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Heath Ryan Wins Grand Prix Freestyle at Sydney CDI
Published on 06.05.2012 in Event Results
Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi delivered an impressive performance at the 2012 Sydney CDI to take out the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 71.275%. The crowd erupted as Ryan delivered an impressive routine to take first place ahead of Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina IV (70.675%) and Tor Van Den Berge and Fisherman’s Friend (67.425%). ... Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya Wowed the Home Crowd Ahead of the Main Grand Prix - Global Champions Tour
Published on 06.05.2012 in Event Results
Sergio powered into first place on Kisby in a time of 59.56 winning the CSI5* 1.45m class ahead of a 42-strong field which included over 30 of the world’s top riders. French rider Kevin Staut was second in 60.25 on Le Prestige de Hus after accelerating sharply over the Global Champions Tour vertical during his round. Katharina Offel of the Ukraine came in third on Charlie in 60.73.... Olympic Hopefuls for Australian Eventing Team Confirm Plans Ahead of London
Published on 06.05.2012 in 2012 London
After the cancellation of Badminton Horse Trials, overseas based Aussie eventers have revised their preparations ahead of team selection and the 2012 Olympic Games. Since notification of the event cancellation came through on Monday, the seven athletes due to compete at Badminton have looked to other major events in Europe to show selectors they’re ready for the Games. ...
Jumping Olympic Nomination Event Underway in Lummen
Published on 06.05.2012 in 2012 London
Six Australian athletes participated in the first phase of their Olympic selection at the Lummen CSIO4* Nations’ Cup in Belgium overnight. Australian team selectors are onsite assessing athletes over the first round of the Nations’ Cup class and the first round of the Grand Prix on Sunday. A further six combinations will be assessed at the Linz CSIO4* in Austria next weekend. ... High speed victory for Roger-Yves Bost as the Frenchman praises his “very fast” horse Castle Forbes Vivaldo
Published on 05.05.2012 in Event Results
French rider Roger-Yves Bost delighted the crowds with a top speed win and a characteristically big smile as he claimed victory in the GCT CSI 5* International in Spain. “Bosty” lit up the competition with a stunningly quick round in the 1.50m class setting a time of 60.89 on his bay stallion Castle Forbes Vivaldo van het.... Cassio Rivetti triumphs in first 5* international on the opening day of the Global Champions Tour in Spain
Published on 05.05.2012 in Event Results
Ukranian rider Cassio Rivetti clinched victory in the opening CSI 5*competition today despite a fast challenge from current GCT champion Edwina Tops-Alexander. Cassio rode a deceptively quick round on his 12-year-old bay stallion Böckmanns Lazio finishing in a winning time of 57.19. ... Heath Ryan Wins Grand Prix Special at Sydney CDI
Published on 04.05.2012 in Event Results
Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi (pictured) have eclipsed a competitive field to win the Grand Prix Special at this year’s Sydney CDI. Having already taken home second place in yesterday’s Grand Prix, the combination was confident leading into the Special and performed outstandingly to blitz the ten strong field.... Sharon Jarvis to Miss Paralympic Games Selection Event
Published on 04.05.2012 in 2012 London
Australian Para-Equestrian athlete Sharon Jarvis has withdrawn from the fourth and final Paralympic Games nomination event which will be held in Sydney from 13-15 May, because her horse, Applewood Odorado (Odie), is unable to make the trip from the duo’s base in WA. The move means Jarvis, a Beijing Paralympic Games representative and 2010 World Equestrian Games dual bronze medalist, will not be eligible for a position on the 2012 London Paralympic Games team....
The World’s Top Equine Athletes Declared Ready for Top-level Sporting Action
Published on 04.05.2012 in General
All the top show jumping horses starring in the second leg of the Global Champions Tour got the green light today after passing the mandatory vet inspection. The elite equine athletes lined up for the strict health check under clear blue skies at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre in the province of Valencia, Spain.... Australia’s Leading Jumper Selected to Olympic Equestrian Team
Published on 04.05.2012 in 2012 London
Edwina Tops-Alexander has been the first selected to the Australian equestrian team to compete in London with her horse Cevo Itot du Chateau, after a string of superb results that saw both rider and horse secure their second Olympic berths. The Holland based rider is the leading female on the FEI world rankings, currently placed 10th, after taking out the 5 star Global Champions Tour event in Doha, Qatar to start the 2012 season.... News Search
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