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Showjumping Great Sapphire Retires
Published on 16.05.2012
Sapphire has been one of the most formidable horses on the international showjumping circuit in recent years, with two Olympic team gold medals and a World Equestrian Games silver to her name. The chestnut Belgian Warmblood mare, known around the barn as Sara, carried her longtime rider and co-owner McLain Ward (USA) to numerous victories, making every jump look effortless and winning a loyal fan base over the years. ... UK RSPCA Appeals for Help with Horse Crisis
Published on 16.05.2012
The British RSPCA are in the middle of a horse crisis! They are seeing an alarming increase in the number of horses and ponies coming into their care as a result of cruelty and neglect. The launch of the Stable Future Appeal is a response to this dire situation, which will hopefully help find more special equine fosterers in the UK. The RSPCA are looking for dedicated and experienced horse handlers willing to foster one or more of the many young equines in their care. ... Survey: Distribution of Asymmetric Responses in Horses Under Saddle
Published on 16.05.2012
Jodie Smith is a Charles Sturt University Master's Research student looking to increase participation in her online survey, which is researching the distribution of asymmetric locomotory responses in horses under saddle. "What we are researching," says Jodie, "is the effect of our horse's natural motor bias and our motor bias when in partnership. The aim is the explore the relationship between the motor preferences and to see if we are inadvertently training a motor bias into our horses.... Help Raise Funds with the 'Horse Ride for Cancer'
Published on 16.05.2012
We are all united through the devastating effects of cancer. The truth is, it affects one in two Australians by the age of 85 and is the leading cause of death in Australia. The cost of cancer on our health system is a huge one; it takes approximately $85 Billion a year to treat and care for sufferers. Cancer takes too many of our loved ones from us. Improvements in care and treatment are needed urgently and the Horse Ride for Cancer aims to support this by raising $1 Million for the Cancer Council, by riding 2545 kilometers on horseback across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.... Hamburg Global Champions Tour Kicks Off This Week
Published on 14.05.2012
The world’s top riders arrive in Hamburg this week for the third leg of the Global Champions Tour 2012 with €285,000 at stake in the hotly-contested Grand Prix. The highest ranked riders on the international scene (listed below) and the richest prize money in the sport of show jumping set the stage for a thrilling four days of competition as part of the GCT season, the world’s premier show jumping circuit.... Australian Dressage Qualifier in Mannheim Video
Published on 14.05.2012
The bid for Olympic selection for Australia's elite dressage riders was underway earlier this month, with the first of the Nomination events at Mannheim CDI in Germany. Rain storms and cold weather didn’t dampen the mood among the Aussies who pulled out all stops to impress selectors who were onsite. Lyndal Oatley (pictured) has put together this video of the Aussie competitors - we love the choice of music! ... Her Majesty the Queen and the Horse Whisperer
Published on 13.05.2012
In his Stetson and red neckerchief he could be mistaken for just another American tourist on the streets of Windsor hoping for a glimpse of the Queen. But unlike the other sightseers, Monty Roberts is here at Her Majesty’s personal invitation, having served as a trusted adviser on her beloved horses and corgis for the past 23 years....
Nominations Open for FEI Awards 2012
Published on 12.05.2012
The FEI today launches the FEI Awards 2012 and invites the international equestrian community to contribute to this annual celebration of outstanding talent. For the fourth consecutive year, the search is on for five individuals who have demonstrated remarkable ability and commitment in the following categories:... Additional Precautionary Measures Taken in La Baule
Published on 11.05.2012
The La Baule Organising Committee Veterinary Advisors and the FEI have been constantly monitoring horses at the French event following a confirmed case of Equine Influenza in a horse that was competing in Le Touquet (FRA) last weekend. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab testing, a “super-sensitive” forensic type test for viral infections. PCR looks for parts of the Influenza virus and is not an indicator that the virus is active, inactive, capable of producing disease, or that a horse is a risk to other horses.... Swiss First into the Arena as FEI Nations Cup 2012 Gets Underway at La Baule
Published on 10.05.2012
The Swiss team will be first into the ring when the FEI Nations Cup™ 2012 series gets underway in La Baule, France tomorrow afternoon (11 May), while the host nation has drawn the coveted last-to-go spot. The draw took place this morning, and the eight competing nations will enter the arena in the following order: ... 
