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Double Gold for Zangersheide Studbook, but Belgian Warmblood Wins Youngest Category - FEI World Championships for Young Horses
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
Horses from the Zangersheide Studbook claimed two of the three gold medals on offer at the 2011 FEI World Jumping Championships for Young Horses staged in Lanaken, Belgium over the weekend. This event is long-established as the shop window for up-and-coming champions, and for the many breeding organisations who annually compare their merit throughout four days of tough competition. ... EQUITANA Sydney Equine Action and Entertainment Update
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
EQUITANA, which is being held from 10 - 13 November at Sydney Showground has plenty of fantastic equine action and entertainment lined up for spectators, including: Arabian Showcase It is with great pleasure that EQUITANA and the Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance of Australasia join forces to present a showcase of Pure Bred Arabian horses at the Sydney event this year. The showcase promises the exciting spectacle of riders and horses in flamboyant costumes and halter classes for stallions, mares, colts, fillies and geldings. ... Mark Todd to Publish Second Autobiography
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
With some degree of forethought, eventer Mark Todd called his autobiography So Far So Good. Now, one successful comeback later, he is to publish a second volume — covering the years between 1998, where the first book left off, and his historic Badminton win in April at the age of 55. ... Watch Teaser for New Horse Racing Drama 'Luck'
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
Check out the teaser video for HBO's new series 'Luck', which stars Dustin Hoffman and is based in the world of horse racing. Hollywood.com has nothing but praise for the new series saying, "Hoffman plays a crime boss fresh out of prison with a giant chip on his shoulder and Nick Nolte and Dennis Farina co-star. Oh, and Michael Mann (Deadwood) is directing, no biggie. So far, this looks like a recipe for success."...
Cathcart Lofty and Samantha Weir on Landline
Published on 27.09.2011 in General
Celebrity Clydesdale, Cathcart Lofty and his owner Samantha Weir, are in the final stages of planning their trip across the globe to Maddison USA, for the World Clydesdale show in October. ABC's Landline program recently did a great story on Samantha and Cathcart Lofty - click on link below to view.... Boekelo CCI3* Grants Announced in USA
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
On yet another US high performance note this afternoon, the USEF have announced their Developing Grants for the team trip to the Boekelo CCI3* in the Netherlands October 6-9. This is US Olympic Committee funding and one of the Grant recipients was Boyd Martin and Otis Barbotiere. Boyd Martin and Remington will use their $15,000 Land Rover competition and training grant to compete at Boekelo, although Boyd can only ride one horse in the team competition. ...
Nine Network to Broadcast Equestrian Grand Final
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce the Nine Network will broadcast the 2011 Equestrian Grand Final that will be held as part of EQUITANA Sydney from 10-13 November. Nine will air a one hour highlight package of the newly established Equestrian Grand Final that will feature Dressage, Jumping and Exhibition Eventing. The highlights package will go to air on 1 January 2012 from 12noon – 1pm. ... A Great Day Out - Tennyson Stud Open Day
Published on 26.09.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Tennyson Stud, based in the historic Windsor area of NSW, came alive on Saturday 17 September for their Open Day and Masterclass. Seven horses were presented to an enthralled crowd, who participated with many questions prompting insights and training tips from stud principal, Claire Seidl. Claire displayed her soft, correct and adaptable riding style which showed each horse off at their best, with relaxation and rhythm a consistent feature throughout. ... Top Contenders for the Bates Australian Championships
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
If you look at the qualifying scores for the Bates Australian Dressage Championships, it‘s quite obvious who will be the horse and rider combinations to beat. Toni Venhaus, the event director passed on the top 10 ranked horses/riders based on these scores. “Most of the qualifying scores definitely paint a picture but you can never predict the outcome. The “big event” atmosphere cannot be underestimated and surprises are not uncommon”. ... Tardak on Form at Rotorua
Published on 26.09.2011 in General
Slow and steady won the money for Catherine Cameron aboard Kahurangi Tardak in the horse grand prix at the two-day Dunstan Rotorua Spring Show on Sunday. Cameron (Cambridge) and the striking grey were one of three combinations through to the jump-off from the 13 starters at the one star show being held in Taupo. First out was Lisa Coupe (Kumeu) on My Ocean Wave who notched a good time but dropped a rail. Then came Cameron who opted for a slow and steady clear. ...
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