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The Man Who Dances With Horses

Published on 06.03.2011 in General
In the dim gloom of an unlit theatre, a large grey horse stands, entirely free of tack, in the middle of a stage. The auditorium around it is empty; the rows of red velvet seats an elegant backdrop. The atmosphere is still, serene even. The horse hears a noise, and lifts its head, ears pricked, in the direction from which it is coming. ...

 

Government and Horse Industry Agree on Disease Levy

Published on 04.03.2011 in General
The Federal Government and horse industry have finally agreed how to fund future disease outbreaks, like horse flu. The 2007 outbreak of horse flu cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and governments and industry have struggled to reach agreement on cost-sharing ever since....

 

Young Rider Event at PSI DJWTS Showcases Talent

Published on 04.03.2011 in General
A small, but quality field of six young dressage riders will be taking part in the CDI-Y event being held as part of this year’s PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars. Having international status, this event is a qualifier for the FEI Young Rider World Cup Final in Germany in late 2011 and is open only to young riders aged 16 – 21 years who are competing at Prix St Georges level....

 

What's On This Weekend?

Published on 04.03.2011 in
In addition to the many Agricultural Shows being held across Australia (CLICK HERE to view detailed calendar), listed below are other main events that are happening this weekend. Whatever horse sport you're into, there's something on for everyone!...

 

Horse We'd Love to Own... Kinnordy Gym

Published on 04.03.2011 in Feature Horses
Specifics: Kinnordy Gym is a 10 year old 17hh dappled brown gelding, registered Australian Hanoverian by Gymnastik Star out of the Daktylus mare, Kinnordy Dora. ...

 

NZ Horse of the Year Show - Aussies vs Kiwis

Published on 04.03.2011 in Sponsored Shows
Expect a battle royale when the Aussies take on the Kiwis in the 2011 Horse of the Year test match. Australia has put together a pretty strong team to bag bragging rights for the coming year. Heading the team is George Sanna, who has ridden at two Olympics, three World Cup finals and one World Equestrian Games for Australia. ...

 

Five Minutes With... Jill Strachan - Equine Learning for Futures Inc

Published on 04.03.2011 in Five Minutes With Horsezone
Jill Strachan, Master of Environmental Education, Bachelor of Education, is a very dedicated lady. Jill is not only director of a Thoroughbred breeding establishment pre-training and retraining racehorses, currently enrolled in Equestrian Australia Introductory Coaching course, with 20 years working in the education system under her belt, she is also co-founder of Equine Learning for Futures Inc (ELF)....

 

Fun and Learning - Huon Smith Horsemanship & Cattle Working Clinic

Published on 03.03.2011 in Training and Clinics
On Sunday 27 February, under the banner of East Moreton Branch Australian Stock Horse Society, Kym Neate and Diane Chambers organised a Huon Smith Clinic at Woodford Showgrounds. Huon Smith is an ASH Accredited Coach and an ACA and ASH Accredited Judge. ...

 

Penny Queen of the Castle

Published on 03.03.2011 in General
Hometown hero Penny Castle leads a classy field heading in to the final day of the Bates New Zealand Dressage Championships tomorrow. Ashburton’s Penny Castle on Gymstar One was a clear winner in today’s CDI*** FEI Grand Prix test, finishing on 64.23%, with one of the few clear rounds of the day. However, always a serious threat, Taranaki’s Vanessa Way and KH Arvan are nipping at her heels on 62.83%....

 

RT Edgar Equestrian Victoria Show Horse State Titles

Published on 03.03.2011 in Sponsored Shows
This fabulous annual event, being held on 3 - 5 March, showcases Victoria’s elite show horses and competitors as well as hosting the debut of up and coming young stars of the sport. The RT Edgar Equestrian Victoria Show Horse State Titles Show, held at Werribee Park, is the most exciting event on Victoria’s Show Horse Calendar. ...

 

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