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Boekelo CCI3* Grants Announced in USA
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
On yet another US high performance note this afternoon, the USEF have announced their Developing Grants for the team trip to the Boekelo CCI3* in the Netherlands October 6-9. This is US Olympic Committee funding and one of the Grant recipients was Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere. Boyd Martin and Remington will use their $15,000 Land Rover competition and training grant to compete at Boekelo, although Boyd can only ride one horse in the team competition. ...
Nine Network to Broadcast Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce the Nine Network will broadcast the 2011 Equestrian Grand Final that will be held as part of EQUITANA Sydney from 10-13 November. Nine will air a one hour highlight package of the newly established Equestrian Grand Final that will feature Dressage, Jumping and Exhibition Eventing. The highlights package will go to air on 1 January 2012 from 12noon – 1pm. ... A Great Day Out - Tennyson Stud Open Day
Published on 26.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Tennyson Stud, based in the historic Windsor area of NSW, came alive on Saturday 17 September for their Open Day and Masterclass. Seven horses were presented to an enthralled crowd, who participated with many questions prompting insights and training tips from stud principal, Claire Seidl. Claire displayed her soft, correct and adaptable riding style which showed each horse off at their best, with relaxation and rhythm a consistent feature throughout. ... Top Contenders for the Bates Australian Championships
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
If you look at the qualifying scores for the Bates Australian Dressage Championships, it‘s quite obvious who will be the horse and rider combinations to beat. Toni Venhaus, the event director passed on the top 10 ranked horses/riders based on these scores. “Most of the qualifying scores definitely paint a picture but you can never predict the outcome. The “big event” atmosphere cannot be underestimated and surprises are not uncommon”. ... Tardak on Form at Rotorua
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
Slow and steady won the money for Catherine Cameron aboard Kahurangi Tardak in the horse grand prix at the two-day Dunstan Rotorua Spring Show on Sunday. Cameron (Cambridge) and the striking grey were one of three combinations through to the jump-off from the 13 starters at the one star show being held in Taupo. First out was Lisa Coupe (Kumeu) on My Ocean Wave who notched a good time but dropped a rail. Then came Cameron who opted for a slow and steady clear. ...
Equine Craniosacral Workshops Coming to Australia
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
Coming soon to Australia - Equine Craniosacral Workshops! ECS1 "A Foundation Class" This four day workshop is designed to introduce students to the craniosacral anatomy and hands on as it applies to horses. A genuine horse skull and detailed anatomy references are used to correlate, anatomically, the hands on techniques. A significant amount of time is devoted to practical work with horses so each student can develop the skills necessary for treating many equine conditions. Each student will work with there own horse throughout the four days. ... FEI Announces Dressage Ground Juries for London 2012 and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Final
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
The Ground Juries for Dressage at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Final 2012 have been announced following blind draws at the FEI’s headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). ... Sweden Wins FEI Promotional League Final in Barcelona Cliff-Hanger
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
The Swedish team came out the winners at the Promotional League Final in Barcelona, Spain this afternoon and will now rejoin the elite eight-nation FEI Nations Cup™ series in 2012. But, on a roller-coaster afternoon, it took a monumental effort from last-line Swedish rider Rolf-Goran Bengtsson to seal the coveted qualifying spot. ... Olympic Fundraiser for Kiwi Dressage Rider
Published on 24.09.2011 in General
Former top jockey Lance O'Sullivan is the guest speaker for a fundraiser for dressage rider Shiwon Green (pictured), who has been selected to represent New Zealand at an Olympic team Qualifying event in Sydney next month. Green, a mother of two and a part-time work as an Emergency Department nurse, also runs a small competition and training barn. She has brought her top horse, Gosh, a crossbred gelding, up through the grades from novice to Grand Prix. ... Horsezone: Proud Sponsors of Royal Melbourne Show
Published on 23.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Horsezone is keen to support horse sports across all disciplines and we are proud to be sponsors of the Royal Melbourne Show, which will run from 24 September to 4 October. Horsezone is awarding four beautiful trophy rugs for winners of Champion Show Hunter Pony 12.2hh and Under; Champion Show Hunter Pony Over 12.2hh and Not Exc 14hh; Champion Show hunter Galloway; and Champion Show Hunter Hack over 15hh.... Page
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