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Opportunity Knocks for Thoroughbred Breeders
Published on 13.08.2012 in General
The 2012 Australian breeding season is fast approaching and for the astute investor plenty of great opportunities to capitalise on a positive racing industry are set to be offered at the upcoming 2012 Inglis Melbourne August Thoroughbred Sale . The two day August Thoroughbred Sale will be held at Inglis’ Oaklands complex on Thursday 16 August and Friday 17 August 2012.... Chris Burton Wins Hartpury International Horse Trials CIC***
Published on 13.08.2012 in Event Results
Congratulations to Chris Burton and Kinnordy Rivaldo on winning the Hartpury International Horse Trials CIC*** in the UK at the weekend, with a score of 38.9. Kiwi Andrew Nicholson was back on the podium just days after winning Olympic bronze, picking up a second on board Avebury. The Kiwi combination finished on their 41.5 point dressage score....
Prydes EasiFeed Euroa Jumping Classic: 1-2 September
Published on 13.08.2012 in Sponsored Shows
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Euroa, in the Thoroughbred heartland of Victoria, will again bring to the Shire of Strathbogie the ‘Prydes EasiFeed Euroa Jumping Classic’ for 2012. This will be a two day jumping spectacular at the historic Euroa Show Grounds on the 1-2 September, 2012.... The Big and Small of Horses Featured at Ekka Today
Published on 12.08.2012 in 2012 EKKA
Another perfect Queensland day for Ekka! Breed classes dominated with everything from Miniature, Shetland, Australian and Riding Ponies through to Clydesdales, Shires and Percherons strutting their stuff in the main ring. Pictured is Australian Pony Amaranda Glamour. Harness horses were also a highlight with turnout classes and the Parade of Light Horse Drawn vehicles finishing off the ring programme for today.... Kiwi Rachel Stock Right on Track for Paralympics!
Published on 12.08.2012 in 2012 London
One of New Zealand’s two equestrian representatives at the fast-approaching London Paralympics has just had a brilliant result in the UK. Rachel Stock and Bates Rimini Park Emmerich have notched a convincing win in the elementary section of the British Dressage Regional Championships in Surrey this morning, finishing more than two percent ahead of second place....
2012 Ekka Off and Running
Published on 11.08.2012 in 2012 EKKA
The 2012 Royal Queensland Show horse events are well and truly underway with plenty of events on the schedule today including the Australian Stock Horse classes, Australian Saddle Ponies, hackney and non-hackney pony harness, boy and girl rider classes and Group A and Group B showjumping.... Joseph Zbukvic Takes Line Honours in Inglis Equine Art Prize
Published on 10.08.2012 in General
Well known Victorian water colour artist Joseph Zbukvic has taken line honours for his artwork ‘Early trackwork - Kyneton’ in the 2012 Inglis Equine Art Prize . The winners were announced at a gala function held overnight in the historic Newmarket Stable at Inglis’ Sydney headquarters in Randwick.... Dujardin Makes it Double Olympic Dressage Gold for Britain with Freestyle Victory
Published on 10.08.2012 in 2012 London
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Great Britain’s new shining star, Charlotte Dujardin, brought the crowd to their feet and the London 2012 equestrian events to the perfect conclusion when securing the individual Olympic Dressage title as winner of the Grand Prix Freestyle this afternoon at Greenwich Park. ... Five Minutes With... Jacqui van Montfrans
Published on 09.08.2012 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
Jacqui van Montfrans has always had a passion for horses and with dedication, plus plenty of hard work, she has expanded on that love for all things equine to become one of Australia's top Dressage Coaches. Jacqui’s success as a Dressage Coach and Coach Mentor is borne from her ability to communicate on many levels with both horse and rider, developing a philosophy around the importance of developing a connection with the Horse, as well as increasing Rider awareness.... Dream Run Over for Edwina Tops-Alexander
Published on 09.08.2012 in 2012 London
Greenwich Park didn't provide the dream ending Edwina Tops-Alexander had hoped for today, after two rails down in the final round of the jumping pushed her out of medal contention. The former Sydney rider was a medal hope for the Aussies in the equestrian, but after one rail down in the first round and two in the second round, her Olympic medal aspirations were over.... 
