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Westfalian Foundation Stallion - Florestan I - Dead at 26
Published on 06.01.2012
The Westfalian foundation stallion Florestan I has passed away at age 26 at his home Landgestut Warendorf in Germany, on Tuesday 2 January 2011, due to problems connected with his age. The stallion stopped breeding three years ago and was enjoying his retirement at the stud farm. ... Equestrian Australia and Pony Club Australia Announce Dual Membership Rebate
Published on 06.01.2012
Equestrian Australia (EA) and Pony Club Australia (PCA) are proud to announce the first of many joint initiatives, the PCA/EA Dual Member Rebate Scheme. The PCA/EA Dual Member Rebate Scheme is a program jointly developed by Pony Club Australia and Equestrian Australia to provide a benefit to riding members of both organisations. This rebate recognises the commitment of dual members and assists to facilitate lifelong equestrian participation via a pathway through Pony Club and Equestrian Australia. ... James Arkins wins the 2011 Tekna Young Rider Selection Series
Published on 06.01.2012
Congratulations to James Arkins of Bellevue Hill, NSW who has won the 2011 Tekna Young Rider Selection Series. James will receive a Tekna package which will contain a new saddle, and lots of other fantastic items from the Tekna range. See the Tekna product range at http://www.teknasaddlery.com/home.asp ... Ben Maher Loses Top Young Showjumper Balvaro
Published on 06.01.2012
British Showjumper Ben Maher has lost one of his top young horses in what appears to be a freak heart attack. Balvaro, a five-year-old by Calvaro who had shown immense promise over the fences and had been touted as an Olympic prospect for 2016, collapsed while being lunged by one of Ben’s grooms between Christmas and New Year. ...
New Hendra Virus Case In Townsville Area
Published on 05.01.2012
A deceased horse on a property in the Townsville area has returned a positive test result for Hendra virus infection. Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Rick Symons said the horse had shown rapid onset of illness. “The horse died on Tuesday and the positive result for the virus came back late last night,” Dr Symons said. “The veterinarian who attended the horse used the proper precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Biosecurity Queensland is in the process of quarantining this property and will test and monitor the other five horses at this location over the next month.” ...
Taking the Perfect Horse Photo
Published on 05.01.2012
As horse people, we really appreciate a great horse photo and know from taking happy snaps of our own equines, how difficult it is to capture the perfect picture! So what does it take to capture a great horse photograph? Tripwire Magazine has investigated some of the main “ingredients” in capturing a great equine photo.... British Museum Celebrates the History of the Horse
Published on 04.01.2012
The British Museum is planning its first exhibition devoted to the horse, with a display tracing our favourite animal's story across thousands of years of human history. The free exhibition, titled 'The Horse: Ancient Arabia to the Modern World', will run from 24 May to 30 September and has been timed to coincide with the Olympic Games, but has also been conceived as a diamond jubilee gift to a celebrated horse lover, the Queen. ... Ranch Sorting - A Great Way to Flaunt Your Cattle Working Skills
Published on 03.01.2012
The sport of Team Penning is becoming hugely popular in Australia, with Clubs growing fast and events scheduled almost every weekend across the country. Now another cattle working sport from the US, which is growing in popularity in that country, is emerging as a great way to have fun with horses and cows - Ranch Sorting. The Team Penning Australia Inc website calls the sport Arena Sorting and is predicting that it's going to take off in Australia as it has in the USA. The website lists judges who are accredited for Team Penning and Arena Sorting.... van Dyck's Rearing Stallion Painting Up For Auction
Published on 03.01.2012
If you're feeling cashed up and are a fan of stunning art work featuring horses, we've found the perfect piece for you! A painting of a rearing stallion, by Dutch master Sir Anthony van Dyck, is scheduled for auction at Christies in New York on January 25. A pre-auction estimate has been put on the 400 year old oil-on-canvas work, which measures 43 inches by 45 inches (109cm by 115.6cm), of $US2.5m to $US3.5m. ... Mark Todd Makes Shortlist for New Zealand Sportsman of the Year Award
Published on 02.01.2012
New Zealand equestrian legend Mark Todd is among the final four contenders for New Zealand Sportsman of the Year. Following his nomination by Equestrian Sports New Zealand - after winning the Badminton Horse Trials against many of the world's best eventers - Todd was initially on a longer list of 12 names, however, the voting panel of 28 has now narrowed the list to four names. ... 
