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Fierce Battle for the Medals As Dutch Lead the Teams Nagel Heads Individual Rankings
Published on 16.09.2011 in General
The Dutch have stormed to the front going into tomorrow's second and deciding round of the Team Championship while Germany's Carsten-Otto Nagel leads the individual rankings after another thrilling day at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. ... Macquarie Bank Hack Championships Disrupted by Massive ACT Chemical Fire
Published on 16.09.2011 in General
Shortly before midnight last night, emergency services were called to a chemical fire in North Canberra where residents were awoken by a series of huge explosions and fireballs from a factory fire in Mitchell. Reports say during the night flames leapt hundreds of metres in the air and the massive flames could be seen from many kilometres away. Emergency services raised fears over the spread of toxic smoke plumes across the area. ...
Olympic Medallist Returns to Australia to Teach Our Future Champions
Published on 15.09.2011 in General
Popular rider and trainer, Clayton Fredericks is returning home to Australia for a national Clinic Tour to pass on his knowledge and experience to Australian based riders of all ages and levels. The Victorian clinic is already fully booked, with a wait list after Clayton’s previous clinics were so well received. The QLD, NSW and WA clinics are still taking bookings. “We will be focusing on improving the horse’s way of going,” says Clayton. “Rather than just jumping big fences, so the clinic is suitable for all levels of horse and rider combinations. ... The Equestrian Grand Final Heats Up
Published on 15.09.2011 in General
With just one qualifier left for each discipline the leader boards for the Equestrian Grand Final are almost final and the excitment is building. Last weekend saw the Dressage qualifying series move to Tamworth. The NSW Dressage Championships 8-11 September hosted the fourth Equestrian Grand Final qualification event. Fourteen horses started in the Grand Prix. Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi were the only combination already in the top 12 (automatic qualification cut off) on the Equestrian Grand Final leader board, so plenty of riders were aiming to reshape the rankings. ... Sydney International Polo Pony Sale
Published on 15.09.2011 in General
Sydney Polo Club is proud to open its gates at 5pm on Saturday 24 September to the third annual Sydney International Polo Pony Auction which will be held under lights at the Sydney Polo Club Barn. The catalogue of horses for 2011 includes 40 polo ponies ranging from proven high goal ponies suitable for professional players to fully experienced ponies that would suit patron or lower goal players, as well as some young horses that have been started and are ideal for going on to further training and tournaments in a few months.... Lyon (FRA) to Host FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals in 2014
Published on 15.09.2011 in General
Following the withdrawal last week of Guadalajara’s (MEX) bid to host the FEI World Cup™ Final Jumping in 2014, the FEI Bureau has today allocated the FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Dressage Finals 2014 to Lyon (FRA). The French city was one of two bidders for the 2014 Finals. ... French to the Fore at FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 15.09.2011 in General
The French head both the team and individual standings after an exciting opening competition at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. Just four of the 67 starters were left to go when Olivier Guillon steered Lord de Theize home to snatch the advantage from long-time leaders Beat Mandli (SUI) and Louis, ... Host Nation Spain Drawn First to Go in FEI European Jumping Championships
Published on 14.09.2011 in General
Host nation Spain will be hoping to stay out in front after being drawn number one of 16 nations at today’s draw for the starting order in the FEI European Jumping Championships. The Spanish have never won the European Jumping title and are keen to reverse that trend on their home turf at Club de Campo de Villa Madrid this week. ... Australia's Situation After Missing Out on Olympic Qualification at Blenheim
Published on 14.09.2011 in General
Australia’s Eventing Team has missed automatic qualification for next year’s Games after they failed to finish ahead of Japan at this weekend’s regional qualifier at the Blenheim International Horse Trial. While the automatic entry into the Games from Blenheim would have been ideal for the Aussies, it is not the only way for Australia to secure a spot in the Eventing competition at London 2012 Olympic Games, with the team now focused on the FEI Olympic rider rankings that should see them qualify a team. ... Tennyson Stud Open Day This Saturday!
Published on 14.09.2011 in Stallionzone
Tennyson Stud, breeders and trainers of quality Warmblood dressage horses, are hosting an Open Day this Saturday 17 September and stud owner, Claire Seidl would love you to come along and join in the fun! "The Open Day is a unique opportunity for everyone to gain an insight into the journey of a dressage horse from its early training through to Grand Prix," says Claire. ... News Search
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