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Bauer's Racing Retirement Could be a Lucky Clerk's Gain!
Published on 07.11.2011
Even though nine year old Bauer's racing days are over, after running his last race on the weekend, it looks like the handsome grey will still have gainful employment at the track! abc.net.au has reported that part owner Simon O'Donnell said Bauer would be given an easy time in a paddock before being tried as a clerk of the course horse. ... To Wear or Not to Wear? The Helmet Argument
Published on 07.11.2011
The helmet debate is always a great cause for contention amongst horse people, especially western riders. At a recent outing I noticed there were only two riders wearing helmets. I hate the way they wreck my hair and look decidedly un-western, but all it takes is for you to lose your balance from a perfectly safe and quiet horse, which I like to think mine is, and if you land on your head it could be all over. Better to wreck your hair and image than your head! ... Deloitte Australian International Three Day Event Kicks Off Next Week
Published on 07.11.2011
Only 10 Days to go until the Deloitte Australian International Three Day Event being held at Adelaide's East Parklands, South Australia on 17 - 20 November. There are fantastic entries for this exciting event - 99 horses in total - 35 in the CCI****, 47 in the CCI** plus CIC** including eight Olympians, numerous medallists, and competitors from around Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and Italy. Refer the attached PDF for the draw, main arena map and the latest newseltter from organisers.... Caviar Fever at Flemington
Published on 07.11.2011
What horse person isn't in love with the gallant and seemingly unbeatable Black Caviar? She's now won 16 races from 16 starts - a true legend! Black Caviar again stole the show on the final day of the Flemington Spring Carnival, where gallopers with siblings heading to Inglis yearling sales in 2012 recorded some impressive black type victories. ... Death of Equine Superstar Hickstead at Verona
Published on 07.11.2011
The fourth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Verona, Italy was stopped yesterday following the sudden death of the stallion Hickstead, ridden by reigning Olympic champion and world number one Eric Lamaze (CAN). ... FEI President Celebrates Equine Vets at 2011 WEVA Conference
Published on 04.11.2011
FEI President HRH Princess Haya celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons (FRA) and the birth of the modern veterinary profession in her opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Conference in India yesterday (2 November). ... Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
Published on 04.11.2011
Dealing with equine injuries comes with being a horse owner. Some mishaps are more severe than others, such as when Barbaro suffered a catastrophic injury in the 2006 Preakness Stakes and leave equine enthusiasts asking, "Why?" Thehorse.com has reported that according to one physical therapist, veterinarians might soon be able to start answering that question thanks to a relatively new technology making an entrance into the horse world. ... Free Rein - Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward's Horsey Adventure
Published on 03.11.2011
Did anyone check out Lonely Planet's latest documentary, Free Rein, which aired last night for the first time? There were plenty of horses featured, as legendary Australian actors - husband and wife - Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward saddled up and followed a stockman's trail through the harsh Australian outback. I loved that Rachel's little Appaloosa was called Jojo and that the pair obviously had heaps of fun droving and viewing the wonders of the bush from the best possible location - the back of a horse. ... Kihikihi World Cup Preview
Published on 03.11.2011
It's likely to be the battle of the team-mates once again in the second round of the New Zealand Bomac World Cup series at Kihikihi on Sunday afternoon. World Championship team-mates Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) and Katie McVean (Mystery Creek) – who have both also ridden for New Zealand at a World Cup final – head a 15-strong field at the Waikato Showjumping Championships which gets underway tomorrow (Friday). The annual event has attracted more than 500 entries from all over the country, who will compete in three arenas over three days. ... New Super League Leader After Woodhill Sands
Published on 03.11.2011
Donna Smith, Waikato, riding Sarah Varley’s Just Chocolate has taken the lead in the Bell Tea Super League following the second event in the series, the CIC3* (Advanced) class at the Woodhill Sands Horse Trials at the weekend. Smith led from the dressage phase on Friday, scoring 54.8 penalties, showjumped clear on Saturday, and jumped clear across country with 15.2 time penalties for a final score of 70....
