Video emerges of Olympian whipping horse's legs
Warning: distressing images. Video footage that led to Olympic medallist Charlotte Dujardin pulling out of the Paris Games shows her whipping a horse's legs multiple times.
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Ex-Outram rider chosen for Olympics
'He would be so proud': Rider off to Olympics after partner's death
Former Otago equestrian Clarke Johnstone has overcome personal tragedy to be selected for the Olympic Games for a second time.
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
$200m equestrian centre planned for Ashburton
Applications have been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
Going extra mile leads to trip of lifetime
Going extra mile leads to trip of lifetime
All the hours on the road will soon be worth it for Lucy Harrex.
Todd training despite ban for hitting horse
Todd training despite ban for hitting horse
NZ Olympian Sir Mark Todd can resume training despite being handed a four-month ban after a video showed him hitting one with a branch in 2020.
Mounted police officers special guests at showjumping champs
Mounted police officers special guests at showjumping champs
Three mounted police officers were special guests at the Otago Show Jumping Championships, held at the weekend.
Working as team makes trophy special
Working as team makes trophy special
For half a century, young southern horse riders have come together for the Springston Trophy, this year held in Central Southland.
$30,000 bonus on offer in Gore series
$30,000 bonus on offer in Gore series
Gore racing is one of the beneficiaries of the latest round of grants from New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Innovation Fund.
Wanaka holidaymaker's equestrian future in doubt
Wanaka holidaymaker William Willis' equestrian future in doubt
The man who broke lockdown rules by travelling from Auckland to Wanaka this month will have his future in equestrian sports debated by the sport's national body.
Rock star's daughter wins silver medal for Team USA
Rock star's daughter wins silver medal for Team USA
Jessica Springsteen, daughter of singer Bruce Springsteen, made her first Olympics count by bagging a silver medal in the team show jumping final alongside Laura Kraut, and McLain Ward.
Horse euthanised after sustaining injury on Olympic course
Horse euthanised after sustaining injury on Olympic course
A horse was put down at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday after suffering an injury on the cross country course.
Kiwi equestrians finish fifth
Kiwi equestrians finish fifth
The New Zealand equestrian team has missed out on the medals at the Tokyo Olympics after a thrilling final showjumping event.
Prices in form for Olympic effort
Prices in form for Olympic effort
Tim and Jonelle Price spearhead the New Zealand eventing team for the Tokyo Olympics.
In event dominated by South Islanders, Canterbury triumphs
In event dominated by South Islanders, Canterbury triumphs
The Canterbury team came out on top at the New Zealand Pony Club eventing championships in Cromwell at the weekend.
National championships under way year later than scheduled
National championships under way year later than scheduled
The New Zealand Pony Club Association national eventing championships are under way in Cromwell, a year later than originally scheduled.
10-year ban after electric spurs used on horses
10-year ban after electric spurs used on horses
American showjumper Andrew Kocher has received been banned for 10 years for using electric spurs on his horses, the International Equestrian Federation says.
Young rider ready for endurance test at NZ championships
Young rider ready for endurance test at NZ championships
Isla Mutch loves a challenge.
Organiser ‘delighted’ to welcome riders
Organiser ‘delighted’ to welcome riders
Sitting in a horse saddle for a long time has the potential to become quite uncomfortable.
Day of records for Winton breeders at yearling sale
Day of records for Winton breeders at yearling sale
Southland vendors John and Katrina Price smashed the record for the highest-priced yearling at an NZB standardbred sale before breaking it again as they dominated the final day of the national...
Young rider braves pressure for NZ title
Young rider braves pressure for NZ title
All the pressure was on Pippa Collins when she took off on First Lady last weekend.