Final 100 Days to London 2012 Paralympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 May 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Vladimir Vinchon (FRA) pictured at the FEI European Para-Dressage Championships 2011 in Moorsele (BEL). France has qual... Read More..

Kiwi rider departs on Paralympic quest By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 May 2012 8:47 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       Rachel Stock and Emmerich. New Zealand Paralympian Rachel Stock and her horse Emmerich head t... Read More..

Walking-horse groups condemn training abuses By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:49 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     A horse being shocked in the head with a bull prodder, in a still from the undercover video. The Walking Horse Trai... Read More..

Burton claims Saumur quinella for Australia By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Chris Burton and 3* winner Haruzac. Chris Burton and 3* winner Haruzac. Christopher Burton has added his name t... Read More..

Equestrian: Nicholson third in France By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   New Zealander Andrew Nicholson has this morning finished third in the International CCI3 Three Day event in Saumur, France. Aboard Visc... Read More..

Top outcomes for Todd, Nicholson at Saumur By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Mark Todd qualified his No 2 horse for the Olympics and Andrew Nicholson stood on the podium as New Zealand's eventers completed a succ... Read More..

Southerners reign at NZ’s 3DE champs By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       CCI3* winners Emily Cammock and Dambala. © Barbara Thomson South Island riders filled the first fiv... Read More..

Fredericks stable after Saumur cross-country fall By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 22 May 2012 8:32 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Clayton Fredericks and Be My Guest. © RK3DE Clayton Fredericks is resting comfortably and awaiting another sca... Read More..

Todd, No 2 horse nears Olympic qualification By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 8:04 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     FRED WOODCOCK   One down, one to go for Mark Todd. The New Zealand eventing great is on a ... Read More..

Soggy Saumur a test of the toughest By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 8:02 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   3* leaders Christopher Burton and Holstein Park Leilani. Saumur’s cross-country sorted the three-star field out in a big...

Dressage apprenticeships introduced in Britain By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 8:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education       By Horsetalk.co.nz on May 19, 2012 in Focus A young rider working with a trainer at Haddon. British ... Read More..

Nicholson best Kiwi at Saumur three-day event By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 7:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Andrew Nicholson is leading the New Zealand charge but it's not a very strong one after the dressage phase at the Saumur thr... Read More..

Andrew Nicholson sixth at Saumur three-star By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 7:57 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Kiwi Andrew Nicholson is sixth after the first day of dressage at the Saumur three-star event in France. Nicholson and Viscount George ... Read More..

Olympic fame rides on By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 7:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   THE 1992 Barcelona Olympic gold medal eventing team was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame this year. The team was recognis... Read More..

Todd a certainty for Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 May 2012 7:51 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Todd a certainty for Olympics By: Andy Rowe | Other Sport News | Friday May 18 2012 14:25 Mark... Read More..

Equestrian extravaganza planned for Dunedin By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 11:21 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Dunedin's new indoor stadium. Dunedin is to host a large equestrian event at its new stadium early next y... Read More..

Top Kiwi Eventers to Compete in France By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 9:33 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   New Zealand Olympic equestrian hopefuls will this weekend be competing this weekend at the International CIC3* Three Day event in Saumur... Read More..

Equestrian: Three day event attracts top field By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 9:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events This combination of Christen Hayde and Tandarra Sweet will be among the favourites this weekend as Hayde leads the Bell Tea Super League and won the n... Read More..

Equestrian: Three day event attracts top field By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 9:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events This combination of Christen Hayde and Tandarra Sweet will be among the favourites this weekend as Hayde leads the Bell Tea Super League and won the n... Read More..

Todd seeks to qualify Grass Valley for Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 9:24 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Photosport OPTIONS: Mark Todd on Grass Valley.   Mark Todd will look to qualify his second horse, ... Read More..

Todd chases London Games qualification for Grass Valley By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 May 2012 9:22 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     New Zealand's Mark Todd hopes to qualify his second horse, NZB Grass Valley, for the London Olympics at the Saumur three-sta... Read More..

Houghton horse trials rides to the rescue By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 May 2012 8:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Volunteers at work in April on the new sunken road. Final preparations are taking place at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian... Read More..

Chatsworth Horse Trials fall victim to weather By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 16 May 2012 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   FRED WOODCOCK Photosport OLYMPIC SETBACK: Mark Todd and his fellow New Zealand equestrian riders have had their preparati... Read More..

Record Entries for 2012 NRM National 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 16 May 2012 8:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   12/05/2012 4:52:30 p.m.   This year’s NRM National Three-day Event tak... Read More..

Dressage rider Vanessa Way on Olympic track By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 14 May 2012 9:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ DRESSAGE: Taranaki dressage rider Vanessa Way remains on track to join Louisa Hill at the L... Read More..

NZ’s leading eventers for national finals By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 14 May 2012 9:04 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Christen Hayde on Tandarra Sweet As, current one-day-event champions and Bell Tea Super League leader. © Barbara Tho... Read More..

Golden Horseshoe ride goes ahead By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 14 May 2012 8:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Mary and Katie Hannah with their Exmoor ponies on last year's ride. Despite heavy rain in Britain, the Golden Horseshoe Endurance Ride on Ex... Read More..

Another Whitaker joins top-level jumping ranks By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 11 May 2012 8:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       By Horsetalk.co.nz on May 10, 2012 in Focus   George Whitaker with his team bronze medal at the F... Read More..

Dressage rider Vanessa Way on Olympic track By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 11 May 2012 8:45 a.m. :: 1 Views   FRED WOODCOCK   ANDY JACKSON/Fairfax NZ DRESSAGE: Taranaki dressage rider Vanessa Way remains on track to join L...

Showjumping extravaganza next February By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 11 May 2012 8:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Some of Australasia's leading showjumping combinations will take to the pitch at Forsyth Barr Stadium next February in the... Read More..

Lenamore Going for Gold? A Trio of Senior Horses in a Trio of Sports Look Toward London By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 May 2012 8:34 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   New Zealand's Caroline Powell rode the nimble crowd favorite Lenamore to a four-star victory at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Tr... Read More..

Weather’s effects of equine flu spread investigated By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:18 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Weather’s effects of equine flu spread investigated By Horsetalk.co.nz on May 07, 2012 in Focus, Health Researchers from... Read More..

Tompkins wins advanced, Hayde keeps series lead By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Tompkins wins advanced, Hayde keeps series lead By Virginia Caro on May 07, 2012 in Just Briefly Heelan Tompkins and Up... Read More..

Powell gets chance to ride star horse in London By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:11 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Getty Images OLYMPIC BID: Caroline Powell and Lenamore in action.   Scotland-based Kiwi ... Read More..

Dressage NZ Board Postion - Marketing Portfolio By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:10 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education     HAVE A SAY IN YOUR SPORT !   DRESSAGE NZ INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR AP... Read More..

Splash of color brightens up dressage By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:07 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Flashback Too Robin and Meris Greges perform a flying change. © Timothy Greges Their color ... Read More..

Golden Horseshoe incentive for Exmoor ponies By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Mary and Katie Hannah with their Exmoor ponies on last year'sride. A special prize is on offer for Exmoor ponie... Read More..

NZ Team named for University Championships in Aachen By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:04 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   3/05/2012 11:36:29 a.m.   ESNZ are pleased to name the NZ Team to co... Read More..

Jenny Strickland Appointed Venue Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for London Olympics 2012 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 10:02 a.m. :: 14 Views :: International Events     Jenny Strickland who developed The Strickland Protocol is appointed as Expert Medical Volunteer and Venue Clinical Lead Physioth... Read More..

Sodden Badminton not much chop without horses By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 9:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     What should have been a packed field at Badminton is sodden and empty. © Jane Thompson While attending Badmint... Read More..

A man and his horse By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 May 2012 9:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Horse and rider grow into a winning combination EMMA ALLEN EMMA ALLEN EMMA ALLEN EMMA ALLEN EMMA ALLEN ... Read More..

Splash of color brightens up dressage By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:24 a.m. :: 18 Views :: International Events     Flashback Too Robin and Meris Greges perform a flying change. © Timothy Greges Their color may be somewh...

Endurance horse fractures under scrutiny By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:22 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health     L-R: Ruth Carlson, chair of the FEI Endurance Committee; Ian Williams, FEI Director, Non-Olympic Sports; Brian Sheehan, F... Read More..

Equestrian: Major blow for Todd ahead of Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:21 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Expand Mark Todd. Photo / APN Mark Todd's campaign for a seventh Olympic Ga... Read More..

Olympic setback: Mark Todd’s horse injured By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Mark Todd on board NZB Land Vision Mark Todd's bid to compete in his seventh Olympic Games has been rocked ... Read More..

Mark Todd’s autobiography Second Chance – review and competition By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:08 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     It has been 14 years since Mark Todd’s first autobiography So Far So Good was published. The Rider of the Century has agai... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Nicholson shines in the States By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 May 2012 11:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   ANDREW Nicholson, the Marlborough based New Zealand rider who holds the record for the highest number of completions at Badminton, managed ... Read More..

Badminton washout a blow for Caroline Powell By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 May 2012 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   It will be a case of same scenario, different week for Caroline Powell and Lenamore as New Zealand equestrian officials and riders come to ...

Deluge forces cancellation of Badminton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Mark Todd punches the air after his winning clear round on Land Vision at Badminton last year. © Mike Bain ... Read More..

Blow for Kiwi eventers as Badminton cancelled By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Photosport OLYMPIC SETBACK: Mark Todd and his fellow New Zealand equestrian riders have had their preparations for ... Read More..

Equestrian: Plans up in the air after Badminton cancelled By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Expand Mark Todd won the Badminton Horse Trials last year. Photo / Supplied The plan... Read More..

More articles on African Horse Sickness By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 May 2012 10:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   More articles here. 8.10.11: Breakthrough in identifying biting midges 22.4.11: Grim season for deadly African Horse Sickness War... Read More..

Equestrian: NZ riders sixth and seventh in Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 May 2012 9:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Jonathan Paget. Photo / Sarah Ivey New Zealand has finished sixth and seventh... Read More..

Kevin grabs a spot in NZ squad By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 May 2012 9:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   KATHLEEN PAYNE       PETER DRURY/Fairfax NZ EYE ON THE BALL: Matamata's Kevin Eg... Read More..

William Fox-Pitt wins Rolex Kentucky with Parklane Hawk By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 May 2012 9:33 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   William Fox-Pitt wins Rolex Kentucky with Parklane Hawk Nancy Jaffer 30 April, 2012 William Fox-Pitt won the Rolex Kentuck... Read More..

Equestrian: Paget and Promise Blaze into third at Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 9:02 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Jonathan Paget. Photo / File New Zealand equestrian Jonathan Paget... Read More..

Kiwi equestrian close to victory in Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 9:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     DIANA DOBSON/Rodney Times LEAP OF FAITH: Jock Paget on his horse Clifton Promise.   A superb cr...

Equestrian: Tait likelt to miss out on Badminton and Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 8:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     New Zealand have eight entries in the field for the Badminton horse trials in England next week - but one name missing from the ... Read More..

Canada names team for European 4-star shows By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 8:56 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Ian Millar and Star Power. © Cealy Tetley Canada has named a team of four Ontario-based riders for CSIO 4* com... Read More..

Inside view of eventing offered at Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 8:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Tina Cook. © Adam Fanthorpe Olympic medalist Tina Cook is among a group of leading riders, coaches and s... Read More..

Nicholson third following Kentucky dressage By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 30 April 2012 8:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   He may have a rookie four-star horse but New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson is in a familiar position after the first day of dressage at th... Read More..

Equestrian: NZ trio face equestrian elite in Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 April 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   5:30 AM Thursday Apr 26, 2012 Expand Jonathan Paget is on the verge of joining the eventing t... Read More..

Kiwis Secure Hattrick of Wins in Trans Tasman Battle By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 April 2012 8:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   New Zealand’s young equestrians have cruised to a commanding victory in the final show jumping test of the Young Rider Trans Tasman C... Read More..

Andrew Nicholson confident for Kentucky event By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 April 2012 8:44 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Getty Images CONFIDENT: Andrew Nicholson is confident of a good showing at the Rolex Kentucky four-star event. ... Read More..

Rolex Kentucky clears 57 horses to compete By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 April 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     A field of 57 horses were cleared by vets to compete in this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, which begins at the Kent... Read More..

Kiwis Secure Hattrick of Wins in Trans Tasman Battle By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:15 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   New Zealand’s young equestrians have cruised to a commanding victory in the final show jumping test of the Young Rider Trans Tasman C...

Kiwi trio seeking Kentucky three-day-event success By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:07 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Jonathan Paget. © Mike Bain Three New Zealand eventers go head-to-head with some of the bes... Read More..

ESNZ Vacancy - National Sport Manager By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:00 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education   ESNZ Vacancy - National Sport Manager     National Sport Man... Read More..

NZ beats Aust in eventing challenge By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:28 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   3* winners Joe Waldron and Springvale All Black. © Jane Thompson New Zealand stormed to a convincing win in the final sho... Read More..

Rankin helps Kiwis win trans-Tasman challenge By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:26 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   David Hallett UP AND OVER: Katie Rankin clears a jump on Time To Tango Too during a showjumping round at McLeans Island in Chr... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Trio among the prizes at Weston By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:23 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Andrew Nicholson and Nereo (Picture by Al Crook) WILTSHIRE trio Andrew Nicholson, Kitty King and Wendy Schaeffer were all among the Ad... Read More..

Sudden death of Germany’s national dressage coach By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:20 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Holger Schmezer German dressage coach Holger Schmezer died suddenly while attending the World Cup dressaage a... Read More..

Aust YR team leads after trans-Tasman dressage By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:17 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     The Australian young riders have shot to an early lead in the Young Rider Tran-Tasman Challenge with a strong dressage performan... Read More..

Equestrian who saved horses from barn fire competing in Rolex By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:13 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   By Janet Patton — jpatton1@herald-leader.com Posted: 12:00am on Apr 22, 2012; Modified: 6:11am on Apr 22, 2012 2012-04-22T10:... Read More..

Mark Todd best bet to carry NZ's flag again By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:06 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   SIMON PLUMB AND MARC HINTON   Last updated 05:00 22/04/2012   Photosport FLAG DEBATE: Equ...

Gill and Breeze shine at dressage championships By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 12:04 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Late entrant Thompson rides out a winner By Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter     Im... Read More..

Aussies in battle with young NZ eventers By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 24 April 2012 11:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Jessica Woods and Too Predictable. © Barbara Thomson Eventing’s Trans-Tasman Young Rider Challenge gets ... Read More..

Woods and Award win SI Young Event Horse title By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 20 April 2012 9:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Jessica Woods and LV Award Waikato rider Jessica Woods won this year’s prestigious South Island Young Event H... Read More..

From two wheels to four legs By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 20 April 2012 9:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     HAPPY: Frank Aldridge and Meremini Finale, winners of the 100km title. Frank Aldridge has good reason ... Read More..

Winning team in New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 20 April 2012 9:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   THIRTEEN years ago Natalie Blundell went on her first Trans Tasman tour when she was riding Billy Bathgate. She has now just returned f... Read More..

Martin, saved horse share special bond By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 20 April 2012 9:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Boyd Martin   Reid Forgrave Reid Forgrave has worked for the Des Moines Register, the... Read More..

Homes sought for 170 Kaimanawa horses By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 19 April 2012 10:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events  Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 18, 2012 in Featured, News   Tegan Newman and Kaimanawa horse Watch Me Move won the 2012 Sho... Read More..

World’s best horses, riders will participate By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 18 April 2012 2:46 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       A record 73 horses are entered to compete in this year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, pre... Read More..

New Zealand Eventers Confident as they head to United States By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 18 April 2012 2:42 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Getty Images LONG WAY DOWN: Evergreen Kiwi eventer Andrew Nicholson and his horse Nereo in action at the Burghley Horse Trials... Read More..

Otago-Southland wins pony club horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 April 2012 9:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Otago-Southland captain Anna Poole with her horse China Arrow and the trophy for winning the teams event at the New Zealand Pony Clu... Read More..

New Zealand Endurance Championships By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 April 2012 9:09 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       Pictures and results from the New Zealand Endurance and CTR Championships, held in Hawarden over Easter weekend. ... Read More..

US wins 3* dressage Nations Cup in Florida By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 April 2012 8:57 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Christopher Hickey and Witness Hilltop. © www.susanjstickle.com Team USA 1 bested the five teams battling for top honors ... Read More..

Horse industry ‘slow to respond’ to worm resistance By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 12:01 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health         Strongyles are a common horse parasite that pose a major threat if burdens are not properly managed... Read More..

Where Olympic dreams begin By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events He might be outnumbered by female riders in the Otago-Southland team for the New Zealand Pony Clubs Association horse trials championships in Oamaru t... Read More..

NZ young rider team chosen for SI 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:56 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Eventing New Zealand has confirmed a five-strong young rider squad to tackle arch rivals Australia in the trans-Tasman Young Rider Challeng... Read More..

Vet body urges more action against horse soring By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health       Thermographic image showing excessive warmth (seen as red and orange colors), which may be caused by inf... Read More..

New Zealand Equestrian Team Named For London 2012 Paralympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events                   ... Read More..

Touch of the wild at Blenheim this year By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Blenheim International Horse Trials will feature a new showjump designed by nine-year-old schoolgirl and eventing fan, Ellen Cole. Elle...

Olympic champion Todd set to star By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events           Published on Friday 13 April 2012 12:15 FORMER double Olympi... Read More..

Waldron Heads Strong NZ Young Rider Squad By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:34 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Eventing New Zealand has confirmed a five-strong young rider squad to tackle arch rivals Australia in the trans-Tasman Young Rider Challeng... Read More..

New Zealand Endurance Championships By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:26 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Sian Reid and Mauku Mystique won the 160 km New Zealand endurance championship, held over Easter weekend in Hawarden, South Island, New Zealand. The p... Read More..

http://www.insideworldparasport.biz/news/10197-ffirst-two-named-athletes-to-represent-new-zealand-at-london-2012-are-equestriennes By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:04 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events By Tom Degun April 13 - Paralympics New Zealand and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) have named Rachel Stock and Anthea Gunner (pictured) as ... Read More..

First horses arrive for World Cup finals By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 11:01 a.m. :: 17 Views :: International Events     Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Digby. The first horses have arrived in ‘s-Hertogenbosch for next weekend&r... Read More..

Brave rider to tick Paralympics off bucket list By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 10:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Forty-year-old Rachel Stock is in constant pain, has a malignant cancer and bones and joints that are sure to need replacing thanks to a de... Read More..

Waldron Heads Strong NZ Young Rider Squad By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 10:48 a.m. :: 1 Views       Wriitten by Annie Studholme Wednesday, 11 April 2012 18:30 ... Read More..

Johnstone now running out of Olympic options By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 10:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Reuters GOOD COMBINATION: Clarke Johnstone rides Orient Express in the cross-country at the World Equestrian Games in Lexingto... Read More..

New Zealand Equestrian Team Named For London 2012 Paralympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 April 2012 10:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) have today named the first two athletes to represent the nation at t... Read More..

Profit to boost Hawke's Bay horse show By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 April 2012 9:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Hawke's Bay's Horse of the Year Show has battled to put itself into the black. Pho... Read More..

Backers put horse show on solid ground By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 April 2012 9:24 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     FORWARD FOCUS: The Horse of the Year Show's profitability and international flavour will be enhanced by strong ... Read More..

Record Entries Set To Compete At Rolex Kentucky CCI4* By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 April 2012 9:05 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   A record 73 horses are entered to compete in this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, ... Read More..

Rose's Olympic Prospects Blossom By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 3:49 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The trans-Tasman raiders took all the honours at the Kihikihi International Horse Trial which ended yesterday. Olympian Shane Ro... Read More..

Equestrian: Aussies rule at Kihikihi horse trial By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 3:46 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Expand Shane Rose from Australia riding Taurus to victory. Photo / Christine Cornege It was Australia all the way o... Read More..

Aussie takes trans-Tasman horse challenge By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 3:43 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Australian Olympics hopeful Shane Rose cruised to victory in the Kihikihi international horse trial, heading home New Zealander Joseph Waldron by more... Read More..

Dressage pony survey in Australia By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 3:05 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events         Tiffany Bignold and Glo Brook Legend. © Equestrian Australia A nationwide survey is unde... Read More..

HOW PAT GALLOPED THROUGH HISTORY By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Pat Smyth on her horse Flanagan Sunday April 8,2012   PAT Smythe... Read More..

Aust in lead after dramatic Kihikihi cross-country By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 18 Views :: New Zealand Events   By Diana Dobson on Apr 08, 2012 in News   Australian team member Christine Bates and Delago. © Frank O’Leary... Read More..

Discipline Managers for WEG 2014 Named By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:47 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 07, 2012 in Just Briefly   The managers for the eight disciplines at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Eque... Read More..

Johnstone times visit home for horse trial By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events         DIANA DOBSON   K... Read More..

Rose equal to equestrian challenge By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events           A challenging cross-country course provided some heart-stopping moments at the Kihikihi interna... Read More..

2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event - World’s Best Horses and Riders Coming to Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Lexington, KY - April 04, 2012 - A record 73 horses are entered to compete in this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, pr... Read More..

Eventers named for Kihikihi trans-Tasman clash By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   By Diana Dobson on Apr 06, 2012 in Just Briefly Annabel Wigley and Enzo. © Jane Thompson Amberley eventer Annabe... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Tapner and Inonothing on form at Belton By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:32 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   8:00am Wednesday 4th April 2012 in Sport Paul Tapner and Kilronan (Picture by Al Crook) HIGHWORH'S Paul Tapner and top ride In... Read More..

Fifty-pence equestrian coin a steal at £2.99 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 05, 2012 in Featured, News What could be better than a 50p equestrian coin for only £2.99, plus postage... Read More..

International flavour to online horse show By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 05, 2012 in Just Briefly     The German Horse Center Challenge 2012 awarded virtual ... Read More..

Dental specialist wins Equine Vet of the Year Award By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:25 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events           By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 05, 2012 in Just Briefly     Petplan Equ... Read More..

Porky ponies misbehave more, research reveals By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 05, 2012 in Nutrition     A study has found that overweight horses and ponie... Read More..

Teens win on rescued ponies By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 8:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Iain Hyndman | Thursday, April 5, 2012 7:17     PONY POWER: Hana Bognuda and Nick O'Leary with their... Read More..

Kihikihi Horse Trials in NZ day one By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 April 2012 7:19 a.m. :: 2 Views :: New Zealand Events   By ESJ on April 5, 2012 10:39 AM The Kihikihi Cicada Hi Team EN I'm in New ... Read More..

Equine biosecurity course available online By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 5 April 2012 9:01 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health         Equine Guelph is launching its first-ever online session on equine biosecurity this month for horse owners... Read More..

Equestrian: Kiwi riders face strong Aussie side By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 5 April 2012 8:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Annabel Wigley. Photo / Brett Phibbs New Zealand will need to be on song... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Tapner and Inonothing on form at Belton By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 5 April 2012 8:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Paul Tapner and Kilronan (Picture by Al Crook) HIGHWORH'S Paul Tapner and top ride Inonothing continued thei... Read More..

Adrienne Lyle and Wizard win Florida freestyle By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 April 2012 9:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Adrienne Lyle and Wizard Adrienne Lyle and Wizard danced away with the win in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle during t... Read More..

Olympic year buzz over Golden Horseshoe endurance ride By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 April 2012 9:04 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Mary King and Mellow Jazz and Abby Chisholm on Withypool Common at last year's Golden Horseshoe Ride. The scene is set for... Read More..

NIcholson Wins Class at Belton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 3 April 2012 8:08 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Andrew Nicholson and Avebury have tuned up nicely for Badminton in May by winning their advanced class section at the three-star Belto... Read More..

Kiwi Nicholson takes lead at Belton horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 10:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Andrew Nicholson and his Badminton-bound horse Avebury produced the dressage performance of the day to take the lead in the advanced class ... Read More..

New combo is a dressage dream By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 10:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Wednesday, 28 March 2012 By Adyn Ogle WHAKATANE’S Karen Anderson cemented her blossoming combination with her horse at New Z... Read More..

Experienced Hunter/Jump Rider- Groom.Nelson By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 10:33 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education     Showing Youngsters The Job Job No: 22998 Status: Looking ... Read More..

Olympic hopefuls thrill crowds By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 10:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Aidan Keogh in action. Photograph by Neil B Jones. THOUSANDS of spectators watched some of the biggest n... Read More..

Britain’s top dressage riders for Easter extravaganza By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 8:05 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Horsetalk.co.nz on Mar 31, 2012 in Just Briefly     Last year’s winners Laura Bechtolsheimer and... Read More..

Equestrian disciplines on show at race meet By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 8:02 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Non racing equestrian disciplines will be on show at Punchestown next month. An Equestrian Showcase is to be held a... Read More..

Daisy Berkeley wins Intermediate Novice at Gatcombe Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 7:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   DAISY BERKELEY kicked off her season in style at The Gatcombe Horse Trials 20th Anniversary event. Some of the greatest names in eventi... Read More..

Michael Jung amongst entries for Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 April 2012 7:49 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   9:15am Thursday 29th March 2012 in Sport REIGNING World and European Champion Michael Jung will make his Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Ho... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Local riders hold Badminton entries By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 30 March 2012 11:56 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   CLAYTON Fredericks is among the entry list for the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (May 3-7. Little Cheverell-based Frede... Read More..

Hillary scholar wins Charisma Trophy at BoP Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 30 March 2012 11:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary equestrian scholar Samantha Felton has got her year off to a flying start, winning the Charisma Tr... Read More..

New treatment has Angeli back competing By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 30 March 2012 11:38 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Photo: HORSETALK.CO.NZ OLYMPIC CONTENDER: Angeli the Californian show jumper is back in action with rider Harley Brown thanks ... Read More..

Bareback jumping contest for Blenheim Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 29 March 2012 9:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Laura Collett jumping bareback in the AmTrust High Jump event at the 2011 Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. ©... Read More..

Savvy Touch plan overseas push By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 29 March 2012 9:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Wednesday, 28 March, 2012 - 10:07 A Cambridge couple are going global with their extensive range of natural products which can be u... Read More..

Starters named for World Cup dressage final By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 29 March 2012 8:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   The start list for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been officially announced by the FEI, with 18 riders from 12 countries tr... Read More..

US Olympic showjumping longlist named By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 March 2012 8:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Reed Kessler and Cylana The United States Equestrian Federation has named 38 combinations on its long list for the ... Read More..

British horse groups pledge support to equine survey By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 March 2012 8:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Skin diseases were the most prevalent syndrome, the Blue Cross survey found. Three major British equestrian groups have pledge... Read More..

Caroline Powell’s 4* mare Mrs Tilly dies By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 March 2012 8:27 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Mrs Tilly and Caroline Powell. © Mike Bain New Zealand eventer Caroline Powell has lost her four-star mare Mrs Tilly, who... Read More..

Hi-tech body suits enter the equine sphere By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 March 2012 9:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Onlookers could be forgiven for thinking horses have entered the space race, but the cutting-edge full body suits have a more down to earth... Read More..

Are Rear-Facing Trailers the Future of Equine Transport? By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 March 2012 9:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   The equine track at Animal Transportation Conference, held March 18-21, welcomed Odessa Holmes from Equi Balance in New Zealand. Holmes... Read More..

http://www.horseweb.de/cms_uk/2012/03/18/new-zealand-kelly-van-dyk-wins-dressage-young-rider-of-the-year-for-second-time-in-a-row/ By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 March 2012 9:09 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Reed Kessler and Cylana. © Sportfot Margie Engle and Indigo, Rich Fellers and Flexible, and Reed Kessler and Cylana are t... Read More..

New Zealand: Kelly Van Dyk wins Dressage Young Rider of the Year for second time in a row By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 March 2012 9:07 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Kelly Van Dyk rocked it in the dressage oval today, just when it counted. Her expressive musical freestyle with Wolhkahn (Wolkie) secur... Read More..

Caped crusader scores freestyle win By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 March 2012 8:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   James Koford and Rhett after their Batman ride. © Denise Fleischman Batman indeed returned to Dressage Under the Stars in... Read More..

Eventing’s young guns in weekend showdown By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 March 2012 8:25 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   James Avery and Amarillo. Two young international hopefuls will be aiming to catch the eye of eventing selectors this weekend ... Read More..

Amersham horse finds love and a new career By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 March 2012 8:15 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Wilma on arrival at World Horse Welfare Wilma certainly looks the part in her early forays into ... Read More..

Massie survives to clinch crown By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 March 2012 8:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Dannevirke's Logan Massie had a day to remember at the 2012 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings on Friday. T... Read More..

Constantine rises to occasion By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 March 2012 8:56 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Gary Caffell gary.caffell@age.co.nz | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:43   BIG JUMP: Anna Stephen and Constantine were ... Read More..

Akers triumphs again on Kiwi Motto By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 March 2012 8:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Opiki's Chloe Akers was the standout Manawatu rider at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings. Akers won the Showhunter... Read More..

Clarke clinches victory for Aussies By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 March 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   GREG BEST 20 Mar, 2012 04:00 AM GRASSMERE’S Tim Clarke is the toast of the nation after securing victory for Austral... Read More..

Louisa Hill & Bates Antonello Win NZ Horse of Year CDI3* Grand Prix By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 March 2012 8:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   HASTINGS, New Zealand, Mar. 17–Louisa Hill and Bates Antonello easily won the Grand Prix at the Horse of the Year show Saturday,... Read More..

Horse sorers likened to cockfighters By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 3:54 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health     By Horsetalk.co.nz on Mar 17, 2012 in Focus Individuals who sore horses have been likened to cockfighters and dogfighters by... Read More..

Louisa Hill Draws the Crowds as the Grand Prix Classes Kick Off at HOY By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:25 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     (Dressage New Zealand) – The elite of New Zealand’s dressage came out to play at today’s Horse of the Year... Read More..

HoY eventing: Donna Smith leads after dressage phase By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:23 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Donna Smith and Balmoral Sensation. New Zealand’s elite eventing combinations were challenged by the electric... Read More..

Todd eyes fairytale with seventh Olympic campaign By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:20 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Mark Todd - Source: Photosport You could say Mark Todd's had an eventful Engli... Read More..

HoY eventing: Wigley holds lead after cross-country By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:15 p.m. :: 27 Views :: New Zealand Events     Annabel Wigley, pictured on Enzo, on whom she is fourth after the cross-country. © Jane Thompson Spectators we... Read More..

HoY: McVean and Daffodil take out Silver Fern Stakes By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:12 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Katie McVean and Dunstan Daffodil. © Jane Thompson Katie McVean and Dunstan Daffodil won the $50,000 Silver Fern Stakes f... Read More..

Hot style for horse-mad fashionistas By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:09 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Hot style for horse-mad fashionistas AMY SHANKS | Sunday, March 18, 2012 13:18   STRIKE A POSE: Former New Ze... Read More..

HoY: Kaimanawa wins Pony of the Year title By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:06 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Tegan Newman and Watch Me Move. © Jane Thompson A Kaimanawa pony from the Bay of Islands took out the coveted Pony of the... Read More..

Equestrian: McVean having a year to remember By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 2:04 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Katie McVean riding Dunstan Daffodil winner of the 2012 Bell Tea Olympic Cup at the Horse of ... Read More..

Andrew Nicholls Plans Backup Team By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 1:59 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   FRED WOODCOCK   Itays to have options in equestrian, just ask leading New Zealand eventer Andrew Nicho... Read More..

Standardbreds shine at Horse-Of-The-Year By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 1:22 p.m. :: 1 Views           Ashburton's Julie Argyle with her - New Zealand champion, Highpark.Head down and pacing... Read More..

Mideast’s largest equine expo opens in Dubai By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:44 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       The eighth edition of the Dubai International Horse Fair, the Middle East’s largest equine exhibition, opene... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Nicholson leads county charge By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   WILTSHIRE riders came close to going through the card in the top Open Intermediate sections at the Tweseldown BE (British Eventing) one-day... Read More..

2012 Horse of the Year Show Gets Underway in Hawkes Bay By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:40 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Hawke's Bay has become the hub of all things equestrian as the region plays host to the 2012 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show. Th... Read More..

Hall of Fame Gala Dinner By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:38 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Hall of Fame Gala Dinner 15 Mar 2012 In accepting the honour, Dannevirke farmer... Read More..

Equestrian: Just the ticket from Ludo By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       Logan Massie. Photo / Annie Studholme. Logan Massie pulled off a ... Read More..

Respected horseman honoured By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   DIANA DOBSON | Friday, March 16, 2012 9:36   INDUCTED: Stuart Mitchell at last night's dinner in Hastings. ... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Nicholson leads county charge By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 March 2012 8:26 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     WILTSHIRE riders came close to going through the card in the top Open Intermediate sections at the Tweseldown BE (British Eventi... Read More..

Cameron wins first big prize at Horse of Year By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 March 2012 8:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Catherine Cameron has made the dream start to her New Zealand Horse of the Year Show campaign with victory in the Norwood Gold C... Read More..

Equestrian: McVean wins third Lady Rider of the Year title By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 March 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Katie McVean. Photo / Getty Images. A big rattle at the last fence did... Read More..

Staying power pays off for veteran rider By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 March 2012 8:33 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Catherine Cameron riding Kahurangi Valentino She didn't know how much money she had won and she di... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Nicholson leads Wiltshire charge at Tweseldown By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 March 2012 8:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Andrew Nicholson WILTSHIRE riders came close to going through the card in the top Open Intermediate sections at the Tweseld... Read More..

Lincs riders set to compete alongside host of top names By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 March 2012 8:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Grimsby Telegraph   COUNTY riders will mix it with some of the biggest names in equestrian at the Lincolnshire Horse ... Read More..

Equestrian event returns to Islamabad after eight years By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 March 2012 8:27 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Equestrian event returns to Islamabad after eight years An officer of the Indian Army tent pegging with the lance ... Read More..

Equestrian: Cameron victorious in Norwood Gold Cup By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 March 2012 8:25 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Catherine Cameron. Photo / Duncan Brown. Catherine Cameron has had the drea... Read More..

2012 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show is Underway! By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 March 2012 8:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Published on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in General   Aussie Billy Raymont - pictured... Read More..

Pony club saddles up for big event By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 March 2012 8:18 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   New Zealand's finest young eventing riders will converge on Oamaru in April for the New Zealand Pony Club Horse Trials Championships. ... Read More..

Horse Muzzles Are Cruel and Can Be Replaced with Non-Toxic Horse Cribbing Solutions, Says New Report from Planet Amazing By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 14 March 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Planet Amazing is working with horse farms all over the USA, England and New Zealand to treat horse cribbing in a non-toxic approach that d... Read More..

Land Rover Puts the Horse Power behind Horse of the Year By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 14 March 2012 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:55 pm Press Release: Land Rover 13 March 2012 Land Rover Puts the Horse Power behind Horse of the Year ... Read More..

Governor General opens new RDA arena By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 14 March 2012 8:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   by Graham Skellern | Tuesday, March 13, 2012 13:14   Opening of the new RDA arena John Borren ... Read More..

McVean chasing third Olympic Cup crown By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 14 March 2012 8:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Hawke's Bay has become the hub of all things equestrian as the region plays host to the 2012 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show. Th... Read More..

NZ Horse of the Year show starts today By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 14 March 2012 8:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     New Zealand's Horse of the Year Show kicks off today in Hastings, and has attracted more than 2600 horses and riders from ac... Read More..

Selectors eye Horse of the Year show eventing By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 9:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   by Virginia Caro   Eventing selectors will be keeping a close eye on this year's Horse of The Year show, with both the Sen... Read More..

Zara Phillips retains Olympic hope after Tweseldown Horse Trials win By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Zara Phillips retains Olympic hope after Tweseldown Horse Trials win Zara Phillips kept her hopes of Olympic qualificatio... Read More..

Size no hurdle for Cynan By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:55 a.m. :: 40 Views :: International Events     Stephanie (rear), 15, and Riley, 13, Mackillop are champion show jumpers Photo: Simon Cocksedge. YOU might say that... Read More..

Plant extract holds promise for laminitis-prone horses By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Research in Wales holds out hope that a compound found in 5 per cent of British native plants, including the weed fat hen, could help preve...

Thrill for young riders as they show their skill By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Lin Ferguson | Friday, March 9, 2012 7:33 ADVICE FROM GRANDMA: Dorothy Prenter with granddaughter Molly, 10, from Te Mata ... Read More..

Riders support more leeway over competition bit use By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   It revealed nearly 20 per cent of respondents used bitless bridles on their horses, with 41 per cent saying they found it worked best ... Read More..

ZARA PHILLIPS BACK WITH A WIN By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Zara Phillips: Victory on Silver Lining ZARA PHILLIPS BACK WITH A WIN Zara Phillips has made a winning start to th... Read More..

WINNING ZARA PHILLIPS By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 March 2012 8:34 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     WINNING ZARA PHILLIPS   Zara Phillips has an outside chance of making the Olympics ... Read More..

EQUESTRIAN: Marlborough duo celebrate success By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 9 March 2012 10:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   6:00am Thursday 8th March 2012 Marlborough's Andrew Nicholson MARLBOROUGH-based riders Andrew Nicholson and Jonelle Richards w... Read More..

Family ties set aside as triplets compete By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 9 March 2012 10:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events           TRACEY CHATTERTON     ... Read More..

Show crackles with energy By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 9 March 2012 10:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Tractor driver Hamish Dooney, from Phoenix Contracting, works on the comprehensively-designed temporary dressage arena made from crush... Read More..

London 2012: Eventer Mark Todd targets London Success By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 3:05 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   6 March 2012 Last updated at 10:43 GMT   London 2012: Eventer Mark Todd targe... Read More..

NAt's P{ursuit of an Olympic Dream By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 3:00 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events 07 Mar, 2012 10:00 AM FORMER Harden local equestrian Natalie Blundell has moved yet another step closer to being selected for the London ... Read More..

Queanbeyan Rider to Represent Australia By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 2:53 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   ANDREW JOHNSTON 06 Mar, 2012 11:25 PM   MOUNTED Games, like any equestrian discipline, is a sport that relies on complete ... Read More..

Groom/Working Pupil Marlborough By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 2:50 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education The Job Job No: 22721 Status: Looking Title: Groom/Working Pupil Type: Groom-Dressage, Groom-Hunt, G... Read More..

INTENSITY BUILDS AHEAD OF SOUTH ISLAND 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 2:46 p.m. :: 24 Views :: New Zealand Events   Written by Annie Studholme Tuesday, 06 March 2012 01:11 INTENSITY BUILDS AHEAD O... Read More..

BREAKING NEWS IN HORSE HEALTH By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 March 2012 2:44 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health     Two years ago Californian show jumping horse Angeli was facing retirement or at worst eu... Read More..

Flying Kiwis finish ahead By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 March 2012 9:13 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Flying Kiwis finish ahead Liberating to start in Diamond Stakes Allan Sharrock worried about the... Read More..

Power company sponsors West Coast equestrian By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 March 2012 9:11 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Solid Energy is helping talented West Coast equestrian Kelsea O'Connor attend and participate in the New Zealand Horse of the Year... Read More..

Why Olympic hopefuls want to ride in the Lincolnshire Horse Trials... By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 March 2012 9:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   With the Olympics only around the corner, the equestrian world is starting to shape up for the forthcoming Games. The Echo's Dave Marsh... Read More..

Bates NZ Dressage Championships Underway By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Bates NZ Dressage Championships Underway 1/03/2012 1:43:44 p.m.   Amidst... Read More..

Snapshot of TB yearling preparations revealed in NZ study By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health         March 4, 2012   A study of thoroughbred yearlings put through New Zealand's national year... Read More..

Hill canters to dressage title By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   EQUESTRIAN - PETER LAMPP   As everyone expected, Clevedon's Louisa Hill secured a s... Read More..

Quick thinking averts show chaos By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   TONY BIRD Last updated 05:00 05/03/2012   JONATHAN CAMERON Phil Dickey helps clean up after 90 horse... Read More..

Kiwi jumpers score in first test against Aust By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 March 2012 9:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events March 5, 2012   New Zealand has won the first test in the trans-Tasman showjumping challenge against Australia, with a resounding victory... Read More..

Massey student wins University Showjumping final By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 March 2012 11:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Massey University student Chloe Akers and Kiwi Motto took out the University Showjumping Championship Final on the first day of ... Read More..

Revolutionary science restores horse's Olympic hopes By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 March 2012 11:38 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Two years ago, Angelli, a grand prix showjumping horse from Southern California, was facing retirement or, at worst, euthanasia. His career... Read More..

Vet Tomlin still has big plans ahead of her By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 March 2012 11:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Animals, small and large, are never far from the topics of conversation in the Kopane household of rising Manawatu dressage rider Susan Tom... Read More..

THE EVENT: Early joy for Hoy in Italy By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 March 2012 11:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   7:10am Thursday 1st March 2012 in Sport TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Andrew Hoy, now riding from a yard at Badbury, made a successful ... Read More..

College sport: Sky gives more coverage By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 1 March 2012 8:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       EQUESTRIAN Riders made the most of perfect conditions in the Auckland SS horse trials. Put through their pace... Read More..

Hill set to conquer on 'ugly duckling' By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 1 March 2012 8:27 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     LISA LAW OUT ON HER OWN: Louisa Hill, the first New Zealand dressage rider named for the 2012 Olympics in Lond... Read More..

Sydney 3-Star Star Studded with A Squad Combinations on their Olympic Campaigns By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 29 February 2012 8:16 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Sydney 3-Star Star Studded with A Squad Combinations on their Olympic Campaigns The Mitavite 3 Star Class at the weeken... Read More..

Samantha Felton and Pico Boo win YR eventing title By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 28 February 2012 8:59 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   by Virginia Caro   Samantha Felton rode Ricker Ridge Pico Boo to win the coveted Charisma Trophy for the New Zealand Young Rid... Read More..

New Zealand: North Island Championships By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 28 February 2012 8:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   NZEquestrian.org.nz Lisa Davenport and Lace and Fineness won the STIHL CEI3* 160 km Championship in the North Island Championships, he... Read More..

Equine spectacle attracts large entry By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 February 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   A mass of horses and riders will make the competition keen in Hawera next weekend as the National Showjumping Series Final and trans-Tasman... Read More..

Equestrian show with a Spanish flavour By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 February 2012 8:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events         ROBERT KITCHIN/Fairfax NZ APOLLO LAUNCH: Savannah Mossman from Sydney puts Apollo van Frizo t... Read More..

Jump Canada names Ashley Keary 'Athlete of the Month' for January By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 February 2012 8:24 a.m. :: 39 Views :: International Events   Submitted Brockville native Ashley Keary, centre, has been named CAVALOR's 'Athlete of the Month' for January by Jump... Read More..

Townend leads at Ballindenisk horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 February 2012 8:22 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     Britain's Oliver Townend and Arctic Mouse have a handy lead following the dressage phase in the CCI three-star competition a... Read More..

Equestrian: Big weekend in Ireland for Tait's Games comeback By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 February 2012 8:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Former world and Olympic champion Blyth Tait's late bid to be in London in July gathers steam in Ireland this weekend. Tait, ... Read More..

Manuka Honey for Healing Horse Wounds (AAEP 2011) By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 February 2012 8:34 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health With the popularity of natural treatments on the rise, it’s no surprise that manuka honey—which is produced by bees—visiting the man... Read More..

Volunteers for Horse of Year show By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 February 2012 8:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Horse of the Year. FILE Organisers of the international Horse of the Year 2012 show are looking for vo... Read More..

Horse trials: Georgia has home on mind By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 February 2012 8:28 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Horse trials: Georgia has home on mind Katie Holland sport@dailypost.co.nz | Thursday, February 23, 2012 14:00 ... Read More..

NZ's top young eventers in hunt for glory By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 February 2012 11:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The country's top young eventers will have their chance to shine this weekend at the Young and Junior Rider Championships in the Bay of...

NZ's top young eventers in hunt for glory By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 February 2012 11:10 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The country's top young eventers will have their chance to shine this weekend at the Young and Junior Rider Championships in the Bay of... Read More..

Blundell and Algebra clear another hurdle By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 February 2012 11:08 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Natalie Blundell and her horse Algebra have been selected in the Trans-Tasman team which will be competing in Kihikihi in New Zealand in early April. ... Read More..

Kiwi team named for trans-Tasman clash By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:03 a.m. :: 33 Views :: New Zealand Events   February 21, 2012   Top Kiwi showjumper Katie McVean and Dunstan Daffodil spearhead a strong New Zealand team to take on the A... Read More..

McVean leads NZ equestrian team By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     McVean leads NZ equestrian team Updated at 6:08 am on 21 February 2012 Olympic and World Championship representative Kat... Read More..

Team saddles up for NZ show By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     NEW Zealand's Horse of the Year Show has become an important event for Australian showjumpers. The Australian team has a... Read More..

Get set, it'll be quite a show By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:33 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Jack Barlow | Friday, February 17, 2012 8:53     BE AFRAID ... BE VERY AFRAID: Jo... Read More..

MP vows to back country dwellers By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:25 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health     Ian McKelvie delivers maiden speech MATHEW GROCOTT Fairfax NZ MAIDEN DELIVERY: Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie ... Read More..

BitterLicks Horse Cribbing Cure Is A New Horse Cribbing Treatment From The Planet Amazing Company By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:19 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   Planet Amazing is working with horse farms all over the USA, England and New Zealand to treat horse cribbing in a non-toxic approach that d... Read More..

New Date For Sydney International Three Day Event! By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   The Sydney International Three Day Event has a NEW date! Following consultation with riders, Eventing NSW, the National Eventing Commit... Read More..

New Zealand Equine ITO joins AgITO By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 February 2012 8:14 a.m. :: 45 Views :: Equine Health     The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation (NZEqITO) has joined the Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (AgITO... Read More..

Ashburton riders seek redemption By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 17 February 2012 9:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       February 16, 2012 An all-star line up bo... Read More..

Latest News from the 2012 Sydney International Three Day Event By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 17 February 2012 9:08 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events     2011 Sydney International 3DE winner Christine Bates & Adelaide Hill (Photo by Furdography)   The Sydn... Read More..

Manfeild crucial for NZ Olympian By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 17 February 2012 9:03 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The first equestrian named to New Zealand's team for the 2012 Olympics in London says participating in an imminent dressage event a... Read More..

Carson lets riders into the secrets of judging By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 17 February 2012 8:58 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education   Published on Wednesday 15 February 2012 09:01 FIND out how to improve your dressage score with a little help from judge and trainer,... Read More..

New Zealand Equine ITO joins AgITO By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 17 February 2012 8:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health       Thursday, 16 February, 2012 - 16:16 The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation (NZEqITO) has joine... Read More..

Young polo player hopes to turn professional By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:00 p.m. :: 35 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Young polo player hopes to turn professional By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:00 p.m. :: 35 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

English v western showdown at dressage extravaganza By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 16 February 2012 11:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       A ride-off between two top english and western riders will feature at the Dressage Musical Extravaganza in Feilding n... Read More..

WDN News Wrap – New Zealand Selects First Olympic Representative and Norway Hopes for First Dressage Olympian in 60 Years By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 15 February 2012 8:02 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   By Lynndee Kemmet New Zealand news is all abuzz on the selection of the country’s first representative for this year’s Olym... Read More..

Kihikihi pays tribute to Peter Cox By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 15 February 2012 8:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Peter Cox on Friday 10th February 2012 at Auckland Hospital after a short ill... Read More..

Exhibitor Bookings Increase Strongly For China Horse Fair 2012 By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 15 February 2012 7:53 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Share With over 50% of available exhibit space already booked, the China Horse Fair 2012 (CHF 2012) is onceagain set to be the year&rsquo... Read More..

Dressage rider confirmed for Olympics (NZ) By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Dressage rider confirmed for Olympics (NZ)   Thursday, 9 February 2012 ... Read More..

Top Showjumpers converge on Christchurch By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       The NZ National Equestrian Centre at McLeans Island is a hive of activity as top New Zealand show jumpers from across... Read More..

Equestrian: Hill riding off to Olympics with or without team By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Expand New Zealand dressage rider Louisa Hill, pictured on her mount Bates Antonello, will be competing at the London Olympics. Phot... Read More..

Meech makes mark at NZ jumping champs By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:46 a.m. :: 39 Views :: New Zealand Events   Two-time Olympian Daniel Meech stamped his authority on the first day of the New Zealand National Show Jumping Championships yesterday at M... Read More..

Imported Horses: Prevalence of Fevers Examined (AAEP 2011) By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health     Thousands of horses enter the United States each year for a variety of reasons, and those arriving via air or ocean must go thro... Read More..

Christine's still one stroppy jockey By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:41 a.m. :: 35 Views :: New Zealand Events   Jockey Christine Lawn was looking forward to the Wingatui races on February 9, 2002. She had a decent parcel of rides and anticipated m... Read More..

Olympic Team Welcomes First Equestrian Rep (NZ) By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       Olympic Team Welcomes First Equestrian Rep (NZ) Thursday, 9 February 2012 Dressage ... Read More..

Locals Highly Rated in Shoe Jumping Champs By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       Ashburton riders are hoping to take centre stage a... Read More..

Marlborough riders third in Canterbury By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 February 2012 8:26 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events                ... Read More..

Powell likely to make Olympic eventing team By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 10 February 2012 8:24 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

McIntosh Back in Control By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 10 February 2012 8:21 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Olympian and World Champs representative Samantha McIntosh showed she’s settling perfectly back into life in New Zealand with a convi... Read More..

Polo, not just horsing around By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 10 February 2012 8:16 a.m. :: 42 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Bay equestrian representation unprecedented By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 10 February 2012 8:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Powell still on Olympic course By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 10 February 2012 8:11 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Equestrian: Dressage rider confirmed for Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 9 February 2012 9:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Expand Dressage rider Louisa Hill and her horse Bates Antonello will take part in the London Olympics. Photo / Getty Images ... Read More..

NZ showjumping champs this weekend By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 February 2012 8:27 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   New Zealand's National Show Jumping and Show Hunter Championships get under way on Friday at McLeans Island in Christchurch, with the c... Read More..

First world conference on horse transport safety By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 10:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health   The international Animal Transportation Association is planning the first conference in the world on horse transport safety.   ... Read More..

World Cup Preview - Hat Trick there for the Taking By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 10:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events         Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Katie McVean may be on the cusp of securing her third World Cup series ... Read More..

World Cup Preview - Hat Trick there for the Taking By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 10:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Katie McVean may be on the cusp of securing her third World Cup series but there will still be plenty of... Read More..

Coupe and McVean share World Cup honours By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 10:28 a.m. :: 36 Views :: New Zealand Events Lisa Coupe won the New Zealand league FEI World Cup final yesterday at Tauranga, while defending champ Katie McVean made history in taking the series ... Read More..

Katie McVean close to a place in the Rolex FEI World Cup final By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Katie McVean at last year's World Cup final with Delphi. Photo by Jenny Abrahamsson.Katie McVean is close to securing a plac... Read More..

Lifetime of horse care Horse harmony the goal By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:47 a.m. :: 36 Views :: Equine Health               &nb... Read More..

Manuka honey's antibacterial properties shown again By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:45 a.m. :: 39 Views :: Equine Health   New Zealand's manuka honey has again proved its worth in wound treatments - this time in humans.   ... Read More..

Hat trick there for the making By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Katie McVean may be on the cusp of securing her third World Cup series but there will still be plenty of competition for final honours in Tauranga thi... Read More..

Lucinda makes royal visit By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb...

Italian ride beckons for Kiwi Jesse Sergent By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 February 2012 8:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Para-equestrian teams for London 2012 named By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 3 February 2012 9:19 a.m. :: 31 Views :: New Zealand Events     February 2, 2012   Paralympic Games qualification for London 2012 ended on Tuesday, with para-dressage riders from ... Read More..

Stay up-to-date with our free newsletters! Related Topics: By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 3 February 2012 9:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Para-Dressage riders from 23 nations have qualified to take part in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The qualification process,... Read More..

Equestrian: McVean eyes hat trick By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 3 February 2012 9:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Katie McVean and Dunstan Delphi. Photo / Dannevirke News Katie McVean may b... Read More..

Gold medallist Todd to Orion By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 3 February 2012 9:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Orion has acquired the autobiography of double Olympic gold medallist eventing champion Mark Todd, who has also won f... Read More..

Lucinda makes royal visit By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 February 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Davey GP champ by half a second By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 February 2012 8:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Tuesday, January 31, 2012 • Diana Dobson EQUESTRIAN ALL Julie Davey wanted from the Larsen Sawmilling North Island Showjumping Cham... Read More..

North Island Showjumping Champs at Gisborne By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Julie Davey and Air Hill Myka added a nice title to their trophy cabinet in winning the Horse Grand Prix crown at the Larsen Sawmilling Nor... Read More..

Taupo 12-year-old wins international showjumping in Gisborne By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Press Release – Equestrian Sports New Zealand Briar Burnett-Grant showed herself as one to watch for the future in winning the FEI Children&rs... Read More..

Equestrian: Squad omission baffles eventer By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:43 a.m. :: 54 Views :: International Events     Expand Caroline Powell. File photo / Getty Images Caroline Powell, New ... Read More..

Mighty Fine Effort From Burnett Grant By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Mighty Fine Effort From Burnett Grant Briar Burnett-Grant showed herself as one to watch for the future in winning the FEI Children&... Read More..

Hard yards build Olympics base By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 January 2012 8:35 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Saddling up for ‘full-on’ champs By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 January 2012 9:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Thursday, January 26, 2012 • Diana Dobson NEW Zealand’s top equestrian combinations are heading to Gisborne this weekend... Read More..

Feilding rider has great dressage results By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 January 2012 8:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Show a fitting lead-up to NZ Championships By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 25 January 2012 9:49 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events January 24, 2012 With under three weeks until the New Zealand Showjumping Championships, the Ashburton Area One Star Show acted as a forerunner fo... Read More..

New Zealand: Eventing & Dressage Head New High Performance Squads By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 25 January 2012 9:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Eventing and dressage take another step towards the London Olympics in the latest high performance squads announced by Equestrian Spor... Read More..

NZ names Olympic 'probables' in eventing, dressage By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 23 January 2012 12:09 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events       NZ names Olympic 'probables' in eventing, dressage Equestrian Sports New Zealand has named its updated hi... Read More..

TSB Bank signs on to support Dressage New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 23 January 2012 12:05 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   TSB Bank is proud to sponsor the TSB Bank Dressage Musical Extravaganza at the Bates Dressage New Zealand Championships 2012. And... Read More..

Eventing And Dressage Head New HP Equestrian Squads By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 23 January 2012 12:00 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Press Release: Equestrian Sports New Zealand Eventing And Dressage Head New HP Equestrian Squads Eventing and dressage take another step t... Read More..

Quarter horse cup bids aren't cheap By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 19 January 2012 8:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Feilding High School year 11 student Jed Southcombe is in the New Zealand team to attend the American Quarter Horse Youth World ... Read More..

Five Minutes With... Laura Wallace By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 19 January 2012 8:18 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Five Minutes With... Laura Wallace Published on Thursday, January 12, 2012   Sugoi - Ade... Read More..

Numbers up as show rides into Bay By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 January 2012 8:25 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb...

Kihikihi International Horse Trial By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 January 2012 10:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events         When: Fri 6 Apr, 8:00am – 5:00pm Sat 7 Apr, 8:00am ... Read More..

ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 January 2012 10:46 a.m. :: 52 Views :: International Events       by: Edited Press Release January 13 2012, Article # 19441 Transport is one of the most stressful even... Read More..

London 2012 Olympics: Mark Todd still in the hunt for gold By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 January 2012 10:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events       Veteran: Mark Todd competing at Badminton last week Photo: GETTY IMAGES   ... Read More..

Wilson sisters horse around before the national event By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 12 January 2012 12:52 p.m. :: 42 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Wilson sisters horse around before the national event By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 12 January 2012 12:52 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb...

Every child matters to Leg Up founder By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 January 2012 9:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

21 equestrian nations look to Olympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 January 2012 9:08 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Equestrians from 21 countries are counting down to the London Olympic Games, which marked 200 days to go on January 9.   ... Read More..

Rider set to go on warpath at elite event By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 January 2012 8:37 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Kiwi rider's double, Seoul 1988 By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 January 2012 8:29 a.m. :: 54 Views :: International Events       New Zealand equestri... Read More..

NZ equestrians named as 'helmet heroes' for 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 10 January 2012 8:50 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Two New Zealand equestrians have been named among a lineup of "helmet heroes" for their work in promoting helmet wearing and safe... Read More..

Dressage champs could decide Olympics team spot By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 January 2012 9:01 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Todd in final four for NZ Sportsman of the Year By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 2 January 2012 9:11 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Equestrian legend Mark Todd is among the final four contenders for New Zealand Sportsman of the Year.   ... Read More..

Fiber Fresh Taupo Christmas Classic Showjumping - Results By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 December 2011 9:10 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The weekend’s weather bomb failed to dampen spirits as nearly 800 horses, from across New Zealand, took part in the Fiber Fresh Taupo... Read More..

Fiber Fresh Taupo Christmas Classic Showjumping - Results By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 December 2011 9:10 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The weekend’s weather bomb failed to dampen spirits as nearly 800 horses, from across New Zealand, took part in the Fiber Fresh Taupo... Read More..

TSB Bank Dressage Musical Extravaganza 2012 By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 December 2011 9:03 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events             Dressage NZ is thrilled to ann... Read More..

NZ Equidays returns in 2012 - 22nd Dec 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 December 2011 9:00 a.m. :: 50 Views :: New Zealand Events     Demand from the success of New Zealand's first and only national equine showcase, means Equidays will return ... Read More..

Dancing white stallions return to NZ By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 December 2011 10:07 a.m. :: 120 Views :: New Zealand Events     The white horses of the equestrian arena spectacular El Caballo Blanco are coming to New Zealand for shows throughout the countr... Read More..

Equestrian: McVean takes out the Christmas Classic By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 4:06 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Katie McVean. Photo / APN Torrential rain didn't stop Katie McVean turn... Read More..

New Zealand Team Results from Abu Dhabi By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 3:51 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Abu Dhabi hosted the FEI World Junior Endurance Championships over the weekend.   New Zealand was represented by a team of 4 ... Read More..

Champ shares secret or two By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 3:49 p.m. :: 47 Views :: Careers and Education   By John Lewis on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 Racing | News: Dunedin   ... Read More..

NZ eventing gets $250,000 extra 2012 funding By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 3:42 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events December 16, 2011   New Zealand's eventing team is to get an extra $250,000 in funding to add to the $1 million already allocated in ... Read More..

Recognition for work on horse reproduction By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 3:30 p.m. :: 0 Views :: Equine Health   Canterbury's Lincoln University is to award its Bledisloe Medal to Dr Margaret Evans, an endocrinologist and equine scientist of intern...

Classic chance to build up lead By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 December 2011 8:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Gloyn saddled with new challenge By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 December 2011 8:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events               &nb... Read More..

Sanna first, Hill second in grand prix special By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 13 December 2011 7:55 a.m. :: 0 Views :: International Events   December 12, 2011   Athens dressage Olympian Louisa Hill has finished her latest Australian campaign on a high after anoth... Read More..

Sanna first, Hill second in grand prix special By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 13 December 2011 7:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   December 12, 2011   Athens dressage Olympian Louisa Hill has finished her latest Australian campaign on a high after anoth... Read More..

Equestrian: New leader at Puhinui By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 December 2011 8:31 a.m. :: 83 Views :: New Zealand Events   Expand Christen Hayde riding Tandarra Sweet As makes a jump. Photo / Getty Images ... Read More..

Youngsters ready for desert test By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 December 2011 8:27 a.m. :: 0 Views :: International Events FEI Junior and Young Rider World Endurance Championship starts in Al Wathba tomorrow By M. Satya Narayan, Chief Sports Reporter Publishe... Read More..

Youngsters ready for desert test By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 December 2011 8:27 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events FEI Junior and Young Rider World Endurance Championship starts in Al Wathba tomorrow By M. Satya Narayan, Chief Sports Reporter Publishe... Read More..

Fight to use public access roads By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 December 2011 8:19 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Fight to use public access roads Rowena Orejana | Friday, December 9, 2011 3:00   Vivien Dostine... Read More..

Dawson to compete at FEI Children’s Challenge By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 December 2011 8:57 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     Xtra | Xtra Cameron... Read More..

Puhinui 3 Day Event This Weekend By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 8 December 2011 8:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events   The bold and the beautiful from the New Zealand eventing scene are fine-tuning their final preparations for this weekend’s Puhinui th... Read More..

Todd nominated for NZ Sportsman of the Year By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 December 2011 10:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events December 6, 2011   Equestrian legend Mark Todd has been nominated for New Zealand Sportsman of the Year.   ... Read More..

Taupo hosts Top Class Show Jumping Action By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 December 2011 10:00 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events An extravaganza of Showjumping will be on display at Taupo's Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre this month when more than 850 horses converge ... Read More..

Clear rounds keep McVean in lead By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 December 2011 4:40 p.m. :: 58 Views :: New Zealand Events   GEORGE HEAGNEY Waikato show jumper Katie McVean and her horse Dunstan Daffodil made it two from three world series this season wit... Read More..

International Para-Equestrian Event in Werribee By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 December 2011 12:16 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   International Para-Equestrian Event in Werribee Published on Friday, December 2, 2011 in General   An international Para-Eques... Read More..

Taupo Hosts Top Class Showjumping Action By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 December 2011 12:11 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     2/12/2011 12:16:26 p.m.   An extravaganza of Showjumping will be ... Read More..

Condition no hurdle to success By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 4 December 2011 12:06 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events AMY SHANKS | Saturday, December 3, 2011 6:00   GIFTED RIDER: Partially sighted 6-year-old Olivia McLennan entered and won ... Read More..

Fifteen confirmed for 2012 Mongol Derby race By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 30 November 2011 9:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events November 29, 2011   One New Zealander has so far joined the field for the 2012 running of the 1000km Mongol Derby.   ... Read More..

Novice horse posts record By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 28 November 2011 1:28 p.m. :: 45 Views :: New Zealand Events   In their first prix St George event together, Julie Brougham and her horse Vom Feinsten posted a record score... Read More..

New Zealand: Dressage & Jumping @ Abderry By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 28 November 2011 1:25 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events         Equine Tourism   Posted 23 November 2011 - 01:06 P... Read More..

Kiwi makes Pacific World Cup final By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 28 November 2011 1:13 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   New Zealand's Louisa Hill and Bates Antonello will be competing in this year's Pacific League World Cup Final, along with nine of A... Read More..

Dressage Rides High winning the FEI World Dressage Challenge By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 25 November 2011 8:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events     23/11/2011 7:55:25 a.m.   Dressage is riding a high with more int... Read More..

NZ's top eventers vie for championships By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 25 November 2011 8:27 a.m. :: 50 Views :: New Zealand Events     November 24, 2011   by Virginia Caro   Reigning New Zealand advanced eventing champion Brent Jury face... Read More..

Puhinui International Three Day Equestrian Event By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 November 2011 8:40 a.m. :: 90 Views :: New Zealand Events     Puhinui Reserve, Auckland, 9 Dec – 11 Dec   When: Friday 9 December, 9:00am – 5:00pm... Read More..

Junior pair make NZ team By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 November 2011 8:33 a.m. :: 68 Views :: New Zealand Events     PRIZE MOUNT: Emma Mason struts her stuff on Taralea Sheer Illusion at the 2011 nationals. ... Read More..

Indoor eventing: Mark Todd third in Canada By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 November 2011 9:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2011/11/049.shtml   November 7, 2011   Canadian eventer Waylon Roberts has won the Good Crop... Read More..

Special Olympics To Open New Club By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 November 2011 9:46 a.m. :: 1 Views Wednesday, November 09, 2011 SPECIAL Olympics New Zealand is set to open a club in Gisborne providing sports training and competition for potentia... Read More..

Equestrian: Rotorua Pair Eye Olympic Selection By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 14 November 2011 12:53 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/funds-vexing-olympic-hurdle/1169929 Money can't buy an Olympic medal but two Rotorua equestrians are ... Read More..

Tait gives up on London to focus on Rio bid By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 10 November 2011 9:17 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/5906282/Tait-gives-up-on-London-to-focus-on-Rio-bid   Former Olympic eventing champion Blyth Ta... Read More..

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND QUALIFY FOR 2012 OLYMPIC DRESSAGE By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 10 November 2011 9:07 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events http://worlddressagenews.com   (FEI) – Australia and New Zealand have qualified for the team Dressage competition at the London 201... Read More..

Equestrian: Dressage Riders Seek Olympic First By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 November 2011 12:26 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10762046           ... Read More..

Ashburton Equestrians Do Us Proud By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 November 2011 8:45 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz   October 6, 2011 Kimberley Bird and Lucy Askin went to South Africa to take on the world, and bea... Read More..

Kiwis score well in Olympic dressage qualifier By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 30 October 2011 10:48 a.m. :: 85 Views :: International Events From www.horsetalk.co.nz New Zealand's dressage team has to wait a few days to find out if its bid to qualify for the Olympic Games has been s... Read More..

Woodford riders keep title (NZ) By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 September 2011 1:05 p.m. :: 115 Views :: New Zealand Events Woodford House successfully defended its annual secondary school equestrian event title at the Hawke's Bay A&P; Showgrounds in Hastings on Mon...

Eventing Canterbury - One Day Horse Trial Round Up By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 September 2011 12:59 p.m. :: 113 Views :: New Zealand Events EVENTING CANTERBURY ONE DAY HORSE TRIAL Sunday, September 18 Sheds NZ National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island, Christchurch The Sou...

Barefoot and happy: the latest in hoof care By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 11:17 a.m. :: 152 Views :: Equine Health A Waikato couple are making a living out of encouraging their clients to throw away their shoes in favour of life in bare feet. Shane and Angela D...

Equestrian World To Gather In Beijing By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 11:15 a.m. :: 341 Views :: International Events The China Horse Fair 2011 (CHF 2011) is on target to be the largest and most international so far. Strategically located in Beijing, CHF 2011 has alre...

US equestrian great for Manfeild By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 11:14 a.m. :: 268 Views :: New Zealand Events Monday, 18 July, 2011 - 11:35 Jeremy Steinberg The man charged with developing America's future equestrian talent will b...

Mark Todd to start in Blenheim Express Eventing By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 11:08 a.m. :: 281 Views :: International Events New Zealand's double Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Todd and 2008 Express Eventing winner Oliver Townend are among the line-up of competitors at the E...

Equinome Launches Elite Performance Test for Thoroughbred Horses By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:55 a.m. :: 213 Views :: Equine Health   ScienceDaily (July 18, 2011) — Equinome, the University College Dublin equine genomics spin-out company, has launched a new gene...

Kazakhstan rider wins gold in showjumping champs By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:45 a.m. :: 151 Views :: International Events by Louise Parkes   Peter Solovyov took individual gold for the host nation at the recent FEI Central Asian Open Jumping Championship stag...

Horsing around By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:34 a.m. :: 82 Views :: Careers and Education Blenheim equestrian coach Amanda Bashford played a significant role in New Zealand's outstanding success at the recent Special Olympics World Summ...

500 riders trot along to horse trials at Hopetoun By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:32 a.m. :: 106 Views :: International Events Published Date: 20 July 2011 By Angus Howarth     RIDERS from as far afield as Colombia, Japan, Canada and New Zealand ...

Silver for Kiwi eventers at Aachen horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:27 a.m. :: 136 Views :: International Events A storming finish from the top Kiwi eventers was not quite enough to give them gold at the Aachen International Festival in Germany overnight, with th...

Equestrian: NZ eventers second in Germany By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 9:33 a.m. :: 67 Views The New Zealand eventing team gave strong performances in the cross country but could not overall Great Britain for the gold medal on the final day Aa...

Double Olympic equestrian champion d'Oriola dies By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 9:27 a.m. :: 131 Views :: International Events PARIS (AFP) - France's double Olympic champion Pierre Jonqueres d'Oriola died at his home in the Pyrenees on Tuesday at the age of 91, his dau...

Dressage forum to feature top US coach By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 9:08 a.m. :: 166 Views :: Careers and Education The man charged with developing the United States' future equestrian talent will share his knowledge with New Zealand riders, coaches and judges a...

Eventing at its best – or was it? By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:39 a.m. :: 111 Views :: International Events The CIC *** at Barbury Castle in England is a great example of British Eventing at its best. A gorgeous venue provided by Nigel Bunter, who is a great...

ESNZ Showjumping North Island Young Rider Camp By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:29 a.m. :: 217 Views :: Careers and Education Expressions of interest are invited from Junior riders and Young riders wishing to participate in the upcoming training camp to be held at the Nationa...

Equine virus unlikely to get to NZ say officials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:26 a.m. :: 179 Views :: Equine Health Equine health officials say the hendra virus, which has killed horses in Australia, is unlikely to spread to New Zealand. The virus is passed on b...

Dressage New Zealand Announces Performance and Talent ID Squads 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:24 a.m. :: 561 Views :: International Events Dressage NZ Selectors have announced the 2011 Performance Squads. All senior riders are offered subsidised lessons with visiting German trainer Hubert...

Kiwi eventers aim high at Aachen By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:23 a.m. :: 165 Views :: International Events New Zealand's top eventers are doing battle against the best in the world at the prestigious Aachen International Festival in Germany tonight (NZ ...

Riders make select squad By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:21 a.m. :: 109 Views :: International Events Two young Marlborough dressage riders have been rewarded for their outstanding seasons with selection in the Dressage New Zealand Young Rider Talent I...

Winning brings school success By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:23 a.m. :: 118 Views :: Careers and Education Winning on horseback has given a young rider the confidence to improve her grades in the classroom. Micayla Windle, 13, first started riding four ...

French retains Olympic test lead By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:21 a.m. :: 169 Views :: International Events by Lulu Kyriacou   Piggy French and DHI Topper W increased their lead at the London Olympic Greenwich Test Event, by galloping aroun...

London 2012 Olympics: what do we make of the (horse) show so far? By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:19 a.m. :: 185 Views :: International Events By Pippa Cuckson Olympics Last updated: July 4th, 2011 Unless it’s been heavily edited, the powers-that-be may be pleas...

Equestrian event poses first test for 2012 organisers By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:14 a.m. :: 154 Views :: International Events LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - One of the London 2012 organising committee's most challenging venues was given its first dry run on Monday when the co...

Piggy French leads at Olympic equestrian test event (UK) By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:06 a.m. :: 176 Views :: International Events Britain's Piggy French holds the lead after a faultless cross-country phase at the Olympic equestrian test event inside London's Greenwich Par...

Royal Show for Manfeild Park By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 10:01 a.m. :: 113 Views :: New Zealand Events Manfeild Park is to host a Royal Show; the premier celebration of the best that heartland New Zealand can offer the world. The Royal Agricultural ...

Black Cab for Todd and Nicholson By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 9:40 a.m. :: 114 Views :: International Events New Zealand's most capped Olympians will arrive at the first test event for the 2012 London Olympic Games in a traditional black cab, complete wit...

Riders catch London's Olympic buzz By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 9:32 a.m. :: 121 Views :: International Events by Louise Parkes   Greenwich Park is alive with excitement for the first London Olympic Equestrian test event, and dressage leader, Brita...

Kiwis impressed with London Olympic venue By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 9:28 a.m. :: 119 Views :: International Events by Lulu Kyriacou   The New Zealand contingent at the London Olympic Equestrian Test Event are a little off the pace, but team stalwarts M...

Judges for FEI Awards named By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 12:13 p.m. :: 132 Views :: International Events The FEI has announced the three-strong judging panel for this year's FEI Awards, which will be presided over by FEI President Princess Haya for the ...

Racing: Change of luck brings first winner By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 12:10 p.m. :: 170 Views :: New Zealand Events By Tayler Strong on Fri, 1 Jul 2011 Racing   This im...

World Cup quinella for Michael Jung in Poland By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 12:05 p.m. :: 200 Views :: International Events Eventing World Champion Michael Jung scored an emphatic one-two in the World Cup class at Strzegom in Poland at the weekend, the fourth leg of serie...

James McDonald enjoying the rides of his life By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 12:01 p.m. :: 188 Views :: International Events Bright lights of the world's biggest racing cities are beckoning James McDonald.   The 19-year-old jockey from Cambridge has the thoroughbred ...

Racing Turf: Riddell hopes for double By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:56 a.m. :: 177 Views :: New Zealand Events Has any jockey ever won both the Hawke's Bay Guineas and the Hawke's Bay Steeplechase in the same season? It's a double Jonathan Riddell has a strong ...

Equestrian website galloping towards success By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:53 a.m. :: 107 Views :: Careers and Education Struggling to sell a surplus of horses four years ago, Wellington woman Kate Hinton decided to launch an online equestrian business.   Today t...

NZ honey can help heal horse leg wounds By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:52 a.m. :: 132 Views :: Equine Health A type of honey made by bees in New Zealand turns out to be a "superior" treatment for leg wounds in horses, researchers say. The team from the Unive...

Feilding IA&P Association - Spring Show Jumping Show By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:49 a.m. :: 356 Views :: New Zealand Events When: Sat 24 Sep, 8:30am – 6:00pm Sun 25 Sep, 8:30am – 6:00pm   Where: Manfeild Stadium, South Street, Feil...

Record Entries for the 2011 Great Yorkshire Show By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:45 a.m. :: 127 Views :: International Events Entries for next month’s Great Yorkshire Show have hit an all-time high. A total of 12,713 have been received for the competitive classes at England...

Clayton 5th at Luhmuhlen By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:44 a.m. :: 128 Views :: International Events   AUSTRALIAN eventing riders had mixed fortunes at the recent Luhmuhlen International Three-Day Event in Germany. Beijing Olympic silver medall...

Eight being tested for Hendra virus in Queensland By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 1 July 2011 4:01 p.m. :: 185 Views :: International Events Eight people are feared to have been exposed to the potentially deadly Hendra virus after an infected horse died in southeast Queensland. A vet who w...

Judges for FEI Awards named By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 1 July 2011 3:55 p.m. :: 196 Views :: International Events The FEI has announced the three-strong judging panel for this year's FEI Awards, which will be presided over by FEI President Princess Haya for the ...

Riding High By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 5:23 p.m. :: 155 Views :: New Zealand Events You can take a boy out of the country but you can't take the country out of a boy. AIDAN RODLEY   Champion jockey James McDonald has bro...

So You Think pin-up boy for Kiwi breeding By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 5:09 p.m. :: 197 Views :: International Events Mike Martin's not just pushing his own barrow when he says So You Think could be the biggest advertisement for the New Zealand thoroughbred industry ...

Olympic Games: Our best shots at success By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:36 p.m. :: 178 Views :: International Events New Zealand athletes are in full Olympic Games qualifying mode for London in 13 months' time. How are they shaping up and where do our best hopes of ...

Pony club looking for support By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:35 p.m. :: 182 Views :: Careers and Education Kaikoura Pony Club welcomes all South Island Pony Clubs to participate in BP2Go Kaikoura Springston Trophy 2011 from Friday to Sunday, October 14 to ...

Ostholt leads after Luhmühlen horse trials dressage By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:32 p.m. :: 200 Views :: International Events Germany's Frank Ostholt is in the lead after the dressage phase at the Luhmühlen Horse Trials, heading an international field on Little Paint. ...

Todd still in strong position By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:21 p.m. :: 122 Views :: International Events The New Zealand equestrian Andrew Nicholson has finished 14th at the Luhmühlen three day event in Germany, with compatriot Caroline Powell just behind...

Olympic blow for showjumper Katie McVean By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:12 p.m. :: 121 Views :: International Events New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean has returned home with her 2012 Olympic hopes all but gone after ambitions of trialling a Dutch horse came to not...

McVean's London Olympic hopes extinguished By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:08 p.m. :: 188 Views :: International Events New Zealand's hopes of having showjumping representative at the next year's London Olympic's have all but disappeared, with rider Katie McVean's deal ...

Jock Best Of The Kiwis By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:07 p.m. :: 116 Views :: International Events 18 Jun 2011 Jonathan Paget is creating plenty of interest as the best of the Kiwis at the Luhmühlen 4* three day event in Germany. He and his new mo...

Equestrian Groom Wanted Christchurch By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:05 p.m. :: 129 Views :: Careers and Education Location: Christchurch Job Added: 23/06/2011 Pay Rate: In exchange for accom. Contact: alicemont@gmail.com Details: Groom required ...

Testing times for Fox-Pitt By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 3:47 p.m. :: 109 Views :: International Events WORLD number one William Fox-Pitt will spearhead the British challenge in next month’s London 2012 test event. The Greenwich Park Eventing Invitation...

EQUESTRIAN: Spratt is living the dream By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 3:34 p.m. :: 104 Views :: Careers and Education By Sam Morshead »   PUT yourself in the following position. You’re in your early 20s, settled ...

Feral Horse Foot As Model Questioned By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 5:06 p.m. :: 141 Views :: Equine Health Newsdate: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 - 08:42 AM Location: SAN DIEGO, California According to research done by Dr. Brian Hampson for his PhD thesi...

Whangarei Riding for the Disabled need volunteers By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:59 p.m. :: 237 Views :: Careers and Education The eagerness and smiles on the faces of the riders says it all - they are having fun! And to keep the good times rolling, Whangarei Riding for the...

Oceania Leg Olympic Qualifier in October 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:56 p.m. :: 179 Views :: International Events Dressage NZ is committed to supporting a team to compete in an Olympic Qualifying Competition in late October 2011. Nations who have expressed an inte...

Amanda following in big footsteps By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:54 p.m. :: 202 Views :: International Events   Last updated 09:30 08/06/2011    Ride on: Marlborough Riding for the Disabled coaches, Roslein Wilkes, left, an...

Bramham horse trials declared 'best ever' By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:52 p.m. :: 253 Views :: International Events Organisers of last weekend's Bramham International Horse Trials say the event was the best ever in the 38 years the competition has been running. &#...

Equestrian Australia partners with Inglis By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:51 p.m. :: 143 Views :: International Events Thursday, 9 June 2011 Two of Australia's most well renowned organisations in the equine industry, Equestrian Australia (EA) and Inglis, are teaming...

NZTR is breaking law, claims Sutherland By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:47 p.m. :: 154 Views :: New Zealand Events Invercargill racing industry watchdog Laurie Sutherland is concerned that New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is breaking its own constitutional rules an...

Horse that carries the weight of a nation By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:45 p.m. :: 109 Views :: International Events Even rival owners will be cheering on Dato Tan Chin Nam's superstar at Royal Ascot next week, writes Andrew Wu. SO You Think...

Melbourne 3 Day Event coverage brought to you by The Riders Shoppe By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:31 p.m. :: 126 Views :: Horse Sales Join Horse Deals, The Riders Shoppe and Julie Wilson for all the action from the 2011 Melbourne 3 Day Event. If you are looking for your next Perfo...

Rueder jumps into the record books as Bramham’s first ever German champion By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:29 p.m. :: 122 Views :: International Events By Jill Armstrong Published on Monday 6 June 2011 21:07 formatPubDate("Mo...

EQUESTRIAN: Price is right at Brand Hall By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:28 p.m. :: 122 Views :: New Zealand Events MARLBOROUGH based New Zealander Tim Price also had cause to celebrate at the Brand Hall event in Shropshire, when he took home the CIC* international ...

Who hurt Squirt? By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 1:18 p.m. :: 162 Views :: New Zealand Events Donna Chisholm investigates the bizarre attack and near-blinding of Squirt the horse. Three months on from the incident that made headlines around the...

Northland young rider determined to tackle hurdles By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 1:14 p.m. :: 130 Views :: New Zealand Events By Kelly Wilson | 10th June 2011   SITTING PRETTY: Micayla Windle and Lakevale Puss n Boots won the...

Australia: World riders contest endurance By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 12:35 p.m. :: 123 Views :: International Events Cath Fouracre | 7th June 2011 ENDURANCE riders from all over the globe will descend on Christine and Lance Blatchford’s farm in Caboolture this Fr...

Team UAE makes strong start to European Open endurance bid By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 12:32 p.m. :: 129 Views :: International Events Mohammad leads team to clean sweep of top spots in Italian ride By M. Satya Narayan, Chief Sports Reporter Published: 00:00 June 13, 2011 ...

Wild horse foot may not be good benchmark - researcher By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:33 p.m. :: 119 Views :: Equine Health The feral horse foot may not be the appropriate benchmark model for equine foot health, an Australian researcher has suggested.   ...

Ireland has two in jumping's top 5 rankings By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:31 p.m. :: 207 Views :: International Events Irish rider Billy Twomey is now the third-ranked show jumping rider in the world, and compatriot Denis Lynch is fifth.   ...

ESNZ Showjumping and Show Hunter AGM 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:28 p.m. :: 266 Views :: New Zealand Events The Showjumping and Show Hunter AGM Papers are now available. These can be downloaded from the website (see 'Sourced from' below). If you require a ...

Audrey Bevege: Sixty years in the pony saddle By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:26 p.m. :: 188 Views :: Careers and Education When Audrey Bevege joined the Te Kuiti and Districts Pony Club in 1954, as many boys as girls were members and the children rode their horses great ...

Equidays to push Waikato industry By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:23 p.m. :: 109 Views :: New Zealand Events Mystery Creek is to host a major equestrian industry event in November attracting international companies and providing a large cash injection for th...

Feeding your Hunters - 'it's two eezy' By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:16 p.m. :: 206 Views :: Equine Health Article from RD1's 'Straight from the Horse's Mouth', June 2011. The combination of feeding Dunstan Eezymix, an extruded cereal and rice based comple...

Kiwi Paget Triumphs At Bramham By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:11 p.m. :: 226 Views :: International Events 5 Jun 2011 Jonathan Paget has shown he's a serious contender for the London Olympics after winning the Bramham International Horse Trials in Yorkshir...

NZ eventer Johnstone UK-bound in fine form By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 May 2011 1:30 p.m. :: 2 Views :: International Events London Olympic eventing hopeful Clarke Johnstone heads to Britain tomorrow a serious contender to make the New Zealand team next year. The 24-year-o...

New horse for McVean By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 May 2011 1:26 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events New Zealand’s talented rider Katie McVean has a new horse to ride in the eight year old Wavantos VD Renvillehoeve (by Lux Z x Wellington). McVean’s ch...

International network to help in disease fight By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 May 2011 1:21 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health Britain is leading a new international network, which includes the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which will help nations protect...

London Olympics again a possibility for McVean By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 31 May 2011 1:17 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Competing at the London Olympics is again a possibility for New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean with an offer to ride a top Dutch horse. McVean who r...

World Cup: NZ's Johnstone will be hard to beat May 11, 2011 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 May 2011 11:49 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Kiwi eventer Clarke Johnstone joined an elite group of riders last weekend when he won his second FEI World Cup event for the season. ...

Todd now going for Express delivery By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 May 2011 11:47 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Published on Wednesday 11 May 2011 19:35 - on www.yorkshirepost.co.uk   FOLLOWING his historic win at the Mitsubishi Motors Badmin...

Equestrian boss looks on the bright side By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 May 2011 11:43 a.m. :: 267 Views :: International Events, Horse Sales Equestrian Sports New Zealand chief executive Jim Ellis is putting on a brave face over the loss of one of the sport's medal prospects at the London O...

Double title for Masterton rider By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 May 2011 6:01 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Masterton's Gemma Haywood was a star performer at the 2011 New Zealand horse riding endurance championships at Kuratau, Taupo, over Easter weekend, wi...

Money or Nag: Saudi's buy New Zealand Olympic Dream By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 May 2011 5:56 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events, Horse Sales New Zealand's hopes of a showjumping Olympic medal have been dashed after a multimillion-dollar horse trade with a Saudi buyer. Kiwi rider Katie McVe...

McVean offered $10m for horse By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 May 2011 5:51 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events New Zealand Olympic showjumper Katie McVean is having to knock back big money offers for her horse Dunstan Delphi. McVean and Dunstan Delphi have spa...

Tough task for Mark Todd at Kentucky event By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 May 2011 2:01 p.m. :: 211 Views :: International Events from stuff.co.nz (dated 01may11) Mark Todd is out of touch with the leaders in the Kentucky three-day event after a late run-out aboard NZB Grass Val...

Kiwi fourth in Aust 3* dressage freestyle By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 May 2011 2:00 p.m. :: 327 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 02may11) New Zealand dressage rider Penny Castle has ridden Gymstar One to fourth place in the Grand Prix freestyle at th...

No break for winner Todd By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 May 2011 1:53 p.m. :: 218 Views :: Careers and Education from The Press Association Mark Todd will fly to the United States on Tuesday £60,000 richer and installed as the oldest champion in Badminton Horse ...

McVean Finishes a record Breaking 6th in World Cup Final By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 3 May 2011 1:51 p.m. :: 209 Views :: International Events from Equestrian Sports NZ (dated 05may11) Olympic showjumper Katie McVean has created New Zealand equestrian history after finishing sixth in the FEI...

Equestrian: Todd believes horse's best is yet to come By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 26 April 2011 2:41 p.m. :: 223 Views :: International Events from NZ Herald (dated 26apr11) New Zealand equestrian great Mark Todd has issued a blunt warning to his competitors ahead of next year's London Olymp...

Todd inspires McVean By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 26 April 2011 2:38 p.m. :: 261 Views :: International Events from Waikato Times (dated 26apr11) Mark Todd's Badminton win has been a huge boost for Cambridge rider Katie McVean, who will compete in the prestigi...

Mark Todd wins Badminton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 26 April 2011 2:32 p.m. :: 208 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (26apr11) New Zealand's eventing comeback kid Mark Todd won his fourth Badminton Horse Trials title overnight, fulfilling the ri...

Mark Todd pulls off big win at Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 26 April 2011 2:32 p.m. :: 211 Views :: International Events from TVNZ (dated 26apr11) Mark Todd rode himself into the history books at the Badminton Horse Trials this morning when he notched his fourth win at ...

Mark Todd on verge of fourth Badminton win By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 April 2011 2:26 p.m. :: 218 Views :: International Events from stuff.co.nz (dated 25apr11) Two-time Olympic medallist Mark Todd is poised to add a fourth Badminton horse trial title to his collection after t...

James Avery wins NZ Young Rider 3DE title By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 24 April 2011 2:36 p.m. :: 219 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 25apr11) Nelson's James Avery and Amarillo won the Swarbrick Trophy for the National Young Rider Three-day Event title at...

Blyth Tait mourns loss of gold medal ride By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 24 April 2011 2:30 p.m. :: 155 Views :: Careers and Education from stuff.co.nz (dated 24apr11) Olympic equestrian gold medallist Blyth Tait is mourning the loss of the chestnut thoroughbred which carried him to ...

Youngsters to vie for national eventing titles By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 19 April 2011 1:58 p.m. :: 201 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 16apr11) The country's leading young riders are preparing to converge on Canterbury next weekend for the National 3DE You...

Horses and riders out in force for Christchurch By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 19 April 2011 1:57 p.m. :: 266 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 15apr11) The Waikato Equestrian Centre will be alive with horses and people at the end of the month - and all in aid of e...

Blyth Tait to start Santos at Withington horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 19 April 2011 1:55 p.m. :: 349 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 19apr11) Blyth Tait is expected to have this first start on new horse Santos at the Withington Manor Horse Trials near Ch...

Silver rides novice to junior title By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 April 2011 1:50 p.m. :: 254 Views :: New Zealand Events from Wairarapa Times-Age (dated 13apr11) Kuranui College student Francesca Silver and her young charge Case in Point combined to win eventing's New Z...

Eventer Blyth Tait is back in the game By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 12 April 2011 2:34 p.m. :: 209 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 11apr11) A late entry from Kiwi Olympian Blyth Tait gave the Larkhill Horse Trials in Wiltshire the honour of hosting the...

New Zealand Equestrian Showing Scene is on Facebook By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 12 April 2011 2:28 p.m. :: 233 Views :: Careers and Education News & information from local and international equestrian events. All content is public. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=126089157205

WEG drama leads to new endurance structure By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 12 April 2011 2:27 p.m. :: 233 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 09apr11) Lessons learned from the issues arising over last year's World Equestrian Games have led to a new structure for ...

Nicholson Stars At Weston Park By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 12 April 2011 2:22 p.m. :: 202 Views :: International Events from Sportinglife.com (dated 12apr11) New Zealander Andrew Nicholson showed his quality by winning two of the three advanced classes at the Weston Pa...

Equestrian: High hopes for Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 9 April 2011 2:31 p.m. :: 199 Views :: Careers and Education from NZ Herald (dated 06apr11) Hopes are high New Zealand will be represented in all three equestrian disciplines at next year's London Olympics with...

Jessica Woods takes out national YR ODE champs By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 6 April 2011 10:38 a.m. :: 237 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 04apr11) Jessica Woods and Too Predictable won the Charisma Trophy for the New Zealand Young Rider One-day Event Champion...

Cambridge girl horsing around the world By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 6 April 2011 10:34 a.m. :: 192 Views :: Careers and Education from The Kings County Advertiser (dated 04apr11) Rachele Foote’s life revolves around horses. The Cambridge rider’s 10-year involvement with Pony Cl...

It's Time for Gillette to Realize Her Rolex Dream By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 6 April 2011 10:29 a.m. :: 224 Views :: International Events from nj.com (dated 02apr11) The list of entries for this month's Rolex Kentucky, the Western Hemisphere's only 4-star eventing competition, is a real...

EQUESTRIAN: Gatcombe success for Jonelle By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 2 April 2011 10:40 a.m. :: 222 Views :: New Zealand Events from This Is Wiltshire (dated 31mar11) MANTON-BASED New Zealand international Jonelle Richards was among the winners at the Land Rover Gatcombe Horse...

Pair Flying High At Top Level By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:36 a.m. :: 210 Views :: New Zealand Events from Stratford Press (dated 31mar11) Eltham's Tracy Bublitz has just proved again how special her horse RomariZ is. The pair just returned from the ...

Showjumper Samantha McIntosh leaves Europe for New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:23 a.m. :: 385 Views :: Careers and Education from Horse & House (dated 29mar11) Showjumper Samantha McIntosh is heading home to New Zealand. Samantha, who was based in Germany and rode for ...

Caroline Powell donates trophy for NZ riders By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 2:01 p.m. :: 180 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 27mar11) Top Kiwi eventer Caroline Powell has donated a trophy for New Zealand's National Junior Three-Day-Event Champion...

Manfeild's equestrian dream realised By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:59 p.m. :: 207 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 25mar11) Manfeild Park has received an overwhelming pass mark as an equestrian facility following the running of the New ...

They've got a ticket to ride By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:57 p.m. :: 250 Views :: Careers and Education from NZ Herald (dated 27mar11) It's the dream of many a youngster to own a pony and take part in pony club activities. Shelley Bridgeman takes a look...

Equestrian: McVean scores on Delphi against Europe's best By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:52 p.m. :: 208 Views :: International Events from NZ Herald (dated 28mar11) New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean had a top result at a World Cup event in s'Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, yest...

Rider heads to Germany By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:50 p.m. :: 245 Views :: Careers and Education from Manawatu Standard (dated 24mar11) Rider Julian Wood is hoping his training in German equestrian circles will lead him to represent New Zealand a...

Equestrian: Tough test for jetsetter McVean By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 27 March 2011 1:49 p.m. :: 144 Views :: Careers and Education from NZ Herald (dated 26mar11) Fresh from defending her Olympic Cup title at the Horse of the Year Show, top showjumper Katie McVean is preparing to ...

Showjump cup goes to Aussies By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 25 March 2011 1:53 p.m. :: 176 Views :: New Zealand Events from WeeklyTimes (dated 23mar11) THE Australian showjumping team won the Trans Tasman Nations Cup against New Zealand last Friday at the Horse of the...

Marlborough riders excel By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 24 March 2011 3:37 p.m. :: 204 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Marlborough Express Marlborough's equestrian community has shown it can foot it with the best in the country after several riders collected ...

Horse of the Year: Popular inductee adds gloss to family history By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 20 March 2011 3:27 p.m. :: 223 Views :: Careers and Education from Hawke's Bay Today (dated 18mar11) Maurice Beatson comes from a blue-blood line of riders, and last night he was honoured for the part he has pla...

Katie McVean wins showjumping title in jumpoff By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 20 March 2011 3:22 p.m. :: 273 Views :: New Zealand Events from stuff.co.nz (dated 20mar11) Katie McVean has provided a fairytale finish to the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings by winning the $200,000 Olymp...

Tompkins thrives on change By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 19 March 2011 3:31 p.m. :: 248 Views :: Careers and Education from Taranaki Daily News online (dated 17mar11) Taranaki's Olympic and World Games equestrian Heelan Tompkins has reached a new stage in her life. T...

Sisters off to flying start By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 19 March 2011 3:26 p.m. :: 290 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Northern Advocate (dated19mar11) Northland sisters Amanda and Vicki Wilson are no strangers to success in the nation's showjumping arenas an...

Dickey goes clear, wins showjumping title By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 March 2011 3:21 p.m. :: 223 Views :: New Zealand Events from Stuff.co.nz (dated 18mar11) Last was definitely best for Mathew Dickey in the young rider class at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Has...

Final chance for fine tuning By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 3:08 p.m. :: 196 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Marlborough Express (dated 11mar11) Another long season may be drawing to a close, but for leading Marlborough showjumper Georgia Reid, tomo...

Capable eventer eyes top contests By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 3:05 p.m. :: 260 Views :: New Zealand Events from stuff.co.nz (dated 15mar11) Canterbury eventer Alice Montgomery is hoping a season off with some inspiring experiences will help give her the pu...

Youngster has ring of confidence at Horse of Year By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 3:03 p.m. :: 267 Views :: New Zealand Events from Hawkes Bay Today (dated 15mar11) It reads like a children's fairytale - Little Mindy Lou, Magpie and Sarah. It's a pretty good little cl...

QUEST FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR EVENTING CROWN By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 3:00 p.m. :: 257 Views :: New Zealand Events from Eventing (dated 14mar11) Clarke Johnstone and Orient Express, team bronze medalists at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last year, will be...

New Zealand Loses Top Ranked Grand Prix Stallion By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 2:55 p.m. :: 243 Views :: Careers and Education from Equestrian Sport (dated 11mar11) Yesterday (Thursday) Hartstone farwelled her wonderful black stallion Whisper (Below), who was put down after a...

Wrap-up from the Bates NZ Dressage Championships By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 2:56 p.m. :: 270 Views :: New Zealand Events from Equestrian Sports (dated 08mar11) Not even outbursts of torrential rain could dampen spirits at the Bates New Zealand Dressage Championships. Th...

Equestrian: Taranaki riders win national shows By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:12 a.m. :: 282 Views :: New Zealand Events from NZ Herald (dated 06mar11) Taranaki riders dominated at two national equestrian shows with Hawera's Robert Steele winning the final round of...

Agonising wait for Way's win By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:10 a.m. :: 292 Views :: New Zealand Events from Manawatu Standard (dated 07mar11) It was a nailbiting wait for Vanessa Way, after setting a strong lead of 68.30 per cent in Saturday night's Gr...

All flair at dressage champs By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:08 a.m. :: 270 Views :: New Zealand Events from Manawatu Standard (dated 07mar11) The first New Zealand Dressage championships to be held indoors at Manfeild were a valuable learning experienc...

An interview with Mark Todd By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:05 a.m. :: 275 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 06mar11) Kiwi eventer Mark Todd is planning to take two horses to the Badminton Horse Trials this year, with Grass Valley...

Kiwi eventers ramp up Olympic objective By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:02 a.m. :: 217 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 02mar11) New Zealand Eventing boss Erik Duvander has the 2012 London Olympic podium in his sights and is preparing to per...

FEI World Cup Eventing Series gets under way at Kihikihi, New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 8:58 a.m. :: 366 Views :: New Zealand Events from Equestrian Austrlia (dated 04mar11) The 2011 FEI World Cup Eventing series kicks off in April at the Kihikihi International Horse Trial, ...

Oliver Townend triple at Isleham Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 8:57 a.m. :: 190 Views :: Careers and Education from BBC Sport (dated 07mar11) Oliver Townend completed a triple win at the 2010 Isleham Horse Trials. The 27-year-old from Huddersfield overca...

Equestrian: New Zealand horse disfigured in attack By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 March 2011 2:51 p.m. :: 165 Views :: Careers and Education from 7 News (dated 08mar11) The genteel world of New Zealand showjumping has been rocked after a leading horse was disfigured in an attack its owner ...

Blyth Tait to return for 2012 Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 March 2011 8:54 a.m. :: 183 Views :: Careers and Education from stuff.co.nz (dated 03mar11) Equestrian legend Blyth Tait is to get back in the saddle, with the aim of competing at the next year's Olympic...

Updated: Three events cancelled after quake, horse digs offered By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 March 2011 1:56 p.m. :: 271 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 24feb11) The first three horse events have fallen victim to Canterbury's massive earthquake on Tuesday. The Canterbury E...

McVean Europe Bound By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 March 2011 1:54 p.m. :: 278 Views :: Careers and Education from Scoop Independent News (dated 24feb11) Top New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean heads to Europe this weekend with her horse Dunstan Delphi in her...

2011 NZ Horse Of The Year Show Launched By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 March 2011 1:51 p.m. :: 329 Views :: New Zealand Events from Scoop Independent News (dated 23feb11) The 2011 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show was launched in style last night (Tuesday) before nearly 300 ...

Canterbury Show jumping Three Star Championship Show By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 February 2011 5:05 p.m. :: 443 Views :: New Zealand Events from equinetrader.co.nz (dated 21Feb11) Raymont produced the only double clear of the competition to win with his own Stardom, ahead of the New ...

Ramont takes early showjumping lead By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 11 February 2011 2:13 p.m. :: 218 Views from Yahoo SPort (dated 11feb11) Australian Billy Ramont has got his New Zealand national showjumping championships bid underway in style today. He ...

Oakura equestrian star scoops pool By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 February 2011 4:09 p.m. :: 309 Views :: New Zealand Events from Stuff.co.nz (dated 08feb11) Oakura's Vanessa Way scooped the pool at the North Island Dressage championships at Kihikihi, near Te Awamutu, ...

NZ World Cup jumping final this weekend By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 February 2011 4:08 p.m. :: 282 Views :: New Zealand Events from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 03feb11) The last two rounds of New Zealand's World Cup showjumping series are in Tauranga this week, with the final on S...

Equestrian: McVean aims for repeat victory in Cup series By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 February 2011 4:04 p.m. :: 307 Views :: New Zealand Events from NZ Herald (dated 03feb11) Leading New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean has Germany and London on her mind going into the final two rounds of...

Young riders bring home the honours By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 February 2011 4:44 p.m. :: 341 Views :: International Events from Nelson Mail (dated 02feb11) Nelson riders have again distinguished themselves, this time bringing home an impressive haul of honours from the Ne...

Young rider who's going places By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 February 2011 1:06 p.m. :: 276 Views :: New Zealand Events from Manawatu Standard (27jan11) They work as one. The long-legged rider sitting deep in the saddle and the horse dancing across the arena changing ...

Parkes shows skills By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 February 2011 1:05 p.m. :: 309 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Marlborough Express (dated 25jan11) Marlborough dressage rider Melissa Parkes turned in several fine performances to pick up Reserve Champio...

Show jumping: Hay facing mainland's top jumpers By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 February 2011 1:03 p.m. :: 456 Views :: New Zealand Events from Otago Daily Times (dated 29jan11) Dunedin's Claudia Hay will face tough competition at the South Island show jumping championships in Mosgiel th...

Kate Welten Crowned 2011 New Zealand Young Riders' Champion By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 26 January 2011 10:01 a.m. :: 339 Views :: New Zealand Events from EuroDressage (dated 21Jan) Cambridge rider Kate Welten has been crowned the New Zealand Young Rider Champion, after a closely fought tussle with...

NZ equestrians rally to help flood-hit Aust horses By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 20 January 2011 9:54 a.m. :: 332 Views :: Careers and Education from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 18Jan) The New Zealand horse world is moving to assist the flood-stricken equestrian fraternity in Queensland and Victori...

Akers cannot repeat Dannevirke round By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 20 January 2011 9:50 a.m. :: 249 Views :: Careers and Education From Manawatu Standard (17Jan) Tinapai couldn't repeat his showjumping feat from Dannevirke a week ago during the World Cup round at Woodhill Sands n...

Local innovation raises Olympic odds By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 20 January 2011 9:46 a.m. :: 255 Views :: Careers and Education from Wanganui Chronicle (dated 11jan) Professional showjumper Katie McVean has enlisted the help of a Bulls company as she pushes her bid...

Steiner finds the perfect showjumping round By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 20 January 2011 9:44 a.m. :: 282 Views from Yahoo Xtra Sport (dated 17Jan) Nerves of steel stood Phillip Steiner in good stead in the World Cup New Zealand qualifying series at the Sh...

Equestrian: NZ rep takes showjumping quinella at Dannevirke By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 10 January 2011 4:41 p.m. :: 222 Views :: New Zealand Events from NZ Herald (dated 10Jan11) It was a Katie McVean showjumping quinella yesterday in the fifth round of the New Zealand World Cup qualifying s...

British eventing boss to hold NZ seminar By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 9 January 2011 4:35 p.m. :: 321 Views :: Careers and Education from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 09Jan11) British Eventing chief executive and Olympic course designer Mike Etherington-Smith is to visit New Zealand next...

Mcvean grabs quinella in Dannevirke By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 9 January 2011 4:34 p.m. :: 326 Views :: New Zealand Events from Yahoo Sport (dated 09Jan11) It was a Katie McVean showjumping quinella today in the fifth round of the New Zealand World Cup qualifying series a...

County Saddlery supports NI Dressage Champs By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 5 January 2011 4:44 p.m. :: 470 Views :: New Zealand Events from NZ Equestrian (dated 05Jan11) County Saddlery North Island Dressage Championships   Dressage Waikato is pleased to announce that Cou...

Waikaia pair have 'amazing' time By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 29 December 2010 4:48 p.m. :: 271 Views :: International Events from Southland Times (dated 29Dec10) Waikaia mother and daughter Helen and Katie Christie have been living the horse lovers' dream, volunteering at a...

2010 Puhinui International Three-Day Event By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:15 p.m. :: 236 Views :: New Zealand Events from Equestrian Sports (dated 13dec10) Cambridge’s Lizzie Brown won the Auckland Council CCI3* class at the Puhinui Three-day Horse Trials on Henton ...

Lizzie Brown Wins Puhinui Three Day Event By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:13 p.m. :: 410 Views :: New Zealand Events from Stuff.co.nz (dated 12dec10) Cambridge's Lizzie Brown led from start to finish in winning the three-star class at the Puhinui international three...

Chantal Wigan and Ferero win Pacific World Cup Dressage final By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:11 p.m. :: 301 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 14dec10) Performing to a compilation of Abba music, Chantal Wigan and Ferero literally danced away with this year's Pacif...

Manfeild Enhancements Excite By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:09 p.m. :: 374 Views :: New Zealand Events, Careers and Education from Voxy.co.nz (dated 14dec10) LOOKING at the Manfeild equestrian facilities, a top figure in dressage sees a venue becoming comparable with one of ...

Operating Manager Rides Into The Ranks Of Stanford Who's Who By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:06 p.m. :: 358 Views :: Careers and Education from Stanford Who's Who (dated 07dec10) BULLS, NEW ZEALAND, December 7, 2010 /Stanford Who's Who/ -- Stanford Who's Who welcomes Dudley C. Brown to t...

Gear up for Royal Melbourne Horse Show By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:04 p.m. :: 265 Views :: International Events from Weekly Times Now (dated 13dec10) THE RASV 2011 Royal Melbourne Horse Show is on at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre from January 20 to 2...

Showjumping talent Olivia chases dream By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:00 p.m. :: 266 Views :: Careers and Education from Sport Scene (dated 09dec10) A Queenstown family with strong sporting ties is leaving to chase competitive horse riding success.  Equestr...

Equestrian: Brown still the one to catch By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 December 2010 2:59 p.m. :: 132 Views from NZ Herald (dated 12dec10) Cambridge's Lizzie Brown retained her overnight lead in the Auckland Council CCI3 class at the Puhinui three-day ...

Horse choice costs Brown By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:25 p.m. :: 252 Views :: New Zealand Events from Waikato Times (dated 30nov10) Defending champion Lizzie Brown of Cambridge was unable to hang on to her title at the New Zealand One-Day Eventin...

Rider takes event title By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:23 p.m. :: 267 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Nelson Mail (04dec10) Former Nelsonian James Avery has tasted more success, claiming the junior category at New Zealand Eventing Championshi...

Top eventers converge on Auckland 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:22 p.m. :: 291 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 07dec10) New Zealand's eventing elite will gather at the iconic Puhinui Reserve for the Auckland International Three-day ...

Back in the saddle after serious fall By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:20 p.m. :: 269 Views :: Careers and Education from Manawatu Standard (dated 01dec10) Eight months ago, Opiki showjumper Chloe Akers took such a serious tumble it would have sent most riders scurr...

Saddleworld Vic. Dressage Festival - Pacific League World Cup Final By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:15 p.m. :: 250 Views :: International Events from Virtual Equestrian (dated 03dec10) Excitement builds for Pacific Legue World Cup Final.  Twelve of Australia’s best Grand Prix combinations...

Catwalk Trust founder chosen By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:09 p.m. :: 223 Views :: Careers and Education from Wairarapa Times-Age (dated 02dec10) A Wairarapa woman searching for a cure for spinal injuries is in the reckoning to be crowned New Zealander o...

Jury seals eventing comeback with major NI win By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 10:00 a.m. :: 268 Views :: New Zealand Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 30nov10) South Islanders took home three of the five titles from the New Zealand Eventing Championships at Richfields Tho...

Illston packs plenty into her equine day By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 9:57 a.m. :: 253 Views :: Equine Health from Manawatu Standard (dated 24nov10) A sense of humour appears to help Mandy Illston get through her hectic horse world in which even sleep is a pr...

Winning weekend leads to prestigious challenge By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 9:55 a.m. :: 270 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Marlborough Express (dated 25nov10) Tracey Johnston and mount Apollo 4's selection for the FEI World Dressage Challenge was the major highli...

International test for riders By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 9:53 a.m. :: 231 Views :: Careers and Education from The Timaru Herald (dated 27nov10) Two South Canterbury dressage competitors have got some international exposure without even leaving New Zealan...

McVean And Daffodiil Easy Winners By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 9:49 a.m. :: 306 Views :: New Zealand Events from Scoop Independant News (dated 28nov10) Showjumpers Katie McVean and Dunstan Daffodil have again left the field in their wake with a convincing w...

Trot-up today for Adelaide 4-star horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:46 p.m. :: 233 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk.co.nz Riders will present their horses to veterinarians and officials for inspection at 2pm today for the trot up before the Australia...

Eventer in quest for new mount By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:44 p.m. :: 303 Views :: Careers and Education from The Press (dated 20 Nov) Working for hours a day, week after week, year after year, equestrian eventers forge a close bond with their horses. I...

Top rider rules at Tangimoana By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:40 p.m. :: 436 Views :: New Zealand Events from Manawatu Standard (dated 22 Nov) Annabel Wigley returned from riding internationally in England to well and truly wrap up the one-day horse tria...

Blokes Battle it out in Taranaki By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:37 p.m. :: 294 Views :: New Zealand Events from Equine Trader NZ (dated 22 Nov) It was the battle of the blokes in the young rider classes at the two Taranaki shows at the weekend. Canta...

North Island Showjumping Champs gearing up for Biggie By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:35 p.m. :: 326 Views :: New Zealand Events from Show Jumping & Show Hunter  (dated 19 Nov) The three day show, being hosted by the Central District Showjumping Group at Foxton fr...

Heath Ryan takes dressage lead at Aust 4* 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 16 November 2010 5:33 p.m. :: 272 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 13Nov) Heath Ryan has a 10-point lead in the four-star class going into today's cross-county phase of the 2010 Australian...

New Zealand finish a close second in South Africa By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 16 November 2010 5:26 p.m. :: 248 Views :: International Events from Equestrian Sports NZ The New Zealand Pony riders have completed a successful trip in South Africa but couldn’t quite beat the home team Compe...

Shane Rose set to bloom at import 3-day equestrian event By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 5:04 p.m. :: 280 Views :: International Events from WhereLive (dated 08Nov10) WEROMBI Olympian Shane Rose will head a star-studded field at the 2010 Australian International 3 Day Event (AI3DE) ...

First equal; with herself By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 5:01 p.m. :: 266 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Marlborough Express (dated 03Nov10) A Kaikoura rider is a showjumping success in Christchurch. All three of Louise Marriott's horses, two s...

ESNZ Board Statement re WEG Endurance By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 4:58 p.m. :: 382 Views :: Careers and Education from Equestrian New Zealand (dated 29Oct10) ESNZ TAKES ACTION AFTER ENDURANCE COMPLAINT   Changes to the way Equestrian Sports New Zealand ope...

Disabled riders train for ribbon day By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 4:57 p.m. :: 312 Views :: Careers and Education from The Southland Times (dated 08Nov10) Disabled Wanaka riders are banking on success in a competition this month to help in their quest for qualifi...

ESNZ firm on endurance groom selection policy By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 4:55 p.m. :: 276 Views :: Careers and Education from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 06Nov10) The groom selection policy that caused so much grief in the lead-up to the recent World Equestrian Games is not ...

Ackers gets jump on Olympian By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 2 November 2010 2:35 p.m. :: 212 Views From The Northern Advocate Olympian Katie McVean didn't have things all her own way when she lined up at this weekend's Northland Area Two Star Showj...

Kiwi sixth at Aust dressage champs By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 29 October 2010 2:41 p.m. :: 298 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz New Zealand dressage rider Shiwon Green has finished sixth in her first offshore competition, on the first day of the Australian...

Manfeild's future growth supported By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 28 October 2010 2:38 p.m. :: 315 Views :: New Zealand Events From Manawatu Standard Manfeild Park is celebrating the windfall of a $423,000 grant from Pub Charities. The funds are to be used for the development...

Parklands swept away By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 28 October 2010 2:28 p.m. :: 184 Views From The Aucklander Manurewa residents are concerned at losing not one, but two reserves. Hayley Hannan takes a walk in the parks to find out what's ...

Top Kiwi eventers head to Arran Station By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 27 October 2010 2:31 p.m. :: 298 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk.co.nz New Zealand World Equestrian Games riders Jonathan Paget and Clarke Johnstone are among those taking part in this weekend's Cent...

McVean jets back to begin cup quest By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 21 October 2010 2:44 p.m. :: 289 Views :: New Zealand Events From Hawkes Bay Today Former Olympian Katie McVean flew in to New Zealand yesterday to defend her showjumping title today at the Hawke's Bay Show on ...

Todd second at 3* Boekelo horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 October 2010 4:43 p.m. :: 398 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 18 October 2010) A clean jumping round landed French rider Donatien Schauly the win at the three-star Boekelo horse trial...

Saddle up this weekend By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 15 October 2010 4:46 p.m. :: 317 Views :: International Events from Goulburn Post (dated 15 October 2010) SOME of Australia’s top equestrian competitors, as well as numerous aspiring eventing riders and their hor...

Show’s horse events revamped due to wet By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 15 October 2010 4:40 p.m. :: 342 Views :: New Zealand Events from The Gisborne Herald (dated 15 October 2010) THE equestrian events at this year’s Gisborne A and P Spring Show have been reined in because of thi...

Kiwi eventers qualify for Olympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 15 October 2010 4:38 p.m. :: 322 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 15 October 2010) The bronze medal wining performance by the New Zealand eventing team at the World Equestrian Games has e...

U.S. among qualified teams for 2012 Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 13 October 2010 4:34 p.m. :: 317 Views :: International Events from Universal Sports (dated 13 October 2010) LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Equestrian Federation has confirmed the first teams to ...

Sheds NZ National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island, Christchurch By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 10 October 2010 11:35 a.m. :: 646 Views :: New Zealand Events from NZ Equestrian (dated 10 October 2010) EVENTING CANTERBURY ONE DAY HORSE TRIAL Sunday, October 10 Sheds NZ National Equestrian Centre, Mc...

Fieldays-style event planned for horse owners By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 5 October 2010 4:05 p.m. :: 264 Views :: Careers and Education From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 01 October 2010) Horse owners are to get their own equivalent of Fieldays, the massive North Island showcase of all thing...

Nicholson leads NZ to two medals By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 October 2010 3:58 p.m. :: 317 Views :: International Events From TVNZ (dated 04 October 2010) New Zealand has won two bronze medals in the three-day event at the world equestrian games in Kentucky overnig...

Queenstown’s Emma is still riding high By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 September 2010 5:05 p.m. :: 437 Views :: New Zealand Events, Careers and Education From Scene Queenstown (dated 27 September 2010) Queenstown’s Emma Milliken is horsing around in Christchurch today.  The Wakatipu High studen...

NZ Team Endurance preview before the World Equestrian Games Competition By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 26 September 2010 5:09 p.m. :: 333 Views :: International Events From Equestrian Sport NZ (dated 26 September 2010) Don't forget you can follow the endurance riders on www.radderydiskmark.com and live updates ...

Rain takes sting out of endurance track By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 26 September 2010 5:01 p.m. :: 293 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 26 September 2010) The track for the 160km endurance race at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky tomorrow morning weav...

Endurance riders ready for shot at WEG glory By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 September 2010 5:12 p.m. :: 289 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 24 September 2010) New Zealand's endurance riding team of three lines up for the veterinary check tomorrow before taking ...

Todd is fitter than ever By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 September 2010 5:03 p.m. :: 308 Views :: International Events From Radio Sport (dated 24 September) Photosport Veteran Kiwi equestrian Mark Todd says he is fitter than ever heading into the upcoming World Eques...

Equestrian Recreation Survey Now Online By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 September 2010 9:12 a.m. :: 338 Views :: Careers and Education From Scoop Independent News (dated 15 September 2010) New Zealand Horse Recreation PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Major Equestrian ...

A total of 709 horses were used in New Zealand for research in 2009, latest figures reveal. By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 September 2010 9:10 a.m. :: 280 Views :: International Events From Cleveland.com (dated 19 September 2010) MORELAND HILLS, Ohio -- Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden galloped to victory in the $75,000 American ...

More than 700 horses used in NZ research in 2009 By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 September 2010 8:59 a.m. :: 270 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk.com (dated 18 September 2010) A total of 709 horses were used in New Zealand for research in 2009, latest figures reveal.   Thi...

CVG greets equine athletes By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 September 2010 8:56 a.m. :: 388 Views :: International Events, Equine Health From Cincinnati News (dated 15 September) The employee parking lot at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport will be a busy place for the next few week...

Mark Todd a wins equestrian title in England By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 September 2010 9:28 a.m. :: 415 Views :: International Events From Stuff.co.nz (dated 13 September 2010) New Zealand rider Mark Todd has warmed up for the World Equestrian Games by winning a three-star event in ...

Final EI report expresses optimism over levy By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 September 2010 9:26 a.m. :: 242 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 10 September 2010) The man charged with reviewing the rollout of biosecurity changes following Australia's 2007 outb...

London OG 2012 Dressage Qualification By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 13 September 2010 9:22 a.m. :: 267 Views :: International Events From NZ Equestrian (dated 10 September 2010) The FEI has released the procedure for NF's to qualify for the Dressage Competitions at London 2012...

New chairman for New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 September 2010 1:41 p.m. :: 287 Views :: Careers and Education  Dated 02 Septeber 2010 The New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation (NZ EqITO) announced o Thursday that Campbell Moncur has been ap...

Youth Olympic Games – Day 10 Update By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 September 2010 1:35 p.m. :: 354 Views :: International Events from NZ Olympic Committee (dated 24 August 2010) Cambridge rider Jake Lambert has the potential to reach the top after a strong finish to his sh...

Wish List Becomes Team By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 September 2010 1:31 p.m. :: 326 Views :: International Events from NZNewsUK (dated 01 Sept 2010) World class equestrians Mark Todd and Andrew Nicholson spear-head a five strong eventing team to represent New Zea...

Equestrian: Powell heads Burghley field By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 September 2010 1:28 p.m. :: 365 Views :: International Events from NZ Heald (dated 06 Sept 2010) Caroline Powell. Photo / Getty ImagesCaroline Powell has taken the lead at the Burghley horse trials in Engla...

Powell aces dressage By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 6 September 2010 9:21 a.m. :: 305 Views :: International Events From CBS (dated 05 September 2010) NEW ZEALAND rider Caroline Powell was within a touching distance of the lead after the dressage phase was complete...

Teams gear up for World Equestrian Games By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 2 September 2010 5:26 p.m. :: 327 Views :: International Events From Weekly Times (dated August 30, 2010) NEW Zealand has named one of the nation's strongest ever showjumping teams for next month's World Equestria...

Final Selections near for Equestrian World Champs By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 4:14 p.m. :: 309 Views :: International Events from NZ News UK (dated 12 August 2010) It's coming down to the wire for New Zealand combinations hoping for selection for the World Equestrian G...

Todd rides way to golden form of yesteryear By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 4:07 p.m. :: 338 Views :: International Events from TVNZ News (dated 16 August 2010) Mark Todd showed he has lost none of his old magic by winning the Hartpury international two-star three-da...

Harris in good spirits after Mongol Derby effort By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 4:02 p.m. :: 321 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 16 August 2010 ) The New Zealander who finished third in the 1000-kilometre Mongol Derby says the aches and pains are not...

Endurance Board comments on World Equestrian Games withdrawals By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 4:00 p.m. :: 428 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 11 August 2010) The Endurance Board of Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) has distanced itself from the controversy sur...

Reynolds, Kanerva Go to 2010 World Equestrian Games, Hartstone Out By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 3:56 p.m. :: 348 Views :: International Events from EuroDressage (dated 12 August 2010) Individual riders Judy Reynolds and Emma Kanerva has received a go-status for the 2010 World Equestrian Game...

Searing Form from Nicholson By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 August 2010 3:52 p.m. :: 291 Views :: International Events from Equestrian Sports (dated 16 August 2010) Eventer Andrew Nicholson's red hot form is continuing, this time at the prestigious Hartpury Horse...

Rider climbs back on horse despite illness and revives dream By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:45 a.m. :: 309 Views :: Careers and Education from Bay Of Plenty Times (dated 06 August 2010) A Tauranga woman has been given a leg up towards achieving her goals in the expensive sport of horser...

Kiwi wins advanced class at Gatcombe horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:43 a.m. :: 688 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 08 August 2010) New Zealand's Dan Jocelyn made an excellent recovery to take out an advanced class at Gatcombe's The Fest...

Kiwi horses face long journey to World Equestrian Games By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:41 a.m. :: 295 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 05 August 2010) The original route was from Melbourne to Auckland and on to Los Angeles, but now the New Zealand and Aust...

McVean pipped at jumping grand prix in Canada By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:38 a.m. :: 307 Views :: International Events from horsetalk.co.nz (dated 09 AUgust 2010) A dropped rail cost Kiwi showjumper Katie McVean victory in the $CAN90,000 Summer Festival CSI2* world cu...

Dressage NZ Squads & Training Groups By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:33 a.m. :: 456 Views :: Careers and Education from Equinetrader (dated 05 Aug 2010) Dressage NZ selectors have announced squads for the 2010/11 year   “A” Elite (Have achieved two sco...

Second blow for NZ endurance team as groom row escalates By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 August 2010 11:16 a.m. :: 347 Views :: Careers and Education from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 01 August 2010) By any standards, it looked to be an unbeatable team. A two-time national champion horse and rider, with ...

Kiwi jumper second in Italian grand prix By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 August 2010 11:15 a.m. :: 304 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk (dated 03 August 2010) Kiwi showjumper Samantha McIntosh finished second in a grand prix at the San Patrignano CSI 5* in Italy at the ...

World-beater from Ohaeawai By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 August 2010 11:12 a.m. :: 329 Views :: International Events from Northern News (dated 28 July 2010) Who would believe that a boy from a small Northland town would work his way up to be at the very top of his s...

Equestrian: McIntosh finds form in time for Kentucky By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 August 2010 11:11 a.m. :: 192 Views from NZ Herald (dated 03 August 2010) Belgian-based rider Samantha McIntosh turned in a strong performance to finish second in a highly-regarded...

Sarah's top ride with La Mahr By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:35 p.m. :: 336 Views :: Careers and Education From The Nelson mail (dated 21 July 2010) Sarah Earwaker and her horse La Mahr may have been riding together for only a year, but that hasn't stopped...

Successful showjumping partnership ends on good terms By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:33 p.m. :: 346 Views :: Careers and Education From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 21 July 2010) World Cup finalist Anna Trent and New Zealand Performance Horses have decided to part ways, bringing an end...

Tompkins in hunt for new eventing mount By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:29 p.m. :: 342 Views :: International Events From Stuff.co.nz (dated 21 July 2010) Oakura eventing rider Heelan Tompkins is on the hunt for an Olympic-quality horse. The dual Olympian has sold ...

Endurance rider pulls out of World Equestrian Games By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 July 2010 11:18 a.m. :: 355 Views :: International Events From: Horsetalk.co.nz (17jul10) Pokeno-based Reid was to have ridden Makahiwi Achilles, who is owned by Phillipa Mutch, at the event. Equestrian Spo...

Young rider keen to compete By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 July 2010 11:14 a.m. :: 350 Views :: International Events From: Stuff.co.nz (15jul10) Excitement is at galloping levels for Kyle Calder, who rides in Hong Kong from this week. He represents Waitemata-Rodney...

38 NZ and Aust horses in Singapore for Youth Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 July 2010 11:12 a.m. :: 306 Views :: International Events From: Horsetalk.co.nz (20jul10) More than three dozen sport horses sourced from New Zealand and Australia arrived in Singapore late last week for the...

Nicholson sails clear for Aachen equestrian title By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 July 2010 11:07 a.m. :: 321 Views :: International Events From: Taranaki Daily News online (18jul10) A clear cross-country round saw New Zealander Andrew Nicholson and Nereo though to a win in the individual...

Carian Scudamore to represent Team GB at Youth Olympic Games By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 July 2010 10:56 a.m. :: 344 Views :: Horse Sales From: Horse & Hound UK (dated 15jul10) Seventeen-year-old Carian Scudamore is to represent Team GB in showjumping at the Youth Olympic Games...

Entries Are Open For The Sydney International 3 Day Event 26-29 August 2010 By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 July 2010 11:02 a.m. :: 314 Views :: International Events From: Virtual Equestrian (dated 11 July 2010) 2010 is a very special year for the Sydney International 3DE.  Not only will it feature the f...

Marlborough riders bag national awards By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 July 2010 11:00 a.m. :: 208 Views From: Marlborough Express (dated 08July 2010) Marlborough endurance riders Kylie Avery, Missy Green, Tessa Wells and Sherryl Wells scooped major...

FEI announces initial timetable for NSAIDs Congress By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 July 2010 10:57 a.m. :: 304 Views :: Equine Health From: Equestrian Sports NZ (dated 07 July 2010)   The FEI have released an initial draft of the timetable for the Congress they will stage...

Kiwi Hopes To Be Highly Recommended By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 July 2010 1:34 p.m. :: 355 Views :: Careers and Education From: Virtual Equestrian (dated 01 July 2010) Former New South Welshman John Twomey recently made the trip across the Tasman with his 11 YO, 17 hand ...

What happened at the Showjumping & Show Hunter AGM 2010? By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 July 2010 1:31 p.m. :: 414 Views :: Careers and Education From: NZ Equestrian (dated 28 June) AGM’s for Showjumping & Show Hunter took place this past weekend with the following changes made to the ...

Riding star sees trip as reward for mount By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 June 2010 2:48 p.m. :: 324 Views :: International Events from: Wairarapa Times (dated 22 June 2010) Masterton's Jenny Champion will ''very definitely'' take up the offer to represent New Zealand in the 160-...

Award winning internationally acclaimed Horse Talk TV series delivers a whole new experience By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 June 2010 2:44 p.m. :: 318 Views :: Careers and Education from: infonews.co.nz (dated 26 June 2010) Triangle STRATOS TV is bringing viewers the brand new, exciting and unique Horse Talk TV. It is the only...

Kiwi WEG eventing squads revised By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 June 2010 2:41 p.m. :: 339 Views :: International Events from: Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 25 June 2010) New Zealand has revised its World Equestrian Games eventing squads, with Olympian Joe Meyer being dropped ...

EQUESTRIAN: Elite rider propels Campbell to goals By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:48 a.m. :: 322 Views :: New Zealand Events From Hawkes Bay Today (dated 15 June 2010 Hawke's Bay teenager Sarah Campbell would have never believed that just six years after beginning to ride s...

Equestrian: Higgins to lead NZ endurance team By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:40 a.m. :: 415 Views :: International Events From Otago Daily Times (dated 16 June 2010) World No three Alison Higgins, from Nelson, will headline a five-strong New Zealand team out to end a 10-...

Kiwi endurance team for World Equestrian Games named By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:37 a.m. :: 320 Views :: International Events From stuff.co.nz (dated 17 June 2010) New Zealand has named its first team of riders to take part in the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky late...

Equestrian: Simpson takes jump-off By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:23 a.m. :: 303 Views :: International Events From Globe and Mail (dated 20 June 2010) Will Simpson of the United States beat Katie Mcvean of New Zealand in a jump-off Sunday to win the $100,000 ...

Village hosts international endurance event By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:21 a.m. :: 291 Views :: International Events From Glen Innes Examiner (dated 15 June 2010) The Federation Equestrian International Endurance ride that was held at the Red Range Sports Grounds la...

An Eventful Life riders star at the Melbourne Three Day Event By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:18 a.m. :: 273 Views :: International Events From Pony Club NSW (dated 15 June 2010) Four of the six riders featured in the new book An Eventful Life – Life Stories of Eventing Champions took ho...

Clifton Lush jumps to sixth after Luhmühlen CCI**** cross-country By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:15 a.m. :: 338 Views :: International Events From Euqinetrader.co.nz (dated 20 June 2010) Clifton Lush, ridden by Joe Meyer, has become the leading Kiwi combination at this weekend's CCI**** eve...

Top round from Kiwi showjumping duo in Canada By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:08 a.m. :: 306 Views :: International Events From: Stuff.co.nz (dated 21 June 2010) Star New Zealand showjumper Katie McVean and her in-form mare Dunstan Delphi have ridden the round of the...

Waikato Equestrians Fire By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:17 p.m. :: 316 Views :: International Events from: Waikato Times (dated 10 June 2010) Three Waikato riders helped New Zealand to a commanding victory at the Southern Hemisphere Mounted Games Cha...

McVean fourth in elite event By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:14 p.m. :: 293 Views :: International Events from: Waikato Time (dated 14 June 2010) Waikato's Katie McVean collected $28,000 for her fourth place finish in an elite showjumping event in Canada ...

Kiwis up with the best at Spruce Meadows By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:13 p.m. :: 290 Views :: International Events from: Yahoo Sport (dated 13 June 2010) New Zealand showjumpers have shown they can foot it with the best, finishing fourth and fifth in a five-star g...

Helmet campaign gains momentum among horse riders By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:10 p.m. :: 404 Views :: Careers and Education from: Horsetalk (dated 11 June 2010) A promotion to create awareness of head injuries among horse riders is gaining momentum, with support from top-l...

Kiwis up with best in five-star showjumping By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:06 p.m. :: 304 Views :: International Events from: Horsetalk (dated 14 June 2010) Kiwi showjumpers have finished fourth and fifth in a $CAN200,000 CSI5* grand prix at Spruce Meadows in Cana...

Unique Award For Local Rider By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 11:59 a.m. :: 486 Views :: New Zealand Events from: The Marlborough Express (dated 09 June) Sarah Wadworth and Buckton Dominoff brightened a gloomy day as Marlborough Dressage held roun...

Head Injury Awareness Week By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 1:03 p.m. :: 425 Views :: Careers and Education Head Injury Awareness and Appeal Week Thursday, 3 June 2010, 3:23 pm Press Release: Head Injury Society ...

NZ Rider Collects US Triple Crown By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 12:54 p.m. :: 314 Views :: International Events from: NZ Herald.co.nz (08 June 2010) New Zealand rider Guy Thomas created history yesterday as the first rider to win all three grand prix on on...

Todd Leads at Branham By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 12:53 p.m. :: 342 Views :: International Events from: Yorkshire Evening Post (04 June 2010)   VETERAN New Zealand eventer Mark Todd moved into pole position on day one of the Bramha...

Equine Research Priorities Identified in NZ By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 12:44 p.m. :: 309 Views :: Equine Health from: Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 04 June 2010) A survey by the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation has identified areas of research interest amon...

History-making ride for NZ showjumper By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 12:43 p.m. :: 343 Views :: International Events from Radio New Zealand News (07 June 2010) New Zealand's Guy Thomas has created history as the first rider ever to win all three grand prix on o...

Kiwi fifth after dressage at Irish World Cup leg By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 June 2010 9:26 a.m. :: 218 Views from: Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 28 May 2010) British riders hold the top four places so far, with Oliver Townend and the Irish-bred grey gelding As...

Credible Performances Key to Kiwi WEG Chances By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 June 2010 9:21 a.m. :: 341 Views :: International Events from: Horsetalk (dated 30 May 2010) New Zealand's top riders must perform well to international standards to earn the right to compete at the World E...

Kiwi jumpers in top form in US By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 June 2010 9:13 a.m. :: 400 Views :: International Events from Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 31 May 2010) US based Kiwi showjumper Guy Thomas is continuing a golden run after finishing first and second in the $US30...

Katie McVean wins equestrian event in Canada By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 26 May 2010 11:55 a.m. :: 360 Views :: International Events New Zealand rider Katie McVean made a dream start to her World Equestrian Games bid winning a $25,000 grand prix in Canada today. McVean of Waikato a...

Australia: 31 Days till the Manilla Tom Quilty Gold Cup By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 26 May 2010 11:52 a.m. :: 435 Views :: International Events from: Endurance (dated 23 May 2010) The Manilla Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2010 and National Championships 160 km Endurance Ride will be held in Manilla, Ne...

Roadside assist scheme for horse owners By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 26 May 2010 11:42 a.m. :: 217 Views from: Horsetalk (dated 21 May 2010) A roadside assistance scheme to help stranded horse owners around the world has set up a New Zealand presence. T...

Dream Start for McVean By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 26 May 2010 11:40 a.m. :: 237 Views from: Scoop (dated 24 May 2010) Katie McVean has had a dream start to her offshore World Equestrian Games bid winning a $25,000 grand prix in Canada ...

Horseland Teams Competition At The Sydney CDI By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 21 May 2010 11:05 a.m. :: 364 Views :: International Events from Virtual Equestrian (dated 12 May) A highlight on the Sydney CDI program is the Prix St Georges Derby and the Horseland Teams awards that arise f...

New Zealand's leading equine herbalist to visit UK By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 21 May 2010 11:03 a.m. :: 459 Views :: International Events, Equine Health from Eclipse Magazine (dated 21 may) New Zealand’s leading equine herbalist and consultant, James Hart is to visit the UK, Ireland and Germany t...

Equestrian Events At International Centre By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 21 May 2010 10:59 a.m. :: 385 Views :: International Events from Fairfield Champion (dated 05May) NEW Zealand Olympian and World champion eventing rider Vaughn Jefferis will guest judge this Friday as part of ...

World First At The National Three-Day Event Championship By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 21 May 2010 10:48 a.m. :: 332 Views :: New Zealand Events from: Voxy Sport (dated 17 May) For the first time in eventing history, two cross-country courses will be run simultaneously at the New Zealand Natio...

Raymont rides to victory By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 13 May 2010 5:18 p.m. :: 368 Views :: International Events From Sunshine Daily Coast (5 May 2010) NAMBOUR Showgrounds played host to the Sunshine Coast Show Jumping Club’s May Spectacular over the weekend. M...

Minister spells out disease levy position By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 13 May 2010 5:15 p.m. :: 358 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk.co.nz (7 May 2010) Australia's agriculture minister has spelt out to the horse industry the need to forge an agreement on a disease-fi...

Kiwi coach happy with Badminton performances By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 13 May 2010 5:13 p.m. :: 374 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz (4 May 2010) Four Kiwi riders finished in the top 20 at the weekend's Badminton Horse Trials, a result which has pleased New Zea...

Young Rider Trans Tasman Title to Stay in New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 13 May 2010 5:10 p.m. :: 521 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events From Equstrian Sports (25 April 2010) The New Zealand Young Rider eventing team has retained the Trans Tasman Challenge in a climactic finish as part...

Equestrian: Powell finishes fifth at Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:58 a.m. :: 358 Views :: International Events From Otago Daily Time (dated 04 May 2010)   Caroline Powell rode Lenamore to a clear show jumping round and finished top of the New Zealanders ...

Equestrian: Powell top Kiwi at Badminton after cross-country By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:54 a.m. :: 229 Views From Otago Daily Times (dated 04 May 2010)   Seventh-placed Caroline Powell is the leading New Zealander at the Badminton Horse Trials in Engla...

Equestrian: Todd off to slow start By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:52 a.m. :: 211 Views From NZ Herald (dated 02 May 2010)   Mark Todd, returning to the Badminton horse trials after a 10-year absence and 30 years after his fir...

Ruth Edge carves out lead after first day of dressage at Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:47 a.m. :: 351 Views :: New Zealand Events From Times Online (dated 30 April 2010)   Ruth Edge, the British national champion, has taken a substantial lead at the Mitsubishi Motors Badmi...

Record Kiwi contingent set for Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:45 a.m. :: 349 Views :: International Events Mark Todd and Andrew Nicholson head a record New Zealand entries list for the Badminton horse trials in England this weekend. Eight New Zealand rider...

NZ wins Young Rider challenge at SI 3DE By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:43 a.m. :: 401 Views :: New Zealand Events From HOrsetalk.co.nz (dated 25 April 2010)   The New Zealand Young Rider eventing team has retained the Trans Tasman Challenge in a climatic fi...

Aust eventing team in narrow lead over NZ By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:39 a.m. :: 428 Views :: New Zealand Events The Australian Trans Tasman Young Rider team will go into today's cross country phase at the South Island Three-Day-Event at McLeans Island near Chris...

Mosaic, Torch Bearer for Dressage in Australia By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:36 a.m. :: 387 Views :: International Events Some Europeans might have rubbed their eyes when they saw Mosaic, a diminutive horse with a rather tall lady aboard, for the first time. Carrying the ...

Kiwis On A Mission By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:33 a.m. :: 469 Views :: International Events From Virtual Equestrian (dated 20 April 2010)   Five New Zealand horse and rider combinations are making the trip across the ditch to compete a...

Dutton Wins Third USEF National CCI4 By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:25 a.m. :: 331 Views :: International Events From Horsecity.com (dated 26 April 2010)   William Fox-Pitt and Cool Mountain made their first CCI4* together a winning one at the Rolex Kent...

EI: Listen to broader industry, says horse council By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:23 a.m. :: 414 Views :: Horse Sales, Equine Health From Horsetalk.co.nz (dated 23April 2010)   Agriculture ministers meeting in Darwin must heed the concerns of the broader horse industry and re...

New Zealand Wins Young Rider Trans Tasman Challenge in Climactic Final (NZ) By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:19 a.m. :: 581 Views :: International Events, Careers and Education From Equine Trader (dated 25 April 2010)   The New Zealand Young Rider eventing team has retained the Trans Tasman Challenge in a climatic fini...

Sell shines at the Royal By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:16 a.m. :: 447 Views :: International Events, Careers and Education From The Young Witness (dated 23 April 2010)EQUESTRIAN Bridget Sell continued a tradition of achievement from this district’s riders at this year’s Sy...

FEI 'clean sport' rules will impact on national competition too (UK) By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 April 2010 3:22 p.m. :: 515 Views :: International Events, Equine Health From equinetrader.co.nz New rules to make international horse sport "cleaner" came into force on Monday, 5 April, and riders across the UK will feel ...

6th Dubai International Horse Fair delivers winning streak for region's equine industry By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 April 2010 3:18 p.m. :: 392 Views :: Horse Sales From AMEinfo.com The sixth edition of the Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF), the Middle East's leading equine exhibition, drew to a close with re...

Show jumper's dilemma: The money or the horse? By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 13 April 2010 9:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events, Horse Sales From www.3news.co.nz ... Top show jumper Katie McVean has a real dilemma on her hands as she prepares for the World Equestrian Games and the Olympi...

Two wins for Mark Todd at Somerley horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 5 April 2010 8:45 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events  From Horsetalk ... Kiwi riders were thereabouts in most of their classes at the weekend's big event, the Burnham Market International Horse ...

Jones victorious at Kihikihi World Cup event By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 5 April 2010 6:29 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events  From Xtra Yahoo ... Australian eventer Megan Jones and her mount Kirby Park Irish Jester completed the FEI World Cup event at Kihikihi in Ne...

Best in the equestrian world heading for Burnham By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 1 April 2010 6:31 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From North Norfolk  News Against a howling wind, the final adjustments were made to the giant jumps at the SPC Holdings Burnham Market Internat...

Kiwi horse could see NZ win big in dressage By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 29 March 2010 11:15 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events  From TV3 New Zealand dressage rider Jody Hartstone describes her new stallion as every girl’s childhood dream. But her black stallion, from ...

Equestrian: NZ wins, but an Aussie takes big money home By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 21 March 2010 11:14 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events From www.nzherald.co.nz ... New Zealand may have defeated Australia in the Nations Cup but the big bucks went across the Tasman when Billy Raymont ...

Horse of the Year: Amanda Wilson wins Pony of the Year By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 21 March 2010 11:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk.co.nz ... It's been a season to treasure for Amanda Wilson in her last year of pony riding, culminating with the Pony of the...

Six Kiwis make Badminton Horse Trials field By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 19 March 2010 1:58 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz ... Six Kiwi riders with eight horses have been accepted into the starting field for the Badminton Horse Trials next month. Amo...

Hall Of Fame Final By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 19 March 2010 1:56 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Scoop.co.nz ... here were emotional moments when some of the greatest names in New Zealand equestrian were honoured tonight (Thursday) at the ...

Katie lands Championship ticket By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 17 March 2010 3:46 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events  JOHN Bentley School student Katie Smyth has booked a ticket to the first Pony Club Championship of the year, after success at a qualifying round...

Chasing glory at Horse of the Year By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 16 March 2010 12:54 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events From The Gisborne Herald ... Gisborne riders are have the chance to star on New Zealand's biggest equestrian stage - the 2010 Kelt Capital Horse of t...

Three horse trials wins for Andrew Nicholson By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 15 March 2010 4:46 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk... New Zealand eventer Andrew Nicholson had a successful weekend at the Tweseldown horse trials, heading home with three wins under hi...

Hartstone takes dressage title in style By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 March 2010 4:10 p.m. :: 352 Views :: International Events From Yahoo.Sports Raglan's Jody Hartstone won the highest national dressage title in spectacular style at Taupo this weekend. The 35-year-old full...

Badminton post for NZ judge By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 March 2010 4:09 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events New Zealand eventing official Nicoli Fife has been asked to be a ground jury member at the prestigious four-star Badminton horse trials in England nex...

Canada wins Nations' Cup at Palm Beach International Center By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 7 March 2010 2:55 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events   Read More..

Dressage Training at Manfeild By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 February 2010 5:05 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Voxy ... RIDERS aiming to represent New Zealand in dressage will be put through their paces with international assistance at Manfeild stadium ...

Jacob chases the big money By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:34 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Papakura Courier When Jacob Razak canters into the arena at next month’s Horse of the Year Show he’ll be taking on the best showjumpers in Aus...

Rider comes back to win showjumping By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 15 February 2010 5:12 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From The Press ... Olympian Katie McVean (Waikato) recovered from a mediocre first day to take both first and second places in the senior championshi...

Lenamore off NZ's World Equestrian Games squad By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 5 February 2010 4:52 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Caroline Powell's Olympic eventing horse Lenamore will not have a chance to represent New Zealand at the World Equestrian Games in...

Two named on NZ's World Equestrian Games eventing squad By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 4 February 2010 5:23 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Kiwi eventers have five more chances to impress selectors before the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky later this year. At this ...

Todd plans 2012 Olympics tilt By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 3 February 2010 12:59 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Stuff.co.nz New Zealand equestrian great Mark Todd has confirmed he's shooting for a seventh Olympic appearance in London in 2012 and says medal...

Todd eyes another Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 2 February 2010 2:59 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Mark Todd has been named in a 11-strong high performance eventing squad with an eye to the 2012 London Olympics Double Olympic gold medalist Mark Tod...

World Cup showjumping final day washed out By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 1 February 2010 10:54 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events From Sports Yahoo.com Torrential rain impacted on the final round of the New Zealand World Cup showjumping series in Gisborne yesterday. The third a...

McVean wins penultimate NZ World Cup round By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 30 January 2010 10:45 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, New Zealand Events From Horsetalk: Katie McVean may have just booked herself a berth to the World Cup showjumping final in Switzerland later this year. The 23-year-old...

Dressage Test Event for the 2010 Alltech/FEI World Equestrian Games In April By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 20 January 2010 10:38 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Dressage Daily.com The excitement of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 22-25...

Promising 2010 for Collett By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 19 January 2010 10:35 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Gazette and Herald: MARLBOROUGH-BASED 20 year old Laura Collett, the 2009 Young Rider European Eventing Champion, will have several promising ne...

Canterbury scores international horse trials event By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 15 January 2010 10:33 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: Hosting for this year's Trans Tasman Young Rider Challenge has been secured by Eventing Canterbury and the contest will be held durin...

Unsworth win tipped as boost to confidence By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 January 2010 10:18 p.m. :: 443 Views :: International Events From Hawkes Bay Today: In sport, you can have all the talent in the world but until you can produce results that can gauge your worthiness, you are d...

Hawkes Bay's Anna Trent jumped a treat in Taupo By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 21 December 2009 1:30 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Hawkes Bay.co.nz A CRACKER OF A CHRISTMAS COMING Anna Trent got the perfect Christmas cracker at the weekend with a win in the fifth round of ...

Olympian honoured during visit home By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 18 December 2009 1:27 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Taranaki Daily News ... Kirk Webby received an early Christmas present yesterday. The United States-based equestrian rider is back in his hom...

The drugs vote that rained on the FEI's parade By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 December 2009 12:33 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events, Equine Health From Horsetalk ... A grey winter gloom descended over Copenhagen as delegates from member nations of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) be...

Quinella for McVean in World Cup round By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 13 December 2009 5:38 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... New import Corofino II and Katie McVean have won the indoor World Cup showjumping round at Manfeild Park, Feilding. McVean also r...

Australian Olympian Wins Manukau City Puhinui 3 Day By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 13 December 2009 5:33 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Infotalk ... Consolidating his first placing in both the dressage and cross country phases of the Manukau City Puhinui 3 Day Horse Trial, Austra...

NZ's position on 'progressive list' known next week By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 4 December 2009 1:53 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk ... Equestrian Sport New Zealand will make known its formal position on the FEI's controversial "progressive list" of drugs immediatel...

World Cup highlight of Bay show By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 December 2009 1:51 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Bay of Plenty Times ... One of New Zealand's most prestigious showjumping series arrives in Tauranga tomorrow. The World Cup New Zealand series...

Dressage officials back efforts to stop rollkur By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 3 December 2009 1:49 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk ... The International Dressage Officials Club is supporting efforts to stop horse abuse in the form of hyperflexion, or rollkur, and i...

FEI delays new drugs policy 'for broader debate' By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 2 December 2009 12:45 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk: Introduction of the FEI's new drugs policy has been delayed, with equestrian sport's governing body admitting the furore over the so-...

FEI split possible as doping fallout continues By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 28 November 2009 12:01 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk: The possibility of a split in the International Equestrian Federation has been raised as fallout continues from the body's introducti...

FEI headache grows as drug-rule backlash intensifies By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 27 November 2009 11:58 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk: International Equestrian Federation officials may soon be reaching for their own painkillers as the headache grows over new drug regu...

Petition calls for backtrack on FEI drug stance By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 25 November 2009 11:57 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Horsetalk: An on-line petition has been launched urging the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) to abandon a new drugs policy which will a...

FEI uproar over late proposal to re-legalise controversial drug phenylbutazone By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 19 November 2009 9:41 p.m. :: 1 Views :: Equine Health From Telegraph UK The FEI general assembly in Copenhagen erupted on Wednesday night after delegates learned it would be put to the vote this morni...

McIntosh shows her class for NZ By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 19 November 2009 10:39 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events The Press: Showjumper Samantha McIntosh, who has been welcomed back into the New Zealand equestrian fold after nine years competing for Bulgaria, ...

Kiwi showing team ready to take on Aussies By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 18 November 2009 9:37 p.m. :: 1 Views From Horsetalk: A New Zealand showing team is in the final stages of preparations for its trip to Australia to compete at the EFA Show Horse and R...

Wigley Readies for Badminton By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 18 November 2009 10:35 a.m. :: 477 Views :: International Events The Press:  Equestrian eventer Annabel Wigley might feel a few pangs of guilt over the summer while her horse, Black Drum, sacrifices the New Z...

Northern California Show Draws Crowds and High Caliber Riders By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 17 November 2009 9:33 p.m. :: 424 Views :: International Events From www/USEF.org World class show jumpers vied for $75,000 in prize money, thousands of fans packed into the stands, flags from many countries hang...

Adelaide 4*: Improved dressage the key for Kiwi eventers By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 November 2009 9:31 p.m. :: 472 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: From a New Zealand perspective the performance of the riders at the weekend's Adelaide International 4 star three-day-event provid...

NZ riders finish in top 10 By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 16 November 2009 9:28 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Yahoo Sport: Three New Zealanders have finished in the top 10 at the Australian international three-day event on the weekend at Adelaide. Gi...

Stuart Tinney wins Aust International horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 15 November 2009 9:24 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: clean jumping round sealed victory for Stuart Tinney and Vettori in the Australian International 3-Day Event, with Megan Jones filli...

Elimination cuts Kiwi trans-Tasman team to three By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 13 November 2009 9:21 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk Kiwi eventer Heelan Tompkins was eliminated midway through her dressage test for the Trans-Tasman Challenge in Adelaide today after S...

New Zealand Trans-Tasman eventing team profiles By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 12 November 2009 9:17 p.m. :: 746 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk Clarke Johnstone - Oakley Vision Clarke Johnstone is one of New Zealand's most consistent riders, and certainly one to keep an eye ...

Adelaide horse trials to run over short course By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 12 November 2009 4:30 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Organisers have shortened the cross-country course at this weekend's Australian International 3 Day Event because of the unseasona...

Kiwi raiders expected in Adelaide today By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 9 November 2009 4:47 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... The New Zealand team competing in the hotly contested Adelaide Trans Tasman Challenge - part of the Australian International 3 Day...

Kiwi raiders expected in Adelaide today By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 9 November 2009 2:39 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... The New Zealand team competing in the hotly contested Adelaide Trans Tasman Challenge - part of the Australian International 3 D...

Anna Trent wins second World Cup round By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 9 November 2009 9:46 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Anna Trent and Cortaflex Levitation NZPH won the second round of the World Cup (NZ series) at the Showjumping Waikato World Cup Sh...

Trent on top in equestrian world series By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 8 November 2009 9:44 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From nz.sports.yahoo - NZPA Hawke's Bay rider Anna Trent is right back where she wants to be. The 24-year-old and her horse Cortaflex Levitation tod...

Speedy clear nets win for Trent By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 8 November 2009 9:43 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Anna Trent showed the style that makes her so dangerous in a jump-off when she headed home a quality field in the one star grand p...

Second NZ World Cup jumping round this weekend By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 7 November 2009 9:41 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk ... Katie McVean will be hoping for a little home-ground advantage in the second round of the World Cup (NZ series) on Sunday at the S...

Aust-based Kiwi aims for eventing honours By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 3 November 2009 9:33 a.m. :: 429 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Eventing's Trans-Tasman challenge later this month is a step along the path to the World Equestrian Games next year and the Olympi...

Mahoney forces selection in trans-Tasman team By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 1 November 2009 6:34 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From NZPA... The good form of Clevedon rider Jenna Mahoney and her mount Santos has ensured selection in the New Zealand eventing team to defend the ...

Big changes afoot in dressage By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 30 October 2009 6:32 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk ... Major changes to the discpline of dressage will take place in the next few months, FEI dressage director Trond Asmyr has indicated...

Deciding horse trials event this weekend By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 28 October 2009 9:42 p.m. :: 2 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk ... Several riders will be vying for Trans-Tasman Trophy selection at this weekend's Central and Southern Hawkes Bay Eventing's spring...

NZ results at weekend's British horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 October 2009 6:39 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: Results of New Zealand combinations at British horse trials over the weekend. Results show class winner and Kiwi placings.   ...

McVean's young horse flawless on debut By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 26 October 2009 12:46 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Hawkes Bay Today ... By his own admission, course designer Kevin Hansen was more relaxed as the last two showjumpers prepared to enter the arena...

Kiwis in touch after Pau horse trials dressage By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 24 October 2009 12:43 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... British high-flyer Oliver Townend leads the Pau four-star horse trials in France after the dressage phase, but the three Kiwi ride...

Kiwis out to defend trans-Tasman eventing title By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 23 October 2009 12:35 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... A team of New Zealand eventers takes on Australia's best to defend the Adelaide Trans Tasman Challenge next month at the Australia...

Three Kiwis for Pau four-star horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 22 October 2009 12:42 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... Andrew Nicholson, Joe Meyer and Tim Price are the sole Kiwi entrants in this weekend's four-star Pau International Horse Trials (L...

Olympics targeted By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 22 October 2009 12:38 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Stuff ... Elite eventers will have access to a first-rate purpose built-training facility at Muriwai as they prepare to become Olympians. The C...

TOWNEND INTENDS TO SEAL VICTORY AT HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ FINALE By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 October 2009 12:34 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From US Eventing.com ... Oliver Townend (GBR) has left no stone unturned in his burning ambition to win the valuable HSBC FEI Classics™, and is givin...

Showjumping's World Cup series kicks off in NZ By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 October 2009 12:32 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk ... The New Zealand series of World Cup showjumping series gets under way on Friday on the last day of the three-star Hawke's Bay A&am...

Hawkes Bay hosting start of World Cup Series on Friday By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 21 October 2009 12:30 p.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events From Hawkes Bay.co.nz ... One of New Zealand's most prestigious showjumping series gets underway in Hawke's Bay on Friday. HB HOSTING START OF WORLD...

PM to open new $2m equestrian facility By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 16 October 2009 12:21 p.m. :: 583 Views :: New Zealand Events From Horsetalk ... A $2 million equestrian facility is to be officially opened by Prime Minister John Key today. Its backer hopes the new development...

Eventing investment in quest for gold By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 15 October 2009 12:25 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Infonews.co.nz ... There’s one undeniable fact about professional sport: when the competition is doing the hard yards, your yards simply have to...

NZ results at weekend's British horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 October 2009 11:58 a.m. :: 473 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: Results of New Zealand combinations at British horse trials over the weekend. Results show class winner and Kiwi placings. Two New Z...

Saddling up for another go at the Aussies By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 12 October 2009 11:51 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events from Hawkes Bay Today paper: http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/sport/news/equestrian-saddling-up-for-another-go-at-the-aussi/3905191/ After an ab...

Kiwis out of touch at Boekelo Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 11 October 2009 11:55 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk:  http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/10/079.shtml Kiwi riders have improved their positions markedly following the yesterday's ...

Kiwi wins at Britain's Horse of the Year show By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 11 October 2009 11:50 a.m. :: 272 Views From Horsetalk: http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/10/080.shtml New Zealand rider Samantha Mcintosh won the closing class of the day at Britain's ...

Kiwis move up at Boekelo Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 10 October 2009 12:19 p.m. :: 827 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: New Zealand's team at the Boekelo Horse Trials in The Netherlands has improved its position to fifth place going into today's cross-c...

Mark Todd joins judging team for FEI awards By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 10 October 2009 11:48 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk: http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/10/070.shtml New Zealand eventer Mark Todd has joined the judging panel of the newly establishe...

ESNZ Showjumping High Performance Announcements By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 October 2009 11:33 a.m. :: 663 Views :: New Zealand Events From Equestrian Sports NZ:  http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=3198 Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ), in consultation...

Free cross-country riding video launched By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 6 October 2009 11:42 a.m. :: 1 Views :: Careers and Education From Horsetalk:  http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/10/041.shtml British Eventing has launched a cross-country riding DVD as part of its Safe...

First Issue of Show Circuit on Sale By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 1 October 2009 11:30 a.m. :: 611 Views :: New Zealand Events From NZ Horse Tails:  http://nzhorsetales.blogspot.com/2009/09/first-issue-of-show-circuit-on-sale.html Well, today sees the start of yet anot...

Upper Hutt Team Endures for NZ By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 30 September 2009 11:38 a.m. :: 444 Views :: International Events From Stuff: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/local/upper-hutt-leader/2913990/Upper-Hutt-teen-endures-for-NZ Teenager Emma Mason has earned a fir...

Final Results for Burley By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 September 2009 12:38 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Following are the final results, which only include the first 3, then the results from all the New Zealand riders in the event.   ...

Latest Results from Burley after Cross Country By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 6 September 2009 2:45 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Following is the list of 1 - 3, then all the New Zealand results. Click on the attached link for the latest list of full results: http://www.bdwp.co...

Massey University Veterinarians to Host Dressage Greats By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 6 September 2009 9:06 a.m. :: 1 Views :: New Zealand Events Some of the world's leading equestrian talent will be at Manfeild, New Zealand, this month to team up with Massey University's leading equine scientis...

Equestrian: Nicholson, Powell well-placed at Burghley By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 5 September 2009 9:10 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Two-times champion Andrew Nicholson (New Zealand) is in a strong position after the second day of dressage at the Burghley horse trials at...

NZ results at weekend's British horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 24 August 2009 4:03 p.m. :: 670 Views :: International Events Results of New Zealand combinations at British horse trials over the weekend. Results show class winner and Kiwi placings. Click here for the Horseta...

Todd out after fall in HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing Final in Poland By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 24 August 2009 3:35 p.m. :: 630 Views :: International Events Everyone was disappointed for New Zealand's Mark Todd, seventh after dressage, when he had a fall with Gandalf at the first of the angled Hong Kong He...

Hartpury trials to attract the stars - Mark Todd is riding again By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 August 2009 7:12 p.m. :: 638 Views :: International Events News article from Gloucestershire.co.uk WORLD champion Zara Phillips, on Glenbuck, heads the star-studded cast of riders heading to The Mitsubishi Mo...

Good Weekend for Kiwis at Wilton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 August 2009 7:07 p.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events Check out the article from horsetalk with the results and pictures from the Wilton Horse Trails.  http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/08/019.sh...

Kirk Webby Caps Off Week Four in Vermont with a Grand Prix Victory By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 30 July 2009 4:36 a.m. :: 1 Views :: International Events From USEF.org, by Jennifer Ward Week four of the Vermont Summer Festival concluded with Kirk Webby of New Zealand winning the $30,000 Mount Equinox G...

Nicholson pipped at Barbury Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 20 July 2009 3:48 p.m. :: 637 Views :: International Events From Horsetalk.co.nz  Kiwi eventer Andrew Nicholson was just pipped for top honours at the Barbury International Horse Trials at the weekend, e...

Kiwi team third in Aachen Germany three-day-event By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 6 July 2009 2:34 p.m. :: 980 Views :: International Events Check out the results from Aachen via Horsetalk: http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/07/032.shtml

Todd out of 2010 World Equestrian squad, possible for 2012 By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 6 July 2009 2:30 p.m. :: 757 Views :: International Events Here is the latest news from the Herald, dated 6 July ... Mark Todd and Gandalf have been left out of the national eventing squad for next year's wor...

Kiwis win top classes at Bramham Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 6 July 2009 2:13 p.m. :: 679 Views :: International Events Here is a great article from Horsetalk ... Kiwi riders captured the two main classes at the weekend's Bramham International Horse Trials, with wins b...

Equestrian: Todd back on winners' podium By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 6 July 2009 2:02 p.m. :: 622 Views :: International Events How great is it to see Mark back on top!!  Following is both the link and the article from the NZ Herald from Thursday 28th May ... ht...

2009 Badminton Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 2 July 2009 12:24 p.m. :: 611 Views :: International Events Attached are the Top 5 results from the May 2009 Badminton Horse Trials: Badminton Horse Trials 2009 - 7th-10th May FINAL TOP 5 ...

Wigley seventh at Burghley horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 8 September 2008 9:23 a.m. :: 631 Views Article from NZ Herald - Monday 8 September New Zealand three-day eventer Annabel Wigley made some amends for her Olympic disappointment by finishing...

Burghley Results after Cross Country By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 7 September 2008 7:20 a.m. :: 962 Views :: International Events New Zealand riders have dramatically moved up the scoreboard after the Cross Country.  Below are the results from the Official Website, incl...

Final Dressage Results from Burghley By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 6 September 2008 6:52 a.m. :: 1001 Views :: International Events Following is a list of the NZ results from the Dressage, with the leader, Ruth Edge on Mr Dumbledore, obtained from the official Burghley Website. ...

Equestrian: NZ claims three top 20 places at Burghley By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 5 September 2008 2:35 p.m. :: 1119 Views :: International Events Article from NZ Herald - 5 September 2008 New Zealand has three riders in the top 20 after the first day of dressage at the Burghley three-day event ...