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Keran Ainslie, Friday, 30 July 2010
Innovative Emergency Equine Assistance Initiative Launched
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Emergency Equine Assistance ("EEA") is a mutual support network of equestrian people who are both givers and receivers of emergency equine assistance.
Who do you call when...
· Your vehicle breaks down away from home and you need to get your horse home (or to a safe place)?
· You need emergency overnight accommodation for your horse?
· You're injured away from home (eg at a show) and need help with your horses?
· You're at a show, and have a flat tyre, flat battery, have lost a shoe - and just generally need a helping hand?
The EEA aims at putting people in touch with other EEA members who can assist in a variety of equine-related emergency situations. EEA members receive a Phone List of emergency contacts (fellow members) each month. The Phone List, kept in their vehicle, is a source of contacts in equine-related emergency situations.
Companies are welcome to join if they provide 24x7 mobile / call out services.
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Keran Ainslie, Friday, 30 July 2010 Entries Close Thursday, 19 August, 2010 The AITKEN'S SADDLERY Sunshine Coast Dressage Championships **The AITKEN'S SADDLERY Sunshine Coast Dressage Championships **
Hosted by the Northcoast Active Riders Group Inc
24,25,26 September 2010
Nambour Show Grounds
Entries Close Thursday, 19 August, 2010 (No Late Entries Accepted)
Schedule and Entry Form HERE
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Keran Ainslie, Friday, 30 July 2010 WIN a NATHAN Horse Floats NSLX Extended Float Valued at $15,130!
EQ and NATHAN Horse Floats Ready to Launch an Exciting Partnership .
The amazing team behind Nathan Horse Floats have very generously donated one of their highly regarded NSLX Extended horse floats to Equestrian QLD as a fundraiser for the 2011 Queensland International 3-Day Event and by way of raffle ticket purchase, you will have the opportunity to win this float valued at $15,130!
This is a partnership the entire equestrian community can benefit from and within the next week, when the appropriate registrations have been officially supplied, you will receive all the details on how to purchase your tickets for this incredible prize at JUST $5:00 each.
A new 'NATHAN Float Prize' page is now available on our EQ Website - the Tab is in the menu list. From this page we will be bringing you regular updates on the prize, how and where to purchase your tickets as well as news updates and sales information from our marvellous partners, Nathan Horse Floats.
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Keran Ainslie, Thursday, 29 July 2010
The 2010 Mitavite Foxhunter Series Leader Board UPDATED
The 2010 Mitavite Foxhunter Series is updating rapidly and with Round 14 and 15 having run in the last fortnight at the Gatton Show and the Qld Show Jumping Championships, Round 16 is fast approaching with the Caboolture World Cup, 15 August.
With the below results listed for Round 14 and 15, The 2010 Mitavite Foxhunter Series leader board on the Qld Jumping website is now updated to reflect all results to date.
Round 14 - Gatton Show
1st Kelsey Cranston “Red Rocket”
2nd Clem Smith “Guru”
3rd Kristell Schafferius “LE Delilah”
4th Kirstie Ansell “Kiel Park Jericho”
5th Juanita Whip “Thermol”
6th Nathan Johnston “Kings Park Ellita”
Double clean:
Clem Smith “Vidori “
Kirstie Ansell “It's Galex”
Round 15 - Qld Championships (Toowoomba)
1st Katie Maxwell “Lisadell All Heart”
2nd Nicky Meredith “Dutch Kellina”
3rd Morgan Daniel “Humbug Grandad’s Pride”
4th Nicky Meredith “Xmas Holly”
5th Juanita Whip “Thermol”
6th Lincoln Glasby “Me Can Do”
7th Andrew Inglis “Grandiego”
8th Mandy Hatten “It’s A Good Life”
Double clean:
Gemma Creighton “It’s Buderim"
Gemma Creighton “It’s Phoenix"
Kathy Humphreys “Oxley Alla Bache”
Tori Goodchild “My Secret Obsession”
Caitlyn Laird “Sportsman”
Danae O’Keefe “Prospect Hill”
Peta Reid “Mee Schaum”
Kristell Schafferius “LE Delilah”
Gabby Brown “Sam Brown”
Kirstie Ansell “It’s Galaxy
Juanita Whip “Top Ruler”
There are
Round 16- Caboolture World Cup
Round 17 - Canungra Show
Round 18 - Gold Coast Show
Round 19 - Beenleigh Show
Round 20 - Beaudesert Show
Round 21 - Tamborine Mountain Show
The 2010 Mitavite Foxhunter Series Final will be on 25 September - Laidley Showgrounds
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Keran Ainslie, Thursday, 29 July 2010
This Weekend's TVEG Dressage Championships Postponed!Hi everyone,
The rain has done it to us again! We have to postpone the TVEG Championships.
We have had a lot of rain and it is forecast to continue until Friday and as we have people coming from far and wide, we have had to make a decision.
Pending DQ and EA approval, a tentative date has been set for the 18th & 19th September.
Apologies to everyone who was ready for a great weekend – I hope you are all available for the 18th & 19th September.
Thanks
Amanda Bartyn
Tweed Valley Equestrian Group
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The German team that claimed Young Riders gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors and Young Riders at Kronberg
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Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 27 July 2010
FEI EUROPEAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR JUNIORS AND YOUNG RIDERSPhoto Caption: The German team that claimed Young Riders gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors and Young Riders at Kronberg, Germany: Chef d`Equipe Maria Schierhölter-Otte, Fabienne Lütkemeier, Louisa Lüttgen, Sanneke Rothenberger and Stella Charlotte Roth. Photo Credit: Stefan Lafrentz
FEI EUROPEAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR JUNIORS AND YOUNG RIDERS
GERMANY DOMINATES THE MEDAL PODIUM AT KRONBERG
German riders proved unstoppable at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors and Young Riders on their home soil in Kronberg when scooping gold in all six categories of competition. And to further emphasise their absolute domination, they also claimed gold and silver in both the Young Riders Individual and Freestyle Championship. The Netherlands took Junior and Young Rider team silver while Danish riders also featured prominently on the medal podium.
Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff and the Schafhof in Kronberg, Germany, played host to these Dressage Championships for the third time. The wonderful venue where Ann-Kathrin's mother, Liselott Linsenhoff-Schindling, trained her horse Piaff which won the Olympic gold medal in München 1972, previously staged these Championships in 1980 and 1986. Ann-Kathrin herself competed as a Young Rider in 1981 in Rotterdam when she won team gold and individual bronze, and she proudly and generously opened the gates of the Schafhof to a huge number of talented riders and their horses for this 2010 event from 20 to 25 July.
YOUNG RIDERS
From the outset, Germany convincingly took the lead in the team competitions. Sanneke Rothenberger who won Junior gold medals over the previous two years with two different horses - Paso Doble and Deveraux - opted to go for a new challenge this time around and the 17 year old competed against the Young Riders even though she was still eligible for Junior level. The gamble paid off handsomely as her results were well-planned personal bests and she achieved a mark of 75.158% with Deveraux in the Young Rider team event while Stella Charlott Roth and Diva Royal scored 71.895%, Louisa Luttgen and Habitus scored 71.895% and 20 year old Fabienne Lutkemeier and D'Agostini scored a fabulous 75.316% to secure the team title.
Making her debut on the Dutch team was Danielle van Mierlo, a pupil of Coby van Baalen. She sprang a surprise when best of the Dutch Young Riders silver-medal winning side riding BMC Ucento but Germany won by a margin of almost 10 points while just seven points separated the Danish bronze medallists from their Dutch counterparts.
Lutkemeier was in a class of her own when scooping Young Rider individual gold with D'Agostini ahead of Rothenberger (Deveraux) in silver and Holland's Danielle Van Mierlo in bronze medal position, but the Dutch rider was just pushed out of bronze medal spot in the Freestyle Championship by Denmark's Anna Kasprzak (Blue Hors Future Cup) while Lutkemeier and Rothenberger again took gold and silver respectively.
JUNIORS
Germany's Junior Team Champions were Florine Kienbaum (Good Morning M) who achieved a mark of 70.649%, Charlott-Maria Schurmann (World of Dreams) 73.459%, Sophie Holkenbrink (Show Star) 70.649% and Jill de Ridder (Charmeur) 71.73)%. The Dutch silver medallists were close behind and once again Denmark took team bronze, but Germany's Schurmann and World of Dreams reigned supreme in both the Junior Individual and Freestyle - recording a tremendous score of 78.300% in the latter.
Danielle Houtvast, who is a pupil of Leida Collins-Strijk, produced the best result of the Dutch silver-medal-winning Junior team but had to settle for bronze in both the Individual and Freestyle Junior Championships when Denmark's Catherine Dufour and Atterupgaards Cassidy truly rose to the occasion to claim silver in both events. At just seven years old, Atterupgaards Cassidy was one of the most exciting horses at these Championships and underlined the growing confidence and proficiency of Danish dressage.
QUOTES:
Three times gold medalist Fabienne Lütkemeier, trained by her mother Gina Capellmann-Lütkemeier: “My first goal for this year was to finish my school exams and my second to do the best I could at these Championships. I am very happy with my results and have no goals left now at the moment. For next year I am planning to make the step forward to Grand Prix with the same horse D’Agostino.”
Silver winning Young Rider Sanneke Rothenberger relied a great deal on her mother Gonnelien Rothenberger-Gordijn. “My mother helps me every day and spends a lot of time with me training and at shows, while my father Sven keeps an eye on things over the weekends - in fact he is quite nervous at shows”, Sanneke commented smiling.
Bronze medalist individual YR Danielle van Mierlo: “I have always dreamed of competing at the European Championships for Young Riders. So just to be here was already a dream come through. In the team competition I rode a personal best. In the individual competition I rode another personal best. It could not have been any better!”
Charlotte-Maria Schürmann, gold medalist Juniors showing World of Dreams, a 17 year old stallion owned by Guido Klatte: “The owner gave me the ride on World of Dreams in 2007. It took a while to get used to him, but 2010 might be my year!”.
Chairman of the judges Young Riders, Great Britain's Andrew Gardiner: ”We have seen beautiful horses and very solid riding. The highlight of the medal winning Young Riders in general was their consistency. They impressed by the pureness of the paces and a wonderful quality and expression. It was a pleasure to judge!”
Chairman of the judges Freestyle Young Riders and member of the Dressage Task Force Katrina Wüst: “We are often talking about the big Grand Prix horses in the sport of dressage and what they mean for the growth and quality of our sport, but the sport for Juniors and Young Riders has made an immense step forward! I judged them in Portugal in 2008 and again now and it’s wonderful to see that good horses and good riding push the dressage as a sport as much forward at Junior and Young Riders level as happened to the Seniors.”
Host Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff: “In my days sports at the Juniors and Young Riders age group was only small, nowadays it is huge. I am very happy to have received talented young dressage riders from all over Europe as our guests. My family and I feel privileged to be able to pursue the tradition that my mother Liselott Linsenhoff started as promoter and patron of young dressage riders. I had my mother as a role model. We are happy to give something back to the sport which has given so much to us. And I was very moved to receive a picture of all nations gathered here as a thank you to me and my family.”
FACTS AND FIGURES:
- Eighteen nations competed including Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Denmark, Spain, France, Great-Britain, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Sweden and Turkey.
- Youngest competitor: 14 year old Russian Natalia Berezhnaya, showing the 13 year old mare Nikita to win on the first day of the individual Junior competition and in the end finishing at 18 th position (66,947%)
- Oldest horse: 20 year old stallion Incredible, shown by Michelle van Lanen in the Dutch silver medal winning Young Rider team. Incredible won his twelfth European medal in Kronberg. He won his first medal - team gold - in 1998 at Hickstead when ridden by his owner Annemiek van der Vorm.
For detailed results of the 2010 FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors and Young Riders go to www.escon-marketing.de
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The winning combination in Minsk: Viachaslau Poita (BLR) and Arbat (Photo: Dzimitry Valiushka) |
Karen O’Connor and Mandiba on their lap of honour after triumphing at Kalispell (Photo:Stockimageservices.com) |
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Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Russian rider steals a march in HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing
FEI PRESS RELEASE
26 July 2010
Russian rider steals a march in HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing
Riders from the U.S. and Eastern Europe have rocketed up the HSBC FEI World Cup™ rankings following competitions at Kalispell (USA) and Minsk (BLR) this weekend.
Karen O’Connor (USA) shoots into equal 10th place with just three events to go after a convincing victory at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana.
Her mount, Mandiba, travelled to the 2008 Olympics as a relative novice; now, with the FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games™ on home territory approaching, the Irish-bred gelding looks the finished package after leading from flagfall to finish on his Dressage score.
“I’m delighted,” said O’Connor. “Mandiba has really matured. He’s become very confirmed in his flatwork and a lot of fun to ride. I was feeling the fruition of a lot of work this weekend.”
Buck Davidson (USA), who climbed from sixth to second on My Boy Bobby, and Phillip Dutton, who dropped a place to third after an unfortunate Jumping round on Truluck, headed a record contingent bringing 18 horses from the East Coast, the first time horses have flown here since 1962.
All were full of praise for the organisation and ground conditions at Rebecca Broussard’s 640-acre estate in the foothills of the Salish Mountains. Davidson said he had fulfilled two ambitions – to compete at the western venue of Kalispell and to see a grizzly bear!
Mara Dean (USA), who withdrew High Patriot when fourth after Cross-Country, summed up: “This is comparable to what you would see in Europe and on the best of the East Coast. It’s amazing to go into town and everyone knows who you are.”
There were 28 starters on Capt Mark Phillips’s revamped Cross-Country course, which included a new keyhole fence into water, and 23 completed with 20 clear rounds. 19 finished the competition.
Results
1 Karen O’Connor/Mandiba (USA) 44.2 + 0 + 0 = 44.2
2 Buck Davidson/My Boy Bobby (USA) 51.2 + 5.2 + 0 = 56.4
3 Phillip Dutton/Truluck (USA) 45.8 + 0 + 16 = 61.8
4 Hawley Bennett/Gin ‘N Juice (CAN) 49.6 + 6 + 8 = 63.6
5 Sharon White/Rafferty’s Rules (USA) 58.6 + 2 + 4 = 64.6
6 Phillip Dutton/Inmidair (USA) 54.6 + 2 + 8 = 64.6
Full results on www.eventatrfarm.com
The HSBC FEI World Cup™ event at Minsk attracted 19 horses from Belarus, Russia and the Ukraine and produced a home win for Viachaslau Poita (BLR), who was successful here in 2008, riding the 14-year-old Trakehner stallion Arbat.
He rose to the top spot after Alena Tselipaushkina (BLR), the only rider to achieve the optimum Cross-Country time, had four fences down in the Jumping phase on Passat and dropped to fourth.
However, Russian rider Alexey Korshunov gained the most HSBC FEI World Cup™ points – he was second on Gavot and fifth on Fort and has leapt into sixth place in the standings.
A total of 14 horses completed the Cross-Country with 10 clear rounds and 10 completed the event, which, said Technical Delegate Andy Griffiths (GBR), was “a great competition”.
Results
1 Viachaslau Poita/Arbat (BLR) 55.6 + 0.8 + 8 = 64.4
2 Alexey Korshunov/Gavot (RUS) 63.8 + 3.6 + 4 = 71.4
3 Aliaksandr Faminou/Gorlinka (BLR) 551.6 + 8.4 + 12 = 72
4 Alena Tselipushkina/Passat (BLR) 52.8 + 0 + 20 = 78.8
5 Alexey Korshunov/Fort (RUS) 61.2 + 13.6 + 4 = 78.8
6 Mykhailo Nastenko/Lankaster (UKR) 62 + 14.4 + 4 = 80.4
Full results on www.horses.org.by
Calendar of events
1. Tallahassee (USA), 5-7 March 2
2. Kihikihi (NZL), 2-4 April
3. Sydney (AUS), 7-9 May
4. Marbach (GER), 7-9 May
5. Chatsworth (GBR), 15-16 May
6. Tattersalls (IRL), 27-30 May
7. Strzegom (POL), 24-27 June
8. Minsk (BLR), 21-25 July
9. Rebecca Farm, Kalispell (USA), 22-25 July
10. Malmö (SWE), 13-15 August
11. Haras du Pin (FRA), 18-22 August
12. Schenefeld (GER), 26-29 August
Standings (after 9 of 12 events)
1 Michael Jung (GER) 142 points
2 Megan Jones (AUS) 138
3 Phillip Dutton (USA) 131
4= Clarke Johnston (NZL) 128
4= Lucy Wiegersma (GBR) 128
6 Alexey Korshunov (RUS) 125
7 Sonja Johnson (AUS) 119
8 Kai-Steffen Meier (GER) 107
9 Andrew Downes (GBR) 104
10= Mary King (GBR) 74
10= Karen O’Connor (USA) 74
12= Mara Dean (USA) 71
12= Chris Burton (AUS) 71
12= Sam Griffiths (AUS) 71
12= Oliver Townend (GBR) 71
12= Viachaslau Poita (BLR) 71
For the full rankings, see www.feiworldcup.org
Prize-money distribution (in US$)
1st place: 50,000
2nd: 34,000
3rd: 23,000
4th: 18,000
5th: 13,000
6th: 10’000
7th: 8,000
8th: 6,500
9th: 5,000
10th: 4,000
11th: 3,000
12th: 2,000
13th: 2,000
14th: 1,500
15th: 1,000
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 Toowoomba World Cup
Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 27 July 2010 Important information for Competitors and Spectators Toowoomba World Cup Qualifier THIS WEEKEND!TOOWOOMBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
The date is looming for the first of the Qld Super Series of World Cups!
This Saturday, 31 July 2010 is the first of three World Cups in Qld - proudly presented by Jumping Queensland, this very special event will be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds.
COMPETITORS - PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to an overwhelming number of entries, the event committee has made the following program alterations:
· increased prize placings to larger classes (3,4,15,22)
· Classes 2 & 7 where entries exceed 120 – 2 divisions will be awarded, split by draw order.
· some class types have been altered to ensure we get through the program and finish in daylight.
Ring 3 may be on Dressage Park or in the Indoor Arena, weather and conditions permitting
*Updated Programme HERE*
SPECTATORS - If there is an event to visit this year, this is it!
Please come along and enjoy a sensational programme of events, showcasing the talents of Australia's leading showjumpers.
FREE ENTRY SENSATIONAL FOOD COFFEE & BAR FACILITIES
Programme Highlights include:
SATURDAY 31 JULY
Young Rider Championship - Incorporating a round of the National YR Selection Series over 2 rounds,
Saddleworld Trans Tasman Young Rider Teams Challenge over 2 rounds
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER - $6000 Total in Prizemoney!
10.00am Trot Up
12.00pm Calcutta
1.00pm Walk the Course
1.30pm Class Begins!
Note: this is a double point scoring round for SaddlerySales.com Grand Prix Horse of the Year Award
SUNDAY 1st AUGUST
MINI PRIX AM5
Saddleworld Trans Tasman Young Rider Teams Challenge over 2 rounds
David Overton Memorial Cup 2010
Note: this event is a point scoring round for Aitkens’s Saddlery Future Star of the Year
SADDLEWORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL
(Open to all Junior Riders, must be EFA, Pony Club or QISEA Members)
Nominations will be accepted on the day, however if stables are required, you will need to have nominated by the official closing date of entries (19/07/10)
Late nominations can be placed at the Moathouse with the Toowoomba & District Showjumping Club representative.
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 Susan Seipel and Larundel Gelata
Keran Ainslie, Monday, 26 July 2010 Susan Seipel with Larundel Gelata are selected to represent Australia as individuals at WEG. Qld Para Equestrian, Susan Seipel, Selected for WEG!
Para Equestrian Team Selection Event for the World Equestrian Games
A Report from Queensland’s, Susan Seipel
The Equestrian Australia Para Equestrian Team Selection Event for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) was held in conjunction with the 2010 Brighton Saddleworld Dressage NSW Young Rider Championships, at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park. The event was supported by the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Australian Sports Commission, and included four days of dressage action from Thursday July 15th to Sunday July 18th.
The Sydney equestrian centre is a very horse-friendly venue which was purposely built 10 years ago to host the Olympic Equestrian events. Larundel Gelata travelled well and was right at home in the new surroundings. Susan and her team of helpers included; her mum Cecily as carer, horse groom Skye Knights, coach Matty Sormani, and team chef Pauline Wallace.
Friday was the first day of Para Equestrian competition with the Team Test for all grades conducted in the outside arena. Luckily the conditions were excellent, a glorious sunny winter’s day. Susan and Larundel Gelata pulled out a solid test to score 70%, but it was only good enough for second place to the very consistent partnership of Nicole Kullen and Nikshar Nomination who achieved the highest score of the day with 74%. Another notable performance was by fellow Queensland rider Georgia Bruce and her horse Larundel Gameboy (Gelata’s half brother) who won the Grade 4 Team Test with a score of 68%.
The next day, the weather was again perfect for the Individual Championship Test which was held in the outside arena. The Championships Test has a higher degree of difficulty than the Team Test which resulted in lower percentages for all grades. There are five grades of competition in Para Equestrian, which are based not on riding ability or the training level of the horse, but on the extent of the riders’ disability. The tests in each grade are designed to challenge the rider and horse combination and make the competition within grades as fair as possible. Larundel Gelata was nicely forward for Susan in her test and despite a disruption from the judge who accidently read the test wrong they performed well. Results were close with Susan on 67%, only 2% behind the winner.
Susan and Larundel Gelata were the final combination of the event on the last day of competition for the Freestyle to Music Test. The indoor arena looked spectacular, and a crowd had accumulated throughout the day. Larundel Gelata was looking fabulous in the warm-up and the test was perfectly timed to The Can Can music. The crowd cheered after the final halt and Susan was very pleased with the performance. Again the paired placed second to a more experienced combination, but she was thrilled with the scores. Two judges had them ahead for artistic presentation, one giving a total of 79%. Overall they scored 72% and have more improvement to come.
At the conclusion of the day, the presentations for overall grade champions were awarded. Susan and Larundel Gelata were presented the Reserve Champions in Grade 1B.
The final announcement was the riders who had been selected to represent Australia in Kentucky at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. The team will be Nicole Kullen and Nikshar Nomination from NSW in Grade 1B, Grace Bowman and Kirby Park Joy from SA in Grade 2, Sharon Jarvis and Applewood Odorado from WA in Grade 3, and Kate Doughty and Heatherton Park Al Capone from VIC in Grade 4. And Susan Seipel with Larundel Gelata are selected to represent Australia as individuals.
Susan and her team are absolutely ecstatic over her selection and so proud to have been given the chance to take on the rest of world. The World Equestrian Games are comprised of the World Championships for eight equestrian sports; dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, jumping, reining, vaulting and for the first time in history para dressage. The Games are held every four years and governed by the Federation Equestre International (FEI). WEG 2010 will be held from September 25th to October 10th with the Para Equestrian events on October 5th-9th.
Susan would like to THANK her team for their support!!! She could not have done it without them. Also, she would like to congratulate the Australian Team riders on their selection. And finally, another huge THANK YOU to her sponsors; Giddy Up Girl, Heritage Downs, Larundel Warmblood Stud, 2XU, Menora Stud, The McIntyre Centre, Paul Seipel Photography, and her supporters and friends, whom have all helped to make her dream come true!
Susan is looking forward to her WEG campaign but needs major funding to get her horse to America or she will not be able to attend. If you can help please contact her: susan_seipel@hotmail.com
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 Show Horse Queensland
Keran Ainslie, Monday, 26 July 2010 Results for the 2010 QLD Show Horse, Horse of the Year Show A Weekend of ChampionsThe much anticipated 2010 QLD Show Horse, Horse of the Year Show was held over the weekend at the Park Ridge Pony Club Grounds.
EQ Chair, Vic Nichols and EA Vice Chair, Natalie Nichols attended on Sunday to enjoy viewing the spectacular array of horses on show and to present during the award ceremonies. Both Vic and Natalie report the event was a feather in the cap of equestrian sport in Qld and congratulate the efforts of all organisers, competitors and sponsors who participated during the two days of competition.
Event Photographer, Narelle Wockner will have an online gallery available shortly online via her website HERE and has listed a show summary and gallery via the Horse Deals site HERE
With full results from the entire weekend HERE, the Horse of the Year Champions and Runner’s Up are:
Congratulations to all owners and riders!
Leading Rein Pony of the Year 12.2hh and under (Rider 5 years and under 8 years)
Sponsored by ~ Harris Family (Melody, Ashley & Tyler)
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123
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Bordershow Boy Scout
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A & T Harris
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Kirra-Lee Newman
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Runner-up
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74
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Trincada Lord of the Manor
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Ashlea Ryan
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Ashlea Ryan
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Small Pony of the Year 12.2hh and under
Sponsored by ~ Durante Family (Kim, Simon & Sabrina)
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Langtree Jazzman
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Anna Douglas
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Anna Douglas
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123
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Bordershow Boy Scout
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A & T Harris
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Kirra-Lee Newman
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Large Pony of the Year over 12.2hh n.e. 14.0hh
Sponsored by ~ Edwards Saddleworld (Ros Lipp)
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Rathowen Scarlet Ribbons
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S.A. & N.K. George
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P.W. S.A. & N.K. George
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Runner-up
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64
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Mirinda Touch of Mink
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Elyse Douglas
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Elyse Douglas
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Small Galloway of the Year over 14.0hh n.e. 14.2hh
Sponsored by ~ Fraser Family (Peter, Jo, Alexia & Lyndhurst Riding Ponies)
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Willowcroft Regal Winter
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Kim Durante
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Kim Durante
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Runner-up
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45
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Wesswood Vixen
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Amber Whittington
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Large Galloway of the Year over 14.2hh n.e. 15.0hh
Sponsored by ~ Sears Family
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Rathowen Envy
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Nici Jamieson
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Kolbeach Venetian
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Toni Harper-Purcell
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Small Hack of the Year over 15.0hh n.e. 16.0hh
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SLM High Profile
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Laura Widdowson
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Dunlem Royal Obsession
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A & T Harris
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Tyler Harris
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Large Hack of the Year over 16.0hh
Sponsored by ~ Ipswich Saddleworld (Emily Roche)
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Black Tie
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Chloe Healey
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Kim Durante
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Kholo
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Ros Lipp
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Small Show Hunter Pony of the Year 12.2hh and under
Sponsored by ~ Pryde’s EasiFeed
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Cherrytree Vagabond
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Eliza Cullen
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Trincada Lord of the Manor
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Ashlea Ryan
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Sabrina Durante
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Sponsored by ~ Pryde’s EasiFeed
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Sheldene Chance
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Shoshona Newman
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Greenlee Chippendale
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Eliza Cullen
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Show Hunter Galloway of the Year over 14.0hh n.e. 15.0hh
Sponsored by ~ Allanah Bigg
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Belinda Virtanen
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Show Hunter Hack of the Year over 15.0hh
Sponsored by ~ Rafferty Horse Rugs (Joanne Stewart)
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Brooke Higgins
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Keran Ainslie, Monday, 26 July 2010
Updated SaddlerySales.com Leader Board...Queensland Horses dominate 1.40m TDSJC State Title Grand PrixQueensland Horses dominate 1.40m TDSJC State Title Grand Prix
The Toowoomba main arena was certainly not at its best, however Sunday saw an improvement from the very slippery surface which had tested horse & rider alike on Friday.
Thirty horses from four states started in the first round. David Shepherd from Victoria built a testing 1.40 plus track which saw ten horses jump clean, seven of which were Queensland horses. The jump off track measured around 1.50m. The very well presented Warrego Sandon & Robert Goodwin jumped a slick round in 43.85 sec giving them a super win & the $800 cheque.
There was just a mere second dividing the next three placings with Victorian Brook Dobbin & the Qld bred Advisor in 2nd in a time of 44.67 sec, It’s Ritchie & Robert Moffatt 45.41 sec third & 4th Dark Ages & Clem Smith 45.68 sec.
The 2008 & 2009 GP HOY 'Dark Age's still leads the 2010 SaddlerySales.com Grand Prix Horse of the Year Leader Board series with 42 points and Cheezy Z still in second now on 34 points.
Round 10 is next week's Toowoomba World Cup. View the current Leader Board standings HERE
Remember to check out www.SaddlerySales.com for super deals on the best saddlery from around the globe.
Note Final Three Rounds World Cups attract Double Points – Best of 8 scores to count.
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Keran Ainslie, Saturday, 24 July 2010
Demonstration Riders Required
Attention: Trainees and Coaches
EA is conducting a CE and SSTA course and Update workshop from the 6-8th of August and require Demonstration riders.
This is a great opportunity for trainees to get activity slips completed and signed off FREE of Charge!
Demonstration riders are required for Sunday the 8th of August (Venue: Pine Lodge Equestrian Centre at Thornlands) at the following times:
Each lesson is scheduled to run for approx 30 minutes and is being conducted in the indoor arena at Pine Lodge Equestrian Centre.
If you are able to participate in this workshop as a demonstration Rider please complete the attached form HERE and return to EQ ASAP or contact Sasha Ulasowski on (07) 3891 6611.
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Keran Ainslie, Friday, 23 July 2010
FREE EVENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPFREE EVENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The Department of Communities Sport & Recreation Services is running a FREE Event Management Workshop in Ipswich on Tuesday 7 September 2010 from 6pm to 9pm at Ipswich RSL.
This seminar will encompass a mix of presentations, workshops and shared experiences designed to inspire the seasoned event manager and give foundation skills to the new event manager or community volunteer in the areas of:
• Conceptualising great events
• Should we do this event?
• Event plans that work
• Pulling it together on the day, and
• The post-mortem
Click HERE to view the Workshop Flyer with additional information
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Keran Ainslie, Thursday, 22 July 2010 All Sand Arenas for the 2010 Qld Dressage Championships! NEWS FLASH - 2010 Qld Dressage ChampionshipsNEWS FLASH
The 2010 Qld Dressage Championships, hosted by The Lockyer Equestrian Group, will be conducted at the superb Gatton Show Grounds facility.
This venue offers competitors excellent, safe stabling and camping facilities AND all sand arenas, both indoor and outdoor...Yes, the organisers will be providing sand arenas for the outdoor competitions!
Entertainment plans are underway with a Saturday evening FEI Feature and Freestyle demonstration - all to be enjoyed with a Ringside Dinner.
A trade village will be on-site, offering all competitors and spectators a range of shopping options.
SCHEDULE OUT SOON
Visit the Lockyer Equestrian Group website for all updates and event details
www.legs.org.au qldchamps@legs.org.au
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Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 20 July 2010
2010 Equestrian Queensland Demographic Survey2010 Equestrian Queensland Demographic Survey
Equestrian Qld is working closely with the mainstream media and an increasing number of corporations with the aim to develop a stronger profile for Equestrian sports in Queensland, providing us the opportunity to grow our total sport and discover new opportunities in terms of partnerships and support.
To assist this programme, an understanding of the demographics of our equestrian communities is essential if we are to impress upon future partners the depth and significance of who and what we represent in terms of consumerism and expenditure across a number of key areas..
The development of a series of survey questions on demographic characteristics of our Queensland equestrian community has been produced which will assist our ongoing relationship development with both the mainstream media and the attraction to potential corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, the results of which will display the magnitude of our diverse community and at the same time, provide us the opportunity in increasing the public profile of Equestrian Sport.
The Survey Form is HERE
NOTE: This survey is for all equestrians in Qld and we invite the participation of all interested participants, both EQ members and non-members.
Please return your completed survey to Equestrian Qld via scan/email, fax or post.
EQUESTRIAN QLD
Sports House South, Level 2, 866 Main Street, Woolloongabba Qld 4102
PO Box 1358, Coorparoo Qld 4151
Ph: 07 3891 6611
Fx: 07 3891 3088
Email: efaq@efaq.com.au
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Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 20 July 2010
FEI EUROPEAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG RIDERS, JUNIORS AND CHILDREN
FEI EUROPEAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG RIDERS, JUNIORS AND CHILDREN
Photo Caption: Sweden's Douglas Lindelow claimed individual gold in the Young Riders final at the 2010 FEI European Jumping Championships for Young Riders, Junior and Children at Haras de Jardy, France. Photo: Christoph Bricot.
DOUBLE GOLD FOR GERMANY AT JARDY
Germany boasts many of the best riders in the world and the new generation, competing at Haras de Jardy (Marnes la Coquette) over the last week, showed that they are more than ready to step into the big boots of their senior counterparts. The venue, just outside Paris in France, hosted the 2010 FEI Children on Horses, Junior and Young Rider European Jumping Championships from 13 to 18 July and Germany took team gold in Juniors and Young Riders while Great Britain claimed the Children’s team title.
Sweden’s Douglas Lindelow claimed the Young Riders individual title while Belgium’s Olivier Philippaerts was crowned Junior champion and Tressy Muhr of France earned the Childrens individual trophy.
Children on Horses – British Reign Supreme
British youngsters sprang a surprise in the Childrens Team Championship. The four riders trained by Corinne Bracken, coach and leader of the three competing British teams, completed Thursday’s team challenge on a zero score to clinch gold. In silver medal position was Italy with four faults, followed by Ireland in bronze with just five while Belgium and France tied for fourth place.
The four British riders - “talented beyond their young years” according to their coach - have had little exposure during the season. They travelled abroad just once in May of this year when they won the Nations Cup in Bonheiden, Belgium. Then they competed at Children shows at home, to decide the formation of the team: Katie Robertson, Christie Pritchard, Jake Saywell and Millie Allen. Most of them have another year to go at this level but Jake Saywell, who jumped double clear in the team competition and was fourth in the final. will be upgraded to Junior level in 2011.
On Saturday, the British squad were confident about the individual final, but in the end it was dominated by French star, Tressy Muhr. This talented young lady who celebrated her 13th birthday just three weeks ago lives in the south of France and recently earned the National Pony Championship title. She could have competed in the FEI European Pony Championships this summer but instead chose the Childrens category and the decision paid off handsomely.
The British challenged strongly however and it came down to a thrilling jump-off for the individual medals. Four riders were clear throughout the whole championship and after two rounds in the final: Tressy Muhr (FR)/ Lord du Valy, Millie Allen (GBR)/Trueleva, Celine Schradick (GER)/ Contento and Jake Saywell (GBR)/ Cornelius 27. Last to go in the jump-off, Tressy Muhr produced a scorching clear in 37.77 seconds to beat Millie Allen’s time of 38.79 and with one rail down Celine Schradick of Germany took bronze while Jake Saywell’s eight faults saw him having to settle for fourth.
Juniors and Young Riders: Germany more than competitive!
Friday’s Young Riders Team Championship turned into a monumental battle. Four teams were chasing the medals after the first round: Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and France. But Germany left the rest in their wake with three superb second-round clears to complete on a total of 5 faults. Sweden registered 12 faults to clinch silver and then it fell to Holland’s Ruben Romp to decide the fate of team bronze with France and The Netherlands still very much in the race. Ruben refused to crack under pressure however, and his clear round from Cobos snatched The Netherlands' place on the podium by a single-point margin.
On Sunday, Germany added two individual medals to its tally thanks to Katrin Eckermann/ Carlson 46, who took silver and Andras Kreuzer/Jumex Sport Atlantus who took bronze. Even though they both jumped clear however they couldn’t better the final score of Sweden’s Douglas Lindelow whose score of 0.50 left him beyond reach of all others. He had a full three-point advantage over Katrin Eckermann and never faltered. Lindelow is a National Swedish Champion, winner of the Senior Indoor National Championship and of the 2009 National Young Rider title. He has been riding the mare Taline for over two years and the 19 year old was overcome with joy, breaking into tears as he held his cup in the air.
Dietmer Gugler, the German coach, was emotional too after these victories and the Juniors’ success in the team championship. It was his last season as a coach for Children, Juniors and Young Riders and he said he was happy: “It is really difficult to win the European Championships, there are always five or six teams able to win. My riders did very well, maybe they want to offer me a present!”, he joked. The Junior team gold medals were harder won than the Young Riders’ ones however. The Netherlands and Germany were clear after two rounds and jumped off to decide which country would take gold. Here again, the three German riders were foot-perfect while the Dutch team faulted and had to settle for silver.
With five faults, Belgium climbed up the third step of the Junior Team championship podium. In this team was a young man who has been waiting for his moment of glory - Olivier Philippaerts, 16 year old son of Belgian star Ludo Philippaerts. During this entire season Olivier showed he was a serious challenger, particularly when he was part of the winning Nations Cup team at Reims in France where he also claimed the Grand Prix title at the end of May with the same mare, Carisma. He claimed Junior gold after a jump-off against Denmark’s Camille Ernst who was very unlucky when hitting the final fence. The Netherlands’ Stefani Van Den Brink claimed bronze ahead of Germany’s Maurice Tebbel.
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Keran Ainslie, Tuesday, 20 July 2010 It is known there are many Qld'ers planning on travelling to Tamworth to compete and as there are State Teams events, selectors need to know who is competing.
Urgent Attention - all Qld riders competing at the NSW State Dressage Championships in TamworthThe NSW State Dressage Championships are being held at Tamworth on 10, 11 and 12 September 2010, with entries closing on 30/7/10.
It is known there are many Qld'ers planning on travelling to Tamworth to compete and as there are State Teams events, selectors need to know who is competing.
So selectors can select a Qld team, they need to know who is travelling and what tests they are competing in.
As a matter of urgency, can all Qld riders contact Liz Coe, Chair of Qld Selectors on coeliz@iinet.net.au or Lesley Sullivan on lsullivan11@optusnet.com.au
The NSW C’Ships Schedule which can be found HERE
Official State Team – A
Prix St Georges (Comp. 12)
Intermediate 1 (Comp. 13)
Intermediate 2 (Comp. 14)
Official State Team – B
Elementary 3D (Comp. 6)
Medium 4C (Comp. 8)
Advanced 5C (Comp. 10)
State Teams competition entries must be made by the appropriate State Branch in writing by the closing date of entries 30 July 2010. Regional Team entries must be made by a Team Manager by close of entries 30 July 2010.
Declaration of the team to be made in writing to OC by the relevant Chefs d’Equipe or Team Managers by 5 pm Thursday, 9 September 2010. Declaration forms available from the event office in the indoor arena.
Chefs d’Equipe must be appointed for Official State Teams. Refer page 10 for Team Entry form
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Federer & Carly Overton
Winners of the Gatton Show Future Stars Class 2010
Photograph:Arianne Hall
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Alison Ford, Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Federer No. 1 (not the tennis player!)A stunning double clear round gives Carly Overton and Federer victory in the Futurity at Gatton Show. This takes them to the top of the Aitkens Series leader board.
This is the third change of leader in as many rounds, proof that this series won’t be over until the last fence is jumped.
In second place on the leaderboard at the beginning of the show, Chloe Hughes was trying to reclaim the series lead, but buckled under the pressure having the last fence of the jump-off down, coming in fifth as the fastest 4 faulter.
Double clear rounds payed off for Anthony Murray and Billy Raymont who came second and third respectively.
Gatton Show Future Stars Championship (for horses under 50pts)
1st Federer Carly Overton
2nd It's Jealousy Anthony Murray
3rd Mon Amie NZPH Billy Raymont
4th Olivander Billy Raymont
5th Balmoral Hi Road Chloe Hughes
6th CTD Atom Hayden James
7th It's Clyde Gemma Creighton
8th RSB Swift Tyrone Latham
Next round is the David Overton Memorial Cup at Toowomba World Cup Show, then onto the Future Stars Championship at Caboolture World Cup Show in August.
The last (11th) round is still to be confirmed. More information will be posted as it comes to hand.
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Kallandro & Billy Raymont - Leading Horse Award (photo by Lucy Bloomfield)
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Alison Ford, Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Gatton Show Results and Wrap Up
I would like to firstly thank all of our Sponsor’s big and small with your generosity this year our jumping program looked pretty special.
Thanks also to our ever efficient Judge Avril Hawthorne who put in two really big days with the help of the super pencillor’s Ruth Sedger and Vicki Townson.
Course Designer Paul Raymont not only built but also delivered the jumping equipment from the Sunshine Coast Jump Club which was really appreciated.
Paul’s tracks were tough but rideable with double clears being rewarded with a placing in the majority of the classes. Gate Marshall Helen Hall also worked tirelessly with the big numbers, Thanks to all the volunteers that helped pick up rails and put the gear away it certainly helped us get through our big program and finally thanks to our Ringmaster Jan Emerson for her support and help in making all the changes possible .
The jumping surface was much improved from previous years with the arena being aerated three times and watered before the show. Nominations were high with most classes having 50 plus fields. Congratulations to all the Winners and Grinners and thanks to all the good sports.
The first day of the show saw a few mishaps in the Main Arena with the cattle jumping through the fence from the Camp draft into the practice fence. This caused a fair bit of drama with the Under 13 riders and their parents. It was lucky nobody got hurt and we all got a pretty big laugh about it over the course of the day.
The Ride and Drive Event which is part of the night program also saw a bit of drama. One of the speed cars carrying Young Rider Lincoln Glasby rolled over with the driver and Lincoln both got trapped in the car, once again nobody got hurt. The crowd went wild and Lincoln came out of it bit of a Legend but I think it will take a while for his Mum to get over it.
The $750.00 Gatton Taxi’s Leading Horse was awarded to the Courtice Family’s Kalandra ridden by Billy Raymont who won on a count back from Smith & Bruggeman’s Guru ridden by Clem Smith.
Sharlene Smith
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Liz Buchanan, Tuesday, 4 May 2010 there has been talk about the legality of these spurs for x/c and show-jumping for (because of the “Rowel”), some time however after Chris Wallis (Eventing Steward General - AUS) discussion with Catrin Norinder at Rolex recently it was decided that riders WOULD BE PERMITTED to use these spurs during x/c and show-jumping until advised otherwise. Stubben SEQ Soft Touch Spur
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 FEI Clean Sport
Franz Venhaus, Equestrian Australia National, Tuesday, 30 March 2010 As indicated in earlier news, from 05 April 2010 participants in FEI events (CIs) will need to keep a medication logbook for their horses. Medication Logbooks required to be kept by all FEI ridersMedication Log Books are required to be maintained for all horses entered into competitions under FEI rules from the 5th April 2010. Regulatory bodies in other parts of horse sport have required such log books for some time. The purpose is to enable Persons Responsible to maintain a record a what substances from the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List have been administered to a horse. Using this record will focus attention on what active substances are being administered and also act as evidence should an FEI tribunal wish to examine the Log Book as part on the investigation into the detection of a prohibited substance at an FEI event.
The format of the logbook might chage over time but riders can download an Equestrian Australia version from our web, print it on A4 papers, staple the pages and keep the set in their FEI Horse Passport or our National Indentification Document.
The FEI is currently investigating the possibility of establishing some method of linking such a Log Book to the registration process of FEI horses; however, the essential basis of what is required by this Regulation change is a record of the medications given from the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List.
Participants with horses competing in National events are encouraged to use the logbook as well.
Download an Equestrian Australia version of the Logbook
Background:
The 2009 FEI General Assembly agreed to a series of measures as part of the Clean Sport initiative. These measures are designed to increase the clarity around many areas of equestrian sport in order to ensure that the integrity of our sport is maintained now and in the future. Clean Sport measures have a focus on, but are not restricted to, the reduction of positive doping and medication cases, whether deliberate or unintended.
The measures required are reflected in the FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the FEI Veterinary Regulations. These measures will start to come into play from the 5th April 2010. Equestrian Australia was mirrored these provision. Download the Equestrian Australia Equine Anti-Doping & Controlled Medication (EADCM) Regulations
FEI References
The following downloads are available from the FEI Clean Sport web:
FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations
Prohibited Substances List
Athletes’ Guide
FEI Veterinary Regulations
How Testing Works
FEI List of Detection Times
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DEEDI Queensland Primary Industries media release, Monday, 16 November 2009 Following a recent breach involving a competition horse moving through cattle tick zones, Biosecurity Queensland is reminding all stock owners operating under the Competition Stock Owner Treatment Scheme (CSOTS) to comply with the requirements. Check your responsibilities for travelling competition horsesBiosecurity Queensland's senior inspector Iain Purvis said the approval of a horse owner to participate in the CSOTS was cancelled for two years because a horse was not properly treated for ticks when travelling from the Queensland cattle tick Infected Zone.
“Concessional schemes, such as CSOTS, have been in operation for more than 10 years and provide owners of competition stock, including horses, an alternative to normal tick line clearance,” he said.
“These schemes allow stock owners situated in the cattle tick Free Zone to travel to competitions in the cattle tick Infected Zone and return home as long as stock are treated prior to return or upon return to their property of origin.
“Before becoming eligible, stock owners must complete an Instruction and Awareness course.
“They must also comply with the conditions of approval, including the requirement to possess a valid livestock travel permit and waybill for the movement.
“If a person fails to comply with requirements for movement from the cattle tick Infected Zone or fails to comply with conditions of approval, the approval will be cancelled.
“They cannot apply for readmission to any concessional scheme for two years, which means they must present competition horses at clearing centres, such as Helidon, at a pre-arranged time for clearance when returning from competitions.”
For more information about concessional schemes contact your local Biosecurity Queensland office, visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au or contact the Business Information Centre on 13 25 23.
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Liz Buchanan, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 As per EA General Regulations All NEW Horses being Registered with EA must be MicrochippedAs per EA General Regulations introduced in January 2008, horses to be registered after 01 July 2008 (for the first time) will need to be microchipped with chips that meet Australian Standards 5018/5019. From July 2011, all horses participating in "official" competition will need to be microchipped. We will encourage event organisers to arrange for microchipping sessions at some of their events to make the process more cost-effective for members. You may know that it has been compulsory for a number of years to microchip Thoroughbreds and that at least in NSW and Queensland, thousands of horses were microchipped when being vaccinated during the recent EI outbreak.
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