July 3rd, 2008
Eyes left................NEW
The Australian Federation have released the Showjumping, Eventing and Dressage Teams a day earlier than advised - and there will no doubt be many arm chair selectors making comment about the teams - our critique will follow.....full story

June 29th June, 2008
Hickstead Derby sees a shoot out between two greats...NEW
Eyes left - to Bits and Pieces for the latest news on the great Hickstead Derby class which sees the winner take home £40,000 in winnings and second place takes home £25,000 - but the battle between the 2006 and 2007 winners was a great one....full story

June 19th, 2008
Eyes left.........
Rotterdam CHIO begins jumping today and results are in for the 1.40m, 1.45m and 1.50m classes and the first day saw the Americans have a great day at the office - also great to see countries such as KSA, Bermuda and Australia represented...full story

June 15th, 2008
All over but the shouting for the Aussie's Olympic Trials..
Chris Chugg came from nowhere and took fourth place in the Grand Prix in Aach today but without any official word for another couple of weeks, a quick run through on the numbers allows an educated guess as to who will possibly head to Hong Kong..full story

June 14th, 2008
Eyes left....
Head to Bits and Pieces and find out how Australian Edwina Alexander entertained Australian Selector Peter Cooke and also the official word about Ireland's Jessica Kuerten's two month suspension which sees reinstatement 3 days prior to Olympic Opening...full story

June 14th, 2008
Day three for the Aussie's is not a great day at the office..
While top contenders for the Aussie team spots rest their horses, Chris Chugg, Vicki Roycroft and Tim Armitrano seek to improve their standings with not a great deal of success while Matt Willams is in the lineup with his young horse....full story

June 13th, 2008
Peter McMahon and Laurie Lever run money in Aach today...
As the third of the Australian selection rounds for Hong Kong finished at near to midnight in Germany, Peter McMahon ran 6th and Laurie Lever ran 7th taking home some money while cementing their strong claim to a team spot....full story

June 12th, 2008
The Australians at Aach, Germany....
The beautiful City of Aach, just 14kms from the Swiss border is host to the every growing Australian contingent as they do battle for the available team spots for Hong Kong and day one saw 5 out of the 8 starting today....full story

June 7th, 2008
Eyes left.....
Olympic acceptances now in - for the information on which countries have accepted and which have withdrawn check out the latest news.... and now we wait to see which horses and riders each country will send......full story

June 1st, 2008
Matt Williams shines again and has money as well
In an exciting and tough Grand Prix in Pforzheim today, young Matt Williams was again the highest placed Aussie out of 8 when he jumped a super four fault round in super fast time. Paul Asthanasoff also with four faults just missed out on money...Day Three full story

May 31st, 2008
Aussie Matt Williams takes home money from the Big Tour
In an exciting start to the Big Tour class today in Pforzheim, Laurie Lever opened the batting with a clear round riding Ashleigh Drossel Dan and young Aussie Matt Williams also clocked up a clear round to join what was an exciting jump off ...Day Two full story

May 30th, 2008
Aussies in Pforzheim, Germany
Pforzheim CSI 3* is set in a picturesque town in the Black Forest area - the setting is lovely and the show, although light on numbers is big on hospitality and the visiting Aussie contingent are being welcomed warmly.....Day One full story

May 30th, 2008
Eyes Left...
As the Aussie showjumeprs do battle in Pforzheim, Germany, the Aussie Dressage riders are also doing battle for the right to represent their country in Hong Kong and while the dressage and showjumping is focussed on Germany, the evnters are in Ireland..full story

May 29th, 2008
And the Aussies are on the home run for Hong Kong
Australian Showjumping Olympic selection begins its final selection this weekend in Pforzheim, Germany with 8 combinations battling it out for 3 available spots - the fourth spot having been pre-selected.....full story

May 10th, 2008
Eyes left ......
The first round of the prestigious Samsung Super League series of 8 has been held and Belgium came out the leaders for the first round, with Ireland, Switzerland and the USA holding equal second place - this is going to be a big year for Super League as it falls in the Olympic year .....full story

April 27th, 2008
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum takes World Cup title
Coming into the final leg Irish Jessica Kueerten was in the lead but after two fences fell for Kuerten and Castlforbes Libertina and double clear for jumping for Michaels-Beerbaum the title was theirs! American Rich Fellers on the Cruising stallion Flexible took runner up.

April 25th, 2008
Korea takes 1,2 and 3 in the CSIO2* Grand Prix
Seoul, Korea was host to visiting nations for their CSIO2* event which saw Japan win the Teams event and the host nation, Korea took places 1,2 and 3 in the Individual event. Australia did not fare well but enjoyed the experience...full story

April 24th, 2008
CHARLIE MOFFAT FUNERAL DETAILS
For those wanting to attend:11.30am Monday 28th, 2008 - Boyd Chapel, Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne to be followed by a wake to celebrate Charlie's life at Charlie's Quaker Barn 3a Reservoir Road.

April 22nd, 2008
Australia has lost one of their greatest equestrian characters
Charlie Moffast was a legend in his lifetime - and today Australia lost their legend and Ros Moffat lost a husband, Susie and her 4 siblings lost a father and many people lost a friend who gave then grief with a smile and cheek with a grin - our tribute to Charlie Moffat

April 21st, 2008
Eyes left....Bits and Pieces
Ballindenisk Horse Trials and the Gymkhana being held at the same time were cancelled after Karen Rogers died on course at the second last fence

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April 20th, 2008
Presenting the 2008 National Junior Showjumper of the Year
Read the full story of just how Monique Barret won the title after three rounds of tough jumping - and also read the blow by blow for the Sydney International 2* showjumping phase which produced winners in that class...full story

April 20th, 2008
The Champions are all sashed
National Junior Champion is Monique Barrett. National Young Rider Champion is Belinda Prestwidge. National Senior Champion is Chris Chugg. Full coverage of the final day including Horse Trials results to follow.

April 20th, 2008
Elysian Fields is BACK ON
More news will follow but news in tells us that the Queensland EFA are simply not prepared to let this fabulous show die - and so it is DEFINITELY BACK ON THE CALENDAR. Our office is just waiting on a press release with full details but we understand the July date is back so don't scrub those holiday and travel plans - stand by for further news!

April 19th, 2008
Victorian Brook Dobbin takes the Mini Prix
The last class of the day saw Victoria, Brook Dobbin and GP Shine take out the MIni Prix from a field of 21 with just himself and New South Welshman, Chris Chugg battling for top place in the two horse jump off....Saturday full results

April 18th, 2008
Australian Championships in full swing in NSW
Despite the rain and humidity in New South Wales, Sydney International Equestrian Centre is buzzing with excitement as the Australian Showjumping Championships and the Sydney 3* Horse Trials are held side by side...Thursday and Friday full story

April 14th, 2008
The Champion of Champions in Jumping is named
The four, five and six year olds strutted their stuff for the judges for the third day in a row and although many were tired they still shone brightly - the Champions in all age groups were worthy winners with the Champion of Champions a very special mare...Sat full story

April 13th, 2008
Jumping With the Stars sees Aussie breeders shine brightly
The National Equestrian Centre in Victoria, Australia again played host to the premier young horse show in Australia , Dressage With the Stars which has for the past 6 years incorporated Jumping With the Stars .....Friday full story

April 10th, 2008
EYES LEFT - Bits and Pieces
Important information for those planning the showjumping trip to Elysian Fields in Queensland, Australia as the show as planned has been cancelled.
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April 7th, 2008
EYES LEFT - Bits and Pieces
Julia Hargreaves will no doubt be a very happy young lady today after being awarded the prestigious National Young Showjumper of the Year award during the Copabella Showjumping Classic - as well as news on Bianca Craddock....full story

April 6th,2008
Controversy spoils an otherwise perfect show
After a week of much needed rain, the weather pulled out all stops for the weekend creating the perfect environment for showjumping on the Mornington Peninsula for the Red Hill Agricultural Show's jumping with good numbers in all classes....full story

April 2nd, 2008
The A&B Championship at Terang belonged to the Higgs
Greg Smith is definitely on form right now - winning the A&B Grade Championship at the Easter show was added to when this weekend Greg took out first and secon in the A&B Grade with the cute coloured horse taking third place...Day Two full story

April 1st, 2008
Eilish Byrne Ireland's Olympic Equestrian Representative
Eilish Byrne has been named as the Irish representative in Hong Kong for the Paralympic Games later this year. Eilish Byrne and her flashy Dutch warmblood Youri, based with Kevin O'Sullivan and NIall Quirke in Arklow, continues to train with Niall Quirke to ensure doing her country proud. Eilish, 43yo, has spina bifida and competes in Grade 2.

March 30th,2008
Australian's sleep as Edwina Alexander gains her MES
In Arezzo, Italy, Edwina Alexander jumped a clear first round in the 4* 1.60m Grand Prix class which gives her the MES on her new mount Itot Du Chateau over a very tough track. Laurie Lever and Ashleigh Drossel Dan failed today to make the cut.

March 29th, 2008
Used to be known as Buskers, Victoria, Australia
What used to be known as the Buskers Showjumping and used to be held in January in Mortlake was held in Terang in March and is now known as the Western Districts Showjumping Championships - but whatever the name it was fun...Day One full story

March 26th, 2008
Greg Smith sets a new record at Mt Gambier Easter Show
As the final round is jumped at Mount Gambier Easter Show the thunder and lightening storms eventuated to bring the much needed rain to a parched state - but it did wait until the jumping was finished fo the weekend...Day Four full story

March 26th, 2008
Eyes left - Bits and Pieces
While Australian showjumping grumbles behind the shelter shed about what is fair and unfair in their world, Aussie riders Edwina Alexander, Laurie Lever and Paul Asthanasoff are doing us proud in Italy as they get on with the job....full story

March 23rd, 2008
Futurity horses have there warm up for the big class
Easter Sunday saw the jump off classes give the Futurity and Championship horses a chance to have a look at the course, the fences and try for a chance at a jump off if they got through....Day Three full story

March 22nd, 2008
Winners and Grinners at Mt Gambier Easter Showjumping
Day two saw perfect conditions for showjumping with super jumping over great tracks built by John Wilsher - the ground is holding up to the number of horses brilliantly and with two days of great jumping to go the news is all good.....Day Two full story

March 21st, 2008
The 26th Mt Gambier Easter Showjumping Festival
A huge turnup for this fabulour show, which is a favourite for so many on the AUstraliaj Showjumping circuit. This show holds two extremely prestigious classes held on Easter Monday with the lead up days providing excellent jumping....Day One full story

March 16th, 2008
Sydney showjumpers have a kick out in the heat
Christine Johnstone, PR for Sydney Showjump Club again reports on the jumping in Clarendon on Sunday, while events in Victoria were cancelled due to the extreme temperatures and South Australia continues to swelter in record heat...full story

March 9th, 2008
Eyes left - Bits and Pieces
News in from New Zealand on the winner of the $150,000 first place money - now that will buy some carrots and polo mints!

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March 9th, 2008
Victorian EFA branch sees changes.....for the better.
An interview with the best thing to happen to the Victorian EFA Branch in many years - the new CEO comes to us from horses and lists as her personal interest, horses! This is something novel and can only be good for the sport....full story

February 27th, 2008
Eyes left - Bits and Pieces
Exciting news for the showjumping fraternity....full story

February 27th, 2008
Eventers back in competition mode for the first time in Victoria
EI shut down all non-racing in Australia when it hit in August - while jumpers, dressage and show riders have all been back in competition the eventers have waited patiently - but this weekend they came out for Tooradin Horse Trials...full story

February 25th, 2008
Eyes Left - BIts and Pieces
An Australian Equestrian icon changes hands and a well known showjumper ties the knot.
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February 20th, 2008
Barastoc Horse of the Year - A judges perspective
Performance Ponies were given pride of place at the 39th Barastoc HOY show held at the National Equestrian Centre, Werribee, Victoria Australia this past weekend in a class which saw them judged in hand, dressage and jumping....full story plus some images for fun

February 10th, 2008
Grand Valley Show Jumping classic
Showjumping in Victoria moved to the picturesque Yarra Valley this weekend where the weather held at the beautiful property of Neil Clinton and family who generously allowed the jumping to be held there - and the eventers shone as brightly as the sun....full story

February 6th, 2008
NSW are making up for lost time
The showjumpers are out in full force in NSW as the SSJC put on some great shows in quick succession now - allowing everyone to get their horses back in work and ready for the "big" events like Sydney Easter Royal ....full story

February 6th, 2008
Bits and Pieces now has its own section - eyes left!!!
Bits and Pieces now has its own section which will be updated with the latest gossip, announcements and updates on riders and horses. The news in this section will not be archived but will drop off from the bottom up - so keep dropping in so you don't miss any of the news ....full story

January 23rd, 2008
Bits and Pieces - Edition number two 2008
EI all but decimated the Australian horse industry, when a lockdown was imposed in August 2007. Racing was back on its feet very quickly with the performance horses still left at home but finally shows are again running.....full story

January 14th, 2008
Ireland's Jessica Kuerten leads the World Cup after round 7
With 7 of the 12 rounds completed in the European League the fight for points is on which is making for exciting jumping in the prestigious Indoor World Cup circuit which moves this week to Leipzig for round 8....full story

January 8th, 2008
Showjumping in the Purple Zone, Sydney Australia
As Australia continues to try and make sense of the madness caused by EI which has seen racing back on track while performance horses are still restricted, Sydney Showjumping Club runs a one day show...full story

January 8th, 2008
South Australia see showjumping again..finally!
Since EI broke out in Australia in August 2007 showjumping has been a rare find - but this weekend Mt Gambier's International Course Designer treated the Junior and Young Riders to some excelelnt courses at the Showgrounds....full story

January 7th, 2008
First edition of Bits and Pieces for 2008
The year begins with some good news for Australian Olympic hopes as one of their own purchases the tiny gelding Itot du Chateau from Frenchman Michel Hecart - also a belated good luck wish to Aussie Laurie Lever....full story

December 1st, 2007
Our apologies for the long silence
As 2007 was beginning to draw to a close we began to work on the innovations for 2008 and unfortunately during the process of including video footage to our coverage I broke "the toy" hence nothing new has been online. Thanks to the genius of our "super tech" Shaun O'Neill we will be back on line in 2008 bigger and better than ever with the latest news, photos and video footage - call back and see us in January 2008! If you missed anything for 2007 and make sure you check out archives for everything that happened - click here for archives.

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