January
30th, 2006
Big 4 Pre Tempo show has it's first viewing and
the word is in that it was a huge success and will become a regular fixture
on the NSW showjuming calendar which is excellent news for all involved in
putting the show together.......full story
January
24th, 2006
Jumping, heat and bushfires............not what
was ordered but the
organisers went ahead as planned and a great weekend was had by all there.
The jumping was excellent but with the heat things went at a much slower pace
than usual which was in a way very nice considering the 43 degrees celsius...........full
story
January 17th, 2006
The Shipwreck Coast Showjumping Championships.... In
this unique event showjumping and racing come together to share the spotlight
providing fantastic entertainment for the huge crowds who gathered at the
Warrnambool Racecourse in perfect weather to see magnificent horses.....full
story
January
16th, 2006
Jessica Kurten wins the richest ever showjumping
purse! Jessica
Kurten and Lady Georgina Forbes' Quibell took out the €207,000 prize
purse for the Al Maktoum Memorial CHallenge GRand Prix after having already
won the Masters Competition with Castle Forbes Libertina.Jessica
is now ranked number 5 in the world.
January
16th, 2006
Vote for Irish woman in recognition of her Everest
Climb Grania
Willis, well respected International Equestrian journalist, took time out
to climb the North side of Everest and became the first Irish woman to do
so raising huge money for charity along the way. Cast your vote for her in
the Irish Outdoor Awards by clicking here
January
6th, 2006
Aussie
YR Showjumpers bring Bronze home from India Jason
Joyce, the Australian Team Manager and Chef d'equip brings us this report
from the CSI *Y* event held at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata, India as the
final event of the 2005 year. This event held on 30th and 31st December, 2005
farewelled the year....full
story
January
1st, 2006
Vicki Roycroft sends the story of the South
East Asia Games Vicki
was again heavily involved in the SEA Games and gives us a great report from
the ground and raises some interesting questions about Australia perhaps getting
involved as participants.....full
story