The Netherlands’ Jeroen Dubbeldam won the thrilling opening leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League 2012/2013 series at Oslo, Norway partnered with BMC Utascha. The competition attracted a star-studded field that included three individual Olympic champions including the current title-holder, Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat. But it was the Dutchman, who claimed gold […]
The owners of famed dressage stallion, Totilas, engaged in a bidding war at the 2012 Oldenburg autumn elite auction in Vechta, Germany, on October 6th, to bring home one of his own. Paul Schockemohle and Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff paid €200,000 for the Totilas foal, Total Recall, bidding against American Jamie White-Welling, who is married to […]
Despite having sustained a broken ankle while trying horses in Europe a few weeks ago, Millar still has plans to ride at the Royal Horse Show. Millar has confirmed his attendance with the Royal, post injury.
Anne Gribbons, US dressage technical adviser, will resign from her post when her contract expires November 30th, at the end of her three-year term. At 65, Gribbons has said she would prefer to spend her remaining five eligible years as an international judge, as 70 is the mandatory retirement age for the position. In addition, […]
The exciting Royal Horse Show returns to the Ricoh Coliseum as part of the 90th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 2-11, 2012. Over a thousand horses of all shapes and sizes are guaranteed to thrill and astound the entire family with their grace, power, beauty and athleticism. The Royal Horse Show combines the best in […]
George Lane Fox (GBR), founder of the Bramham International Horse Trials, died peacefully at home on October 9th. He was the ninth generation of his family to live at Bramham Park in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, where he started the Bramham International Horse Trials in 1973. The Bramham International Horse Trials have kick-started the careers of […]
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is pleased to announce that the 2012 Royal Horse Show will showcase TravelRight, a superior arena footing that will enhance this year’s overall horse show experience. Designed by FootingFirst, LLC, TravelRight arena footing is a unique product that is designed to absorb the shock of a horse’s hoof rather than […]
Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that, at the request of the Dressage Canada Board, Sarah Bradley has been reappointed as the Chair of the Dressage Canada Board (DCB) by the Sport Council Working Group. Bradley, of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, has been named as Chair until January 1, 2014. Bradley was first appointed Interim […]
Just a few days ahead of the opening of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2012/2013 Western European League series, horses are prepared, lorries are en route, and riders, owners, trainers and spectators are looking forward to another new beginning. The Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway hosts the first leg of the new season next […]
Equine Canada, through its Industry Council, has formed a working committee with members of the equine veterinary community to study and make recommendations involving equine veterinary pre-purchase examinations. As part of this study, the Industry committee is working in cooperation with Horse Sport magazine to conduct an opinion survey of horse buyers who have had […]
