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Saumur CIC3* Update–Dressage Day 2

Australian horse and rider combinations remain in a strong position after day 2 of the Dressage phase at the Saumur CIC3* in France. Clayton Fredericks and Walterstown Don...

19/05/2012


World Dressage Masters Underway in Munich, Germany Video

The dressage stars are out in force at the World Dressage Masters in Munich, Germany which began yesterday. Competing are Dutch duo Hans Peter Minderhoud and Edward Gal, B...

18/05/2012


Nick Skelton Wins Mercedes Benz at GCT in Hamburg

Britain’s Nick Skelton riding Carlo 273 beat a field of 58 to win the Mercedes Benz Championship of Hamburg during the third leg of the Global Champions Tour at Hamburg, ...

18/05/2012


Camden Winter Showjumping Festival

The Camden Winter Showjumping Festival is on Saturday June 9 through to Monday June 11 at Bicentennial Park, Camden. Entries open Monday May 21 and close on Monday June ...

18/05/2012


Australians Dominate Dressage Phase at Saumur CIC3*!

Australians have come up trumps in the first batch of riders during Dressage phase of the Saumur CCI3* yesterday. Christopher Burton and Haruzac are in first place with a ...

18/05/2012


A Sneak Peek at Greenwich Park

As shown in the photo on the left, Greenwich Park is beginning to take shape, with cross country jumps being built and the arena construction well under way. Unfortunately...

17/05/2012


Hamburg Global Champions Tour–Day 1

It’s day one of the third leg of the Global Champions Tour in Hamburg, Germany. Edwina Tops-Alexander and Titus finished in 68th place (from 112 riders) in the first spe...

17/05/2012


Retirement for McLain Ward’s ‘Sapphire’

America’s McLain Ward announced that his champion 17 year old Belgian Warmblood mare Sapphire would be retired from competition. "While it is the end of her incredible car...

17/05/2012


Aussies Pass Vet Inspection at Saumur

It’s all systems go for Australian riders at the Saumur CCI3* in France, with all horses passing the first horse inspection prior to the Dressage phase. Paul Tapner was h...

17/05/2012


Global Champions Tour–Round 3

The world’s top showjumpers are in Hamburg hoping to win a share of the richest prize money in the sport during the third round of the Global Champions Tour which begins to...

16/05/2012


'Marwari–War Horse of the Maharaja' Video

Frazzica Productions is a Melbourne-based company who produce Horse Rush TV and who also recently completed filming a movie on India’s native horse, titled Marwari–War Hors...

16/05/2012


Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials to the Rescue

After the cancellation of two of the top British equestrian events, the Badminton Horse Trials and the Chatsworth International Horse Trials both washed out after heavy rai...

16/05/2012


Australians all Set for Saumur CIC*** Video

Australian eventers and their horses have arrived in Saumur, France for the CIC*** which begins tomorrow. Clayton Fredericks is hoping to defend his title, having won last...

16/05/2012


Third Australia Cup Winner Dies Video

It’s been a sad week in Australian racing with the deaths of three former champion racehorses. Vo Rogue was a dual Australian Cup winner (1989 and 1990) and renowned for w...

15/05/2012


The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant Video

The Queen enjoyed The World Comes to Windsor show on the weekend, with a horse-themed pageant representing her love of all things equestrian to celebrate her Diamond Jubil...

15/05/2012


2012 Victorian Interschool Championships

The 2012 Victorian Interschool Championships are being held July 10-13 at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre. Events include Best Rider, Smartest on Parade, Novelties, Handy ...

15/05/2012


Kelato All Breeds and Saddlehorse Championships

The Kelato All Breeds and Saddlehorse Championships was a fantastic event with over 300 horses competing on the day. It was not just a hunter horse event, it attracted m...

15/05/2012


2012 Tom Quilty Gold Cup Endurance Ride

The Tom Quilty Gold Cup Endurance Ride was born after the late R.M. Williams, editor of Hoofs & Horns, decided that if Americans could do endurance riding, so could Austral...

14/05/2012


Phillip Dutton Qualifies for London Video

Phillip Dutton and Mystery Whisper have qualified to compete at this year’s London Olympics thanks to a win at the Jersey Fresh CCI3* in the US on the weekend. Dutton was ...

14/05/2012


Boyd Exell 2nd at Royal Windsor Horse Show Video

After leading in the Dressage and Marathon phases at the 2012 Royal Windsor Horse Show, Boyd Exell finished in second place after the Cones yesterday. The weather wasn’t k...

14/05/2012


Australian Showjumper 4th in Austria!

James Paterson-Robinson and Lanosso jumped one of only six clear rounds over a testing course to finish a credible fourth in the Linz CSIO4* Grand Prix in Austria. This co...

14/05/2012


Another UK Event Washed Out

Persistent wet weather is playing havoc with many equestrian events in Britain…the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been sodden and muddy, affecting many events, including the ...

13/05/2012


EI Discovered in Horses at Nations Cup

Horses competing at the FEI Nations Cup in France are being monitored when a case of Equine Influenza was discovered after Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab testing, wh...

13/05/2012


FEI Awards Nominations Now Open

The FEI Awards were launched four years ago to recognize those making an outstanding contribution to equestrian sport. The five award categories include Best Groom, Against...

12/05/2012


Belgium Wins First Round of FEI Nations Cup Video

Belgium won the first round of the FEI World Cup 2012 Series in La Baule, France yesterday. Second were The Netherlands with Sweden taking third place. There was a two-wa...

12/05/2012


Black Caviar…21 Today! Video

It’s no great surprise that champion sprint mare, Black Caviar won her 21st consecutive race today…this time in The Goodwood at Morphettville, South Australia. Her effortl...

12/05/2012


UK Horse Deaths Linked to Black Magic

A spate of horse mutilations and deaths in the UK has appalled animal-lovers world wide. The incidents are thought to be linked to the recent ‘supermoon’ phenomenon. One...

12/05/2012


London Olympic News

MORE OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN TICKETS GO ON SALE Tickets for all Olympic events have been selling well and the London Olympic Organising Committee announced a further 900,000 ti...

11/05/2012


Read ‘Badminton Life’ Magazine Online

This year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials may have been cancelled due to heavy rain, but you can still read Badminton Life magazine online. The magazine featur...

11/05/2012


“A Horse Saved My Life!” says Johnny Depp

Actor Johnny Depp says a horse saved his life while he was in New Mexico filming the upcoming Western movie, The Lone Ranger, a Disney remake of the classic television seri...

11/05/2012


Isle of Wight Elite Youngstock Auction Video

Isle of Wight Farm are holding their 7th Elite Youngstock Auction on Sunday May 27 at Tatura Park Indoor Sports Complex, Tatura, Victoria. Twenty-seven superb quality hors...

11/05/2012


Paint Horse National Show Report

On April 29 to May 5, the Paint Horse National Championships was held at the AELEC Complex at Tamworth. By all accounts those who attended enjoyed themselves a great deal &...

10/05/2012


Neville Bardos Movie Announced

It was announced today that Australian Thoroughbred Neville Bardos is going to be the subject of a movie! The horse, who was crowned 2011 United States Equestrian Federati...

10/05/2012


Darling Downs & South West Interschool Championships

The Darling Downs & South West Interschool Championships are at Toowoomba Show Grounds commencing tomorrow and running to Sunday May 13. Events include Showman, Combined T...

10/05/2012


Showjumping on TV Channel 10 Today

Tune in to Network 10’s Totally Wild at 4.00pm today which will feature segments filmed at the Victorian Young Rider State Championships showing riders Toni Scattergood and...

10/05/2012


George Whitaker…the Rolex One to Watch for May

Nineteen year old George Whitaker is the Rolex One to Watch for May after moving from 354th to 231st, a move of 123 places up in the Rolex Rankings. He comes from an illus...

10/05/2012


Edwina Ranked No. 6 in the World!

A huge congratulations to Edwina Tops-Alexander who moved up to number six in the world in the Rolex Rankings. She is the highest ranked female showjumper but her aim is ...

10/05/2012


Aussie Eventers at Saumur, France

The Saumur CCI3* is being held from May 17-20 and the majority of Australian riders currently based in the UK or Europe will be competing in what counts as an Olympic Quali...

09/05/2012


Olympic Selection Gallops Ahead to Melbourne Three Day Event

In the wake of cancelling Great Britain’s Badminton Horse Trials, Australia’s world renowned Melbourne International Three Day Event will act as the deciding factor in sele...

09/05/2012


2012 FEI Nations Cup Preview

The FEI Nations Cup celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2012 and will have an extra edge this year in the lead-up to the London Olympics. The first leg will commence this F...

09/05/2012


Stamp of Approval for Black Caviar

In recognition of Black’s Caviar’s unbeaten record to become the best sprinter in the world. Australia Post has released a commemorative souvenir stamp pack which includes ...

09/05/2012


Para-Equestrians to Compete at Final Nomination Event

Australia’s Para-Equestrians will compete in the fourth and final nomination event this weekend…out the impress the national selectors for a chance to compete at the London...

09/05/2012


It’s a GIRL! Daughter for Shane & Nikki Rose

Congratulations to Shane and Nikki Rose on the birth of their daughter, Olivia Cleo Rose this morning, weighing in at 3.7kg. Shane is certainly having a busy time in the l...

08/05/2012


FEI Adds GABA and Hydroxy-GABA to Prohibited List

The FEI is alerting its member National Federations against the use of Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and Hydroxy-gamma butyric acid (Hydroxy-GABA) following advice from t...

08/05/2012


The Horseland 2012 Qld Festival of Dressage

The Horseland 2012 Queensland Festival of Dressage is on Saturday July 12 at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture. It’s a ‘must see’ event for dressage fans ...

08/05/2012


Equestrian Australia 2012 Club Census

A Club Census is being carried out to help Equestrian Australia gain a better understanding of participation in the sport across all levels. Questions cover membership, fa...

08/05/2012


Olympic Dressage Team Fundraiser

James Brayshaw from Channel 9’s The Footy Show will play host to an Olympic Dressage Team Fundraiser on Saturday May 26 at Zinc in Melbourne’s Federation Square, commencing...

07/05/2012


Great Anticipation for State Equitation

It is with great anticipation that riders prepare for the 2012 Giddiup Pty Ltd State Equitation Championships. The Pony Club NSW State Jumping Equitation Championships is a...

07/05/2012


Edwina Retains Global Champions Tour Lead

Edwina Tops-Alexander has kept her spot on top of the 2012 Global Champions Tour after the second leg in Valencia, Spain on the weekend. Hot on her heels are Ireland’s De...

07/05/2012


Australia Top Three at Jardy! Video

Australians took out the first three placings at the Jardy CIC3* in France on the weekend. Clayton Fredericks was placed first, second and third after the dressage AND cro...

07/05/2012


First Olympic Selection Event for Aussie Dressage Riders

The first nomination event for Australia’s elite dressage riders took place in Mannheim, Germany last night. Our national selectors were on hand to watch the eight horse a...

06/05/2012


Heath Ryan Wins Grand Prix Freestyle at Sydney CDI Video

Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi won the Grand Prix Freestyle with an impressive score of 71.275% at the Sydney CDI last night. Second was Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina IV on ...

06/05/2012


Showjumpers Do Battle For Olympic Selection

The six Australian showjumpers competing in Belgium at the Lummen CSIO4* Nations Cup have had mixed results. A great deal of work had gone into preparing the arena for the...

05/05/2012


Eventing Olympic Hopefuls Confirm Plans Video

After the cancellation of the Badminton Horse Trials, overseas-based Australian event riders revised their preparations ahead of the team selection for the London Olympics....

05/05/2012


Edwina Second on Day 1 at Global Champions Tour

Edwina Tops-Alexander riding Mel d’Argences placed second on the CSI5* 1.45m Speed event on day 1 of the Global Champions Tour in Valencia, Spain yesterday…missing first ...

05/05/2012


Sydney CDI Day Two Results Video

Heath Ryan and the magnificent 15 year old stallion Regardez Moi won the Australian Sports Commission Grand Prix Special with a score of 67.133% at the Sydney CDI today. Se...

04/05/2012


Edwina Tops-Alexander Confirmed for Olympics

It’s no great surprise that Edwina Tops-Alexander has been confirmed as Australia’s first announced equestrian athlete officially named for the London Olympics today. S...

04/05/2012


Olympic Eventing Team Inducted into Sports Aust. Hall of Fame Video

Australia’s 1992 Barcelona gold medal-winning eventing team was officially inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame at the EA Sport Achievement Awards night this week...

04/05/2012


Good Luck to Australian SJ Team in Belgium Today!

Australian selectors have announced our Nation’s Cup team to compete at the Lummen CSIO4* in Belgium, the first selection show for our Olympic showjumping team. The team c...

04/05/2012


2012 Interschool Queensland State Championships

Interschool Queensland is host to the upcoming Interschool State Championships for 2012, held at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre.

03/05/2012


Maree Tomkinson wins Sydney CDI3* Grand Prix Video

Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina IV have won the Grand Prix at the Sydney CDI3* with a score of 68.936%. Second was Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi (67.277%) with third going to...

03/05/2012


Horses for Courses...and Their Owners

On May 12 & 13, well known horsewoman and equine herbalist Victoria Ferguson will hold an Equine Natural Health Workshop at the RDA in Raymond Terrace. “Learn from the p...

03/05/2012


Marsh Carney Saddlery State Sporting & Campdrafting Championships

The Marsh Carney Saddlery State Sporting and Campdrafting Championships was held over the weekend of April14-15, 2012. The event took place at the small central west town o...

03/05/2012


Olympic Setback for Mark Todd

Mark Todd’s Olympic preparations have been given a jolt after his top horse, NZB Land Vision suffered a recurrence of an old tendon injury and will be rested for three mont...

03/05/2012


Carl Hester & Uthopia Break British Grand Prix Record

Britain’s dressage team are looking very strong ahead of the London Olympics and could possibly win their first ever dressage medal. Carl Hester and Uthopia scored 83.298 i...

03/05/2012


It’s ON! The Sydney CDI3*

The Sydney CDI3* Sydney CDI3* commences today at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre and is celebrating it’s 20th year. Although many of Australia’s dressage riders...

03/05/2012


EA Sport Achievement Award Winners

Equestrian Australia’s Sport Achievement Awards were announced last night in front of over 200 guests at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park. The winners were: Event ...

03/05/2012


The Horse That Stopped the Football!

Who’d have thought a horse would stop AFL football…but that’s exactly what champion sprinter Black Caviar will do on Saturday week when she races for the final time in Aust...

02/05/2012


HSBC Grand Slam Rolled Over to Badminton 2013

The cancellation of this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials left British rider William Fox-Pitt’s chances of taking out the HSBC Grand Slam up in the air. Th...

02/05/2012


Watch the Global Champions Tour on TV Video

Eurosport is bringing all the action of the 2012 Global Champions Tour into your lounge room, broadcasting every round of GBC Tour. Tune into Eurosport channel 511 on Foxte...

02/05/2012


CDI-W Dressage Continues at Melbourne International Three Day Event

The Melbourne International Three Day Event will once again showcase Australian dressage riders in the Horseland CDI-W Grand Prix and Freestyle. Although many of our top ...

02/05/2012


Show Horse Council Classic (WA)

The Show Horse Council of WA Inc presents the Show horse Council Classic and Grand National Show Qualifier for 2013 on May 26-27 at the Serpentine Horse and Pony Club Groun...

01/05/2012


Selecting Australia’s Olympic Showjumping Team

Australian Showjumping selectors will be in Europe over the next five weeks working with 11 riders to choose a team for this year’s London Olympics. The selectors–Peter Co...

01/05/2012


Stage Set for Second Leg of Global Champions Tour

The new venue of Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre on the Mediterranean coast south of Valencia in Spain will play host to the second leg…and first European leg… of the Global C...

01/05/2012


The Melbourne Hunt Club Ball

The 2012 Melbourne Hunt Club ball is on June 16 at Berwick so if you love a good night out, gather your friends and book a table (contact Cathy Emmett on 0408 513 593 for ...

01/05/2012


Riders Change Plans After Badminton Cancelled

The Cancellation of the world’s most prestigious four star eventing competition, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, has thrown many riders’ plans into disarray, ...

01/05/2012