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The number of injuries from horse accidents has risen, costing ACC more than $11 million in claims in one year.
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Mark Todd knighted
Veteran horseman Mark Todd was formally knighted for services to equestrian sport by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace yesterday.
Golden plan to keep equestrian stars on top of podium
New Zealand bronze medallists in the teams competition at last year's London Olympics; Andrew Nicholson victorious at three successive four star events, most recently Kentucky last month; and Jock Paget triumphs on his first attempt at Badminton this week
Equestrian: Moment of panic before final triumph
Going to sleep on the night before the final day of Badminton, Jonathan (Jock) Paget knew he needed two things to win.
Equestrian: Brickie laid foundations for equestrian success
Not so long ago, Jonathan Paget was laying bricks on Sydney building sites and trying to learn how to stay on bucking broncos for eight seconds at rodeo school.
From bricklayer to Badminton champion
Not so long ago, Jonathan Paget was laying bricks on Sydney building sites, now he's just the second Kiwi to win the Badminton Horse Trials.
Jock Paget wins Badminton
Jonathan Paget has won the Badminton horse trials in a thrilling finish which came down to the final rail. The 29-year-old becomes only the second New Zealander to win the prestigious event after Sir Mark Todd, with fellow Kiwi Andrew Nicholson finishing third. Paget went into the show jumping round in second place needing a clear round on Clifton Promise and hoping that the leader Michael Jung dropped at least one rail.
Equestrian: Riders in tight grand slam chase
The margin between Andrew Nicholson and William Fox-Pitt, both vying for equestrian's grand slam at this weekend's Badminton, could hardly be closer.
Nicholson goes just spiffingly
'That is lovely. Just lovely," says a young woman wearing white jodhpurs and a tweed jacket. Her friend responds a few seconds later: "That is very nice ... beautiful."
Equestrian: Clear showjumping round seals CIC win for Lodder and Moochi
Dannie Lodder was right when she counted on yesterday bringing a little luck for her at the Kihikihi International Horse Trial.
Equestrian: Class rider taking the road less travelled
It is accepted wisdom that if you want to make it in the eventing world from this neck of the woods, the United Kingdom is where you have to be.
Equestrian: Kiwi champs back in the saddle to defend title
Mixed among the traditional equine disciplines such as showjumping and dressage, the Horse of the Year Show offers a wide range of activities to suit all palates.
Equestrian: Riders picked on potential
The 2016 Rio Olympics are on the minds of Equestrian Sports New Zealand, who today announce their new high performance eventing squads.
$7.2m gives equestrian team hope for gold at Rio
Equestrian has what chief executive Jim Ellis calls its Holy Grail in sight - eventing team gold at the Rio Olympics.
Equestrian: Pig hunting country girl a jump ahead
Ashleigh Mckinstry isn't your typical 20-year-old, but she has managed to win one of New Zealand's premier eventing titles, the Puhinui three-day event.
Equestrian targets world finals
Champion showjumper Rebekah van Tiel, 15, has earned Rosehill College's sporting excellence award.