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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 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 moreEventing Southland finished their season off in style, starting with the Kakatea Equestrian Young Event Horse. This was a great event showcasing some lovely up and coming Event Horses. Thankyou to the judges, Stuart Bishell, Janene Maxwell and Julianne Baynes-White for giving up their...
Read moreThe National One Day Champs were superbly hosted by Matamata Equestrian group at the stunning McGiven Farm over the weekend of 22nd – 24th March 2024. This is an incredibly hard working Organising Committee filled with experience and commitment to bringing innovative ideas to each competition...
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...
Read moreTim Price is chuffed to have both his horses inside the top six at the end of the CCI4*-L cross country at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherland. He added just time penalties on both horses, and with Falco sits in second spot on 42.4 penalty points, just behind leader Astier Nicolas...
Read moreThe Kiwis are on fire at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherlands with Tim Price and Clarke Johnstone both leading their respective classes. World no.9 Tim and Falco are at the front of the CCI4*-L at the end of the dressage with a 23.6-penalty point effort. He’s also in fourth aboard...
Read moreIt’s been a day of dressage at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherlands but thoughts are already turning to the cross country. Clarke Johnstone and Rocket Man sit in second spot in the CCI3*-S on 29 penalty points, with leader Bobby Upton (GBR) and It’s Cooley Time on 25.2....
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