Heavy horse power goes on display for charity on 3rd May, at Yangan, a small township east of Warwick, and approximately 2 hours from Brisbane. Funds raised at the event, held at Mike Bradford's property on the outskirts of Yangan, will go towards the RACQ Careflight helicopter service.
The day will showcase farming equipment from the 1800's and 1900's in the days when the horse power was really the power of the horse. See examples of farming equipment from the Sunshine Harvesters Works, Massey Harris, International Harvester Company, McCormick Deering and other manufacturers. Also see other farming activities on show from the 1800's and 1900's. Cost is only $5 and the event starts at 9am.
See www.heavyhorseday.com for more information and directions, or call Mike on 07 4664 8209
NOTABLE HORSE TRANSPORT - THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA WEEKLY Click on photo above for more information.
Local trainer Lyle Plumb has kicked off to a perfect start with his two-year-olds, taking out the first Brisbane QTIS win of the season at Doomben on Saturday.
It was again Lyle’s handy colt Redhotjazz (C2 Sequalo-Jazz Lass) who dominated after showing early potential at the recent 2YO trails at Doomben on September 8.
Redhotjazz outclassed the field in the Jess Bognar Freshman QTIS 2YO Colts and Geldings Handicap 1010m, taking the title a half a head from Feline Hunter (Sheree Drake) in second and a further two and a half lengths back to Falco Star (Shane Scriven) in third.
The classy two-year-old was purchased at the beginning of the year at the Magic Millions sales.
(Extract from QUEENSLAND Racing web news: Lisa Campbell – October 9. - used with permission)
Redhotjazz with Ryan Plumb in the saddle fights on to claim victory from Feline Hunter (Noel Pascoe photo)
Sequalo Colt Wins First Brisbane
QTIS Race
Jan Sturgess, Thursday, 5 October 2006
http://www.efaq.com.au/news.asp - used with permission
29,30 September and 1 October saw the finals of the Easy Traveller Trailers Queensland Inter-School Equestrian Championships covering Showhorse, Dressage, Combined Training and Showjumping disciplines and involving some 200 riders representing 74 schools throughout Queensland over the three days. This is quite an achievement given all who rode had to attain qualifying performances in order to compete.
The Eventing Championships had previously been held at Kooralbyn and results from this were included in the overall award. This was our first year away from the Darling Downs region in some 22 years and the venue at Maryborough Park provided a high standard of facilities for riders, spectators and organisers, with well prepared competition arenas and good camping and stabling.
Overall results saw the Champion Equestrian School of Queensland trophy (the Lorette Wigan Cup) won again by Brisbane Girls Grammar School, upholding their record of taking out this award over many years.
The Overall Champion Individual Rider at Secondary School level ( the Brett Family Trophy) was Calista Green from John Paul College on her horse The Dream Machine.
In the Primary Schools competition, The Glennie School won the overall award, the Harry le Bherz Trophy for Champion Primary School and they also took out the QISEA Primary School Aggregate Award.
The Overall Champion Individual Rider at Primary School level (the Kimberley Banks Family Trophy) was Kayla Kolb from St Andrew’s School on her horse Penbar Effie.
The Champion Aggregate Score School Award donated by well known showjumping family Rita and Derek Dobson was taken by the riders from Warwick State High School whose strong performances over all the events made them deserving recipients.
Photographs by Paul Smith: www.paulsmithphotography.com.au.
Wow!!! what a great weekend. Great weather combined with beautifuly painted showjumps marked the weekend as a great success with riders coming to the shire from as far away as Caboolture to compete. The event was so well received that LVRC will be adding future showjumping days to their improved calendar of events for next season. A copy of all the results as well as a list of sponsors, can be obtained from the links below
Report on the Spring Hack Show will be out soon. This event was held on the 8th October, and included great prizes in excess of $1600
(Extract from www.loganvillageridingclub.org.au - used with permission)
Successful Showjumping Weekend at Logan Village Riding Club
Showjumping at Logan Village,
BGGS Takes out QISEA Championship
The Brisbane Girls GrammarSchool Team
The Glennie School Team, Primary School Champions
The Gold Coast Polo Club has nearly finished up another successful year.
Club Polo will still be held on the 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29 of October,
(weather permitting). Also, dressage and showjumping will be held on the 15th October at the Club Grounds.
Spectators are welcome at all matches, click here for directions and map:
Do check with the club beforehand, as there has been much wet weather lately.
If you are planning a picnic, there is plenty of room on the spacious grounds for parking, and the game provides great entertainment.
Newcomers to the sport are always welcome, please see the club website for details: Gold Coast Polo Club
Photo and story: M Holly
Gold Coast Polo Club - Another Successful Year
International Polo Match at the Gold Coast Polo Club
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Japanese Trainer Quinellas Melbourne Cup
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Delta Blues and Pop Rock battle out final stages
Japanese trainer Katsuhiko Sumii staged an impressive quinella in today's 3200 metre classic, the $5.1 million dollar Melbourne Cup, with Delta Blues fighting back from a final stage challenge by Damien Oliver's mount, Pop Rock.
Maybe Better ran an impressive third, beating out a field which included Yeats, the winner of the 4000 metre Ascot Gold Cup in June 2006, and Caulfield Cup winner Railings
FEI World Reining Championships
Americans dominated at the FEI World Reining Masters Finals, Saturday, October 21 in Denver, Colorado, taking home both the Gold and Silver medals. Gold Medalist Shawn Flarida of Springfield, Ohio, scored 223.5 in the Masters Open Division riding Tinsel Nic. He earned an unofficial USD 17,906.25 gaining him an elite distinction within the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA). Flarida now joins the Two Million Dollar Rider Club. World Champion Reiner Tim McQuay is the only other rider in NRHA history to earn that two million dollar distinction. After his gold medal win, Flarida says, “It’s an awesome feeling to win, especially when you know that you’re competing against the best horsemen from around the world.” For full results, click here.
Shawn Flarida (USA), winner of the 2006 FEI World Reining Masters Finals, riding Tinsel Nic
Top polocrosse horse shot dead in paddock
In an apparently random act, top polocrosse horse, Mustang Cadbury, was shot twice in the heart and lungs as he grazed in a paddock at Carbrook on October 30.
The horse was apparently shot from bushland opposite the property, and police will conduct ballistics tests on two bullets in order to trace the killer.
Mustang Cadbury was due to be ridden in April 2007 in the World Polocrosse Cup in Warwick by a South African team member.
TV Highlights:
Fox sports 501 occasionally shows FEI events - look for the "Equestrian" prefix in your sports channels.
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Look for "From the Vault" on TVN on Tuesday nights at 7.30 pm. Features famous Australian racehorses.
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White Thoroughbred filly by Zabeel
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Above: the White Filly, 3/4 sister to Might and Power
From the Cambridge Stud Website, NZ...."Carmina Burana proudly shows off her Zabeel filly
A white Christmas came early to Cambridge Stud this week with the birth of a pure white Zabeel filly out of Carmina Burana (Star Way-Benediction).
Carmina Burana is owned by Rod Martin who lives in Melbourne."
This week's best photo:
Irish Police Force members, mounted on purebred Irish Draught Horses
(Click on photo to enlarge)
Artificial Tracks to Reduce Racehorse Injuries
Supply options for artificial track surfaces for the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba were discussed enthusiastically at the recent Queensland Owners and Breeders Association annual general meeting. No time frame has yet been given for the implementation of the new track surfaces, but feedback from the executive was very positive.
The tracks consist of sand, synthetic fibres, and synthetic rubber, and have a more even composition across the track, with improved drainage allowing all-weather racing. On major US tracks after installation of the artifical track surfaces, breakdown and euthanasia statistics have dropped dramatically. From a jockey and horse safety point of view, the tracks are considered well worth the initial expense of installation.
Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba Tracks to be Upgraded
Antique Carriage Auction just outside Brisbane
Massive Collection Sold
An amazing collection of carriages, carts, harness and some collectables was auctioned on Saturday 18 November 2006, at Tallegalla, which is about 40 minutes west of Brisbane on the Warrego Highway, between Marburg and Minden.
The Auction included an Express Buggy built in 1895 for the Spanish Ambassador in South Africa (pictured above) and many other finely restored vehicles.
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Dalby Stockhorse Sale sets new record
Over 300 Horses offered
The 32nd Annual Dalby Stockhorse Sale was held at the Dalby Showgrounds on Sunday 3rd December, after the Show on Saturday 2nd December. A record price of $70,000 was paid for the top lot
AQHA Amateurs and Youth Clinic
Gatton, 9th and 10th December
A two-day clinic was conducted at the Gatton Indoor Equestrian Centre on 9th and 10th December, by Jet and Denis Thompson of the USA.
The clinic covered Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Trail, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Hunter Under Saddle.
The Clinic was conducted by the Gatton Quarter Horse and Performance Horse Association. For more information on upcoming events, contact Kim Boath on (07) 5464 0421 or by email on brequine@iinet.net.au
Endurance Educational Seminar
Marburg, Friday 15 December 2006
A free seminar was conducted on Friday 15 December at the Toft Endurance Marburg Stables, Two Tree Hill Road, Marburg. Talks, and Q&A sessions were given by: Dr Peter Huntington- Director of Nutrition, Kentucky Equine Research; Scott O'Brien-Senior Nutritionist Ridley Agri Products. Then videos and talks by Peter and Penny Toft were followed by viewing of Future Endurance Stars, and a barbeque and drinks. Phone Penny Toft on 0417626188 or 0754644312 for more information if required.
(See our calendar page for a new link to the Queensland Endurance Riders Association calendar for 2007)
XXXX Gold National Finals Rodeo
10th-14th January
Gold Coast Convention Centre
The XXXX Gold National Finals Rodeo was held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre this week, with a trade show opening at 3pm daily, and spectacular rodeo action from 7pm each evening.
Free spectator entry to Maryborough Quest forum
12th to 28th January 2007
If you are feeling in the mood for a country drive sometime during the next fortnight, check out the Quest International Equestrian Forum at Maryborough Park. Australian and International Horse Masters such as Richard Weis, Craig Johnson, Todd Graham, Steve Brady, Felicity Cribb, Guy Creighton, Guy McLean, John Howe, Kim Durante, Kevin McNab, George Sanna, Sally Francis, Vivian Weaving, Sam Daley, Jonathan Leoncini, Brian Sheehan, Jane Myers, Bob Edwards, Shane Kraut, Mark Stephenson, Justin Hillier, and many more, will be in attendance to deliver a series of workshops, tutorials, demos, lessons and clinics.
Maryborough is three hours north of Brisbane. For more information, contact Maryborough City Council....phone
07 4190 5800, or 0427 773 760.
or thea.griffin@marybourough.qld.gov.au or see www.questinternational.com.au.
Magic Millions Sets Record Sale Prices
The fourth session of the 2007 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale closed today with a record average sale price over the four days of $182,191, delighting managing director David Chester..
1,100 turn up for Monty Roberts' Toowoomba clinic
21 and 22nd April, Toowoomba Showgrounds
Monty Roberts gave two full day demonstration at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on 21 and 22 April.
During the day on Saturday, he had an unbroken Irish Sport Horse with rider up, moving calmly around the yard within 30 minutes, and solved behavioural problems with four other horses, that were difficult to load, wouldn't stand to be mounted, spooked easily, or kicked the farrier.
His methods were gentle, effective, and worked quickly, gaining the trust of the horse using a combination of eye-contact cues, body positioning, and patterns of behaviour which horses understand instinctively. Monty calls this the "language of Equus" and commented that horses from all continents seem to understand it equally well.
The 1100 spectators were suitably impressed, and went away with much food for thought. See www.montyroberts.com.au
Image courtesy of Monty and Pat Roberts Inc.
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Save $1500 by returning your ASB mare
Even if you are using your ASB mare to breed sport horses, paints, anglos, etc, did you know that you can return her to the thoroughbred studbook for only $44 a year as "not served" by an ASB sire, and avoid an $1100 reinstatment fee, $250 DNA testing fee, and about $150 for a vet to do an identification certificate, if she is dropped from the official record and you want to breed her to an ASB sire again?
Keeping your mare returns up-to-date will ensure her resale value remains high, as prospective buyers will shy away from mares that are not returned because of the expense involved in reinstating them.
Go to www.studbook.org.au/Fees.aspx for more information or call 02 9663 8411
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Heavy Horse Field Day
Australian Stock Horse Sale in Toowoomba
25th March
Toowoomba
The Toowoomba and District ASH Branch held its eleventh annual ASHS approved Yearling and Broodmare Sale on Sunday, 25th March 2007 in Toowoomba.
92 lots were catalogued, with a good mixture of colts, fillies, geldings and broodmares.
Australians beat UK in Polocrosse World Cup Final
Polocrosse World Cup Morgan Park, Warwick
23 – 29th April 2007
The Polocrosse World Cup was held in Warwick this year, from 23 - 29th April, at Morgan Park. The Australians were once again victorious, beating surprise finalists the UK, 36 to 13.
Polocrosse is a fast-paced, exciting game which demands great athleticism , stamina and lightning-fast reflexes from both horse and rider. The world cup team includes both male and female riders, with each gender playing alternate chukkas, a marvellous format which pitches male players against male players, and female players against female players, yet still enables mixed teams to play. Whole families can play on the same team at club level in Australia, which might explain the growing popularity of the sport.
See the Polocrosse Australia website for more information: www.polocrosse.com.au.
Yangan Hosts Gentle Giants
World Cup competitors locked in at Morgan park, Warwick
Morgan Park, Warwick
World Cup competitors and their horses are locked in under quarantine conditions at Morgan Park in Warwick after 30 horses tested positive to the Equine influenza virus yesterday.
Competitors have mostly chosen to remain with their animals. No fatalities in horses have been recorded, and most horses are expected to make a full recovery, but will require several months of rest before resuming competition.
The lockdown was initiated after three horses tested positive to the virus before the competition ended on Sunday.
See the Warwick Horse Trials website for more information: www.wht.org.au.
New E.I. Zones Announced for South East Qld
New! Online Horse Study Courses
Certificate Courses Available Soon
A new college will shortly open its doors (figuratively speaking) to Australian horse owners, riders and enthusiasts.
It is planned to offer a wide variety of courses. The courses will be available on-line, or by correspondence, and will be priced to fit the average horse enthusiast's budget. A certificate will be issued upon the successful completion of each course.
Examples of courses will be: horse selection and management, nutrition, equine physiology, training, health and many other subjects.
If you are interested, register here now for email updates and the college will contact you with more information.
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SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND DECLARED GREEN ZONE - HORSES CAN MOVE WITH DECLARATION
Speaking about Equine Influenza movement restrictions, Minister for Primary Industreis and Fisheries, Tim Mulherin, today (14 March 2008) announced that the current amber zone had become green.
"We are in the final stages of confirming once and for all that we have eradicated E.I. from our State," announced Mr Mulherin.
Horses can move within zones with a waybill, and for movement across zones, simply fill out a Queensland Horse Inter-zone Declaration, which replaces all existing permits. The Declaration forms can be found at www.dpi.qld.gov.au, or by calling 132523, staff can email or fax declaration forms out to you.
Don't forget tick inspections and spraying must still be booked if moving from tick areas into tick free areas. The DPI can also provide this information.
2008 All Breeds Youngstock Show
Monday May 5th
Gatton Showgrounds
Over 300 halter classes will showcase horse breeds in Queensland at the 2008 South Queensland All Breeds Youngstock Show, on May 5th at Gatton Showgrounds (an easy 45 minutes drive from Brisbane along the Warrego Highway towards Toowoomba).
Horses three years and under will be on show, with a full halter program for registered breeds and colours.
Call Leanne Ownes 07 5465 5117 or see
www.freewebs.com/youngstocks for details. Spectator entry is free.
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