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New Videos Added to PSI Auction Catalogue
Published on 21.11.2011 in General
The 32nd P.S.I Auction is being held on 10-11 December at the Ankum Auction Centre, Germany. Each year, P.S.I.-auctions feature an exclusive collection of young dressage and show jumping horses. A huge number of national and international Grand Prix and Championship horses accompanied the over 30-year old history of success of P.S.I.-auctions. ... Dressage Legend Satchmo Retired from Competition
Published on 21.11.2011 in General
Eurodressage has reported that Isabell Werth officially retired her Olympic mount, Satchmo, from competition in a special ceremony at the CDI Stuttgart on Saturday 19 November 2011. The horse is still completely fit and healthy, however, Werth feels there is no need to pressure the now 17-year old Hanoverian to perform another show season. Werth has seven Grand Prix horses waiting at home, so she is ready to give them a big future in the international Grand Prix show ring and retire her star horse. ... Sydney Showjumping Club Competition Day - Results
Published on 21.11.2011 in Event Results
A super day of Competition was held at Sydney Showjumping Club on Sunday 20 November. Courses were designed by Mark Atkins and rode very well. Many riders elected to bring their younger horses out and some with great promise went around, including Jamie Kermond's talented big youngster Yandoo Constellation (pictured). Thanks to Sue Coonan for taking the great photos - see the Horsezone Photo Gallery for more. Only a fortnight to our SSJC End of Year Championships and entries are filling very quickly. Go to Globalentriesonline to secure your spot. ... 2011 Qld Tentpegging Championships - Results
Published on 21.11.2011 in Event Results
Over the weekend the Queensland Tentpegging Championships were held at Kalbar Showgrounds, where conditions were hot on and off the field! Tentpegging is thought to have originated in India, where mounted soldiers would gallop through enemy camps, removing the tent pegs with their lances and swords. They would be followed by more mounted soldiers who took advantage of the surprise and havoc caused by collapsed tents and a confused enemy. The British Cavalry adopted the principles and adapted them as cavalry training drill. ... Beerbaum Storms to Victory in Stuttgart
Published on 21.11.2011 in General
Ludger Beerbaum claimed the honours for Germany today in the fifth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League series on his home turf at Stuttgart. Madeleine Winter-Schulze’s 10-year-old mare, Gotha, has been going from strength to strength in the hands of the five-time Olympian in recent months, and produced a superb jump-off round to clinch maximum points for the 48 year-old veteran who won the prestigious series title 18 years ago. ... Tinney Stakes His Claim on the Second Leg of the 2012 HSBC FEI Classics
Published on 20.11.2011 in Event Results
In front of a sell out crowd in Adelaide, Stuart Tinney (pictured) executed a foot perfect show jump round today to win the Deloitte Australian 3 Day Event HSBC CCI 4*. The victory secured him 15 points on the 2012 HSBC FEI Classics™ leader-board. The new purpose built arena in front of the Victoria Park Grandstand made for a spectacular setting with thousands taking advantage of the pleasant spring weather to enjoy Australia’s premiere equestrian event. ... Shane Rose Keeps a Cool Head On Sultry Cross Country Day at HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide
Published on 20.11.2011 in General
With storm clouds threatening over the nearby Adelaide hills, Shane Rose kept his cool riding the HSBC FEI Classics™ debutante Taurus to come home clear Jumping and time to remain on his Dressage score moving from third to first place with 45.40 penalties. “The secret is to have nice horses and to ride them well,” said Rose. “Taurus is a great horse and he is getting better. He was great today.” ... Koos De Ronde Drives Four Clear Rounds at FEI World Cup Driving in Stuttgart
Published on 20.11.2011 in Event Results
Dutch driver Koos de Ronde (pictured) has won the second leg of the FEI World Cup™ Driving in Stuttgart. De Ronde, who drove four clear rounds, was very happy to secure his first ever win in Stuttgart. Wild card driver Boyd Exell finished in second place only 0.68 seconds behind De Ronde. De Ronde’s compatriot and Hannover winner IJsbrand Chardon came third. ... AQHA World Show - Quarter Horses Can Do Anything!
Published on 19.11.2011 in Event Results
The AQHA World Show finishes up today after 15 days of top class competition that included every event you could imagine! As well as all the traditional Quarter Horse events, there were classes covering all disciplines like Pleasure Driving and Halter for Performance Horses. The comprehensive AQHA World Show website has results for all classes, interviews with winners and videos of winning runs, plus plenty of stories of interest. ... FEI TV This Weekend - HSBC FEI Classics Adelaide and Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Stuttgart
Published on 19.11.2011 in General
FEI TV, the official FEI video platform, has a LIVE double bill in-store this weekend. FEI TV will be LIVE for Cross Country and Jumping at the second leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ in Adelaide (AUS) AND at the fifth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping in Stuttgart (GER) - full programme here: Saturday 19th November HSBC FEI Classics™ in Adelaide: Cross Country - LIVE from 02.10 GMT - 04.35 GMT (03.10 CET - 05.35 CET) 12.40 - 15.05 local time - DELAYED LIVE from 09.00 GMT - 11.25 GMT (10.00 CET - 12.25 CET) 19.30 - 21.55 hrs local time ...
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