Blog #18: Missing my Earl Grey
As I type this blog in the early hours of the the Rio morning, I can't help but think how nice a good cup...
Eventing’s top female rider at Rio
Rebecca Howard was not only the highest placed Canadian in the Olympic eventing at Rio, but she was also the highest placed woman in...
Julie: ‘I’m really thrilled!’
New Zealand's Julie Brougham and her lovely Vom Feinsten have done a quality test in the Grand Prix competition at the Rio Olympics. While Julie is...
We still love you, Sir Mark
The Kiwi eventing team was very despondent and disappointed yesterday at Rio when the medals slipped through their fingers. None was more disappointed than Sir Mark...
Blog #17; Goodbye eventing, hello Dressage!
The eventing phase is over, and I don't have time to think about what if, or what could have been, or whatever, really! It's...
The incredible Mr Jung
Michael Jung is a deserving Olympic champion again. He finished the Rio Games on his dressage score and that is what really counts. You can't...
Rio: Bugger
It was so close. We could almost see that elusive gold medal, hanging around the necks of our brave, wonderful New Zealand eventing team.
All...
Influential Olympic cross-country
Our Olympic photographer, Libby Law, has provided us with some additional photos of some of the other competitors besides our wonderful New Zealanders.
I caught...
Blog # 16: Who needs sleep anyway?
I know there are plenty of people in New Zealand who are looking a bit bleary-eyed after putting in some hours watching their televisions,...
Leonidas’ biggest fan
Objectivity and a calm demeanour are good traits for any journalist, but reporter Gabriele Pochhammer from Germany has found following 'Rider of the Century' Mark...
