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It’s all go this weekend, with Kiwis eventers in action on both sides of the Atlantic. Monica Spencer and Artist sit in 10th place on 31.9 penalty points at the end of the CCI5*-L dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in the United States. She was very happy with Artist’s...
Read moreHeartbreak for Matthew Grayling at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in the United States. The Taranaki dairy farmer has made the “tough” decision to withdraw 17-year-old Trudeau from the prestigious CCI5*-L event on vet’s advice. “It’s so disappointing,” said Matthew....
Read moreThe Northern Hemisphere 5* season kicks off this week at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in the United States and there are three Kiwi combinations keen to stake a claim on the podium. Monica Spencer and Artist, Matthew Grayling aboard Trudeau and Joe Meyer with Harbin are on a 40-strong...
Read moreNew Zealand eventers and showjumpers have had an action-stacked week all over the world. In Austria, Richard Gardner and Calisto 5 placed fifth in the 1.50m Gold Tour international at Linz-Ebelsberg. The 48-strong class was won by Andreas Schou (DEN) aboard Lady Corlina who was clear in 64.19...
Read moreMelissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obie W have this morning danced their way to 10th place in the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fifteen of the world’s best progressed through to the Grand Prix Freestyle this morning where Melissa and Joey scored...
Read moreToday is the day . . . New Zealand’s FEI Dressage World Cup finalist Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obei W have drawn last to go in a star-stacked field at Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “I am feeling really humbled to just be here honestly,” said Melissa. “It’s...
Read moreIt’s been podium time for New Zealand riders in both hemispheres at the weekend, with eventing Olympian Clarke Johnstone leading the way in the CCI3*-S at Burnham Market in the UK. Clarke won the class aboard Domasco and was third on Menlo Park at Burnham Market International Horse...
Read moreParalympian hopeful Louise Duncan is all about seizing the day. The hairdresser from Levin is chasing down a last minute berth for the Paris Paralympic Games aboard Showcase BC at the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular at Boneo Park near Melbourne this week. She is competing in the...
Read moreIt’s countdown time for New Zealand’s top dressage combination Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’obei W who over the next couple of days start their journey to the FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Saudi Arabia. The Marlborough combo, who powered from 152 to 33rd in the April FEI world...
Read moreThe Kiwis have finished on a high at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherlands and all the buzz is around when they’ll be back. Ticking those all essential boxes for Olympic qualification was the goal and placing second in the CCI4*-L was a bonus for Tim Price. He and Falco added...
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