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London Doubtful for McVean, Princess Delphi Sold to Saudi Arabia
Published on 09.05.2011 in General
Top Kiwi showjumper Katie McVean continues to set the equestrian world alight – this time in announcing the sale of her stunning home-bred mare Dunstan Delphi for an undisclosed...
Johnstone Wins FEI Eventing World Cup in Sydney
Published on 08.05.2011 in General
[PREVIEW]Kiwi World Games team bronze medalist Clarke Johnstone has stormed home to a fabulous win in the Australian round of the FEI eventing World Cup series in Sydney this evening....
Ireland's Billy Twomey Wins Global Champions Tour in Valencia
Published on 08.05.2011 in General
After an intense and exciting competition today, Saturday May 7, the Global Champions Tour ranking stayed the same with Brazilian Alvaro de Miranda Neto (Doda) remaining the leader. Despite ending his Grand Prix today in 11th place with AD Ashleigh Drossel Dan he managed to still top the leader board with 66 points (40 points in Doha + 26 points in Valencia)....
The World’s Best Showjumping Riders ‘Warm-Up’ in Valencia
Published on 07.05.2011 in General
The top world’s show jumping riders started ‘warming-up’ today, Friday May 6, in Valencia (Spain) on the opening day of the International event. The count-down officially started for the second leg of the 2011 Global Champions Tour that will be run tomorrow, Saturday May 7, in the stunning settings of the City of Arts and Science....
Cowra RSL Opens Australian Light Horse Memorabilia Display
Published on 06.05.2011 in General
Cowra RSL Sub-branch has opened the latest addition to its memorabilia display – Australian Light Horse regimental items – after many years of accumulation, storage and research. In October 1914, approximately 8000 men and their Australian Waler horses embarked overseas for service in the First World War and this display provides invaluable insight into life in the Australian Light Horse....
EA Awards Night Auction Raises Funds for Development Programs
Published on 06.05.2011 in General
The team at Equestrian Australia put on a brilliant night of reflection, celebration and inspiration at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday night, for their inaugural Sport Achievement Awards. 290 guests enjoyed the gala evening and with over 20 awards to announce on the night, Australian swimming icon Nicole Livingstone (who escaped a wardrobe malfunction, having turned up with two left shoes to wear and is pictured with Wayne Roycroft), did a stellar job in keeping the ball rolling while still ensuring everyone got their moment of glory....
Dressage Fans in for a Double Treat at EQUITANA!
Published on 06.05.2011 in General
Dressage fans are in for a double treat at EQUITANA Sydney in November. This year the Specialist Dressage Clinic will be presented dually by the Dressage super stars from Holland, Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud....
Sydney CDI Reflections
Published on 06.05.2011 in General
It was standing room only for the last hurrah at the Sydney CDI3* on Saturday night where Rachael Sanna took out her second Grand Prix win of the competition, by winning the Grand Prix Freestyle with perfect partner Jaybee Alabaster. Commenting on the success if this year’s show, Event Director Toni Venhaus said “Although we don’t have exact figures yet, I predict we will be ahead of last year’s gate takings (which was a record). Over the three days we would have had around 3000 on the grounds. ...
Sydney's Weekend of World Cups Starts Tomorrow!
Published on 05.05.2011 in General
From Friday 6 May to Sunday 8 May the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, where Australia won Gold at the 2000 Olympic Games, comes alive again with the best Eventing and Show Jumping riders and horses in the country. Nearly 600 horses will converge on the venue for Sydney's Weekend of World Cups. With 30 high profile athletes in the Equestrian NSW FEI World Cup Eventing Qualifier and 25 in the Jumping NSW Greater Sydney FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier this weekend's event is of vital importance to Australian riders as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The eyes of Australian selectors will be watching the outcome intently....
"Operation Greenwich Gold" Launched at EA Awards Night
Published on 05.05.2011 in General
In front of 300 guests at the Equestrian Australia Sport Achievement Awards Night held at ANZ stadium “Operation GREENwich GOLD. Galloping to gold in 2012” was unveiled in spectacular style. The equestrian events for the London Games will be held at the famous Greenwich Park....
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