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Wind, rain, mud and tears of joy all part of the excitement at Melbourne 3DE
THE Melbourne International Three-Day Event has again delivered a long weekend of highlights in spades.

Fran Cleland
Jun 135 min read


Woady Yaloak declares full house as competitors line up for popular horse trials
THE 2025 Friends of Woady Yaloak Horse Trials at Smythesdale Victoria was so popular organisers had to close the entry book almost a month out and start a wait list.

Fran Cleland
Jun 103 min read


Ponies, para, HRCAV and open - this dressage series has it all covered
JADE Woodhead Butler is one of those people you can’t help but admire for her ability to get jobs done. As a rider, coach and mother of a young baby, she was also the event director of Dressage and Jumping with The Stars, while at the same time still managing to keep one of the best dressage series in Victoria running.

Fran Cleland
Jun 64 min read


Mansfield a top location for a team effort
THE Yarra Hills Hillbillies team of Jessica Welch, Annika Collins, Beth McCann and Paul Buckland from the Yarra Hills Equestrian Club was the winner of this year’s Top Teams Horse Trials.

Fran Cleland
May 305 min read


Adelaide turns on the magic for 25th birthday celebration
ADELAIDE’S city parklands have been once again transformed into the stage for one of the most prestigious equestrian events on the international calendar.
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival, the only five-star eventing competition in the Southern Hemisphere, returned with four days of elite competition, drawing top riders from across Australia and New Zealand to contest the three phases of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—right in the heart of the South Australian capi

Ty Manning
May 194 min read


Dynamic duo makes spotting a future champion look easy
THERE’S an old saying, "he's got a good eye for a horse". It means someone is skilled at recognising all-round quality and that undefinable “something” that is a combination of conformation, temperament and suitability for a specific purpose, such as racing or riding.

Fran Cleland
May 193 min read


SA crowns its new state champions after a solid four days of jumping
THE 2025 South Australian State Jumping Championships showcased the diverse showjumping talent in the region. Held across the ANZAC Day weekend at Talunga Park, Mount Pleasant, riders competed in two rings at the Equestrian South Australia event, culminating in a series of thrilling finales on the final day.

Ty Manning
May 124 min read


Everyone's wild about Harry - and he's a horse who deserves the love
ABOVE: Global PPS (Harry) and Stephanie Barrington. Picture: DEREK O'LEARY THERE’S always a story behind a great show horse and Global...

Fran Cleland
May 52 min read


Australasia's top drivers head to Longwood for championships
ABOVE: Margaret Sperrin and her Welsh Mountain Pony Mosman Park Foxtrot put in a consistent performance across the three disciplines to...

Fran Cleland
May 54 min read


Riddells Creek Horse Trials provide a perfect Easter outing
ABOVE: Alice Hogan and Curious George from Maldon Pony Club looking the perfect partnership competing in grade four. Picture: DEREK...

Fran Cleland
Apr 283 min read


Stonewall a glamorous backdrop for NSW Show Horse Championships
ABOVE: Champion leading rein show hunter pony was Sandy Beattie's Bamborough Catapulte ridden by Elizabeth Alexander. Picture: LORELLE...

Fran Cleland
Apr 224 min read


How the Bendigo showgrounds project became a sports rort (without the sport)
CONSULTATION for the 2019 Bendigo Showgrounds Master Plan consisted of two workshops with the organisers of the project, a phone call about the Swap Meet, discussions with Energy Breakthrough and cycling clubs about potential future use and an online survey that attracted just 21 responses.

Dale Webster
Apr 1413 min read


Plan confirms sports funding not being used for sports pavilion
ABOVE: From the 2019 Bendigo Showgrounds Master Plan - the proposed sports pavilion in the equestrian precinct (circled top) and the...

Dale Webster
Apr 93 min read


Open letter to Victorian Planning Minister: Bendigo showgrounds redevelopment
ABOVE: Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes gave the City of Greater Bendigo a $50,000 grant in 2019 to develop a master plan...

Dale Webster
Apr 45 min read


Strathalbyn puts on a show that would make Jim proud
ABOVE: Courtney Munro was on fire riding her aptly named Jen Jan Dracarys. Picture: TY MANNING THE Jim Dunn Memorial Show continues to...

Ty Manning
Apr 14 min read


Sporting group blows whistle on showgrounds consultation failure
ABOVE: An artist's impression of the new pavilion at the Bendigo Showgrounds. WHO would have thought ping pong could get the Victorian...

Dale Webster
Mar 276 min read


Horse groups have grounds for complaint over planning schemozzle
ABOVE: The arena plan released this week showing where the new fence line will be. THE Bendigo Showgrounds – home of the Victorian...

Dale Webster
Mar 225 min read


New talent on display as SA showcases rising stars
ABOVE: Champion small show hunter galloway Contredance and Annabelle Richardson. Picture: TY MANNING THE 2025 Rising Star Show in South...

Ty Manning
Mar 104 min read


Crookwell showcases talent, quality across all sections
ABOVE: Supreme hack of Crookwell Show 2025 was Timothy Hadlow’s Rhythm. Picture: LORELLE MERCER YOU have to admire an agricultural show...

Fran Cleland
Feb 263 min read


With a plan and good attitudes, Croydon pulls off a perfect show
ABOVE: Jessica Dertell riding Cherie and Zali Mills’ Royal Diamond Jubilee. Picture: DEREK O’LEARY CROYDON is one of the state’s classic...

Fran Cleland
Feb 172 min read
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