This time of the year is very busy for equine biosecurity officers, as the world’s most valuable shuttle stallions touch down in Australia for the southern hemisphere breeding season.

A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care and combines skills traditionally associated with blacksmiths, with veterinarian-related skills in equine anatomy. A farrier’s work includes the trimming of hooves to balance the horse, improving their performance, and the application of various types of shoes.

Last week, YVEP was informed that it was unsuccessful in its grant application to the Federal Government Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

Lucky Kids Equine is founded by Stacey, a passionate horse rider who has always been involved in horses since a young age.

New Zealand’s eventers are primed and ready to tackle the world’s best at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan.

A Tasmanian vet is calling for horse owners and trainers to delve deeper into understanding the nutritional status of their animals after seeing the devastating effects of unintentional long-term malnutrition during  her long career.

With close to 26% of horse training activity in NSW occurring in Western Sydney, a course at TAFE NSW Richmond is equipping students with the specialist skills they need to pursue employment in a $3 billion state-wide industry.

New Zealand’s first-ever equestrian Olympic team and one of the nation’s most beloved horses were honoured this evening at the Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame cocktail party.

“That was a good day at the office,” said Amber Fuller who led her Australian Chatham Park crew to victory in the inaugural Takapoto Teams’ Championship this afternoon (Friday).

Australia’s Premier Dressage Event the Sydney CDI 3* is the last opportunity in Australia for combinations looking to Qualify and be in contention for selection for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. If previous Olympic qualifying years are anything to go by, this year’s Sydney CDI 2020 as an Olympic qualifying event.

One experience too fabulous to pass up (other than the Sydney CDI itself!), was the opportunity for Q and A with Maria Schwennesen. Maria is one of only 30 FEI5* judges in the world, an Oceania board representative for the International Dressage Officials Club, Chair of the Equestrian Australia Dressage Judges Committee, member of the Equestrian Qld Dressage Committee.

This April, the Flannels English polo team will return to our shores for the 112th Polo International to challenge Australia’s best polo players vying for the coveted trophy that they so narrowly failed to win last year.