Fran Cleland
'Sand dancers' step out for two days of dressage action
THE sand dancers took over Werribee Park on the weekend in a busy month for the venue that features two big horse trials each side of the...
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Dale Webster
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Horse owners to be impacted by biosecurity law changes
HORSE owners in Victoria have one month to comment on a discussion paper released as part of the process to develop new biosecurity...
Fran Cleland
Sep 6, 20224 min read
Bits: Honour for Olympian, event results and two deaths
OLYMPIC showjumper Ron Easey is now officially a “legend”. The Royal Brisbane Show committee bestowed the honour on him at the recent...
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Classes full to the brim as newbie eventers have a go
WHAT can you say about an event that has 571 starters, of which 210 are mostly newcomers to the sport? The Friends of Werribee Park Horse...
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20224 min read
Tatura, Tamworth events mean a busy weekend of jumping
THE 2022 Victorian State Indoor Showjumping Championships has been run for the first time in three years. One of the state’s most popular...
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Victorians come together to celebrate year's achievements
ALL ages mixed happily at Equestrian Victoria’s annual awards on Saturday night as the previous year’s outstanding contributions and...
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Voice of the shows enters state equestrian body's hall of fame
THERE are voices that are instantly recognisable, Morgan Freeman is an example in movies, Bert Newton on TV and for the Australian horse...
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20223 min read
New show group turns event organisation on its head
THE Equestrian Federation was once the only group running show horse events, but in the way of things over time, there are now several....
Fran Cleland
Aug 31, 20224 min read
Bits: Death of a legend, new voice for Adelaide Royal and nominations
BRUCE Dennis, known as Australia's last postman to deliver mail on horseback, has died, aged 95. He began delivering mail in 1950,...
Fran Cleland
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Sometimes great horses appear just when they're most needed
THE champion show hunter hack from the Little River show on the weekend is a wonderful example of how animals have the knack of turning...
Dale Webster
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Future of polocrosse in the Top End is looking bright
HOWARD Springs Polocrosse Club in Australia’s far north has held its annual carnival, marked by strong contingent of new junior players....
Fran Cleland
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Three-phase equitation a cause for celebration at Oxley
THE Ovens Valley Classical Riders club was privileged to be awarded the hosting rights of the HRCAV 40th anniversary Three-Phase...
Fran Cleland
Aug 24, 20224 min read
Is it time for you and your horse to try something new?
MORE and more people of every age, size and ability are finding the pleasure of owning and riding a horse. Some are first time horse...
Fran Cleland
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Hall of fame needs a little love and attention
COMMENT AUSTRALIA'S success on the international sporting arena has earned the country a reputation as one of the top equestrian nations...
Fran Cleland
Aug 24, 20224 min read
Bits: Scholarship, polocrosse opportunities and horse property sells
TIME is running out to apply for this year’s Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship. It is awarded to a deserving young rider who has the...
Angie Rickard
Aug 17, 20223 min read
UK postcard: Put your hat back on, says Princess Anne
This week rounds up our Postcards from the UK by Australian equine photographer at large ANGIE RICKARD. And what a way to finish her...
Fran Cleland
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Riders show what they're made of in challenging conditions
THE weather threw everything it could at the competitors at the Spring Dressage Competition at Boneo Park last weekend. It was a case of...
Fran Cleland
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Heavy horses and harness find a home at Heathcote
HEATHCOTE in central Victoria has one of those beautiful, smaller showgrounds that are dotted around Australia. Classic in size and...
Fran Cleland
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Book club: Was My Friend Flicka meant to be read by adults?
The My Friend Flicka series by Mary O’Hara has always been regarded as books for children but FRAN CLELAND thinks otherwise. MY good...
Fran Cleland
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Farm accident has done nothing to slow down "Mull"
JOHN Mullenger is, at 76, one of Australia’s best known carriage builders and one of the horse world’s favourite characters. His work...
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