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Seumas Marwood wins Exhibition Eventing qualifier in Melbourne
Published on 01.10.2011 in General
Last night Seumas Marwood (Vic) won the Exhibition Eventing class at the Royal Melbourne Show. This was the second and final qualifier for the Equestrian Grand Final Exhibition Eventing Final to be held at Equitana. The field of eight rode their dressage in the morning and were thus seeded for the jumping which took place at 6pm. Emily Anker and the experienced Keniski took the lead with a great test scoring 68.18%. Cass Lowe was next best on her very impressive Contango Columbus 67.27%. In equal third was Seumas Marwood (Wild Oats) and Katja Weimann (BP Gallantry) on 62.72%. ...
Harness Horse Bolts and Driver Injured, Burnie Show, Tasmania
Published on 30.09.2011 in General
Sideshows seem to have struck again as the cause of an accident at an agricultural show! A harness horse at Burnie Show, Tasmania, appeared to be frightened by the sideshow rides and tried to bolt. The driver attempted to control the terrified horse, but a sharp swerve caused the carriage to tip and he was thrown out of the carriage, while a young girl was left sitting in the back seat. ...
Stephanie Barrington Wins 2011 Garryowen at Melbourne Royal
Published on 30.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Congratulations to Stephanie Barrington on winning the prestigious 2011 Garryowen trophy at the Royal Melbourne Show yesterday. Quick Link Visit Equestrian Life website to view photo...
US Expert Calls for Australia to Develop Livestock Disaster Plans
Published on 30.09.2011 in General
A world expert in large animal rescue says Australian communities should have disaster management plans for livestock in place in the event of floods, fires, cyclones and other emergencies. Dr Rebecca Gimenez from Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue in Georgia, USA, has been in Australia delivering training to SES volunteers and other emergency services, RSPCA officers, horse owners and veterinarians and has stressed the importance of planning for disasters. ... Feeding the Dressage Horse
Published on 29.09.2011 in Health
by Dr Tania Dubitt PhD - HYGAIN Feeds Dressage requires power, athleticism, concentration and obedience from the horse. The type of work required from a dressage horse could be compared... 'War Horse' the Movie Looks Like a Winner
Published on 28.09.2011 in General
Check out this wonderful trailer for the Steven Spielberg Movie version of 'War Horse'. Something tells me we're all going to love this one! Already rumoured to be a certainty in the Academy Awards best picture list, this movie looks like downright great entertainment, even though it could require a box of tissues for the more sensitive and horse-mad amongst us. ... Equestrian Community Mourns Loss of Gilmore 48
Published on 28.09.2011 in General
The equestrian community is mourning the loss of one of its Elite Squad Jumping horses - Gilmore 48, who was euthanized late last Friday afternoon after being injured in an attempt to jump out of his paddock. Damian Guthrie and Gilmore most recently competed in the Nations Cup event at CSIO4* Copenhagen (DEN) and at the CSIO5* Lummen (BEL). Damian is currently living in the USA and had qualified Gilmore for the 2012 London Olympics, while representing Australia in six Nations Cup events. ... Jan Tops and Edwina Alexander Wed
Published on 28.09.2011 in General
Jan Tops and Edwina Alexander were married at Saint Paul’s Church in Monaco on Saturday, 17 September. Jan, founder and president of the Global Champions Tour, and Australian Edwina, the world’s top ranking female rider, celebrated their wedding with close family and friends at the Hotel de Paris and the following day at a brunch at the Sea Lounge. ... International Aussie Stars to Ride at Exhibition Eventing Final
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
UK-based eventing riders Paul Tapner (pictured), Sam Griffiths and Clayton Fredericks will be among the starters at the Equestrian Grand Final to be held at EQUITANA on Sunday 13 November. The riders have accepted an invitation to ride borrowed horses in the Exhibition Eventing Final and will add a fresh element of international stardom to the field. Lining up to compete against Olympic and World Games team mates Shane Rose, Stuart Tinney and Megan Jones the contest will be fierce (Tinney and Jones are also invited as wild cards). ... Three New World Champions in Pony Driving
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
Three new world champions were crowned at the end of four wonderful days of competition at the FEI World Driving Championships for Combined Ponies in Lipica, Slovenia. Bram Chardon from The Netherlands won gold in the four-in-hand pony class, Dieter Baackmann from Germany was declared world champion in the pony pairs class and Kristina Klindt from Denmark is the new world champion in the pony singles class.... News Search
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