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Chris Burton leading Saumur CCI3* after Cross Country
Published on 19.05.2012 in Event Results
Chris Burton is leading the Australian charge on Saumur CCI3* and occupies positions one and two on the leaderboard after Cross Country. Heavy and consistent rain made the course even more challenging and yesterday’s top placed Aussie, Clayton Fredericks, was unable to continue in the competition after he was taken to hospital for examination after falling from Be My Guest at the 15th fence.... Nick Skelton Stars in Hamburg Winning the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix
Published on 19.05.2012 in Event Results
British rider Nick Skelton produced an electrifying clear round in the jump-off in Hamburg today to win one of the toughest Grand Prix of the GCT season so far. Course designer Frank Rothenberger predicted a seriously challenging 1.60m CSI5* competition in Germany and after two rounds of world class show jumping, the jump off proved to be a thriller. A healthy total of 15 combinations were clear in the first round, together with 3 fast combinations with four faults, including Hamburg 2010 winner Lauren Hough.... Legacy of FEI Development Award 2011 Winner Lives On
Published on 19.05.2012 in General
Soraya Ourrais, the Franco-Moroccan winner of the FEI Development Award 2011, has set the bar very high for this category of the FEI Awards, for which nominations opened last week. The FEI Development Award rewards an individual, organisation or project that has in some way made equestrian sport accessible to a wider public.... Germany on Top at Global Chamions Tour Hamburg
Published on 19.05.2012 in Event Results
The 5* class of today had a height of 1.50m and 52 combinations at the start. No less then twenty two combinations, of which nine Germans, managed to stay clear on Frank Rothenberger’s course which consisted of very long lines. These lines invited the riders to speed up after which they had to carefully manage the following obstacles.... Horse Rescued After 3km Swim Out to Sea
Published on 18.05.2012 in General
A dramatic horse rescue has taken place in Summerland, California, after a photo shoot at the beach went wrong. The horse being used panicked and bucked the rider off, according to Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol and swam 3km out to sea before being rescued!...
Princess Anne Accepts Olympic Flame on Behalf of Great Britain
Published on 18.05.2012 in 2012 London
The Olympic flame is in the hands of Great Britain after a ceremonial handoff at Greece's Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics. Princess Anne, who competed in...
Four Australians in Top Ten after Dressage Phase at Saumur CCI3*
Published on 18.05.2012 in Event Results
Dressage results from Saumur CCI3* are in and leading the Australian assault after the first phase of competition is Clayton Fredericks and Walterstown Don. The combination scored 44.20 and will enter the cross country phase in third position.... Hawkesbury Riding Club Breed and Hack Show - 17 June
Published on 18.05.2012 in Sponsored Shows
Hawkesbury Riding Club is holding its Breed and Hack Show at Hawkesbury Show Grounds on Sunday 17 June 2012. Event Director Jane Reid from Hawkesbury Riding Club said, "Now in our 34th continuous year as a family oriented riding club, Hawkesbury Riding Club proudly announces its Breed and Hack Show."... Nick Skelton Drives Away with Brand New Mercedes Benz E Cabrio in Hamburg
Published on 18.05.2012 in Event Results
The Mercedes Benz Championship of Hamburg had a height of 1.55m and 58 combinations at the start. The course, designed by Frank Rothenberger, had a few short lines in the combinations especially to the first double and the first triple, which was also downhill.... 2012 Qld Arabian Challenge Event 18-20 May
Published on 17.05.2012 in Sponsored Shows
From 18-20 May Arabian horses will invade the Qld State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) for their prestigious 2012 Qld Challenge Event. Horsezone is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Qld Challenge Event, which is one of the largest shows of the year for Arabian competitors. The show features a huge range of events for purebred Arabians and Arabian derivative horses, including a full program of led, dressage, hack, stockhorse and western classes, plus more.... News Search
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