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Narrabri to Host NSW Polocrosse Champs
Published on 07.06.2011 in General
More than 600 competitors and 2000 supporters are expected in Narrabri when the town hosts the 2011 NSW Polocrosse Club Championships in June. The three-day event, to be held from 11-13... Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training to Use Life-Size Horse Mannequin
Published on 07.06.2011 in General
A 15.2hh, 200-kilo rubber horse called Bruce has arrived in Australia to help train equine vets, emergency responders and RSPCA Inspectors to safely rescue horses trapped in life-threatening situations. Unfortunately, these experts are not routinely trained in the specialised techniques used to rescue horses and unwittingly can put their own lives and the horses at risk by using dangerous practises and harmful procedures. ... NSW State Endurance Championships
Published on 07.06.2011 in Sponsored Shows
This weekend is certainly a big one for Endurance in Australia! In addition to the The Al Reef Endurance Festival in Queensland, the NSW State Endurance Championships are being held at St Albans, NSW from 11 - 13 June. Horsezone are one of the proud sponsors of this event, which will include a 160km and 80km ride.... The Al Reef Stables Endurance Festival
Published on 07.06.2011 in Sponsored Shows
In April a flat open paddock at Toorbul was transformed in to an endurance ride with an electric atmosphere that not even rain was able to dampen! The HH Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Challenge held over the weekend of the 16 -17 April had riders from 5 countries, of all ages competing through the state forest on tracks used for the first time for endurance horse riding. Teams travelled to the event from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to attend. ... Para Equestrian Jan Pike and Ex-Racehorse Pinky - A Perfect Match!
Published on 06.06.2011 in General
It's not long now and inspirational para equestrian competitor, Jan Pike and her trainer, Catherine Shelley, will be off the Hartpury, UK for the Para Equestrian Championships. They have also been invited to compete at the Bishop Burten Competition two weeks later, in York. ... Details of Student's Death from Riding Accident Being Heard by Coroner
Published on 06.06.2011 in General
Further to our report on 30 May regarding student Sarah Waugh's death as a result of a riding accident in March 2009 at Dubbo TAFE, the inquest is now being held with findings from the events that led up to Sarah's fall being presented to the coroner....
Weber Wins In Vecses - FEI World Cup Driving
Published on 06.06.2011 in General
Chester Weber, the USA’s top four-in-hand driver, has won the international combined driving competition in Vecsés, Hungary this weekend. Weber took the lead in the dressage and held onto the top spot throughout the weekend. ... Dr Kohnke's Newsletter - What Are Enteroliths?
Published on 06.06.2011 in Health
Check out Dr Kohnke's latest newsletter and find out all about Enteroliths. What are enteroliths you may well ask? They are formations or ‘concretions’ of magnesium, phosphorus and ammonium complexes which form around a ‘nidus’ or indigestible object and develop over time into solid ‘stones’ in the large bowel of horses. This process is similar to the layering effect as occurs with a grain of sand in an oyster to form a pearl....
Sweet Win for the Swede - Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Germany
Published on 05.06.2011 in General
Rolf-Goran Bengtsson, from Sweden and Casall La Silla (left) captured the win in the $285,000 Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg Derby on Saturday 4 June, 2011. ... Hollywood Superstar Michael Douglas Supports FEI Awards
Published on 04.06.2011 in General
Multiple award-winning actor and producer and United Nations Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas has lent his support to the FEI Awards 2011 by highlighting their significance and calling on the worldwide equestrian community to make nominations.... News Search
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