Show jumping returns to Magic Millions for fifth year

Equine Borna Virus has been ruled out in the death of Diallo BB, with Jessica von Bredow-Werndl confirming testing excluded viruses, though the exact cause of the promising Grand Prix gelding’s sudden illness remains unknown.

World Cup rookie Tara Gower announced herself in style at Dannevirke, piloting her homebred Riverhills Legend to a breakthrough NZ League qualifier win after a nail-biting two-round showdown decided at the final fence Saturday afternoon.

Germany’s Isabell Werth returned to winning form, guiding Wendy de Fontaine to a commanding World Cup victory in Basel, where Australian Jemma Heran was also in action with Total Recall.

Show jumping returned to Magic Millions with standout victories for Team James Harron Bloodstock & Aveley Homes in the Senior Teams, Valentina Hercus in the Junior Competition, and Olivia Rolfe claiming the Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final aboard Blue Flame.

European champions Richard Vogel and United Touch S thrilled a packed St Jakobshalle, delivering a jump-off masterclass to dominate the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Basel and cement their status as a formidable partnership.

Bushfires are as inevitable as the seasons themselves in Australia. Being prepared with your own emergency plan is critical. Renowned equine behaviour expert Andrew McLean shared his first-hand experience and tips on protecting horses from the 2009 fires.