Fran Cleland
Vale: Straight-talking vet was a friend and advisor to many
THOSE of us who were lucky enough to know Dr Patricia Ellis - Trish – are truly saddened to hear that she has died. She was a trusted...
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Fran Cleland
May 10, 20222 min read
Standardbred breeders love Lucy - and she's the real deal
IT HAS happened with Thoroughbreds, now Wai Eyre Farm Standardbred breeders in New Zealand have found a horse of a different colour. The...
Fran Cleland
May 10, 20222 min read
Foal show season kicks off with Gippsland and Peninsula event
IT IS foal show season again. The baby equines having their first outing, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, letting everyone within hearing...
Fran Cleland
May 10, 20222 min read
Changing times: fighting for the right to ride side saddle
PONY Club is the starting foundation for many riders in Australia. At rally days and camps, many alternate disciplines are starting to be...
Fran Cleland
May 10, 20222 min read
Royal judges stepping back onto familiar turf
THE 2022 Melbourne Royal judges list has landed and show organisers have gone for experienced people when it comes to this prestigous...
Fran Cleland
May 10, 20222 min read
Did you know Adelaide Royal has extended its qualifying period?
IN support of the exhibitors wishing to compete at Adelaide Royal Show this year, consideration will be given to all performances made...
Fran Cleland
May 3, 20222 min read
Fun and games while learning skills for life
THE Midland zone of Victoria’s Pony Clubs has held its qualifying events for the Miss Kay Irving State Games, Flat, Musical and Pairs...
Fran Cleland
May 3, 20222 min read
WEG replaced by a world championship in each sport
THE World Equestrian Games has a new name and a new format. Now known as the FEI World Championships, events are being held across three...
Fran Cleland
May 3, 20222 min read
All levels tackle Candlebark course at Easter event
KEEN horse trials riders headed for the Riddells Creek Horse Trials to spend two days over Easter at the famous Candlebark property. The...
Fran Cleland
May 3, 20222 min read
Mary Hanna begins campaign for World Dressage Championships
MARY Hanna has started her World Dressage Championships campaign well, placing sixth in the Grand Prix and fourth in the Special at and...
Fran Cleland
May 3, 20221 min read
Exell starts out well in driving championship
BOYD Exell has won the first outdoor competition of the four-in hand-driving championship at Kronenberg in the Netherlands. With the...
Fran Cleland
Apr 30, 20222 min read
From little things big dressage stars grow
A GROUP of pony-loving people had a discussion 21 years ago about pony dressage in Europe and the lack of it in Australia. They made a...
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