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Olympians Geared Up for the Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 09.11.2011 in General
Australia’s top equestrian athletes are ready to battle at the inaugural Equestrian Grand Final that is being held as part of EQUITANA at Sydney Showgrounds this Friday 11 – Sunday 13 November 2011. The Equestrian Grand Final is the only event in Australia that will bring together elite athletes from all the Olympic disciplines of dressage, jumping and eventing as they battle it out for an attractive prize pool.... Ancient Appaloosas Reality Not Myth!
Published on 08.11.2011 in General
About 25,000 years ago, humans began painting a curious creature on the walls of European caves. Among the rhinos, wild cattle, and other animals, they sketched a white horse with black spots - an early Appaloosa! Wired.com has reported that Scientists didn’t think spotted horses existed before humans domesticated the species about 5,000 years ago. Now, a new study of prehistoric horse DNA concludes that spotted horses did indeed roam ancient Europe, suggesting that early artists may have been reproducing what they saw rather than creating imaginary creatures. ... Olympia London International Horse Show
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
Everyone's excited about EQUITANA Sydney, which starts on Thursday, however if you're worried about experiencing withdrawals after what will no doubt be an amazing event, we've found another great show full of horsey entertainment! Why not organise a trip to the UK and attend the famous Olympia London International Horse Show, which runs from 13 - 19 December?... Bauer's Racing Retirement Could be a Lucky Clerk's Gain!
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
Even though nine year old Bauer's racing days are over, after running his last race on the weekend, it looks like the handsome grey will still have gainful employment at the track! abc.net.au has reported that part owner Simon O'Donnell said Bauer would be given an easy time in a paddock before being tried as a clerk of the course horse. ... To Wear or Not to Wear? The Helmet Argument
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
The helmet debate is always a great cause for contention amongst horse people, especially western riders. At a recent outing I noticed there were only two riders wearing helmets. I hate the way they wreck my hair and look decidedly un-western, but all it takes is for you to lose your balance from a perfectly safe and quiet horse, which I like to think mine is, and if you land on your head it could be all over. Better to wreck your hair and image than your head! ... Deloitte Australian International Three Day Event Kicks Off Next Week
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
Only 10 Days to go until the Deloitte Australian International Three Day Event being held at Adelaide's East Parklands, South Australia on 17 - 20 November. There are fantastic entries for this exciting event - 99 horses in total - 35 in the CCI****, 47 in the CCI** plus CIC** including eight Olympians, numerous medallists, and competitors from around Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and Italy. Refer the attached PDF for the draw, main arena map and the latest newseltter from organisers.... Caviar Fever at Flemington
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
What horse person isn't in love with the gallant and seemingly unbeatable Black Caviar? She's now won 16 races from 16 starts - a true legend! Black Caviar again stole the show on the final day of the Flemington Spring Carnival, where gallopers with siblings heading to Inglis yearling sales in 2012 recorded some impressive black type victories. ... Death of Equine Superstar Hickstead at Verona
Published on 07.11.2011 in General
The fourth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2011/2012 series at Verona, Italy was stopped yesterday following the sudden death of the stallion Hickstead, ridden by reigning Olympic champion and world number one Eric Lamaze (CAN). ... FEI President Celebrates Equine Vets at 2011 WEVA Conference
Published on 04.11.2011 in General
FEI President HRH Princess Haya celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons (FRA) and the birth of the modern veterinary profession in her opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Conference in India yesterday (2 November). ... Five Minutes With... Mark Tylee
Published on 04.11.2011 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
Successful New Zealand endurance rider, Mark Tylee, is based near picturesque Taumarunui on the central North Island. When he's not busy dedicating the hours needed to train his team of endurance horses to peak condition, Mark can be found working on his family's 900 acre sheep and beef property. Horsezone managed to catch up with Mark and find out more about this talented and dedicated horseman. ... News Search
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