Equestrian Australia’s “roadmap to success‟ released

26 August 2011

A new framework for Equestrian Australia‟s (EA) High Performance Program has been released, as the sport looks to develop an integrated pathway for competitors across all equestrian disciplines.

With the additional funding received from the Federal Government through the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and based on EA‟s strategic priorities (Creating our future: 2010-2016), EA was able to expand its High Performance Program (HPP).In addition to increased benefits for elite level competitors the program will now better capture up-and-coming athletes and horses through talent identification programs for the Olympic/Paralympic disciplines and will now also include non-Olympic disciplines.

The new framework was developed in consultation with EA‟s National Performance Directors along with program partners ASC, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and Australian Paralympic Committee (APC).

As the sport gears up for the London 2012 Olympic Games EA CEO Grant Baldock, said the new program will look to strengthen the solid foundations that have already been established in the sport.

“Our record at the Olympic Games has always been strong and that is a testament to the solid foundation the sport has provided over many years in delivering quality programs.

“But as we look to the future, we recognised the need to create a centralised national pathway to better support our athletes, both at home and abroad, as well as to incorporate our non-Olympic disciplines into the framework.

“While the centralised national pathway will provide added support to all athletes, from the  “developing”  to the “world-class” athlete, it will also extend to better support our owners, vets and team staff who all have a vital role to play in achieving excellence,” he said.

·         The major features and changes to the program include:
·         National pathway that focuses on providing a centralised support program to all
·         Olympic/Paralympic disciplines across Australia and abroad
·         Recognition and support of the non-Olympic disciplines within the High Performance
·         framework
·         Creation of a national talent identification program across all disciplines
·         Working closely with the State Branches in program delivery
·         Expanding the High Performance Squads – more than 250 athletes will be part of HPP - an increase from 80 athletes
·         Increase of financial support to Olympic discipline elite athletes
·         Dedicated owners program
·         Development of a European training base to better support athletes participating
·         overseas
·         Using Information Technology infrastructure to support the overall HPP.

The “roadmap to success” is not only about medal performances and success in the short term, but designed to ensure athletes and horses are identified early on and bought into the HPP so that they can be monitored and guided throughout their career.

Australian Sports Commission’s Deputy General Manager of Funding, Andrew Collins, said it was important for the national sporting organisations to have sustainable plans in place to be able to build on success.

“The Australian Sports Commission is working hard with all their key sports to ensure they have the right planning in place ahead of London.

“We are pleased with the work Equestrian Australia has put in with their program that has been about building on the success in the past to deliver success for the future,” he said.

The full High Performance Program clearly outlines the key objectives for each discipline which EA CEO Grant Baldock explains are geared towards international results.

“Our international results and rankings allow us to attract funding and profile, so there is no secret that our High Performance Program aims for international excellence.

“In Beijing, we saw the team qualify in every discipline for the first time and at the World Equestrian Games we fielded a full team in every discipline as well as won Australia’s first WEG gold medal. We now want to take that to the next level and establish the system to create long term success,” he said.

The Equestrian Australia High Performance Program “Roadmap to success‟” 2011-2016, is now available on the EA website www.equestrian.org.au

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Aussie challenge for the 2011 FEI Eventing World Cup title

Australian Christopher Burton will join riders from 12 countries on 47 horses in France this weekend to contest the final leg of the FEI Eventing World Cup series at the Haras du Pin national stud farm in Normandy.

29-year-old Burton is currently in second place on the FEI World Cup leader-board behind Clarke Johnstone of New Zealand. Burton will start two horses this weekend in his bid to claim the 2011 FEI World Cup Eventing title,  his 2010 World Equestrian Games mount Holstein Park Leilani and  Newsprint, a winner of the 2008 Adelaide CCI4* and runner-up in 2010.

“I am grateful to the owners of the horses, Jean and Jade Findlay and Lou Verway for the opportunity to have these horses in Europe and for the chance to challenge for the World Cup title,” said Burton.

“I will be trying to win it. Both these horse are capable of very good performances, Barry [Newsprint] had a god run at Gatcombe and Leilani is going well so fingers crossed I will be in with a good chance.”

Points gained at each qualifier count towards a prize pot awarded to the best riders at the end of the series. After eight CIC-W3* events in eight countries across three continents, the three most successful riders will share a valuable prize fund worth € 32'000.

In 2010 Australia’s Megan Jones finished second overall out of 133 riders from 25 nations.

In June, Burton relocated from Sydney to the United Kingdom to campaign for next year’s Olympic Games. He took a strong team of horses with him and is already achieving some impressive results in the Northern Hemisphere. Earlier this month Burton placed fifth at the British Open Championship at Gatcombe riding Newsprint.

Johnstone and Burton have gone head-to-head twice in the FEI World Cup series so far this year, at Kihikihi (NZL) and Sydney (AUS).  Johnstone has won both classes aboard his talented New Zealand Thoroughbred Orient Express whilst Burton finished a close second on both occasions riding Holstein Park Leilani. Johnstone will be competing on Orient Express this weekend.

Johnstone currently sits on 118 points on the FEI World Cup leader-board, Burton on 108 and in third place is Aliaksandr Faminou of Belarus, who will not be competing this weekend.

Australia will also be represented in the CIC3*-W at Haras du Pin by world class competitors Clayton Fredericks (2005 and 2008 FEI World Cup winner and Olympic Silver medallist), Sam Griffiths (2010 World Equestrian Games representative) and Paul Tapner (2010 Badminton winner and 2010 World Equestrian Games representative).

The CIC3*-W start list includes some of the best riders from around the globe. The living legend Mark Todd (NZL), 2011 Badminton winner and dual gold medallist, will return to ‘Le Pin’.  Last year’s Le Pin winner, Emily Baldwin (GBR) is back to defend her title.

The Haras du Pin national stud-farm will welcome a record 266 horses from 14 nations participating in three international classes over the weekend. Riders from Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, France, Great-Britain, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and USA are taking part.

For all 2011 Haras du Pin results stay tuned to http://www.legrandcomplet.com/english/start-lists-results/

For more information regarding the FEI World Cup Eventing including the point allocation system, series rules and leader boards please see the FEI web site,  http://www.feiworldcup.org/Eventing/Pages/FEIWorldCupEvents.aspx

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Aussies give Greenwich Park the green light for London 2012

4 July 2011

Aussies give Greenwich Park the green light for London 2012

Greenwich Park, London: In the heart of London, the heritage listed Greenwich Park provided a stunning
backdrop as some the world’s best equestrian riders gathered to compete in the CIC** Eventing Invitational as
part of the London 2012 Olympic Games Test Series.

The home of the equestrian competition for next year’s Olympic Games, Greenwich Park underwent a major
overhaul which included a world-first temporary raised arena, 70x80 metres and held off the ground by 2100 pillars so to preserve the world renowned grounds and park.

Australian representatives, Clayton Fredericks and Sam Griffiths, both agreed that the venue was unique and ideal of the Games, with equestrian competition for the first time located in the heart of all the Olympic Games action.

It was a success start for the Aussies on day one of competition, with Fredericks and BENDIGO leading for most of the day after Dressage competition on 40.9 penalty points.

Pulling ahead of heavy favourites William Fox-Pitt (Great Britain) ranked second on the World Rider Rankings and 2011 Badminton Champion Mark Todd (New Zealand), Fredericks, a silver medallist from Beijing Olympic Games, has set himself up nicely ahead of tomorrow’s cross country course.

As the day drew to a close it was local rider Piggy French and DHI TOPPER W who came out and owned the arena, finishing in first place on 34.70 penalty points and pushing Fredericks into second.  The crowd erupted as their Olympic hopeful gave them a taste of what they hope can be repeated for Great Britain in 12 months’ time.

Michael Jung and RIVER OF JOY finished in third place for Germany on 41.40 penalty points, with Aussie Sam Griffiths and PAULANK BROCKAGH currently sitting 22nd on the ladder with 56.40.

While competitors are using the invitational event to gage what can be expected at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Fredericks admitted that as an athlete you always have that competitive streak in you.

“I’m a competitor so I like to win.  But I did come into this competition using it as a stepping stone to get him (Bendigo) back into competition after Saumur,” said Fredericks.

“We’ve started in a fairly good position – which isn’t a total surprise as he is a good horse and he does a good test.

“I think the competition arena is pretty amazing.  It doesn’t give you any different feeling to that of other arenas other than the fact that than you can see the London skyline, which is nice.

“I deliberately bought a horse that could be in contention for next year to have a little practice.  It’s always much easier coming back a second time to a venue and I’m enjoying what we’ve learned so far,” he said.

For Griffiths, he took a different approach competing with a lesser experience horse PAULANK BROCKAGH.

“My horse is not as experienced as the others out there but I was happy with how she went – she handled the atmosphere really well,” said Griffiths.

With his eyes firmly set on making his first ever Olympic Games team, Griffiths is soaking up all he can from the test event.

“I’ve been a reserve for the Olympic team for a few years but I’ve never made the team.  Hopefully I not only get in the team but also give it a good crack.

“I’m loving being involved in the Test event – I feel very lucky to be involved.  It’s great for us to be able to work with our coaches and them getting to see how we work.

“My horse I’m hoping to take to the Games (Happy Times) is in good form and he’s got a few bigger events coming up in the European Autumn,” he said.

Competition resumes tomorrow at 11.00am (local time) with the cross country.

For further details on the London Prepare Series visit http://www.londonpreparesseries.com/equestrian

For official images from the London Prepares Series visit www.gettyimages.com

Top ten results from Dressage:

1.       GBR       French, Piggy; DHI TOPPER W; 34.70 penalty points
2.       AUS       Fredericks, Clayton; BENDIGO; 40.90
3.       GER        Jung, Michael; RIVER OF JOY; 41.40
4.       SWE       Algotsson Ostholt, Sara; MRS MEDICOTT; 41.60
5.       GBR       Funnell, Pippa; BILLY SHANNON; 44.10
6.       GER        Auffarth, Sandra; PARANCS; 69.66
7.       GER        Ostholt, Frank; SIR MEDICOTT; 45.70
8.       BEL         Vanspringel, Joris; LIMESTONE; 46.50
9.       GBR       Fox-Pitt, William; GAUCHO; 46.70
10.   BEL         Caulier, Virginie; NEPAL DU SUNDRE; 48.80

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Australia's Olympic legend Bill Roycroft passes away aged 96

Australian Olympic legend Bill Roycroft passed away early yesterday morning at age 96 at Camperdown in Victoria.

A legend of Equestrian sport in Australia, James William George Roycroft OBE, known as “Bill”, was one of Australia’s greatest Olympians and one of only five Australians to have competed in five consecutive Olympic Games. He represented Australia in Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976 and became Australia’s oldest medallist and oldest competitor at 61 years and 31 days.  He was Australia’s oldest living Olympian.

It was at the 1960 Olympic Games that Roycroft together with his team mates won Australia’s first-ever Equestrian medal, a gold medal in Eventing.

Equestrian Australia’s Chairman, Paul Cargill, said Roycroft was a pioneer in the sport and paved the way for Australia’s Equestrian athletes.

“The Equestrian community is deeply saddened by the loss of Bill, a true legend of our sport.

“Our thoughts at this time are with Bill’s family and friends, especially Wayne, Barry and Clarke,” said Mr Cargill.

“Not only have we lost one of our most celebrated Olympians, but we’ve lost a man who was truly passionate about Equestrian and together with his family has given so much to our sport.

“His performance as part of the 1960 Rome team is legendary and inspired the next generation of Equestrian athletes.

“Their performance catapulted Australia’s reputation as one of the best Eventing teams in the world and his legacy will continue to be felt right throughout our sport for many years,” he said.

Bill riding OUR SOLO back in the 1960's

The story of 1960 Rome Team was one the captured the hearts of a nation. A team of outback horseman won two gold and one silver medal. Roycroft secured the team gold by defying doctor’s orders and leaving his hospital bed to ride in the show jumping phase. With the use of just with one arm he rode a perfect round to claim gold for Australia.

Lifetime friend and 1960 Olympic team mate Neale Lavis said, “Bill was just a great mate, he always stood beside you no matter what was happening.

“As a horseman he was second to none.  Bill was a character and life was never dull where he was.

“As a competitor he always kept you on your toes, and let you know it too,” added Neale.

Memorial details will be made available by the family in the coming days.

Biography
James William George “Bill” Roycroft OBE
1915-2011
Olympic Record:         
1960 Rome                               Gold Medal
1964 Tokyo                               
1968 Mexico City                       Bronze Medal (Australian Team Flag bearer)
1972 Munich                            
1976 Montreal                           Bronze Medal
                                  
Other achievements:
Roycroft became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1969 for his service to sport, and was awarded an Order of Merit by the Australian Olympic Committee in 1978 for his outstanding achievement in sport. He helped carry the official Olympic flag into the stadium at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games along with seven other Australian Olympians.

Bill, patriarch of a legendary riding family, competed at Olympic Games alongside each of his sons, Barry, Wayne and Clarke.

In May 2011, Bill was inducted in Equestrian Australia’s inaugural Hall of Fame.

Harry Gordon, AOC historian tells the story of the infamous 1960 Rome Team.

On the last day of the Three-Day Event, Australia faced a grim predicament. Two riders, Laurie Morgan and Neale Lavis, were doing well, however Brian Crago’s horse was out of the competition due to injury, and the fourth member of the team, Bill Roycroft, was in hospital - concussed, sedated, with extensive bruising and muscle damage. Doctors refused to sanction his release from hospital. The problem was that, if Australia was to win the team event, it needed three finishers. Roycroft had fallen during the cross-country the previous day after his horse, Our Solo, somersaulted over and landed on him. He had climbed groggily back, finished the course, then been given oxygen (and whisky) and flown by helicopter to a hospital outside Rome.

Next morning, with the final phase, the show jumping, due to start soon, Roycroft insisted on signing himself out of hospital. The doctors said no, and refused to give him his clothes; he then threatened to leave in his underpants. Finally, he signed a document taking responsibility for his safety, and was allowed to go. He was 45, laced heavily with pain killers, unable to bend, and his comrades had to dress him for the last ride. He was virtually folded onto Our Solo, and the reins were placed in his hands. Stiffly yet flawlessly, he completed the round, ensuring team gold for Australia.

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Australian News: London 2012 Operation GREENwich GOLD -- galloping to gold in 2012

Equestrian Australia has officially launched its campaign for the London Olympic Games. Equestrian events for the London Games will be held at the famous Greenwich Park.

In front of 300 guests at the Equestrian Australia Sport Achievement Awards Night held at ANZ stadium, “Operation GREENwich GOLD. Galloping to gold in 2012” was unveiled in spectacular style.

Following a live performance of “Dreams”, the campaign song, silver medallist Megan Jones and aspiring team member Brett Parbery appealed for the support of the Australia Equestrian community to help the athletes achieve greatness in London.

The atmosphere in the room was electric as the guests cheered the National Squad athletes in attendance.

“This is a holistic campaign,” said Grant Baldock, Equestrian Australia CEO. “We have great athletes, great owners, great coaching staff, supporters and administration and we need to pull together and power toward London.”

With less than 500 days until the London Olympic Games momentum is rapidly building. Tonight’s launch followed the Australian Olympic Committee team processing at Horsley Park, which Equestrian athletes attended throughout the day.

Australia has achieved 11 Olympic medals in Equestrian, all of which have been in Eventing. Two Para-Equestrian medals were won in Beijing. Whilst, Australian Dressage and Jumping has found new legs, with best-ever performances at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

“Equestrian sport in Australia has never been stronger. Looking across the disciplines we are on track to achieve Australia’s best-ever overall Olympic team result,” said Brett Mace, Equestrian Australia High Performance Manager.

Equestrian Australia thanks the Australian Olympic Committee, the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Paralympic Committee for their support.

Equestrian Australia will be keeping the Olympic fever building, so stay tuned to the web site (www.equestrian.org.au) for further developments.

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FEI WELCOMES ADELAIDE TO HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ 2012 SEASON

FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne (SUI), 15 April 2011

The FEI is delighted to welcome the Australian International 3 Day Event to the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012 season.

The Adelaide-based event, which in 2002 became the first CCI 4* in the southern hemisphere, will host the second leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012 season against the stunning city centre backdrop of Adelaide Park Lands on 18-20 November 2011. 

“The Australian International 3 Day Event is the country’s premier equestrian competition and one of only six 4* events held around the world,” explained Event Director and dual Olympic gold medallist Gillian Rolton (AUS). “For the last 10 years, Adelaide has been the chosen host city of this hallmark equestrian event. We are now extremely proud to take our place in the HSBC FEI Classics™2012 season and we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and competitors to an action-packed event in our unique City of Adelaide Parkland setting.” 

The Adelaide Cross-Country phase on Saturday 19 November will see competitors tackling a demanding course designed by Wayne Copping (AUS). It will start in front of the Heritage Grandstand in Victoria Park, cross two dual carriageways closed for the event, wind through Rymill Park featuring water jumps regarded as some of the most challenging in international Eventing and culminate back in Victoria Park on the Heritage Oval.

HSBC has supported the HSBC FEI Classics™ series since 2008 and will be contributing US$1 million in prize money over the next three years, which represents the biggest prize fund on offer in Eventing on an annual basis.

At the end of the 2012 season, the five riders with the highest number of points collected among the six HSBC FEI Classics™ events will be awarded their share of a total prize pot of US$333,000.

Photo Caption:  Wendy Schaeffer on Koyuna Sun Shine - winner of the 2010 Australia International 3 Day Event 2010 © Jim Hillman InMotion Photography

“The inclusion of this event in the HSBC FEI Classics™ is testament to how successful the series has been and shows how this sport continues to grow globally. We are delighted to welcome Adelaide as part of the prestigious series and look forward to seeing the competition evolve,” said Giles Morgan, HSBC Group Head of Sponsorship.

HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012 calendar
The HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012 season will begin at Les Etoiles de Pau CCI 4* (FRA) on 12-16 October 2011.

This is also the location for the final leg of the 2011 season.  

Competitors therefore have the unique opportunity to secure points for both the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 and 2012 seasons by competing at Les Etoiles de Pau.

1.    Les Etoiles de Pau CCI 4* (FRA) - 12-16 October 2011
2.    Australian International 3 Day Event (AUS) - 18-20 November 2011
3.    Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) -  26-29 April 2012
4.    Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR) - 4-7 May 2012
5.    Luhmühlen CCI 4* presented by E.ON (GER) - 14-17 June 2012
6.    The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR) - 30 August-2 September 2012

Notes to editor:

HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 Calendar:

1. Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR) - 22-25 April
2. Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) - 28 April-1 May
3. Luhmühlen CCI 4* presented by E.ON (GER) - 16-19 June
4. The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials (GBR) - 1-4 September
5. Les Etoiles de Pau CCI 4* (FRA) - 12-16 October

At the end of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011 season, the five riders with the highest number of points collected among the HSBC FEI Classics™ events will be awarded their share of a total prize fund of US$333,000, split as follows:

1st - US$150,000 (Series Champion)
2nd - US$75,000
3rd - US$50,000
4th - US$33,000
5th - US$25,000

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From HorseTalk.Co.Nz... Eventers Are Not Risk Takers

This Australian study, as reported by HorseTalk.Co.nz,  surprised us a bit...

It's a risky sport and not for the faint-hearted. But an Australian study of eventing riders has found that some of those taking part in horse trials are "extremely nervous or fearful during competitions".

The 2010 study was led by Dr Kirrilly Thompson with the assistance of honours candidate Chanel Nesci, together with Dr Sophia Rainbird and Dr Matthew Thomas from the University of South Australia. It followed 22 riders from the ages of 14 to 54, from Pony Club grade 5 to international competition standard. 

Not surprisingly, all of the participants thought that the sport was risky and that the cross-country phase posed the most risk, but many of the riders said they did not take risks and did not consider themselves risk takers.   Read more>>

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Blyth Tait Returns to Eventing...

Horse and Hound reports that Blyth Tait returns to eventing with eyes on 2012 Olympics...

14 March, 2011
Olympic gold medal-winning New Zealand event rider Blyth Tait has a new four-star ride and is back on the UK eventing circuit. His sights are set on selection for 2012.


Blyth, 49, returns to England this week and will be based at fellow eventer Eddy Stibbe's Lavender Hill Stud, Glos.



He retired after the 2004 Athens Olympics and returned to New Zealand to breed racehorses, after a 15-year career in the UK. Read more>>

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Big Horse News: Team Fredericks offers an opportunity

Ever wanted to own piece of a BIG horse?  Team Fredericks is offering partial lease options for the 2010 Burghley four-star third place mare Be My Guest (aka Lottie)...

"A lease opportunity has become available for the 4* event mare Be My Guest (Lottie) for the 2011 season, and possibly into 2012.  With several lease options available, we are looking for a new leasee(s) to take on the mare, either as whole or part owned basis.  This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get involved in an established and sucessful event horse, without having to purchase the horse long term.  Lottie is currently on the Australian Elite Eventin Squad with me, and qualified for 2012 London Olympics.

A little about Lottie:
"Lottie is a 16.2hh 13 year old Germand bred thoroughbred mare, by Baba Karam.  Very un-marish, she has the will and determination to do well in whatever is asked of her..." Read more >>

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Clayton Fredericks Has A New Ride

Clayton Fredericks and Bendigo III won today's CIC** with 46.5 points, finishing on their XC score. Clayton will take home a new Harly-Davidson Sportster  along with a nice 4100 Euro Cash prize.

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Female Coach to lead Australia’s Equestrian Eventing Team for London 2012 Olympic Games

07 February 2011         

Top Eventing Coach Prue Barrett has been appointed National Performance Director of the Australian Eventing Team ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Barrett’s appointment comes after long-term coach Wayne Roycroft stepped down from his role as Eventing Head Coach in December 2010.  As an Assistant Coach to Roycroft over many major international campaigns, Barrett brings to the role a wealth of experience both as a coach and former rider herself.

Australia's Queensland Floods

This Hamish and Dave video -- The Queensland Floods - a Horsemans Perspective -- was mentioned earlier in Eventing Day Around The World. However in light of the terrible impact the recent flooding has had on large portions of Australia, compounded by a cyclone currently rolling into the area, ED felt this well-produced video warranted it's own post. 

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Today's Eventing Day Around The World

Course Designer Mike Etherington-Smith will be in NZ on Saturday for a free Seminar (©Nan Rawlins/Equimage)

From Australia:
New Eventing Classes at the Royal Easter Horse Show are announced.
Equestrian Australia is asking all members to complete a National Education Conference survey by the
      end of February.
The Queensland Floods - A Horseman's Perspective offers a glimpse of the flooding devistation  and it's impact on horseman 

From Germany: 
Important foal care news:  New Rhodo Virus vaccine to be tested in Germany - via The Horse 

From New Zealand:  
New Zealand has announced their 2011 Young Rider's Squads. 
Alltech® New Zealand & Equestrian Sport New Zealand Eventing are sponsoring a free talk by
       renowned course designer Mike Etherington Smith on Saturday, February 12. 
 There's a change of venue for this weekend's  New Zealand Horse and Pony sponsored clinic with
      Lucinda Green.

From The UK: 
The FEI's latest report is available concerning the Respiratory and Infectious Disease Outbreaks
      in Europe and North America.
Retraining of Racehorses, Britain's charity for retired thoroughbreds, has announced their Retraining
      of Racehorses - 2011 series of sponsored horse trials classes.

From the USA:
The USEA would like everyone to update their membership contact information.  (Use this link to log
       in as the one on the USEA article is currently broken)This will facilitate timely receipt of all
       USEA membership documents and publications - like Eventing Magazine. 
 The Use and Abuse of Medications at Horse Shows is discussed in The Horse

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Ozzie, Ozzie Ozzie, Oy, Oy, Oy! Australia's 2011 National Squads Announced

Over the Edge... ©2011 byNan Rawlins/Equimage

The National Selectors have named the Equestrian Australia National Eventing Squads for 2011. Congratulations to the following riders and to the owners of the horses.

These squads will be reviewed in June.

     2011 Eventing National A Squad, cont'd:

Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie, Oy, Oy, Oy!

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