Heath Ryan has edged out Judy Dierks in a nail-biting finish to the popular Grand Prix Freestyle event at the 2016 NSW Dressage Championships. Ryan, riding Anthony Thornhill’s Utopian Cardinal, achieved a technical score of 69.60% and an artistic score of 71.60% from the five judges to clinch victory in the Equestrian NSW FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W with a total 70.60%.

Arcadia rider Judy Dierks has taken out the Mulawa Performance Grand Prix CDI-W at the 2016 NSW Dressage Championships. Dierks rode a stunning test on Diamond Star, owned by Vicki Newham, to take yesterday’s (Friday) class with 69.080%.

The evening entertainment of EQUITANA Melbourne kicks off on Thursday, the 17 November, with the Double Dans and The Wilson Sisters. In a show that promises laughter, learning and lunacy for the whole family to enjoy, RM Williams “Flight Without Wings – featuring the Double Dans and The Wilson Sisters” is a show that everybody should mark down in their event calendar.

The NSW Dressage Championships has added a CDI-W to its 2016 program in what is set to be the biggest and most inclusive state championships ever. More than 275 horses guided by 215 riders have entered for the championships, which take place from September 8 to 11 at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) at Horsley Park.

A one-day workshop with Jane Clothier at the Teveton Centre, 75 North Teven Rd, nr Ballina, NSW 2478 Saturday 27th August, 9.30am-4.30pm.

How well does your saddle fit? Do you know enough to spot where it might be causing your horse restriction, discomfort or even pain? This enjoyable, informative workshop is designed to be an easy way to learn the essentials.

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Heralded international equestrian Captain Mark Phillips has been announced as a star presenter exclusively for Melbourne equine extravaganza EQUITANA. The former Olympic, World and European eventing champion will present a one-off masterclass, along with a series of education sessions held over each day of the event.

They are the power duo that have captured the heart of the Dressage world with their positive attitudes and wonderful camaraderie; Sweden’s leading star Patrick Kittel and his wife and fellow competitor Lyndal Oatley are Australia bound.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Horses are big business in Australia and women make up the majority of the recreational industry as riders. One horse and rider trainer has brought to light the lack of confidence that many Women feel while riding. Sandi Simons is based in Drysdale, Victoria “I have loved horses all my life but […]

The training of horses has had a revolution in the last 40 years and one of its leaders has been John Lyons from Colorado in the US.
Lyons’ approach of establishing a partnership between horse and handler is based in part on the principles of operant conditioning as he encourages owners to notice what is going on with their horses and to use consistent cues and reinforcement to encourage positive behaviour and discourage negative.

Horse & Country TV’s new App is out and subscribers will be able to watch hours of action from this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (4th-8th May) in Australia for the first time. H&C’s online service is available on smartphone and tablet via apps for only $7.95 per month.

It is the sport that forms the foundations of future Olympians; with a heritage deep seated in tradition, etiquette and history. Showing is often regarded as the ‘Miss Universe’ of the horse world, with horse and rider combinations exuding an all-round mix of finesse, elegance and presence.

Horse & Country TV is excited to announce that the channel is now available to Australian audiences through the new APP, “H&C PLAY”. We have listened to our Australian fans who are having trouble getting the channel through the pay TV options and have designed an APP that allows you to get on board to watch the fantastic programs available on the channel for only $7.95 per month; that’s only $2 per week and with no package costs!