Fran Cleland
Retirees racing ahead in new off-the-track careers
VICTORIA’S annual awards for off-the-track Thoroughbreds and re-trainers have been presented at a luncheon at Werribee Mansion hosted by...
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Fran Cleland
Oct 12, 20222 min read
They can jump puddles but no need to at Shepparton
THE Northern Victorian Show Jumping Club managed to avoid the rain and flooding that crippled the state, holding their spring event the...
Fran Cleland
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Aussie world champion's groom up for FEI award
EMMA Olsson, who works quietly in the background for six-time world driving champion Boyd Exell, has been nominated for the FEI’s best...
Kim Woods
Oct 12, 20225 min read
Barellan celebrates nation’s pioneer heritage
THE Good Old Days Festival set a new single day attendance record and one of the nation’s biggest gatherings of draught animals as it...
Fran Cleland
Oct 12, 20225 min read
Bits: Breeders unite, ENSW chief steps aside and WA interschool results
A NEW organisation representing Australian horse breeders has been formed. The Australasian Horse Breeders Federation (AHBF) is the...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Cancellations pour in as rain continues along east coast
FROM Far North Queensland to Southern Tasmania the big wet continues to play havoc with horse events. Any intending competitors are urged...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Harness, hunting and heavy horses round off royal show
MELBOURNE Royal Show fell victim of Victoria’s capricious weather once the show horse section had finished. The showjumping competitors...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Trans-Tasman challenge brings big field of youths, amateurs
COMPETITORS from across Victoria, New Zealand and New Caledonia gathered at Benalla in Victoria for the Trans-Tasman Challenge....
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Sunset country has captured the hearts of riders for 40 years
WHILE many people make their lives busy, working hard, going to shows and other big events, there are some that simply enjoy the company...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Youngstock stars come out to play at Tatura all breeds show
TALK about “stars in the valley”: bright-eyed, exuberant, and shiny-coated youngsters showing off makes any horse lover’s heart sing. The...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Charlotte shines despite 3am start and adventurous road-trip
SHOWS all over Australia are either cancelling or searching for other venues as La Nina continues her happy dance wrecking so many show...
Kim Woods
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Di takes the scenic route for a 500km trek to Barellan
RETIRED station cook and fruit picker Di Looker has battled her way through flood water to make a two and a half month trip from Bendigo...
Fran Cleland
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Bits: NT riders in Sydney, equipment grant closing and Aussie hit by Hurricane Ian
THE Northern Territory sent a team to this year’s Australian Interschool Championships in Sydney and the riders had a ball. Representing...
Dale Webster
Oct 2, 20225 min read
Regional banking taskforce's botch job is no laughing matter
REGIONAL Australians found themselves as the butt of a nasty joke at weekend, with both the new Federal Government and the Opposition...
Dale Webster
Sep 28, 20225 min read
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...
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...
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