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ID 393104 | posted on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00
But now, Jennifer, a lover of horses, is on the verge of qualifying as a showjumping coach and hopes to offer opportunities to people with conditions like herself. Jennifer, of Wansbeck Road, Dudley, was posted to Iraq in April 2004, aged 22. The bomb ...
ID 389056 | posted on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00
The 4-5 chance, ridden by Mark Walsh, got up in the final 100 yards to win by half a length. O’Grady said: “He had it all to do today — the first two horses are both good horses. I wanted to get his jumping right today and get that win out of the way.
ID 387766 | posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00
It was a busy weekend at Forest Edge Arena with more than 150 horses competing in two days of Senior British Showjumping on Friday and Saturday over some beautifully designed and challenging courses set by Steve Dye.
ID 387895 | posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00
"I miss my horses, but I really enjoy being in the Army," she said. "Home in New Norfolk, I used to do a lot of dressage, eventing, cross-country, show jumping - anything involving horses. "My family understand I'm an infrequent caller, but I'm sure I'll ...
ID 387388 | posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00
We have all seen one of these, either in person, on screen or in photographs. A group of horses are bumping and jumping in an attempt to find their appropriate gate with jockeys doing their best to encourage eager horses to find their place in the barrier.
ID 382129 | posted on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00
British showjumping team manager Rob Hoekstra said: "It's disappointing but understandable to lose horses in this way. "Like many other modern sports such as cycling, tennis and football, showjumping has evolved to be part sport, part business and it has ...
ID 379708 | posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00
“Our riders and horses continue to achieve impressive results in top level international events. They have earned their place along with the other 14 show jumping teams competing in the Olympics.” He added that horses and horsemanship hade ...
ID 369652 | posted on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00
"He's going to get three and a half miles and he'd be the best of the long-distance horses we have, but he has enough pace for two and a half. "So far his jumping has looked his strong suit - he's very quick at his fences. "The horse is fresh and well and ...
ID 369653 | posted on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00
It's the equivalent of Shaun White changing from a Triple Back McTwist to a Quadruple Spin 720 in midair. It's not just changing horses midstream. It's shooting the horse dead and jumping on the back of a crocodile. People should be talking more ...
ID 365893 | posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00
From the offset, it was a thrill a minute and the sixty minutes or so flew past as the Top Gear Olympics included chariot racing with mopeds instead of horses, bowls with Fiats, a supercar beauty pageant and an athlete jumping over a Lamborghini.
ID 364707 | posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00
He just gives you the feeling of complete class. That was probably a good performance by two very solid horses. He thrives on his jumping and he just enjoys life.” Winning trainer David Pipe’s assistant Gerry Supple said: “I’m very relieved and ...
ID 364708 | posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00
He just gives you the feeling of complete class. That was probably a good performance by two very solid horses. He thrives on his jumping and he just enjoys life.” Winning trainer David Pipe’s assistant Gerry Supple said: “I’m very relieved and ...
ID 364275 | posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00
“Horse riding is a thrilling sport, as there is a risk attached to it. Horses are lovely animals and the trust that develops between a rider and a horse is like a familial bond,” Yadav said. As a horseman, Yadav has won a silver medal for show jumping ...
ID 364630 | posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00
Robert Splaine's request to use Army horses in Ireland's bid to clinch a qualifying spot for next year's Olympic Games has been rejected. The Irish show jumping team manager wanted the horses to boost Billy Twomey's chances, but, in a long-awaited reply, a ...
ID 363873 | posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00
“It was a concerted team effort, particularly as we had lame horses so had to make last minute substitutions and find borrowed horses,” said Sally Humphries, Swindon’s junior jumping team manager and mum to Lucie. “Then Holly’s car and trailer ...
ID 363875 | posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00
"It was a concerted team effort, particularly as we had lame horses so had to make last minute substitutions and find borrowed horses,” said Sally Humphries, Swindon’s junior jumping team manager and mum to Lucie. “Then poor Holly's car and trailer ...
ID 363956 | posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00
"That was probably a good performance by two very solid horses. He's very tough and has got a hard constitution. He thrives on his jumping and he just enjoys life," Scudamore said. "He would never have settled as well as he did today a year ago and he was ...
ID 363979 | posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00
Scudamore said: "That was probably a good performance by two very solid horses. "He's very tough and has got a hard constitution. He thrives on his jumping and he just enjoys life. "He would never have settled as well as he did today a year ago and he was ...
ID 363418 | posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00
Although she will keep and train her own horses at his equestrian facility, she will not be sponsored by the 53-year-old Frenchman, who competes in top-level show jumping under the Israeli flag and who has strong connections with the French horse racing industry.
ID 361446 | posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00
Kids and adults alike will have fun interacting with the animals in the Antler Hill Farm Yard. The farm yard has two Belgian Draft horses (Chester and Bert), Angora goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, and a donkey. While jumping rope or petting ...
ID 356594 | posted on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00
The National Horse Show was held in Madison Square Garden in New York City for a century. But New York City is not the best place for horses, Bauman said, so the show started jumping from place to place. But the new plan is to have it settle in ...
ID 356543 | posted on Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00
We were really prepared, and it shows that hard work does pay off.” Riders and horses qualify as a pair for the international events, and even though the jumping team earned an invitation to the Olympics, it’s not set in stone who will go.
ID 348341 | posted on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00
Meanwhile, William Fox-Pitt held on to second place, with his horses Oslo and Lionheart finishing first and third. He said: "My round on Oslo is my first clear jumping round at Pau. It's been a terrific week and I'm lucky to have a horse like him."
ID 345643 | posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00
When it comes to riding horses over obstacles, timing is everything. The secret to finding good takeoff distances consistently is a combination of two basic skills: staying on the correct track and maintaining a medium pace. Hunter-Jumper Expert Steven ...
ID 340434 | posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00
"I have ridden horses since a very young age and have progressed to team level I now ride my horse Troy, who I’ve owned since the age of 12, in the Gwynedd show jumping team, Llandudno riding club team, in BHS cross country competitions and in many ...
ID 340610 | posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00
Competitors in the Horses-In-Action arena will begin the day early with hack events, pony club, showjumping, novelties and led breeds. The oval will be buzzing with activity throughout the day so make sure you take a seat, watch the horses and relax with a ...
ID 339306 | posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00
It’s a big team effort.” Graham, who started competing on horses in show jumping at age 12, started endurance riding in 2004. In 2005 she competed in the North American Endurance Championships in Maryland. Riding her mom’s horse, Phoenix Affair ...
ID 327720 | posted on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00
The jumper ring displayed different levels of horse jumping, while in the hunter ring, equestrians showed horses judged on their movement and manners while jumping different fence levels. This year's show also featured a country fair. The council gives ...
ID 314449 | posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00
Phoebe will join five other horses that will play Silver in the movie, set to be released in December 2012, according to the Internet Movie Database website. Bauman said Phoebe, who has jumped nearly 5 feet high at her peak, will perform mainly in the jumping scenes.
ID 312819 | posted on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00
“Mounting and dismounting while the horses were in motion and riding jumping from one animal to another while the steeds were in full motion particularly caught the fancy of the crowd.” The first day’s program closes with a sunset parade, the ...