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Dawn is just breaking, I’m lying there, thinking about Ted Dwyer, thinking about writing his obit. I know life won’t be the same without his regular phone calls, Ted checking on the latest controversy, or passing on a tidbit of news. Ted had an amazing network of mates and contacts, and he had a real…[More]

The April issue of The Horse Magazine has hit the news stands! Look for an image from Cavalia, the equestrian circus by the Cirque du Soleil team, on the cover. In this issue you’ll also find: A clinic with jumping guru George Morris A jumping lesson with Olympian Sam Griffiths A dressage training session with…[More]

Luck has not been on Hayley Beresford’s side lately. The former Olympic Australian team rider missed out on selection to the London Olympics at the end of last year, and now her partnership with her number one Grand Prix horse, Belissimo M, has come to an unexpected end. Beresford returned to Germany after a clinic…[More]

  Neumünster was the setting for  the seventh stage of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage and the defending champions from last year, Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW reached a new international best score with 87.80%. This was their third win of the World Cup season. Kristina Sprehe and Desperados were placed second…[More]

This year’s Münster CDN saw Ingrid Klimke and Dresden Mann make a winning debut at Grand Prix level. Ingrid, an Olympic eventing gold medallist, proved that she is also a phenomenal dressage rider aboard the nine-year-old Westfalen gelding. Dresden Mann (Dresemann) impressed with excellent passage and piaffe and were a very harmonious picture. The pair…[More]

Hayley Beresford has purchased a half share in Rachael Downs’ former ride, Jaybee Alabaster. Hayley now jointly owns the gelding with his long-term owner Bev Edwards. Hayley started riding 14-year-old gelding in 2012 after Rachael Downs returned home from the World Cup Finals. Hayley has competed the gelding already, scoring 72.467% at the Oldenburg CDI….[More]

Looking to breed a superstar right here in Australia? Or buy from some of our top breeders? Then this is the place to look! Our ‘Made in Australia’ breeding feature was published in our February issue and profiles Australia’s top breeders and studs with all they have to offer!

It’s interesting to note that news of Brett Mace’s resignation as High Performance Manager broke first in Florida on the website www.dressage-news.com and not in Australia… Here is the report in full from Dressage News explaining Brett Mace’s resignation after a review of the Olympic procedures and results from London… From Dressage News by Kenneth J…[More]