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First Australian Brumby Challenge

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It seems to me to be fairly commonplace in America to take on Mustangs over a length of time and to train them so that they go from wild to domesticated horses.  The Victorian Brumby Association is starting up such an initiative here in Australia.  The first ever Australian Brumby Challenge is to be run over a 100 day period this year.

The event starts in October (next month!) and the horses are then presented 100 days later in Feburary of 2014.  The closing dates for trainer applications was yesterday, September 2nd, but perhaps this event is worth bookmarking in your calendar so you can check in on the progress of the trainers who participate!

“A well trained horse isn’t less exciting than a wild one.” – Author unknown

Inglis Equine Art Prize 2013

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Attention art enthusiasts!  It’s that time of year when the Inglis Equine Art Prize is on.  According to an email received today:

“Created by Inglis’ Deputy Chairman Arthur Inglis in association with Australian Art Sales Director Mike Coward to encourage and promote thoroughbred art, the Inglis Equine Art Prize is the only one of its kind in Australia, with the winner receiving A$15,000 in prizemoney.”

The 2013 theme is All Things Thoroughbred.  I thought it was interesting to read about the judges:

 Frank Giacco, BArch – Australian artist and winner of the 1994 Archibald Prize. This highly regarded figure and still life painter is also a much sought after art tutor and is a long time teacher at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney. Frank’s experience and knowledge will bring great deal of depth and dimension to the judging panel.

Alister Simpson, AAEA – has been recognized as the leading equine artist in Australia for over three decades. From the age of two, Alister had a passion for drawing horses. He studied art in Auckland, New Zealand and London, and also studied veterinary anatomy over a period of four years. Alister’s skills have earned him significant international acclaim and he is an invited participating full member of the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. This enables him to exhibit at the Academy, to jury for exhibitions and to teach workshops.

Arthur Inglis – Deputy Chairman and Strategic Development director of Inglis, Arthur Inglis has been involved in the family’s thoroughbred auctioneering business all his life. Arthur is the fifth generation to be linked to the family trade, which dates back to 1867. Arthur will represent Inglis on the judging panel bringing with him a strong wealth of knowledge into the equine industry.

Dates of interest:
Grand VIP Opening Event
Inglis Newmarket, Sydney NSW
Tuesday August 13
6.30pm-8.30pm

Public Viewing
Inglis Oaklands, Melbourne VIC
Thursday August 15 – Friday August 16
10am-5pm
285 Oaklands Road Oaklands Junction VIC

Members Reserve Viewing
Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Saturday August 18

VIP Viewing
Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Dinner, Scone NSW
Saturday August 24

“A horse’s magnificence is in his strength of heart. With flowing tail and flying mane, wide nostrils, never stretched by pain, mouths bloodless to the bit or rein, and feet that iron never shod, a thousand horses – the wild – the free like waves that follow o’er the sea, came thickly thundering on.” – Author unknown

Equine Events Calendar

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It’s in your control to know equine events of significance in your industry. Consider your equine field and the major events that are coming up or that are run on a regular basis. Some examples:

I’m preparing a list of potential horse business contacts that I’ve studied or worked with over the years since finishing high school and it’s exciting and astounding to see how many my age are now running their own horse business! Mine is a bit of research for plans of releasing my book (link) for sale this year.

Are you Focused on Networking in Your Industry?

But it’s gotten me thinking about people building up their equine network.  The great thing is that what you know can help you to develop who you know.

If you’re unsure of what is available – do your research! Surely there are clubs or organisations that publicise events of interest. So what is your field? Is it horse riding related, racing, breeding, carriage driving, instructing, or something else?

Once you have an area (or areas!) start to do some research that can put you out in the industry meeting key people and building up contacts:

  • What events are on during the year that are local, interstate or international?
  • Where, when and does it cost to go?
  • What clubs can be joined to meet with other enthusiasts and learn from and with them?
  • Where, how often do they meet and does it cost?
  • Are there online groups that can be joined?

Starting with these questions will hopefully give you some key events throughout the year that you can look out for and plan to attend. Definitely being a regular at such events will help you to build up a contact base in the industry you’re interested in.

“One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.” – Dale Carnegie, How To Win Friends and Influence People

Inglis Equine Art Prize 2011

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The well known Australian Thoroughbred bloodstock agents (amongst other things) are holding their annual art prize competition once again.  The theme for this year is ‘Life at the Stud‘.

Entries have been accepted from New Zealand, Europe and the US as well as from within Australia.

Entries close July 4th, 2011 so get a hurry on!  Prize money totalling $18,000 Australian dollar and an awesome opportunity to have your work showcased around New South Wales and Victoria should have the avid equine drawer or painter keen to enter this comp!

” Ascot is so exclusive that it is the only racecourse in the world where the horses own the people.” – Art Buchwald

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Win a Horse Riding Holiday for Two

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So I’m reading some Hoofbeats magazines for work as they have some relevant articles for the breeding subjects I teach.  When I stumbled across this one, I thought it definitely worth sharing!

Hoofbeats have listed a number of different riding holidays, their monetary worth and what is on offer in different states of Australia.  All you need to do is tell them if you won, which of these holidays you would choose and why!  Pretty straight forward 🙂

Other conditions:

  • Only one winner will be selected and that winner will select only one of the Horse Riding Holiday packages (for two people) offered
  • Individual ride operator conditions and restrictions are to be read on their website prior to entry
  • The prize must be taken before the 30th December 2011
  • The winner agrees to submit a report and photographs or be interviewed for a short article after completion of their ride, which will be published in Hoofbeats magazine
  • The question (reason for selecting a particular ride) must be answered to be eligible to enter the competition
  • Persons under the age of 16 need parental or guardian signature to enter- check individual ride operators conditions regarding their position on including riders under 16 years
  • Entries close 4th January 2011 and results will be published in the Feb March 2011 Hoofbeats magazine
  • The prize is not redeemable for cash and no correspondence will be entered into
  • Reader’s competition entry details will not be available to Horse Riding Holiday operator

So!  Is one of your New Year resolutions to relax more, travel with regard to horses, spend more hours in the saddle?  If so, consider entering this highly appealing competition!  Remember, entries close January 4.

Details at http://hoofbeats.com.au/horseridingholiday/horseridingholidaycomp.html

“How to ride a horse:
Step One – Mount the horse.
Step Two – Stay mounted …”

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