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Secure a Star at AEA Burong's Online Performance Horse Auction
Published on 12.01.2012 in Stallionzone
If you're looking to buy or breed a future performance star, don't miss out on AEA Burong’s Online Performance Horse Auction, which opens for bidding on Saturday 14 January and closes on Monday 16 January. Whether you are after a proven broodmare, well bred yearling or exceptional youngster going well under saddle, you'll find the perfect horse at AEA Burong. ... Paul Tapner's Kilfinnie II Put Down
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
Eventer Paul Tapner has confirmed that advanced horse Kilfinnie II (aka Scottie), who he competed on at Badminton 2011, was put down at the start of November last year, aged 12. “There were various complications that contributed to the very hard decision. He is and will be very much missed for a long time, he had a heart of gold and we were very lucky to have had him to campaign as part of out team,” said a message on the rider’s Tapner Eventing Team facebook page.... Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
The popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the third Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium on January 14 2012, at the Hilton Airport Hotel, Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA (International Room), from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The symposium is being sponsored by Tipperary, Charles Owen, Ovation, One K Helmets, GPA, Equine Risk Management Group LLC, Equestrian Collections and Point Two. ... Kate Middleton Moved to Tears by War Horse + Video of Joey on UK Red Carpet
Published on 11.01.2012 in General
Anyone who has seen War Horse will agree it's impossible not to shed a tear or ten, especially for horse people who can relate so strongly to the story and the wonderful horses in the movie. It seems the Duchess of Cambridge also appreciates an emotional horse story and although allergic to horses, was moved to tears during the UK premiere of the film. The lovely Royal had to be rescued from ruining her makeup by another Kate, Steven Spielberg's wife, who had Kleenex on hand. ... FEI Signs Off Improved Footing for London 2012 Equestrian Events
Published on 11.01.2012 in 2012 London
The FEI has today given final sign-off on the footing that will be used for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events at Greenwich Park.... Two Hundred Days to Go Until London 2012 Olympics
Published on 10.01.2012 in 2012 London
Twenty-one nations celebrated their Olympic qualification on 9 January, which marked the 200-day countdown to London 2012 and 100 years of equestrian sport in the Olympic movement. Eleven countries have now secured the opportunity to join the nine nations already qualified at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2010 in Kentucky and hosts Great Britain at London 2012 through a series of nail-biting qualifiers held around the world for their Olympic Group. ... Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed Welcome a Baby Boy
Published on 10.01.2012 in General
Congratulations to FEI President, Princess Haya and her husband Sheikh Mohammed, who announced via Twitter that they welcomed the birth of their son. The royal couple named the little boy Zayed and the news spread fast around the world as Sheikh Mohammed has a Twitter following of over 600,000 people. This might be one of the first official announcements of a royal baby via social media channels and is proof that things are changing in the United Arab Emirates. ... Grey Horse Apps Nominated in 'Best Ever Apps Awards'
Published on 10.01.2012 in General
An Irish app aimed at equestrians has been nominated for the Best App Ever Awards. The Irish Horse Welfare Trust android app, Save a Horse, was shortlisted from over 7,240 nominations and was designed by Tipperary company Grey Horse Apps, which creates equestrian apps for iPhone and Android. ... Totilas Not Competing at World Dressage Masters in Florida
Published on 10.01.2012 in General
Legendary dressage stallion Totilas and his rider Matthias Rath of Germany, will not be attending the World Dressage Masters competition in Palm Beach, Florida, which takes place on 26-28 January, reports townandcountry.tv. “I received a call this morning from Paul Schockemöhle, one of the owners of Totilas,” said WDM Palm Beach organizer Noreen O’Sullivan of Wellington Classic Dressage. “I am very sorry to announce that Totilas will not be able to compete in this year’s World Dressage Masters Palm Beach.... The Race for Olympic Glory is On!
Published on 10.01.2012 in 2012 London
Further to our previous report about 11th hour deals being struck for top Olympic horses, before the FEI deadline of 31 December 2011, Laurie Dixon has written an interesting blog on horsetalk.co.nz about Olympic horse trading, how the Olympics have changed and the lengths countries and riders will go to for Olympic glory. ... News Search
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