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THE CHANGING FACE OF GRAND PRIX DRESSAGE
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. NED ANDREW STEPS INTO THE DRIVER’S SEAT BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • November 2026 BY ADELE SEVERS • November 2026 BY ADELE SEVERS • November 2026 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2026 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2026 BY DR MAXINE BRAIN • November 2026 BY EQUESTRIAN LIFE • November 2026
CHRISTAN TRAINOR MAKES HER MARK AT GLENHILL
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. TANNER ROBINSON SHINES AT KRA CUP THE HORSEPOWER BEHIND TOUR D’HORSE BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • June 2026 BY LESLEY BRODBECK • June 2026
Boyd Exell wins scorching CAI Saumur
CAI Saumur (27-31 May) was affected by very hot weather, with organisers, volunteers and driving teams working hard to ensure the horses were kept as cool and comfortable as possible in the challenging conditions. Boyd led the dressage phase with 35.32 and was also the top performer in the marathon on 96.71, where his team set the fastest time in four of the seven obstacles.
KAREN BLYTHE: A LIFETIME IN HORSES, AND THE RISE OF STRYKER K
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. SHARON RIDGWAY’S PERFECT MATCH BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • May 2026 BY CLAUDIA KEECH OAM • May 2026 BY CHRISTOPHER WIZDA • May 2026
THE RIDE THAT SAVED A BREED
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. ‘Turkmen riders on horseback in a sandstorm’, 1939. Painting by Aleksey Komarov. The Akhal-Teke breed was in mortal danger. Joseph Stalin’s Soviet regime had ordered valuable breeding stock sent to slaughter for meat, a decree the Turkmen refused to obey in general and sometimes releasing their horses into the desert rather than comply.
Aussies on the podium for the first Virtus Video Competition of 2026
Australian results II-1 Grade IV Intermediate A 1. Sarah Sherwood (Dicavalli Royal Guess) 67.60% 2. Luke Purtill (OEH Directors Choice) 66.60% 3. Brooke Jones (Allengreen Jazzabelle) 60.80% 5. Isabella Parisi (Kalinda Park Adina Flash) 58.50% II-1 Grade IV Novice A 1. Luke Purtill (OEH Directors Choice) 69.00% 2. Sarah Sherwood (Dicavalli Royal Guess) 68.75% 3. Catherine Viney (Jackabite) 64.75% 4. Isabella Parisi (Kalinda Park Adina Flash) 63.25% II-2 Grade IV Intermediate A 1.
THE AKHAL-TEKE: BORN TO ENDURE
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. Akhal-Teke mares and foals. To understand how the Akhal-Teke is trained today, you must first understand how it was trained three thousand years ago because the thread has never been cut. The Turkmen tribal approach to horse management was inseparable from desert existence, and radically different from anything practised in Europe or the Arabian Peninsula.
AUSSIES PUSH FOR AACHEN TEAM PLACES
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. BEYOND THE BUZZWORD: RETHINKING ULCERS & EQUINE GUT HEALTH INSA HANSEN: A MASTERCLASS IN SIMPLICITY BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • April 2026 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • April 2026 BY EQUESTRIAN LIFE • April 2026
Potential future Olympians set to compete at Sydney CDI
Recognised as Australia’s premier international dressage event, the Sydney CDI attracts elite combinations from across the country and New Zealand, along with international judges and officials. The event provides an important platform for riders pursuing Olympic pathways, international rankings and qualification opportunities, while also showcasing the next generation of dressage stars.
Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Itot du Château turns 30
Events Jumping News Thousands filled the Brabanthallen for The Dutch Masters’ Rolex Grand Prix, where Richard Vogel and United Touch S delivered a standout win. Across four days, the world’s best combinations pursued Rolex Grand Slam glory with precision and intensity. Equestrian Life • 17 Mar 2026
Show jumping spotlight on Boneo Park for February Jumping Championships
2026 February Jumping Championships at Boneo Park Impressive results at the top level only come about through countless hours in the arena at home and experience jumping rounds at the many show jumping events held around the country every weekend. Boneo Park regularly hosts jumping events with Championship formats, offering riders valuable opportunities to gain experience tackling a multi-day competition across the levels on world-class surfaces.
SUTTON PARK – PURPOSE-BUILT EXCELLENCE IN THE NOBBYS CREEK VALLEY - Equestrian Life
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. The property features 36 concrete stables with automated water systems, lighting and ceiling fans.
ISSUE 118 Archives - Equestrian Life
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUYING A HORSE AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HORSE LOVERS BY ADELE SEVERS • December 2025 BY ADELE SEVERS • December 2025 BY ARENA SADDLES • December 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • December 2025 BY DANA KRAUSE • December 2025 BY DANA KRAUSE • December 2025 BY DANA KRAUSE • December 2025 BY SUZY JARRATT • December 2025
LIFESTYLE MEETS OPPORTUNITY AT RED HILL EQUESTRIAN
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. The property features extensive infrastructure suited to a wide range of horse-related business pursuits. “Although the tour business had operated successfully for many years prior, the property itself only offered very basic infrastructure.
2025 Limitless Lodge Sydney Three-Day Event kicks off at SIEC
Bates Saddles CCI2*L Madison Gunther – Delarno NPE Jesper Barrett – Somersby Belle Sophia Hill – Bluebell Mystery Lydia Proctor – Sandhills Style Carlene Barton – Elliot KWL Megan Jones – Cadello MPH Charlotte Wilson – Tribute Hannah Rockwell – Hermes des Brandieres Charlie Germein – Golden Leo Georgina O’Sullivan – Wyuna Top Quality Grace O’Toole – Vesper Martini Liam Mackenzie-Smith – Sandhills Invader Asha Warnock – Notting Hill Gate Christine Bates – Statford Matilda Zachary Thorne –...
A-game on display for day two of the Australian Para Dressage Championships
More qualifying scores Today saw multiple riders in the CPEDI3* gain their second qualifying score (67+%) for the FEI World Championships next year, and several athletes produced 70%+ tests; a testament to the level of performance and skill on display! We had several CPEDI2* and CPEDI3* athletes hit PBs and scores in the 70% range, which is no easy feat and incredible for para dressage in Australia. Lisa Martin and Vilaggio scored a whopping 74.781% in the CPEDI3*Grade V Grand Prix Test B today.
ISSUE 117 Archives - Equestrian Life
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. SOPHIE & CHARLIE BRING PONY POWER TO NATIONALS THE SNAFFLE’S MOMENT: A TURNING POINT IN DRESSAGE BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • November 2025 BY DR KERRY MACK • November 2025 BY ADELE SEVERS • November 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • November 2025 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2025 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2025 BY DR MAXINE BRAIN • November 2025
Tom McDermott and Oaks Ventriloquist win Stonewall World Cup - Equestrian Life
Stonewall Equestrian hosted the penultimate leg of the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup Australian League at Mangrove Mountain in NSW on Saturday, with Tom McDermott and Oaks Ventriloquist jumping to victory. A strong field of 21 combinations took on the Julien Pradervand-designed course, with four combinations jumping clear in round one: Sam Overton and Oaks Cassanova, James Mooney and KPH Cavatina, Billy Raymont and Caprino, and Tom McDermott with Oaks Ventriloquist.
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour unstoppable as World Cup season opens in Herning - Equestrian Life
Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle finished more than 8.5% ahead of runner-up Patrik Kittel of Sweden, who scored 81.645% with Touchdown, the horse that helped him win the FEI Dressage World Cup Final 2024 in Riyadh. Compatriot Maria von Essen and Invoice completed the podium in third with 81.040%, matching their result from last year’s Herning leg.
ISSUE 116 Archives - Equestrian Life
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ISSUE 115 Archives - Equestrian Life
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. THOROUGHBREDS SHINE AT WOOROLOO INTERNATIONAL BY DANA KRAUSE • September 2025 BY ADELE SEVERS • September 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • September 2025 BY ADELE SEVERS • September 2025 BY SUZY JARRATT • September 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • September 2025 BY ADELE SEVERS • September 2025 BY SUZY JARRATT • September 2025 BY DR MAXINE BRAIN • September 2025
BOYD & TOR: A DRIVING FORCE
× By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. HARLEY MCNAUGHTON’S JOURNEY TO THE WORLD STAGE INGRID KLIMKE SHARES HER WISDOM BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • August 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • August 2025 BY ELLEN SHERWOOD • August 2025
ISSUE 110 Archives - Equestrian Life
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. MICHELLE BAKER’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS KELLY LAYNE FINDS HER FEET IN AMERICAN STIRRUPS BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • April 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • April 2025 BY DR MAXINE BRAIN • April 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • April 2025
ISSUE 111 Archives - Equestrian Life
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. HATS OFF TO TULARA’S MARK FRASER POSEIDON, WHERE SCIENCE MEETS GUT FEELING BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • May 2025 BY PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA & EQ LIFE • May 2025 RYAN'S RAVE BY HEATH RYAN • May 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • May 2025 BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • May 2025
Next stop, MI3DE: Laura and Emma Hercules
“Getting to this level wasn’t necessarily the plan, it just sort of happened as they progressed through the levels and then a few years ago, the two-star Junior at Melbourne became a goal for them both,” she explains. They reached that goal indeed, with Laura, now 21, finishing in second place in 2022 on Ballahowe Wildside (Alan). Emma, now 17, then partnered with Alan to finish in sixth place in 2024.
Goodwoods launches massive four-day Warehouse Sale
Come down and grab yourself a bargain at Goodwoods’ massive Warehouse Sale, with discounts on rugs, saddle pads, tack, fly mask, apparel and much more. Prices start from just $5! Where: 20 Southern Court, Keysborough, VIC 3173 When: Friday 16 May: 10am-5pm Saturday 17 May: 8am-5pm Sunday 18 May: 8am-5pm The Warehouse Sale is being held in conjunction with rural outfitters RB Sellars, giving equestrian shoppers the opportunity to get their hands on discounted quality clothing as well.
Brisbane 2032 equestrian venue announced
Equestrian events for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Toowoomba. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and his deputy and Infrastructure Minister Jarrod Bleijie announced the news today, explaining that equestrian facilities at the Toowoomba Showgrounds will be developed and improved to accommodate the event.
Jessica Dertell debuts new stallion at Boneo Park Autumn Dressage Championships
Saturday results Preliminary 1.1: Faye Hinchliffe and Rubato R, 72.7% Preliminary 1.2: Faye Hinchliffe and Rubato R, 72.233% Pony Preliminary 1.2: Rachel Colquhoun and Miss Penny Perfect BHI, 67.768% Pony Preliminary 1.1: Louisa Inge and Thorwood Cabaret, 68.5% Novice 2.1: Marvin Smink and Dazzling Smile, 77.5% Novice 2.2: Marvin Smink and Dazzling Smile, 77.110% Pony Novice 2.1: Cassandra Fasan Jones and SPB Uno, 67.020% Pony Novice 2.2: Cassandra Fasan Jones and SPB Uno, 66.094% Elementary...
ROB PALM’S VIBRANT RETURN
Luke Dee and Gangster WW will represent New Zealand at the FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Basel, Switzerland. Luke has taken the opportunity after NZ Series League winner Julie Davey decided not to make the trip abroad.
THE CHANGING FACE OF GRAND PRIX DRESSAGE
Skip to content × By providing your email, you agree to receiving emails from Equestrian Life. You can unsubscribe at any time. NED ANDREW STEPS INTO THE DRIVER’S SEAT BY ROGER FITZHARDINGE • November 2026 BY ADELE SEVERS • November 2026 BY ADELE SEVERS • November 2026 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2026 BY SUZY JARRATT • November 2026 BY DR MAXINE BRAIN • November 2026 BY EQUESTRIAN LIFE • November 2026
Meet Paralympic team members Lisa Martin & Vilaggio
This year, Juicy Wiggle ticked off her MERs and met Australian selection criteria for the Paris Paralympics, however it was Lisa’s new import Vilaggio who ultimately made the team. Lisa first saw Hanoverian gelding Vilaggio (by Vilancio out of Davinia, by Blue Hors Don Romantic) as a five-year-old in Germany and purchased him from Christoph Koschel last year.
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