August 31st, 2006
Gold goes to the Netherlands, Silver the USA and Bronze,Germany
In an nail biting finish to the Team Showjumping competition, the Netherlands ran away with the show, but the battle for Bronze came down to Germany and the Ukraine but in the end one time penalty cost the Ukraine the Bronze medal...full story

August 30th, 2006
An Editorial - Aussie Showjumping
As Australian Federation officials celebrate their Bejiing Olympic Qualification I question whether this is really what going to the World Equestrian Games is all about - Australia's team finished in 16th place by virtue of an outstanding performance by Edwina Alexander...full story

August 29th, 2006
Showjumping has begun and in a result from the first day of competitin the shock result is that no Germans feature in the top 10 - but we do see an Irish woman, Marie Burke and Chippison grabbing 9th place after super jumping....full story

August 28th, 2006
So the second week of the World Equestrian Games begins....
The Showjumping and Carriage Driving take centre stage this week as does the Reigning but it is on the Showjumping you can place your bets- the odds are now starting to shorten for those considered the real chances to take the title of World Champion....full story

August 27th, 2006
Eventing Team Gold belongs to Germany
As Germany continues to clock up Gold medals they take the Eventing Gold medal, with Great Britain taking out the silver and in their best ever World Games result the Australians take the Bronze medal.

August 27th, 2006
Eventing World Champion - Zara Phillips for Great Britain
With tears of joy Zara Phillips gets a huge hug of congratulations from Princess Haya as she takes the podium in the Gold medal position. The Silver medal goes to Australia's Clayton Fredericks with Bronze to Amy Tryon for the USA.

August 27th, 2006
And the Dressage riders, horses and purist spectators head off.....
while the commentators and supporters will be discussing the results for many weeks and months to come - there will be those who say Anky was robbed and there will those who say Isabell was robbed but this World Games has brought us a brand new star - Andreas and Blue Hors Matine..full story

August 26th, 2006
As the northern hemisphere goes to sleep....
British eventer, Zara Phillips was bred in the purple to be a top eventer with parents Princess Anne and Capt Mark Phillips and coming into the final phase of showjumping on Sunday she is in the provisional lead ahead of Bettina Hoy after a super cross country run.

August 26th, 2006
And all the Dressage medals have now been awarded.
World Champion title goes to Germany's Isabell Werth who was also part of the German Gold medal team trophy...but the Freestyle Gold medal goes to Anky van Grunsven for the Netherlands with a spectacular performance which had the crowd holding their breath.

August 21st, 2006
The first medals of the 2006 WEG have been awarded
In a surprise turn of events the Spanish have taken the Endurance World Champion title and medal and the French have the Endurance Team Gold medal. The conditions were perfect for this event with light rain and cool temperatures...full story

August 20th, 2006
SSJC - Sydney, Australia - Jumping in a balmy Aussie winter
With the weather playing games on the Australian's, winter is proving to be a changeable season but for the Sydney Jumping Club the weather was fine, clear and warm for the jumpin today, which was well supported - this report from Christine Johnson - full story

August 14th. 2006
The Aga Khan Cup- penultimate round of Super League
With the battle for the top poisiton taking a back seat to the battle going on at the bottom end of the Leaderboard this class was very exciting. Ireland is again sitting on the bottom of the ladder, fighting with the Dutch and the Swedes to avoid relegation...full story

August 11th, 2006
Ridden Irish Draught class - numbers down, quality up!
The national horse of Ireland - the Irish Draught, finally got its own Ridden Class in 2005 and good numbers entered - sadly this year the numbers were down but the quality was certainly up. Two Judges deliberated for a long time to choose the winner .....full story

August 11th, 2006
Aga Khan Cup goes to Germany this year!
In one of the most exciting Samsung Super League Rounds today in Dublin Germany took the Cup with a score of 1 fault. Coming a close second with 4 faults was The Netherlands with host nation Ireland coming in 3rd with 6 faults. Full coverage to follow.

August 10th, 2006
Thursday is Ladies Day and with thousands of euro on offer...
the Ladies looked spectacular with some sensational hats and outfits again this year. The thing which stood out this year was the attention to detail in the outfits with gloves, bags, hats all blending so perfectly and as always there was the usual "unusual".....full story

August 9th, 2006
Sweden wins the 3rd International class on Day One!
With 55 combinations lining up for the starters orders, only 16 went through to the jump off over Brian Henry's track which was tough enough but obviously tougher than it looked judging by the results........full story

August 9th, 2006
The 128cm Pony Riders pair up with the Senior Internationals
Opening day sees the 8-12 year old riders in the Main Arena paired up with the International riders and the roars from the crowd encourage both parts of the partnership to push harder and harder to win this great fun class......full story

August 9th, 2006
The horses are back in Dublin City....
The 275th Dublin Horse Show has begun with the Swiss taking the opening International Speed Class. The crowds on the first day of the show have been bigger than usual, inspite of the weather reverting to blustery and overcast....full story

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