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Feast for the eyes as the Arabians take centre stage
THE Arabian National Championships at Werribee Park in March was a delight to anyone who loves beautiful horses. There are few more...
Fran Cleland
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Imagine being in pony club in the heart of horse country
THE young riders of the Sale and Rosedale pony clubs are lucky – they live in one of the “horsiest” parts of Victoria, with some of the...
Fran Cleland
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Young rider shares what it's like to represent Australia at just 18
ABOVE: Mackenzie Walch and Will flying high. Picture: CHRISTINE CORNEGE MACKENZIE Walch, 18, has only been riding seriously since 2014...
Fran Cleland
Mar 27, 20244 min read


South Australians jump to it as season kicks off
THE South Australian show jumping season is underway with events organised by local jumping clubs and the Agricultural Show Society of...
Ty Manning
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Welsh breed in the spotlight as they show their versatility
THE Welsh Pony breed has had an extremely busy month in Australia. The Welsh Cobs continue to make a real name for themselves as dressage...
Fran Cleland
Mar 27, 20244 min read


Bass Coast knows importance of grass roots competitors
THE Bass Coast Summer Show in Gippsland always opens the batting for agricultural shows in Victoria. Run by two experienced event...
Fran Cleland
Mar 20, 20243 min read


First of the big Welsh shows features some hot competition
WELSH ponies seem to bloom in March, with NSW leading the way, followed by the Victorian show later in the month. The 2024 NSW All Welsh...
Fran Cleland
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Gypsy Cobs - a breed loved for work ethic and temperament
THE Gypsy Cob is one of the “new” breeds being seen in Australian show rings in recent years. Their history is based in the Romani...
Fran Cleland
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Every horse has a story - here are three from Barastoc
THE original Horse of The Year Show in Australia – known around the country simply as “Barastoc”– has cruised serenely through its...
Fran Cleland
Mar 20, 20247 min read


Army of pony clubbers head to Elmore for state championships
The Victorian Pony Club State Dressage and Showjumping Championships at Elmore was a classic example of a well-organised, efficiently run...
Fran Cleland
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Berry blessed with good weather and plenty of entries
THE quaint little town of Berry on the south coast of NSW comes alive for the annual show in autumn and hosts a full two days of horse...
Fran Cleland
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Snake Valley event attracts big field of endurance riders
VICTORIAN Renee Henry and Kollage MI have taken out the Snake Valley Dash Endurance ride’s perpetual line honours trophy. The lightweight...
Fran Cleland
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Show a spectacle of flying feathers and jingling harness
THE Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Show Held at Werribee Park each year is an absolute spectacle. People have a deep love for the past and...
Fran Cleland
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Forecast not enough to put off determined showies at VASA
“NEITHER rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the postmen from their appointed rounds.” According to Wikipedia, the original...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Carriage drivers cut a dash at Battle of the Borders
CARRIAGE drivers from all around Australia, plus volunteers and visitors from as far away as Canada, made the Level 2 “Battle of the...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Riders relish annual gallop across lakes and craters course
THE course designers at the Lakes and Craters International Horse Trials at Camperdown excelled themselves, constructing an amazing cross...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Young dressage riders hot on heels of today's champions
WHERE not so long ago the show ring was the favourite playground of young riders, now, even diminutive seven-year-olds on 12-hand ponies...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Show Horse Council pulls off the perfect event
IT doesn’t happen often, but when the stars align, an event will shine so brightly that people will smile and talk about it for months....
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20243 min read


The Clydie cross a policewoman just couldn't leave behind
ABOVE: Tiffany Williams and Toby, captured by Sydney Morning Herald photographer Steven Siewert. THE Clydesdale cross is one of the most...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Victorian showjumpers score breakthrough win in Trans-Tasman
YOUNG showjumping riders in Victoria are certainly blessed with great opportunities. Two big events at Boneo Park wound up a long and...
Fran Cleland
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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