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YouTube Video of the Week: Stuff No Rider Says
Published on 25.02.2012
I think we can all relate to this clever video from SmartPak and could probably add quite a few statements of our own. A couple that come to mind are 'I love it when my white horse rolls in manure' and 'I wish there were more gullies from flood damage through my arena, they make such fun obstacles'! We're sure you can think of plenty more. Enjoy! ... Boy on Rocking Horse Claims his Spot in Trafalgar Square
Published on 25.02.2012
On February 23, 2012, the British actress Joanna Lumley unveiled the new temporary artwork for the Fourth Plinth in London's Trafalgar Square. Conceived by the artist duo Elmgreen and Dragset, the work is a 4.1 meters high golden bronze sculpture that portrays a boy riding a rocking horse. The sculpture is titled Powerless Structures, Fig. 101 and stands in striking contrast to the motives of historical heroes and proud equestrian statues on the other three bases. ... Equestrian Author Prosecuted for Causing Suffering to Horses
Published on 25.02.2012
Horse & Hound have reported that an author who has written several books about equine care and behaviour has appeared in court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to four horses. Lesley Skipper, 60, and her husband Brian, 55, pleaded not guilty to the charges at Darlington Magistrates Court on 13 February. Mrs Skipper’s books include Understanding Horse Behaviour and Realise Your Horse’s True Potential. ...
Vanessa Amorosi Injured in Fall from a Horse
Published on 25.02.2012
Australian singer, Vanessa Amorosi, fell from a horse while riding with friends on her property east of Melbourne on Wednesday. Even though Amorosi discharged herself from hospital after the initial visit, she was feeling unwell after going home and is expected to spend the next week in hospital under observation. ... Cat Sized Horses Trotted the Earth 50 Million Years Ago
Published on 25.02.2012
More than 50 million years ago, the Earth was a hotter place than it is today and horses the size of pet cats roamed the forests of North America, United States scientists say. ... New HBO Horse Racing Series "Luck" Starts in Australia 18 March
Published on 25.02.2012
The new HBO series “Luck” explores the complex and intriguing world of American horse racing. “Luck” follows the various types of people that frequent the horse racing community. The cast consists of gamblers Marcus (Kevin Dunn) and Jerry (Jason Gedrick), jockeys Leon (Tom Payne) and Rosie (Kerry Condon) and horse owners Walter (Nick Nolte) and Gus (Dennis Farina). Their ownership, however, is really a front for recently paroled mobster, “Ace” Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman). ... FEI TV Live in Gothenburg (SWE) This Weekend
Published on 25.02.2012
FEI TV, the official FEI video platform, will be LIVE in Gothenburg (SWE) this weekend for the final rounds of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage. The athletes will be battling it out to score valuable points before the Final in s’-Hertogenbosch in April. ... New Sydney Eventing Series - Six Events, Seven Champions, One Venue!
Published on 25.02.2012
Sydney International Eventing (SIE) & Sydney @ SIEC Eventing (SSE) proudly announce a new Sydney Series. This exciting, fresh concept will include all six Eventing competitions, the four One Day Events and the two Three Day Events, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) in 2012. SIEC, a legacy of the 2000 Olympic Games where Australia won Eventing Gold, is the only Olympic Equestrian venue still in use around the world and riders from all across Australia stampede to compete at the wonderful facility. ... Equestrian Australia Athlete Profile Videos
Published on 23.02.2012
Learn more about some of our top Aussie riders, by checking out these fascinating video profiles, published by Equestrian Australia and brought to you by Horsezone! Watch interviews with elite competitors who include Megan Jones (eventing), Brett Parbery (dressage), Chris Chugg (showjumping), Jamie Winning (showjumping) and Christine Bates (eventing). ... Groundshaking Fun at the 5th Annual National Heavy Horse Festival
Published on 22.02.2012
The ground will be shaking at Werribee on February 25 and 26 as large numbers of heavy horses ‘plod along’ to the National Equestrian Centre for the fifth annual National Heavy Horse Festival. The weekend festival has been growing in popularity each year and is becoming an event not to be missed on the heavy horse enthusiast’s calendar. ... Page
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