Careers and Education

Champ shares secret or two By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 19 December 2011 3:49 p.m. :: 22 Views :: Careers and Education   By John Lewis on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 Racing | News: Dunedin   ... Read More..

Horsing around By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 10:34 a.m. :: 64 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...

Dressage forum to feature top US coach By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 25 July 2011 9:08 a.m. :: 124 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...

ESNZ Showjumping North Island Young Rider Camp By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 18 July 2011 9:29 a.m. :: 181 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...

Winning brings school success By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 11 July 2011 11:23 a.m. :: 90 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 ...

Equestrian website galloping towards success By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 4 July 2011 11:53 a.m. :: 84 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...

Pony club looking for support By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:35 p.m. :: 148 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 ...

Equestrian Groom Wanted Christchurch By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 4:05 p.m. :: 98 Views :: Careers and Education Location: Christchurch Job Added: 23/06/2011 Pay Rate: In exchange for accom. Contact: alicemont@gmail.com Details: Groom required ...

EQUESTRIAN: Spratt is living the dream By Donna Vincent @ Friday, 24 June 2011 3:34 p.m. :: 84 Views :: Careers and Education By Sam Morshead »   PUT yourself in the following position. You’re in your early 20s, settled ...

Whangarei Riding for the Disabled need volunteers By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4:59 p.m. :: 199 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...

Audrey Bevege: Sixty years in the pony saddle By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 June 2011 1:26 p.m. :: 160 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 ...

No break for winner Todd By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 4 May 2011 1:53 p.m. :: 189 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 ...

Blyth Tait mourns loss of gold medal ride By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 24 April 2011 2:30 p.m. :: 128 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 ...

Blyth Tait to start Santos at Withington horse trials By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 19 April 2011 1:55 p.m. :: 283 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...

Eventer Blyth Tait is back in the game By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 12 April 2011 2:34 p.m. :: 177 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. :: 181 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. :: 205 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 ...

Equestrian: High hopes for Olympics By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 9 April 2011 2:31 p.m. :: 172 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...

Cambridge girl horsing around the world By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 6 April 2011 10:34 a.m. :: 160 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...

Showjumper Samantha McIntosh leaves Europe for New Zealand By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:23 a.m. :: 348 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 ...

They've got a ticket to ride By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:57 p.m. :: 209 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...

Rider heads to Germany By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 March 2011 1:50 p.m. :: 209 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. :: 123 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 ...

Horse of the Year: Popular inductee adds gloss to family history By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 20 March 2011 3:27 p.m. :: 188 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...

Tompkins thrives on change By Donna Vincent @ Saturday, 19 March 2011 3:31 p.m. :: 210 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...

New Zealand Loses Top Ranked Grand Prix Stallion By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 15 March 2011 2:55 p.m. :: 207 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...

An interview with Mark Todd By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 9:05 a.m. :: 240 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. :: 187 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...

Oliver Townend triple at Isleham Horse Trials By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 9 March 2011 8:57 a.m. :: 163 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. :: 137 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. :: 159 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...

McVean Europe Bound By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 1 March 2011 1:54 p.m. :: 238 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...

NZ equestrians rally to help flood-hit Aust horses By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 20 January 2011 9:54 a.m. :: 278 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. :: 219 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. :: 227 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...

British eventing boss to hold NZ seminar By Donna Vincent @ Sunday, 9 January 2011 4:35 p.m. :: 289 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...

Manfeild Enhancements Excite By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:09 p.m. :: 342 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. :: 314 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...

Showjumping talent Olivia chases dream By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 14 December 2010 3:00 p.m. :: 243 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...

Back in the saddle after serious fall By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:20 p.m. :: 244 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...

Catwalk Trust founder chosen By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 8 December 2010 2:09 p.m. :: 199 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...

International test for riders By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 1 December 2010 9:53 a.m. :: 207 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...

Eventer in quest for new mount By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 23 November 2010 1:44 p.m. :: 279 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...

ESNZ Board Statement re WEG Endurance By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 9 November 2010 4:58 p.m. :: 322 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. :: 284 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. :: 247 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 ...

Fieldays-style event planned for horse owners By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 5 October 2010 4:05 p.m. :: 244 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...

Queenstown’s Emma is still riding high By Donna Vincent @ Monday, 27 September 2010 5:05 p.m. :: 394 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...

Equestrian Recreation Survey Now Online By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 23 September 2010 9:12 a.m. :: 291 Views :: Careers and Education From Scoop Independent News (dated 15 September 2010) New Zealand Horse Recreation PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Major Equestrian ...

New chairman for New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 7 September 2010 1:41 p.m. :: 266 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...

Rider climbs back on horse despite illness and revives dream By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:45 a.m. :: 280 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...

Dressage NZ Squads & Training Groups By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 11 August 2010 9:33 a.m. :: 426 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. :: 328 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 ...

Sarah's top ride with La Mahr By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:35 p.m. :: 304 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. :: 326 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...

Kiwi Hopes To Be Highly Recommended By Donna Vincent @ Wednesday, 7 July 2010 1:34 p.m. :: 308 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. :: 380 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 ...

Award winning internationally acclaimed Horse Talk TV series delivers a whole new experience By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 29 June 2010 2:44 p.m. :: 288 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...

Helmet campaign gains momentum among horse riders By Donna Vincent @ Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:10 p.m. :: 378 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...

Head Injury Awareness Week By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 8 June 2010 1:03 p.m. :: 370 Views :: Careers and Education Head Injury Awareness and Appeal Week Thursday, 3 June 2010, 3:23 pm Press Release: Head Injury Society ...

New Zealand Wins Young Rider Trans Tasman Challenge in Climactic Final (NZ) By Donna Vincent @ Tuesday, 4 May 2010 11:19 a.m. :: 534 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. :: 415 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...

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...