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Germany Poised to Set New Record at 2011/2012 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final

Published on 12.04.2012 in General
In the long and distinguished history of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series, no country has ever won the title on more than four consecutive occasions. American riders dominated throughout the early years with seven victories over the first nine seasons, including four between 1980 and 1983, but as the 37 representatives from 19 nations gather at ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) next week for the 34th annual decider, it seems Germany is poised to break the mould. ...

 

New Zealand Equestrian Team Named For London 2012 Paralympic Games

Published on 11.04.2012 in 2012 London
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) have today named the first two athletes to represent the nation at the coming London 2012 Paralympic Games. The Paralympics will be held straight after the London Olympics, running from August 29 through to September 9. ...

 

Kiwi Bridget Hansen Flying High at Sydney Royal Show

Published on 11.04.2012 in Event Results
Nineteen-year-old Bridget Hansen (pictured) has ridden the round of her life to finish second in the prestigious Equestrian Australia Cup at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Australia. Aboard Nicalette NZPH, Hansen was just behind Tom McDermott aboard CP Rolex in the Equestrian Australia Cup, with Chris Chug aboard Diamond B Vigo third and Brook Dobbin on Advisor fourth. ...

 

$2.6million for Black Caviar’s Half-sister at Inglis Easter Sales

Published on 11.04.2012 in General
The sale ring at Inglis’ famous Newmarket complex in Sydney was set alight this morning as the yearling half-sister to World Champion Sprinter Black Caviar and ATC Sires Produces Stakes favourite All Too Hard was sold for $2.6million to BC3 Thoroughbreds. ...

 

Sponsor­‐A-Log at the Sydney International 3* Eventing Course

Published on 11.04.2012 in Sponsored Shows
Sydney International Eventing offers you a unique and affordable opportunity to contribute to the Sydney International 3* Course upgrade with the “Sponsor A Log” initiative. For just $20 you can “Sponsor A Log” and your name will be added to a plaque on 3* jump #18, the Cottage Log Cabin, which will be situated between dressage arenas seven and eight. ...

 

96th Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale Underway in Sydney

Published on 10.04.2012 in General
Buyers parted with $27,426,000 for 129 yearlings on Day One of the 2012 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale , with plenty of fierce bidding taking place under the famous Moreton...

 

Sydney Royal Delivers Second Exhibition Eventing Crown to Shane Rose

Published on 10.04.2012 in Event Results
Having won a second blue ribbon for the class in as many years, Shane Rose is the undisputed king of Exhibition Eventing at Sydney Royal! The Olympic Silver Medallist and London Olympic Games hopeful was all smiles as he and his six year old gelding Virgil galloped to victory. ...

 

Man Jailed for at Least Six Months Over Deaths of 25 Ponies

Published on 10.04.2012 in General
Shane Jason Dean, of Pottsville NSW, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty over the deaths of 25 ponies and has been jailed for at least six months. He was sentenced in Glen Innes Local Court on Tuesday after admitting in February to 25 acts of aggravated cruelty on an animal. ...

 

We're Not All Fools & Horses

Published on 10.04.2012 in General
If you thought that only fools and horses work – you’d be wrong. That is, according to the outcome of Sunday’s Fools & Horses charity dinner at Sydney’s Four Seasons Hotel. ...

 

One of the Missing RDAV Ponies Found

Published on 10.04.2012 in General
Weekly Times Now has reported that one of the two horses reported missing from the Riding Develops Abilities Centre in Officer, Victoria, has been recovered. Two ponies, Benny, a 14 year old skewbald Shetland and Bozo, a chestnut Australian Riding Pony, went missing last Wednesday after police believe a locked paddock was deliberately opened. ...

 

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