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French to the Fore at FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 15.09.2011
The French head both the team and individual standings after an exciting opening competition at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. Just four of the 67 starters were left to go when Olivier Guillon steered Lord de Theize home to snatch the advantage from long-time leaders Beat Mandli (SUI) and Louis, ... Host Nation Spain Drawn First to Go in FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 14.09.2011
Host nation Spain will be hoping to stay out in front after being drawn number one of 16 nations at today’s draw for the starting order in the FEI European Jumping Championships. The Spanish have never won the European Jumping title and are keen to reverse that trend on their home turf at Club de Campo de Villa Madrid this week. ... Australia's Situation After Missing Out on Olympic Qualification at Blenheim
Published on 14.09.2011
Australia’s Eventing Team has missed automatic qualification for next year’s Games after they failed to finish ahead of Japan at this weekend’s regional qualifier at the Blenheim International Horse Trial. While the automatic entry into the Games from Blenheim would have been ideal for the Aussies, it is not the only way for Australia to secure a spot in the Eventing competition at London 2012 Olympic Games, with the team now focused on the FEI Olympic rider rankings that should see them qualify a team. ... NZ Dressage Team Selected for Olympic Qualifier
Published on 13.09.2011
New Zealand's Chair of Dressage Selectors Helen Hughes-Keen has announced the New Zealand Team who will contest the Group F & G Olympic Group Team Qualifier in Sydney on Friday October 28th at the SIEC - Horseley Park the venue for the 2000 Olympic Games Equestrian events.... Phenomenal Ponton Takes Individual Title While France Tops Teams - FEI Open European Endurance Championships
Published on 13.09.2011
Spain's record-breaking partnership of Maria Alvarez Ponton and Nobby took their fourth Championship title in a row when putting in another phenomenal performance at the FEI European Endurance Championships 2011 in Florac, France. ... British Take Team and Individual Gold - FEI European Junior Eventing Championships
Published on 13.09.2011
Great Britain claimed team gold along with two of the three individual medals on offer at the FEI European Junior Eventing Championships 2011 at Vale Sabroso in Portugal over the weekend. However the team silver medallists from Germany put up a spirited fight when the side was reduced to just three riders following last-minute injury problems ... Japan Secures Olympic Eventing Qualification for London 2012
Published on 13.09.2011
Japan has secured qualification for the Olympic Eventing next year following the London 2012 Eventing Team Qualifier for Asia-Pacific nations which took place at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (GBR) from 8-11 September. ... Delphi Second in Encana Cup at Spruce Meadows
Published on 13.09.2011
Delphi, formerly owned by the McVean and Shore Families, finished second in the Encana Cup over the weekend at Spruce Meadows, with new jockey Kamal Bahamdan. A record crowd of 59,765 watched the $100,000 Class, which was won by Lauren Hough (USA) and her nine year old mare Blue Angel. The Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) designed course took its toll on the 25 starters, with just three advancing to the jump-off and one of those being the New Zealand bred Delphi. Unfortunately a rail in the jumpoff relegated Kamal and Delphi into second place. ...
William Funnell's Showjumper Kepi D'Elles Dies
Published on 13.09.2011
British magazine 'Horse and Hound' has reported that William Funnell's top ride, Kepi d'Elle, has died from colic. Grooms at the Funnells' Dorking (UK) yard found the 13-year-old selle Français stallion in distress at 7am on Thursday (1 September). "It happened so quickly — while the vet was on the phone, he collapsed. By 7.15am he was dead," said stable jockey Daniel Moseley, who shares the ride with William. It is thought the horse suffered an internal rupture. ... Melbourne Saddles Up for 2011 Paspaley Polo in the City
Published on 12.09.2011
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The highly anticipated Paspaley Polo in the City returns to Albert Park this year on Saturday 3rd December. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Paspaley Polo in the City (PITC) series... 
