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Editorial: Fascination with Olympic scandals already well served in Paris
Fascination with scandal is a natural part of human love of drama

70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.

Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
A Te Awamutu local and his horse ruled the ring from late 1963 until 1973.

District Court case: What is the definition of an equestrian centre?
Application for charges to be dismissed: Was the property operating illegally?

'He would be so proud': Equestrian rider off to Olympics after partner’s sudden death
Clarke Johnstone's partner died on New Year’s Eve.

Former NZ Olympian suffers broken neck in showjumping event
'He’s very strong, being an Olympian, strong mentally.'

Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.

'I can’t believe it': Kiwi wins Badminton Horse Trials
Caroline Powell has become the fifth Kiwi to win the prestigious event

Northlander stars in return of TV show Young Riders
It took a while to get used to being on camera but it soon became second nature.

Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.

Heartbreaking letter from equestrian reveals assisted suicide after debilitating injury
Caroline March needed major surgery after being knocked unconscious in a fall.

Mankini-wearing Olympian in ICU after fall from horse
Three-time Olympic showjumping medallist Shane Rose could miss out on Paris 2024.

Watch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debut
He wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.

'All so horsey': Good things from small packages at HOY
Pocket rockets take to the Horse of Year arena.

Horse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestrians
Thousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.

'Super team of horses': Wilson ready to wow at Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year begins in Hastings on Tuesday.

Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.

Champing at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'
Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.

Crusaders' No.10 factory: Rivez Reihana's shaky start raises questions
Opinion: Chris Rattue looks at the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Fun or foul? The curious case of equestrian's mankini controversy
OPINION: It offended someone, but let's rein it in and look at it at face value.

Mankini-wearing Olympian cleared
Three-time Olympic showjumping medallist Shane Rose has apologised and been cleared.