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'Nikshar NaSala'

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2 October 2008

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11 October 2008

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* * * Exciting News - Please Read * * *

 See our stud's upcoming junior sires

'Nikshar Alladin' & 'Nikshar Valentino' competing at the

"2008 Arabian & Derivative Breed Promoters Inc. Arabian Show of the Year"

being held on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th December 2008

at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park, NSW Australia

It will be our first show out since I've been away training & travelling

to represent Australia at the Paralympics.

..So I'm extremely excited to finally be getting my boys out & about..

So come & see the boys & I & say hello. It would be a great chance to catch up.

N.K

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2 October 2008

Please see the full size version of my advertisement (pictured left) looking for someone to fulfill

the position of Groom/Rider at my place located near Bathurst NSW, by going to

the 'Nicole Kullen Employment Opportunities Page'

Thanks N.K :)

23 September 2008

N.K

22 September 2008

FINALLY WE'RE BACK IN AUSTRALIA & AT HOME IN N.S.W

Mum & I are very happy to be back in Australia & finally back at our home in Rock Forest, N.S.W. It's been at least 18mths since we've been at home properly & full-time so it's great to be back & know I'm here to stay & enjoy with no other trips planned for the near future.

It's been interesting trying to settle back into reality & having no travelling, training or competition planned for a while, but we are very much enjoying being home again.

We've long awaited this moment & its finally here.

N.K

10 September 2008

NEWS FROM NICOLE KULLEN & NIKSHAR NOMINATION

IN HONG KONG AT THE 2008 BEIJING PARALYMPIC GAMES EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

Click on the link above to go to the page purely dedicated to all the latest news, photos & results etc for Nicole's participation at the 2008 Paralympic Games.

Even though the Games are here, there's still alot more financial support needed to help fund Nicole's increasing costs. If you think you could help please go to the NK Sponsorship Page.

N.K

3 June 2008

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N.K

27 March 2008

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED FOR AAA ONLINE PHOTO COMP TO SUPPORT N.K

* * LAST CHANCE - SO GET IN QUICK * *
 

Entries Close: Was: 28th March 2008 - NOW: 4th April 2008

Judging begins: Was: 2nd April 2008 - NOW: 9th April 2008

Results announced: Was: 9th April 2008 - NOW: 16th April 2008 

If you missed out before, here is your last chance!

N.K

23 March 2008

NICOLE & NOM HAVING TO MOVE TO A NEW TRAINER IN VICTORIA

A lot more financial support needed to help fund Nicole's increasing training costs.

If you think you could help please go to the NK Sponsorship Page.

Explanation regarding the move to VIC coming soon.

N.K

17 March 2008

Selection Trials for Beijing WENT WELL

* * FULL REPORT COMING SOON * *

Thank you for these great photos from S. Rosin. More coming soon with full report.

N.K

10 March 2008

Selection Trials for Beijing ON TOMORROW

The date for my Para Dressage Selection Trials towards the Beijing Paralympic Games is on tomorrow. 11 March. We had the National Coach training us today which went well, & tomorrow is the competition day when I'll do my tests in a full competition scenario in front of the selectors, judges & national coach.

Last chance to impress the selectors, so here's hoping it all goes well :)

I'll put a write up & photos up after the selection trials are over & let you know how we went.

N.K

3 February 2008

Selection Trials for Beijing Announced

I thought you might like a quick update on what's been happening lately with me & Nikshar Nomination (Nom).

 A date for the Selection Trials for the Beijing Paralympic Games has been announced for the start of March 2008. Selectors, judges & the National Coach will be going around Australia to see each rider & horse combination up for selection. We'll be doing the tests for them in a competition scenario, however instead of all of the riders competing at one venue; it will be at multiple separate locations, due to the movement restrictions with the Equine Influenza outbreak.

Then hopefully at the end of March, all the selectors & team management will meet & view the videos that will be taken of each rider's performances, and then will choose those who will represent Australia in Beijing. So hopefully we'll make a good impression on the selectors, & all our hard work pays off.

I had the National coach come & watch me training on Nom in January & she was really happy with how we're going. It was great to hear.

I was also excited to hear that I've been nominated in a few sports awards lately & been made a finalist in each one.

I was one of six finalists in the "Elders Nicoll & Ireland Sportsperson of the Year Award" presented on Australia Day in Bathurst.

Plus I've also been nominated & chosen as a finalist in the 2007 Australian Sports Awards run by the Confederation of Australian Sport who governs all sports in Australia. The final winner of the awards won’t be announced till the end of February & I'm in the category of "Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability". It's a great honour to have been nominated for such a highly recognized award & even more exciting being chosen as one of the top 5 finalists. Just to be part of it is great to me.

Another award I've been given recently was being named The Horse Magazine’s “Eqvalan Rider of the Year” for 2007. I was featured in The Horse Magazine as the ‘Rider of the Month’ for October 2007. They then had readers vote for who they wanted as their ‘Rider of the Year’, out of all of the riders featured as the ‘Rider of the Month’ over 2007.

I was so excited when I was told it was me. To be chosen with so many other brilliant riders like Heath & Rozzie Ryan & other high profile Olympic contenders, it’s such an honour. I think I was the only rider with a disability.

The announcement of this is in the current February 2008 Issue of The Horse Magazine out now. The article was great! It’s such a cool thing for me & it's giving more coverage for Para Dressage & what we all do, so that's good for everyone.

I'll try to keep you up to date on all the latest news & things that are happening as they happen, but that's all for today's update. I hope everyone is keeping well.

N.K

26 January 2008

N.K IN AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS AT BATHURST

I'm happy to say that I was part of the Australia Day celebrations held in Bathurst today at Peace Park. I was a finalist in the 'Elders Nicoll & Ireland Sportsperson of the Year Award' along with several other local sporting personalities.

It was a very tough field of finalists & I'm proud to have been nominated & then made a finalist (Top 6). There was plenty of tough competition with some very talented sportspeople, but unfortunately it was not meant to be for me this year with the award going to one of the other finalist's. But I'm honored to have been part of the event.

I want to thank everyone for their support, especially those who came to share the day with me. Hopefully next time I can bring the award home for everyone :)

N.K

19 January 2008

2007 RYDAL AG. SHOW PROOFS NOW ONLINE

I'm happy to say that some of the proofs from the 2007 Rydal Ag. Show are now online as of the 19 Jan 2008. There are lots of other proofs available from this show, however they haven't been put up online yet. More proofs can be done individually upon request.

N.K

16 January 2008

* PHOTO COMP TO SUPPORT N.K - NOW ONLINE *

15 January 2008

* * * IT'S A FILLY * * *

a  Hello Everyone  b

I'm Very Proud to announce Nikshar Stud's Newest Arrival

Nikshar Golden Legacy (pending)

A happy, healthy beautiful baby girl born on the 2 December 2007.

Lilly is out of my 26yo mare 'Pinnaroo Mary' & by my step-father's stallion 'Rehal Gold'.
I already have a 2yo colt from this mating 'Nikshar Valentino' who I hope to keep as our future breeding & performance horse. We're very proud of Valli, so to get a filly from this mating is an added bonus.

We think Lilly has a very bright future ahead of her.

We have four foals all up for 2007. Two under my Nikshar Stud, & two under my step-father's Jamil Razah Stud. I hope to have photos of the foals online soon.
N.K

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End of 2007 News

11 November 2007

** NEW SPONSOR **

I'm very proud to announce a new sponsor that has come onboard

to help me towards achieving my goals.

Go to the NK SPONSORSHIP PAGE for further information on THE AUSSIE FARRIER PRODUCTS or for ways you may be able to help, whether by making a donation, becoming a sponsor or by sending messages of support.

N.K

17 October 2007

* * * IT'S A COLT * * *

a  Hello Everyone  b

I'm Very Proud to announce Nikshar Stud's Newest Arrival

A happy, healthy baby boy born on 17 October 2007. He's been nicknamed 'Cheeky' but we're still to give him a full registered name.

Cheeky is out of Nikshar Meszleena Blue by my step-father's colt Jamil Razah Flash Lite

He's a gorgeous Part Welsh, Arabian Pony & would make a great little colt or gelding.

Cheeky will be available for sale upon weaning.

N.K

22 September 2007

PLEASE LISTEN TO EQUINE INFLUENZA WARNINGS

It's sad to say that the problems involved with the Equine Influenza outbreak are continuing. What's worse is that there are many who are ignoring the regulations being put forward & are putting not just themselves & their horses at risk, but the rest of us involved in the industry as well. This may seem bad now but believe me it can only get worse without everybody's full support. Some people are saying "It's not in our area so we don't & shouldn't have to worry about biosecurity & disinfecting measures & precautions".

Well, all I can say to those people is...

"It wasn't anywhere.. till it was somewhere..."

So play it safe. It's better to be safe & do all we can, then complain later that we didn't do enough. It will be detrimental to all horses & their human companions if this is not contained to the best of our ability. This is a horrible disease & highly contagious!

The following websites are the main few I have found to be the most informative to keep up to date on the EI situation as they're posting regular updates & information:

www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/horse/influenza

www.horsecouncil.org.au

The Australian Horse Industry Council - Horse Emergency Contact Database is a great service & helps you receive direct updates as they come available. Plus it's a free service.

www.efanational.com       &       www.efansw.com.au

or, call the EI Hotline: 1800 675 888

N.K

20 September 2007

NEW WEB DESIGN FOR NIKSHAR STUD SECTION

I'm happy to say that I've recently updated the look of our Nikshar Stud section pages of my website. I hope you like the new look & please feel free to let me know what you think of the changes or any other parts of my website. Good or bad. I'm hoping to further update this section soon.

N.K

7 September 2007

WE'RE FINALLY FREE FROM EI LOCKDOWN

I'm happy to say we finally got permits to move our horses from SIEC - Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Most got out either yesterday or today (Mum, Nikshar Nomination & I today), however there are still some stuck at SIEC as they can't go to their homes with their horses, due to their areas being unaffected by EI so it's just a precaution even though the horses involved in the lockdown at SIEC thankfully have shown no signs or symptoms of Equine Influenza.

Mum & I are very grateful for all the help given to us whilst in lockdown. We're especially grateful to those people in lockdown with us, who so helped Mum & I whilst there, & did beyond what they needed to. And to the SIEC staff & community who were very caring, generous & helpful to us all that were stuck there.

I will be posting some photos from the lockdown at SIEC as soon as I get them on my computer. To show all that was done by those that were stuck & SIEC yet still kept going on to tend to their horses every need before their own. Including turning one large grass arena into 10 very useful yards to help house our horses thru the days.

N.K

28 August 2007

2007 RDA NSW STATE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS & EQUINE INFLUENZA OUTBREAK CAUSES INDEFINITE LOCKDOWN AT SIEC FOR THOSE AT CHAMPIONSHIPS

I'm happy to say Nikshar Nomination & I had a very successful event when competing at the 2007 RDA NSW State Dressage Championships held at S.I.E.C on the 25 & 26 August 2007. Unfortunately, instead of the comp being run over the 2 days as scheduled, all 3 tests were ridden on the 25th due to the event & S.I.E.C being forced into immediate lockdown due to an outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI) in the State & local areas. Thanks to the committee & very helpful judges who offered to stay well into the evening to allow riders to complete all their tests in the one day, the event was able to be completed, & championships awarded.

However as of today (28/8/2007) those that stayed with their horses here at SIEC, are still all in lockdown & are here indefinitely as the outbreak is growing & spreading further. All horse transport has been ceased within & between states with high fines, inc. jail time given to those who are caught not abiding by the national shut down of the horse industry. We will not get any further input till at least next Monday (3/9/07). Things are not looking good! Thankfully so far; none of the horses in lockdown here within SIEC have shown any symptoms for EI, which is very promising.

Results from the 2007 RDA NSW State Dressage Championships

for Nikshar Nomination & I were:

Grade 1b Section A - FEI PE Gr1b Team Test 67.941% - 1st

Grade 1b Section A - FEI PE Gr1b Individual Championship Test 65.714% - 1st

Grade 1b Section A - FEI PE Gr1b Freestyle to Music Test 73.333% - 1st

NSW Dressage Champion for Grade 1b - Section A

Overall NSW Dressage Champion for Grade 1b

Below is a media release from RDANSW that has been put out since the outbreak.

 MEDIA RELEASE - FROM RDANSW

Since the ban of horse movements has been imposed to all NSW horses, 13 horses belonging to RDANSW Dressage competitors have been locked down at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC), Horsley Park.

All horses belong to competitors that competed in the Championships at the centre last week.

All the horses are well and have shown no signs of illness. The staff at SIEC have been absolutely fantastic and are working with authorities to help ensure that the horses stay free of any signs of illness.

The horses will remain at the centre until the horse movement ban is lifted.   

N.K

  

15 August 2007 

To see photos & results of Nicole Kullen

representing Australia at the

2007 FEI World Para Equestrian

Dressage Championships

at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire,

United Kingdom

î  Please click this link  í

Nicole Kullen wins Silver & Bronze at the World Championships

N.K

14 August 2007

HAWKESBURY FOAL SHOW PROOFS NOW ONLINE

I'm happy to say that all the proofs of images taken at the

NSW All Breeds Foal Show held at Hawkesbury Showground on 29 July 2007

are now online and available to view and purchase.

To view these proofs go to the NK Photography Home Page & follow

the links. Or you can go directly to the NK Photography Proofs Gallery.

I hope you like the images & if you have any questions please feel free to contact me

N.K

8 August 2007

NEW SPONSOR

I'm very proud to announce a new sponsor that has come onboard

to help me towards achieving my goals.

Horze Australia is a new company located in North Richmond, NSW.

In addition to their own brands, they stock brands such as Stubben, Roeckl, Rectligne,

Christ, Mountain Horse and Sprenger- to name a few- all of which are now available to

their online customers also. Horze Australia's friendly staff are more than happy to

assist you in selecting the best products for you & your horse, so enjoy browsing

through their online store, or go down & visit them at their new store in North Richmond.

Go to the NK SPONSORSHIP PAGE for further information on HORZE or for

ways you may be able to help, whether by making a donation,

becoming a sponsor or by sending messages of support.

N.K

2 August 2007

NICOLE ARRIVES HOME FROM WORLD CHAMP'S

I'm happy to say Mum & I have arrived home safely from our trip to the

2007 World Para Equestrian Dressage Championships at Hartpury College,

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.

The trip was a very eventful but successful one (including HUGE floods!).

I'm very proud to say I achieved a Silver & Bronze medal whilst representing

Australia at the World Championships as well as a sixth.

Plus Australia (Nicole Kullen riding Worleston Billy) was the only nation on

borrowed horses to achieve a medal result.

Along with competing at World's, we also had the chance to compete at two

British competitions, where I achieved 3 x First's, a Third & at one of these

events I was awarded two out of the three trophies being presented there. I

also achieved a personal best score of 79.4% (doing my Freestyle to Music)

Full report, photos & competition results from my trip

to the UK will be put online as soon as possible!

Now things are crazy again & I'm back in training with my horse Nomination

preparing for our next major event; the 2007 RDAA National Para Dressage

Championships run along with a CPDI4* International Paralympic Qualifier.

Anyone that thinks they may be able to help me in any way, whether by

making a donation, becoming a sponsor or by sending messages of

support, please go to the NK SPONSORSHIP page

N.K

19 July 2007

NICOLE KULLEN AT THE

2007 WORLD PARA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

N.K

19 June 2007

NICOLE TO LEAVE FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The day for me to leave on my trip to represent Australia at the 2007 Para Equestrian World Championships is fast approaching. Only 1 week to go before my Mum & I fly out of Sydney on the 26/6/2007. Things have been crazy trying to get as much training in for Nomination & I, before I go. Plus trying to get everything I need ready

N.K

19 June 2007

NICOLE & NOMINATION'S TRAINING GOING WELL

..NEW SPONSORS & COACHES..

Nomination & I are training hard, before I fly out to compete at the World Championships. We have recently started training under new coaches, which we are very excited about, plus we have received 3 new sponsors in the last few months. Every little bit counts, because it all ads up! Can you help?

See the NK Sponsorship Page for more information.

N.K

19 April 2007

NEW LOOK SALES PAGE DESIGN COMPLETED

I really hope everyone enjoys the new look NK Sales Page for

Nicole Kullen.com I felt it was time for a change, so along with the new

Sales Horses & Ponies added, the page also got a NEW DESIGN..

N.K

31 March 2007

BATHURST SUPA IGA FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS

I really want to thank the owners & staff of the Bathurst Supa IGA store for holding the fundraiser event for me today at the store. The fundraiser was held at the store & the arcade of surrounding shops who also took part in fundraising activities during the day. I also want to thank the community for supporting this event & myself.

I look forward to keeping in touch with the store in the future & wil. Photos & more information about the night coming soon.

N.K

28 March 2007