ... High speed victory for Roger-Yves Bost as the Frenchman praises his “very fast” horse Castle Forbes Vivaldo
Published on 05.05.2012 in Event Results
French rider Roger-Yves Bost delighted the crowds with a top speed win and a characteristically big smile as he claimed victory in the GCT CSI 5* International in Spain. “Bosty” lit up the competition with a stunningly quick round in the 1.50m class setting a time of 60.89 on his bay stallion Castle Forbes Vivaldo van het.... Cassio Rivetti triumphs in first 5* international on the opening day of the Global Champions Tour in Spain
Published on 05.05.2012 in Event Results
Ukranian rider Cassio Rivetti clinched victory in the opening CSI 5*competition today despite a fast challenge from current GCT champion Edwina Tops-Alexander. Cassio rode a deceptively quick round on his 12-year-old bay stallion Böckmanns Lazio finishing in a winning time of 57.19. ... Page
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