1 April, 2009
Flu Can't Stop the Stars
Fran Cleland/Weekly Times
VICTORIA'S Dressage and Jumping With The Stars showcase for young performance horses has always been an exciting event - but this year organisers got more than they bargained for.. read more
6 YO and Champion of Champions Dressage With The Stars winner
Shiraz Black, ridden by Gitta Donvig
5 YO Dressage With The Stars winner
Belcam Cadel, ridden by Bianca Barnes
25 March, 2009
Dressage Stars Out in Force
Fran Cleland/Weekly Times
AUSTRALIA'S dressage riders are preparing to show the country what they are made of when they compete in this year's Performance Sales International Dressage and Jumping with The Stars.
The event will be held from tomorrow to Saturday at the Werribee National Equestrian Centre where 200 horses will compete in the coveted Australian young horse championships, young jumping horse championships, Wagner's Prix St Georges Cup, grand prix and the grand prix freestyle events. read more
20 March, 2009
FEI Launches New Web Video Platform
FEI press release
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) launches its new broadband based video platform FEI.TV in cooperation with UK based digital media specialist Perform, a renowned innovator and driving force in commercializing sport and entertainment content across digital platforms to worldwide audiences.
This unique video website, www.feitv.org, enables the global horse-sport community to watch and enjoy high quality video from the world's most prestigious equestrian events from one central place. Visit FEI.TV here
13 March, 2009
Canada's Ashley Holzer & Pop Art Win Grand Prix for Saturday Night Musical Freestyle at WEF Dressage Classic CDI-W
WELLINGTON, Fla., Mar. 12 - Already assured of a trip to the FEI World Cup Final in Las Vegas, Canada's Ashley Holzer took advantage of a last chance to ride her Pop Art under the lights by winning the Grand Prix for the musical freestyle at the WEF Dressage Classic CDI-W Thursday. Holzer, who lives in New York and Wellington, scored 72.511 percent to take first place in the final FEI World Cup class before the Las Vegas Final April 15-19. "I love showing at WEF," Holzer said. "It's great to be able to get ready for Las Vegas by riding on the great footing under lights." Read and more from DressageDaily.com
12 March, 2009
Considerations in Retraining Thoroughbred Racehorses For Dressage
By Shannon McGlo/Ezine@rticles
Dressage is an equestrian sport and art that involves a series of movements to create a balanced and ride-able horse. The first writings of dressage date back to Xenophon around 400 BC. Dressage today has evolved into a highly competitive sport with expensive, well bred horses competing for titles worldwide. When most people consider a suitable dressage mount, a warmblood or warmblood cross is the first choice. However, off track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) make willing, suitable dressage partners. We will look at some of the considerations necessary in retraining an OTTB for dressage sport. Read and more from Ezine@ticles.com
11 March, 2009
Dressage and Jumping With The Stars Provisional Timetable Update
Equestrian Victoria has released a provisional timetable for the upcoming Dressage and Jumping with the Stars. Get the timetable here