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EQUITANA 2014 Update: Star Presenter, TWOTH, Exhibition News and much more!

Published on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in General

By: EQUITANA Melbourne 2014

Summer may be warm, but things are really heating up at the EQUITANA Australia office, with the team in full swing preparing for Melbourne. Refining the precinct layout, developing new attractions and working on an exciting new program keep the team busy! We are also in the process of adding lots of content to the new website so make sure you visit on regular basis.

We could not be happier to share exciting news about a gold medallist who will be joining the star presenter line up this year, be sure to read on below!
Until February, we wish all those in fire affected areas a safe summer, take care,  the EQUITANA Team.

Announcing the first of our Star Presenters - Dirk Schrade

International eventing star Dirk Schrade will grace Australias’ shores November this year after accepting an invitation to be a presenter at this year’s EQUITANA Australia.

The 35 year old German equestrian is best known for winning Team Gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games, as well as the European Championships in 2013, and is highly accoladed as a trainer of young horses.
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The Way of the Horse (TWOTH)

The iconic The Way of the Horse (TWOTH) Challenge will be back this year at EQUITANA!

This Australian Horsemanship Challenge is a three-day, young horse “starting” contest that is unique in this country.

We can’t wait to share with you our contestants as they are decided so please stay tuned for the February E-News for further information!

Exhibition Update- The Biggest Equine Shopping Spree

We recently ran a poll on our Facebook to ask what you looked forward to at Equitana. Shopping was without a doubt the clear winner. Once again we are excited to offer over 14,000 square meters of horsey heaven. With over 300 retailers showcasing everything from the latest fashions for both human and horse, to the latest in nutrition, saddlery, floats and everything in between, EQUITANA Melbourne promises to be the ultimate shopping destination.

Stay on the Pulse and Hashtag

We are proud to offer a number of interactive ways you can stay in touch with the latest news and happenings at EQUITANA Australia. You can join over 21,000 fans on our Facebook page, Tweet away at @equitanaaust, join likeminded professionals on our LinkedIn Company Page or share your horsey selfies with us on Instagram, and watch exciting videos on our YouTube Channel.

Tag posts with #Equitanaaustralia to be sure we see it - be it your favourite joddies that you bought at Sydney, practising something you learn on your horse from one of our clinics, and just your favourite horsey pics in general, we love hearing from you and this is the best way to help us follow you!

Qualifying events for the 2014 Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final

Equestrian Australia has named the qualifying events for the 2014 Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final in Dressage, Jumping and Exhibition Eventing.

This competition will showcase the ‘best of the best’ from the three Olympic disciplines, and will feature nearly 50 of the top of Australia's most elite equestrian competitors.
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Waler Legacy Update

The Mitavite Waler Legacy was a unique concept where Six horses were selected and matched to trainers from different disciplines, who presented their progress at EQUITANA Sydney 2013.

We will continue to keep an eye on the stories of these Walers and their trainers through the Mitavite Waler Legacy Facebook page. Those of you who have been following, ‘Gunner’, will know she was gifted to Liz Jennings will thrilled to read this latest update from Liz.


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