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Triumphant Germans Make it Five-Time Gold, Hat-Trick for Rothenberger
Published on 25.07.2011 in General
German riders had it almost all their own way when claiming both the Young Rider and Junior team titles as well as three of the individual gold medals on offer at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2011 at Broholm Castle in Denmark this weekend. ... Horse Industry Software Wins an Australian Business Award
Published on 25.07.2011 in General
FeedXL.com has been recognised among Australia’s most innovative organisations, winning the Australian Business Award for ‘Best Software Product’in the services to agriculture category in 2011. This award recognises products that demonstrate superiority and offer a point of difference from their competitors. Commenting on the win, Dr Nerida Richards said “this is a very welcome pat on the back for our team. We have literally been working out of our respective garages for the last 5 years to bring FeedXL to the standard it is today. ... Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall: What to Expect from Their Wedding
Published on 25.07.2011 in General
Zara Phillips MBE, 30, is 13th in line to the throne, the daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips and the Queen’s first grand-daughter. Of course, what we admire most about Zara is that she really loves horses and is a dedicated equestrienne. A trained equine physiotherapist, Zara won gold at the World Equestrian Games in 2006 and has her eye on the Olympics in 2012.... Hendra Case Confirmed in Chinchilla
Published on 25.07.2011 in Health
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a Hendra case on a property in the Chinchilla area. Queensland Chief Biosecurity Officer Dr Jim Thompson said Biosecurity Queensland officers were on site quarantining the property. "The infected horse had shown rapid onset of illness that was typical of Hendra virus and died in the care of a private practitioner on Friday." Dr Thompson said. ...
Fig Tree Pocket ODE
Published on 25.07.2011 in Sponsored Shows
You’ve just got to be keen when it’s raining on the Friday as you’re packing the truck and washing your horse and precautionary bulletins from the DPI dominate your inbox. Sometimes it might seem all too hard, but not to the rider who offered the advice of, “Oh, go eat some concrete!” On this weekend, whilst sports ranging from soccer to dressage were cancelled across the Southeast Queensland Coast, the team at Fig Tree Pocket was determined to offer a fun and friendly competition. Thanks for that, because it turned out to be a great weekend. ... Scientists and Historians Alike Outfoxed by a Killer That Crosses Biological Boundaries
Published on 24.07.2011 in Health
The Australian has published an informative article that looks at Hendra virus from a Historian's point of view. Interesting reading! ...
Edwina Alexander and Itot de Chateau Victorious at Chantilly!
Published on 24.07.2011 in General
Chantilly, France is becoming a lucky venue for the women who are regulars on the Global Champions Tour as three girls visited the podium again this year. Edwina Alexander scored her second biggest win this season matching her Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Cannes success. She likes France and so too does her French bred trusted partner Itot de Chateau. ... Indiana Jones Rides Again!
Published on 23.07.2011 in General
He's never been one to shy away from the action... and even at 69, Harrison Ford proved he still had some intrepid Indiana Jones-style spirit when he got back in the saddle in the middle of New York City last night. The star also persuaded chat show host David Letterman to join him on a horseback ride through the midtown streets to chat about his forthcoming film, Cowboys and Aliens. ...
Ninth Qld Horse Dead from Hendra After Initially Testing Negative
Published on 23.07.2011 in Health
A horse that died in the Logan area last month has been confirmed as having been infected with Hendra virus after a series of tests undertaken by the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong. The horse died on 28 June at a property in the Logan Area. There were no other horses on the property. ...
Glen Haven Park Grand Prix Show
Published on 22.07.2011 in Sponsored Shows
The Glen Haven Park Grand Prix 2011 is being held at Kilcoy Showgrounds 27 - 28 August and features over $18,000 in cash and prizes! Classes on offer include the Barastoc Young Horse Finals, The Ian and Di McCauley Grand Prix, Garrards Mini Prix along with two other arenas. ... News Search
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