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World's Best Horses and Riders to Converge at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Published on 18.04.2011 in General
It comes as no surprise that the entry list for this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, boasts the names of many of the best horses and riders from around the world. A field of entries containing Olympic veterans, past Rolex Kentucky Champions and World Equestrian Games (WEG) veterans will converge on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, when the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, returns April 28-May 1....
Hot Danish Loses Battle with Infection
Published on 18.04.2011 in General
Sydney's favourite racemare Hot Danish lost her battle with a serious leg infection on Sunday morning. The Les Bridge-trained mare was being treated for what appeared originally to be a relatively simple leg infection but it deteriorated quickly. She was moved to the Randwick Equine Centre where vets have been battling since to control the infection....
Police Horse Dies at Kalamunda Show
Published on 17.04.2011 in General
Western Australian Police have confirmed that a police horse was electrocuted at the Kalamunda Show in the Perth Hills, Western Australia. Hercules, a 16 year old Clydesdale, was working at the Show when his rider came off and Hercules fell to the ground near a metal light pole. Police say Hercules appeared to recover, but collapsed and died after passing near the light pole again....
FEI Welcomes Adelaide to HSBC FEI Classics 2012 Season
Published on 17.04.2011 in General
Wendy Schaeffer on Koyuna Sun Shine - winner of the 2010 Australia International 3 Day Event 2010 © Jim Hillman InMotion Photography The FEI is delighted to welcome the Australian...
Kilcoy Show - Huge Entries and Fun For All!
Published on 17.04.2011 in Sponsored Shows
The small town of Kilcoy Queensland and surrounding areas were affected by the floods of January 2011, the showground was completely flooded; arenas and racetrack surfacing destroyed; and infrastructure badly damaged. Fortunately all of that was just a bad memory on 15 - 16 April when the colour and excitement of Kilcoy Show put life back into the old grounds. The show celebrated Kilcoy's 90th show over 100 years and was a huge success across all sections, with record numbers attending and exhibiting. ...
FEI Constitutional Task Force to Identify Optimal Governance Structure
Published on 15.04.2011 in General
The FEI Bureau has approved the mandate for a Constitutional Task Force to oversee the establishment of an optimal governance structure for the FEI. The Task Force will present its findings and proposals on restructuring to the 2011 General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro (BRA) in November....
Horse Watch Meeting in Thurgoona Following Horse Attack
Published on 15.04.2011 in General
Following the recent sickening horse attack at Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre, the latest in a series of similar attacks, more than 40 people met with representatives from the Equine community, Police and the RSPCA to discuss what can be done regarding the ongoing abuse of beloved equines. At least 12 horses have suffered these attacks over the past decade and something needs to be done!...
Easter Broodmare Sale Concludes at Newmarket
Published on 15.04.2011 in General
The curtain came down on the 2011 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale today, with $22,193,800 traded over the three days. Stakes placed Danehill mare Isle Of Gibraltar topped the final session, fetching $350,000 to the bid of New Zealand’s Blandford Lodge. The mare was carrying a positive test to Coolmore Australia’s high profile acquisition High Chaparral....
Riders From Around the World Head to Sydney
Published on 15.04.2011 in General
This year’s Sydney CDI 3* has managed to attract a number of impressive riders from Great Britain, Canada, Korea and New Zealand. With only two weeks before the competition commences, riders will soon be arriving in Australia so they have time to get used to their mounts. Due to strict quarantine requirements and the high costs involved in air transport, all riders except those from New Zealand will be riding borrowed horses....
Auction Zone: Weownna Lodge Warmbloods
Published on 14.04.2011 in General
Weownna Lodge is a beautiful fifty acre training and breeding facility located in the peaceful Tamborine Valley,Queensland,which is managed by Lisa Koppman, a qualified EA NCA.S Level 1 General instructor, currently training towards her Level 2 EA NCAS General....
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