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Day One of Competition at the 2012 Sydney CDI
Published on 03.05.2012 in Event Results
With over 200 horses and 150 riders, no wind and a big blue sky, the first day of the Sydney CDI was destined to be a beauty! Well before 8am the warm up arenas were full of Small Tour horses (Need for Steeds Prix St Georges CDI 3*) preparing for what ended up being a tight battle for the top four positions. There has been a lot of talk prior to this competition about the high calibre of horse and rider combinations at this level. ... WA Under 24 Women's Team Placed Third at the Polocrosse National Championships
Published on 03.05.2012 in Sponsored Shows
The dust has now settled on the 2012 Barastoc National Polocrosse Championships and the WA Teams are all making the long trek home. A big congratulations to our sponsored team, the WA Under 24 Women's on coming third for their grade at the Nationals! Here is the final report from them about their thrilling last game... ... Healthy Debate at Eventing Round Table During Sports Forum
Published on 03.05.2012 in General
The difference between CCI and CIC competitions, qualifications and rider licences, were the key topics discussed by more than 80 delegates at the Eventing Round Table, one of two Round Table sessions held today as the final element of the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI). ... Introducing the New Bates Show Saddle
Published on 03.05.2012 in General
Introducing, the New Bates Show Saddle, brought to you by Bates Saddles, the leaders in innovation. Cut along traditional lines and made from the finest quality European leather the new Bates Show Saddle is engineered to bring out the best in each horse and rider combination. Classically designed, this elegant show saddle features covered buttons, long stitched girth points and a balanced deeper seat with a narrow waist for improved communication. ... Aiming High? Don't Miss Out On The Prince and You
Published on 03.05.2012 in Feature Horses
Showjumping is a hugely popular sport in Australia and often all it takes is that perfect horse to get a young rider started and then the sky is the limit. We believe the talented gelding ‘The Prince and You’ could be just that horse!... Five Minutes With... Krystle Lander
Published on 03.05.2012 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
Krystle Lander is the current Australian Vaulting Champion. At 24 years old she has been all over the world representing her country, competed in seven National Championships and in 2010 was selected to compete for Australia at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky.... An Evening with Dr Jude - Saviour of Egyptian Horses and their Feet!
Published on 03.05.2012 in General
Further to Horsezone's previous articles on rescued horse, Prince Fluffy Kareem, and the dire plight of horses in Egypt, the 'Fluffies' are still working very hard at 'saving the world, one horse a time'!... Endurance Round Table Debates Proposed Rule Changes
Published on 02.05.2012 in General
The Endurance Round Table session, which shared the final morning of the FEI Sports Forum with the Eventing Round Table, attracted representatives of National Federations (NFs) and veterinarians for discussion on proposed rule changes that will be presented to the FEI General Assembly 2012 in November. Various proposals made by the FEI Endurance Committee were debated before the meeting was opened up for general discussion. ... Previewing Jumping and Dressage Olympic Games Nomination Events
Published on 02.05.2012 in 2012 London
A number of our top Jumping and Dressage athletes have the 2012 Olympic Games in their sights and are about to begin their quest to make the Equestrian team that will represent Australia in London. Starting this weekend, Dressage and Jumping athletes on the Australian Olympic Shadow Team will compete in a series of European based nomination events and a good performance could reward them with a spot on the Australian team bound for the Games.... A New Vision For Mark Todd's Olympic Campaign
Published on 02.05.2012 in 2012 London
Mark Todd’s campaign for a seventh Olympic Games has received a set back with the withdrawal of his top horse. The two time Olympic gold medallist has had to withdraw NZB Land Vision from contention after the recurrence of an old tendon injury. The 2011 winner of the Badminton Horse Trials will be stood down from training and competition for at least three months to allow a complete recovery.... News Search
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