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Researchers Use Models to Learn Why Equine Bodies Break
Published on 04.11.2011 in General
Dealing with equine injuries comes with being a horse owner. Some mishaps are more severe than others, such as when Barbaro suffered a catastrophic injury in the 2006 Preakness Stakes and leave equine enthusiasts asking, "Why?" Thehorse.com has reported that according to one physical therapist, veterinarians might soon be able to start answering that question thanks to a relatively new technology making an entrance into the horse world. ... Report Reveals Qld Government's Handling of Hendra Deficient
Published on 03.11.2011 in Health
The Queensland Ombudsman has reported a number of failures in several government agencies in the handling of hendra virus outbreaks. The report, released by Ombudsman Phil Clark, examined the State Government's response to six major outbreaks of the virus between 2006 and 2009. His report says outdated and inconsistent policies and procedures were used, there was inadequate training and resources for agency staff, and communication was poor. He says the recommendations from previous internal and external reviews were not implemented. ...
World-Class Equestrian Line Up Converge on Sydney for the Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 03.11.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Australia’s top equestrian athletes are gearing up for the ultimate show-down at the inaugural Equestrian Grand Final at Sydney Showgrounds from 11-13 November 2011. This is the only event in Australia will bring together the elite athletes from all the Olympic disciplines of dressage, jumping and eventing as they battle it out for an attractive prize pool. ... Free Rein - Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward's Horsey Adventure
Published on 03.11.2011 in General
Did anyone check out Lonely Planet's latest documentary, Free Rein, which aired last night for the first time? There were plenty of horses featured, as legendary Australian actors - husband and wife - Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward saddled up and followed a stockman's trail through the harsh Australian outback. I loved that Rachel's little Appaloosa was called Jojo and that the pair obviously had heaps of fun droving and viewing the wonders of the bush from the best possible location - the back of a horse. ... Kooralbyn Horse Deaths Update
Published on 03.11.2011 in Health
After three weeks of comprehensive laboratory testing, Biosecurity Queensland believes that either scrub tick infestation or botulism was the likely cause of the deaths of 22 horses at a Kooralbyn property. Chief Biosecurity Officer Jim Thompson said both conditions caused progressive muscular paralysis, as was seen with these horses, and it was often hard to differentiate between the two. "Botulism is a bacteria that lives in soil and produces a toxin that affects the nervous system if ingested," he said. ...
Kihikihi World Cup Preview
Published on 03.11.2011 in General
It's likely to be the battle of the team-mates once again in the second round of the New Zealand Bomac World Cup series at Kihikihi on Sunday afternoon. World Championship team-mates Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke) and Katie McVean (Mystery Creek) – who have both also ridden for New Zealand at a World Cup final – head a 15-strong field at the Waikato Showjumping Championships which gets underway tomorrow (Friday). The annual event has attracted more than 500 entries from all over the country, who will compete in three arenas over three days. ... Australia and New Zealand Qualify for 2012 Olympic Dressage
Published on 03.11.2011 in Event Results
Australia and New Zealand have qualified for the team Dressage competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games as a result of their performance at the two-part regional qualifier held in Sydney (AUS) on 28 October and in Ermelo (NED) today, 2 November. ... New Super League Leader After Woodhill Sands
Published on 03.11.2011 in General
Donna Smith, Waikato, riding Sarah Varley’s Just Chocolate has taken the lead in the Bell Tea Super League following the second event in the series, the CIC3* (Advanced) class at the Woodhill Sands Horse Trials at the weekend. Smith led from the dressage phase on Friday, scoring 54.8 penalties, showjumped clear on Saturday, and jumped clear across country with 15.2 time penalties for a final score of 70....
History for NZ Dressage
Published on 03.11.2011 in General
New Zealand dressage has created history by qualifying a team to the Olympic Games after the final leg of the regional qualifier in the Netherlands overnight. The Kiwis competed their qualifying leg in Sydney late last week, against half the Australian team, with the remainder of the Australian team going against South Africa in Ermelo. There were just two slots available for the African, Middle East, South East Asia and Oceania regions, which went to New Zealand and Australia.... Nutrition 101: Feeding the Two Year Old During Breaking In
Published on 03.11.2011 in General
It's that time of year when many people have two year olds being broken in and are keen to find out the best feed for their precious youngsters, during this important time. So, we asked Peter Pryde - from Prydes EasiFeed - for his advice... ... News Search
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