Tickets now on sale for the Ironman 4X4 ABCRA National Finals Rodeo & Campdraft!

In two months, the Australian Bushman Campdraft and Rodeo Association will host its annual flagship event of the year, The Ironman 4X4 ABCRA National Finals Rodeo & Campdraft!

Manager for H&C TV Australia, Tatiana Frazzica, believes that the new partnership is a great one for both. “H&C TV is proud to be able to air highlights of EQUITANA’s fantastic competition and education sessions over the coming months and will be available on the Channel”.

The Power of Pink dressage and show jumping weekend is fast approaching. It is a National Breast Cancer Foundation endorsed charity event. It will be held on the 8th and 9th of October, 2016 at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds.

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.

Download the word document at the bottom of the article to book for the workshop.

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.