feeds from horse.com.au http://horse.com.au/rss/ en-au http://horse.com.au/rss/ http://horse.com.au/static/campfire/layouts/images/omg-logo-small.png http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/the-growing-popularity-of-horse-riding/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST The Growing Popularity of Horse Riding as a hobby/sport There is more to horseback riding than just merely sitting on top of the horse and barking orders to it to make it carry out your desired objectives. As a matter of fact, most of the hard work is up to you – the rider since you have to be mentally and physically equipped in order to become a success in this sports category. However, those who acknowledge the existence of horseback riding in this society believe th ...

There is more to horseback riding than just merely sitting on top of the horse ...

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/how-smart-missile-missed-the-cut-and-then-made-the-slipper/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news 'The first day when we took him in with the pony, he had colts in yards alongside him. He could see them through the cracks and smell 'em. He had never seen the pony. He was restless. I put it down to him being a very horny sort of a horse, bully. I went to pass him up to Cameron to start his leading lessons and he took off. He reared on his hind legs like a stallion. He went bang, striking at him. I had to run in and drag him off. He banged me up against the wall and cut all me elbow open. We g ...

'The first day when we took him in with the pony, he had colts in yards alongside him. He could see them through the cracks and smell 'em. He had never seen the pony. He was restless. I put it down to him being a very horny sort of a horse, bully. I went to pass him up to Cameron to start his leading lessons and he took off. He reared on his hind legs like a stallion. He went bang, striking at him. I had to run in and drag him off. He banged me up against the wall and cut all me elbow open. We got the saddle horse out and he started to try to climb the wall, to get to his mates next door."

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/its-official-caviar-is-the-best/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news THE unbeaten Black Caviar is not only the fastest but also the best racehorse on the planet after the release of the World Thoroughbred Rankings yesterday.In a grand result for Australian racing, which has never had a horse top the rankings, Black Caviar earned an international rating of 130 for performances over the past six months, which places her higher than US Breeder's Cup winner Blame (129), as well as Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Workforce (128) and Arc runner-up Nakayama Festa (127) ...

THE unbeaten Black Caviar is not only the fastest but also the best racehorse on the planet after the release of the World Thoroughbred Rankings yesterday.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/harness-racing/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news MONKEY BUSINESSFriday night's second and final round of Interdominion heats at Alexandra Park will be make-or-break for several high-profile New Zealand-trained runners.In the pacers' series, Monkey King is stranded on three points and would need a top-three finish to be assured of a start in the final, while fellow Kiwi Smiling Shard (two points) is also facing elimination if he cannot jag a high placing.Other New Zealand runners living dangerously are Power Of Tara and Sleepy Tripp (both 3.5 p ...

MONKEY BUSINESS

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/golden-glow-oshea-at-home-among-group-1-heavy-hitters/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news John O'Shea is among the top trainers but is desperate for one of the big four, writes Chris Roots. 'How about those Cowboys," John O'Shea boomed across the mounting yard. He was not talking about the jockeys in the last race, rather North Queensland's surprise win in the NRL.It was an indication of a love for rugby league of a man who has willed himself to become one of the leading trainers in Sydney. The Randwick trainers' hut is the last place O'Shea expected would be his workplace.He pl ...

John O'Shea is among the top trainers but is desperate for one of the big four, writes Chris Roots.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/celebrity-stalker-ryan-wants-melito-to-hitch-a-ride-to-more-group-1-glory/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news Astute trainer Gerald Ryan will send his multiple group 1-winning filly Melito on a stalking mission in a bid to end More Joyous's domination of Sydney racing. The two mares, along with five rivals, clash in Saturday's Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Rosehill."We'll be stalking More Joyous," Ryan said. "Montana Flyer looks like the leader, More Joyous will sit outside and we'll be behind her. Hopefully we'll catch hold of her tail when she sprints."The seven-horse field prompted ...

Astute trainer Gerald Ryan will send his multiple group 1-winning filly Melito on a stalking mission in a bid to end More Joyous's domination of Sydney racing. The two mares, along with five rivals, clash in Saturday's Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Rosehill.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/fifa-challenge-lapses/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news Football. Australia’s reluctance to back Chilean Elias Figueroa’s reform platform has contributed to his decision not to nominate for the presidency of FIFA. Figueroa, 62, had been identified by a social media lobby group, Change FIFA, as the best candidate to make a three-horse race of the contest between incumbent Sepp Blatter and challenger Mohammad Bin Hamman, which will be decided by FIFA’s 20 ...

Football. Australia’s reluctance to back Chilean Elias Figueroa’s reform platform has contributed to his decision not to nominate for the presidency of FIFA. Figueroa, 62, had been identified by a social media lobby group, Change FIFA, as the best candidate to make a three-horse race of the contest between incumbent Sepp Blatter and challenger Mohammad Bin Hamman, which will be decided by FIFA’s 208 voting nations next month. But while the three-time South American

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/martin-hopeful-fibrillation-can-set-pulses-racing/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news ROSEHILL trainer Tim Martin couldn't pass up an opportunity for a shot at group 1 status with his filly Fibrillation set to do battle again with the VRC Oaks winner Brazilian Pulse at Rosehill on Saturday.Last weekend Brazilian Pulse made her Sydney debut, conceding 4kg to rivals and winning the Keith Nolan Classic with Fibrillation emerging from the ruck to run second."It is a bit of a task knowing we are meeting her [Brazilian Pulse] at level weights this week but when she [Fibrillation] ...

ROSEHILL trainer Tim Martin couldn't pass up an opportunity for a shot at group 1 status with his filly Fibrillation set to do battle again with the VRC Oaks winner Brazilian Pulse at Rosehill on Saturday.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/hawkes-targets-a-lucky-day-for-rising-staying-star/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news MOONEE VALLEYMOSHE(Race 3, No. 2)He's done well since his last-start win, he's good and fine. He has a lot of weight, in fact I don't think he's that well weighted at all, but he will be genuinely competitive.PONTIANA(Race 4, No. 2)Nice filly coming back more to her grade here and I am sure she will be very competitive.ROSEHILLSHADOWOFEXCELLENCE(Race 2, No. 9)It's a very hard race and he's probably not that well off under the weight conditions but he's done well. It will be a tough test, he'll c ...

MOONEE VALLEY

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/more-joyous-takes-another-turn-in-spotlight/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news IF THERE was an award for best supporting actress this racing season, More Joyous would be an unbackable favourite - as she is in most of her races.More Joyous has put together a remarkable record of 13 wins from 17 starts, and only her debut win as a two-year-old was outside black-type races. Normally, that would make her racing's pin-up girl.Yet she has had to play second fiddle to So You Think last spring and Black Caviar this autumn.Still, she has plenty of fans after racking up three group ...

IF THERE was an award for best supporting actress this racing season, More Joyous would be an unbackable favourite - as she is in most of her races.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/trucking-group-sues-to-recoup-costs-of-equine-flu-outbreak/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news Graeme Weidenhofer lost $5 million when he was ordered to cease trading, writes Leonie Lamont. The news came in an early-morning call - a virus was spreading through the stables at Centennial Park and Randwick racecourse.Within a week Graeme Weidenhofer's livestock trucking business had been served with federal and state orders to cease trading in NSW and Queensland.Shut down, with no revenue and continuing expenses, Weidenhofer's family business lost more than $5 million as a result of the equi ...

Graeme Weidenhofer lost $5 million when he was ordered to cease trading, writes Leonie Lamont.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/triumphant-return-of-the-cavalry/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news Antony I. Ginnane delivers a lesson in crowd-pleasing with The Lighthorsemen, writes Jim Schembri. IT'S hard to catch Antony I. Ginnane when he's not excited about a film. The veteran Melbourne producer has a formidable career that spans five decades, covering the genre-driven Ozploitaton phase of the 1970s (Patrick, Fantasm, Thirst) and 1980s (The Survivor, Turkey Shoot), through to today.As president of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, Ginnane is bu1sy criss-crossing town with th ...

Antony I. Ginnane delivers a lesson in crowd-pleasing with The Lighthorsemen, writes Jim Schembri.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/sepoy-runs-sepoy-wins-simple/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news WHILE it is possible to make a case for most of the 16 runners in tomorrow's $3.5 million Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill, the over-riding factor that nullifies many of the arguments is simply this: SEPOY (No. 1) will run and so it is highly likely that Sepoy will win.Since his Blue Diamond Stakes romp and especially since his first defeat at his Sydney debut in the Todman Stakes two weeks ago, punters have been expecting to hear that Sepoy has been withdrawn from the Golden Slipper. Any hint ...

WHILE it is possible to make a case for most of the 16 runners in tomorrow's $3.5 million Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill, the over-riding factor that nullifies many of the arguments is simply this: SEPOY (No. 1) will run and so it is highly likely that Sepoy will win.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/4/1/slipper-fits-for-cassidy-despite-busted-toe/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news A BUSTED right toe isn't about to stop Jim Cassidy from repaying the faith and nailing a Golden Slipper on Elite Falls for West Australian multi-millionaire Keith Biggs.The fractured little toe is also not about to stop the grand slam-winning rider from reigniting Melbourne Cup runner-up Maluckyday's undeniable claims in The BMW.Cassidy will front up at Rosehill on Saturday with a quality book of rides including emerging talent Triple Elegance, which rounds off Doncaster Mile preparations in a c ...

A BUSTED right toe isn't about to stop Jim Cassidy from repaying the faith and nailing a Golden Slipper on Elite Falls for West Australian multi-millionaire Keith Biggs.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/mozzie-threat-to-horses/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news A HUNTER Valley vet is warning horse owners to be vigilant following a growing number of horses being examined with unusual neurological signs possibly caused by mosquitoes.Maitland Veterinary Hospital's Amy Spark said she had seen two horses with some unexplained symptoms such as weakness and being unsteady, mild colic and muscle tremors.The Australian Veterinary Association said a cluster of cases had also been reported in the Upper Hunter and it was concerned about the growing number of horse ...

A HUNTER Valley vet is warning horse owners to be vigilant following a growing number of horses being examined with unusual neurological signs possibly caused by mosquitoes.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/jets-change-offers-peek-at-knights-future-culina/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news JETS coach Branko Culina said yesterday that Knights members only need look at the transformation of his club for proof of the benefits billionaire Nathan Tinkler can bring.The Jets, champions three years ago, were on the brink of collapse when Tinkler took over the A-League licence from Con Constantine last year.The horse racing and mining magnate admitted he had little interest in soccer but did not want to see the national league flagship lost to the community.Since that landmark day on Septe ...

JETS coach Branko Culina said yesterday that Knights members only need look at the transformation of his club for proof of the benefits billionaire Nathan Tinkler can bring.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/ryder-stakes-looms-as-battle-of-the-bighitters-says-rosehill-veteran/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news The Golden Slipper may be the race but Saturday's George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill promises to be a classic contest, with New Zealand stars adding to the intrigue. Considered the ultimate lead into next month's $2 million Doncaster Mile, this group 1 weight-for-age feature over 1500 metres should not be lost in the Slipper hype. "It is enormous," John Nicholson said yesterday. "It is one of the great George Ryders for sure. If you follow thoroughbred racing, you are very hard to pl ...

The Golden Slipper may be the race but Saturday's George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill promises to be a classic contest, with New Zealand stars adding to the intrigue. Considered the ultimate lead into next month's $2 million Doncaster Mile, this group 1 weight-for-age feature over 1500 metres should not be lost in the Slipper hype. "It is enormous," John Nicholson said yesterday. "It is one of the great George Ryders for sure. If you follow thoroughbred racing, you are very hard to please if you think that is not a good race." Nicholson will officiate at the Slipper meeting for the 45th and final time because his role as racing manager at the Sydney Turf Club has been made redundant following the merger with the Australian Jockey Club. "It is definitely one of the best I've seen and we have had some real good ones," Nicholson said. "Personally, I think this year's Doncaster Mile is going to be a great contest and that always reflects on the George Ryder. The punters are going to have a ball with this race on Saturday." A field of 15 gallopers were paid up for the $400,000 race, including nine individual group 1 winners. They include the multiple group 1 victors Theseo, New Zealand milers Wall Street and King Mufhasa, and last year's winner Danleigh, which is lining up after his Chipping Norton Stakes victory. Last year's Doncaster Mile winner Rangirangdoo continues his path to defending his title, while Epsom Handicap winner Captain Sonador returns from Queensland. Adding further depth to the contest is last-start Coolmore Classic winner Aloha and the three-year-old group 1 winners Skilled and Ilovethiscity, which collected the Randwick Guineas at his most recent start. In a wide betting market, TAB Sportsbet had Aloha at $5.50 overnight, ahead of Triple Elegance and Ilovethiscity at $8.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/a-fair-go-for-harmony/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news AS a lad Jordan Wilson surrounded himself with Bob Dylan and Paul Kelly records while Ben Riley thrived on a mix of Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles.When the two friends met in early high school, they were drawn to the music of the late 1960s and 1970s - specifically the songs of Crosby, Stills and Nash.So it's no wonder that when they formed a band - called Georgia Fair - their music would echo the sounds of the past."Just listening to that kind of stuff, you can't help but be l ...

Two friends, more friends and a vibe, writes Anita Beaumont.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/east-timor-too-small-for-regional-refugee-centre/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news EAST Timor has reaffirmed its hostility to a refugee processing centre on its territory, even as the Gillard government insists it will still proceed with negotiations with the fledgling country over a plan labelled an embarrassing farce by the opposition.The Bali Process people smuggling summit concluded yesterday with member states agreeing on a regional co-operation framework agreement that included a clause allowing countries to pursue the creation of regional processing centres.However, Eas ...

EAST Timor has reaffirmed its hostility to a refugee processing centre on its territory, even as the Gillard government insists it will still proceed with negotiations with the fledgling country over a plan labelled an embarrassing farce by the opposition.

http://www.horse.com.au/horse-articles/2011/3/31/tales-of-the-city/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Every metropolis has its urban legends. John Birmingham reveals the stories - some funny, some dark - behind these well-known Sydney landmarks.1. The El Alamein Fountain in Kings CrossThe Harbour Bridge and the Opera House hog all the lovin' when it comes to symbols of Sydney recognised worldwide. And yet a humble fountain in a slightly seedy park has been copied many times all over the globe by designers looking to borrow a little of its modernist street cred. The El Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy ...

Every metropolis has its urban legends. John Birmingham reveals the stories - some funny, some dark - behind these well-known Sydney landmarks.