Dale Webster
Inquiry finds arena tender process to be 'flawed'
A NSW PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into the granting of a contract to resurface two arenas at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre has...
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Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20225 min read
NSW selects a classy field for championships at its HOTY
TODAY’S young show riders are dedicated and work hard at their craft, and at the NSW Horse of the Year show the attention to detail they...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Garryowen winner started off on a 'four-legged pram'
THE remarkable Lee family is proof that a love of horses means a healthy and happy lifestyle. Paul and Lyn Lee, and their four daughters...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Riddells Creek riders combine to take out inaugural high-point
WERRIBEE Pony Club’s annual horse trials at Werribee Park is one of the most popular for young riders. They arrive in droves from all...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Club recognises stalwarts and lost friends with special awards
TRUE legends in equestrian sport are too often not honoured. People who work for a sport and contribute so much, once gone are too...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Australian carriage driver just can't be beaten
DESPITE the best attempts of his international rivals, Australian carriage driver Boyd Exell kept a cool head during a soaking final...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Elizabeth Krog pulls off double royal win with Impressareo
THIS year’s Royal Melbourne Show hack classes are done and dusted with Elizabeth Krog’s beautiful Warrawee Impressareo named the champion...
Fran Cleland
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Bits: Working horse spectacular, cancellations and Tetrathlon
ONE of Australia’s largest displays of working Clydesdales and heavy horses is being held this weekend at Barellan, NSW. The Good Old...
Dale Webster
Sep 21, 20224 min read
There was no consultation over licence expansion plan, says key stakeholder
THE Victorian Government has been accused of “side-stepping the consultation process” over proposed changes to animals welfare laws that...
Fran Cleland
Sep 21, 20222 min read
A child's smile is worth more than a thousand ribbons
THERE is nothing nicer to see at a show than a little face genuinely beaming with happiness and Ava Bowles delivered this in spades at...
Fran Cleland
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Younger riders make their presence felt at Brisbane CDI
THE Brisbane Dressage CDI was exceptional in many ways. With 175 competitors (many from as far away as South Australia), 226 horses and...
Fran Cleland
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Cross country brings Aussies unstuck at world championships
AUSTRALIA has finished well out of the placings in 10th position at the World Eventing Championships at Pratoni in Italy. Wayne Roycroft,...
Fran Cleland
Sep 21, 20222 min read
Stage set for Trans-Tasman challenge at Benalla
THE Australian Quarter Horse Association has always been well known for fostering the youth riders and offers classes and events to gain...
Fran Cleland
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Bits: a lonely pony, show judges announced and racing bid
THE moment that most touched horse lovers during Her Majesty’s funeral was when Emma, a Fell pony mare and the Queen’s favourite mount,...
Dale Webster
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Licences for professionals and events possible under new laws
LICENCES for any professional horse activity and events in Victoria could be brought in under proposed new animal welfare laws. The...
Fran Cleland
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Canberra welcomes show horse competitors for championships
THE most any organiser can hope for is that exhibitors go home happy and say they had a great time, and the people that ran the ACT and...
Fran Cleland
Sep 14, 20223 min read
New Adelaide Royal facilities get thumbs up from competitors
LOW numbers but high quality was the order of the day at Adelaide’s Royal Show horse section. Various reasons have been given. Adelaide...
Fran Cleland
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Jumps held down by sandbags as wind tests WA riders
SHOWJUMPING is a winter sport in Western Australia and a little rain is often welcomed at the Brookleigh outdoor arena, but 40km/h wind...
Fran Cleland
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Classes at capacity as 500 riders tackle spring event
WERRIBEE Park hosted its second big horse trials in less than a month and coped admirably, with 500 horses competing in several classes....
Fran Cleland
Sep 14, 20222 min read
There was one horse who captured the Queen's heart
HER Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s love of horses is well documented and her support of rare breeds was as strong as her enjoyment of her...
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