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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

GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES.

SUBSCRIBE NOW & GET THIS FIRST & COMING ISSUES DIRECT

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

Beginning of 2008 News

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

NICOLE KULLEN ATTENDS MEDICAL

RESEARCH FOUNDATION/PHILANTHROPISTS

COCKTAIL PARTY

I really want to thank the Foundation for such a warm welcoming at their function this evening. I had a great time & look forward to keeping in touch in the future. Photos & more information about the night coming soon.

N.K

27 March 2007

NICOLE KULLEN & 'NOMINATION'

VERY SUCCESSFUL AT THEIR FIRST EVENT

Held 19 - 24 March 2007 in Tonimbuk, Victoria

Nicole Kullen & her Dutch Warmblood gelding 'Nomination' were very successful at the Australian Para Equestrian Dressage Squad High Performance Camp inc. Selection Trial Competition for the 2007 Para Equestrian World Championships to be held in Britain in July 2007.

Nicole & Nom placed 1st in both their FEI PE Gr1b Selection Trial Competitions, and was ranked the 2nd highest scored rider over whole squad/comp (inc. riders from all grades)

Results, photos & full report will be up soon.

N.K

14 February 2007

' Nikshar NaSala' SUCCESSFUL AT THE

2007 EAST COAST ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Results, photos & full report will be up very soon. I'm very proud of her!

AWARDED TOP 5 in YEARLING ARABIAN WARMBLOOD FILLY class

N.K

31  January  2007

Nicole Kullen - NEEDS YOUR HELP

Nicole is looking for Sponsors & Supporters to help her towards her training & competition expenses. Your support will help Nicole towards fulfilling her sporting goals of competing successfully in EFA, FEI & Para Equestrian Dressage Competitions, as well as helping her towards achieving a higher level of competition at both a National and International standard

Support whether it be financial, or via provision of products, goods or services, are all a major support to help Nicole succeed in her future endeavors

Nicole's very dedicated at working hard to reach her goals in life.

Unfortunately, there are many expenses associated with her participation in the Equestrian sports of Dressage & Para Equestrian.

Even more so now she's competing at a National & International level & has to fully fund her participation in the sport.

 If you think you can help please contact Nicole

Find her contact details on the 'Contact Us' page

Nikshar Stud Sales List now out

There is now more detailed information on the NK SALES PAGE regarding the latest horses presented for sale & others that may be coming up soon. Along with pedigree's, photos & more! I hope the new year has started well for everyone...

N.K

17  January  2007

LATEST PHOTOS OF 'NIKSHAR ALLADIN'

FLOWERGIRL'S COLT FOAL BORN 26/11/2006

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and a good start to the new year. I thought I'd share some of the latest photos of Flowergirl's very handsome young colt.

He has proved to be a very loving & cheeky character, who I'm sure will go far..

'Alladin' is a Welsh B, Arabian Pony & Buckskin (but may actually be a burnt buckskin roan)

We're very proud of him.

N.K

Beginning of 2007 News

End of 2006 News

15  November  2006

I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A SAFE & MERRY CHRISTMAS & HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR

I hope everyone has a great holiday season

N.K

28  November  2006

* * * IT'S A COLT * * *

a  Hello Everyone  b

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

Our very pregnant mare 'Owendale Flower Girl' finally foaled on the 26 November 2006 (the morning after my last news update), & I'm happy to say she did a brilliant job!

We were nicely surprised when we woke up in the morning to find a beautiful little colt standing with his mother.

I will definitely be posting photos & information about the colt very soon

He has already shown to us his beautiful nature & loves to run around & make his mother run after him.

Already at only 2 days old, he is used to my electric wheelchair, even staying laying down as I drive it right up to him & he absolutely LOVES his scratches from head to toe.

This little guy will definitely be seen on the show circuit as he gets older

N.K

25  November  2006

* * * HAPPY BIRTHDAY * * *

Hi Everyone. I just want to send a quick

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

to some very special people I know; Lisa, Peter & Jeff (Mouse) who are all having their birthdays this month.

a I hope you have a great birthday as you all definitely deserve it b

* * OTHER NEWS FOR TODAY * *

Our very pregnant mare 'Owendale Flower Girl' still hasn't foaled yet but should do very soon. She looks like she needs to burst!

I hope everyone's having a good breeding season, & if anyone would like to share photos & info of their new foals, send them thru to me & I'll make a whole section devoted to the beautiful babies.

Just contact me directly.

N.K

19  November  2006

HORSES & PONIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE

From Nikshar Stud/Nicole Kullen

Nicole Kullen (Nikshar Stud) are proud to present several beautiful horses & ponies for sale. They are being sold thru no fault of their own. I just really want to see them get out in the world & make a name for themselves, & realize their potential & show others how special they are. We here know exactly how special they are, especially to me, but we need to make room for new horses & foals that are arriving soon. Plus, I don't want their talents & beauty wasted by them just sitting in the paddock. They were bred to perform & be great companions.  All horses have experience in being handled by me from my electric wheelchair & have beautiful movement & amazing temperaments. If you'd like to see more about Nikshar Stud & the horses we breed please follow the links to view the Nikshar Stud section on this website.

Questions & expressions of interest now being taken

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO THE  'NK SALES' PAGE

N.K

14  November  2006

After such great results at my competitions in Belgium & Melbourne this year I felt I needed to introduce you to someone that has played a role in getting me there

N.K

14  November  2006

NIKSHAR FOAL DUE ANYTIME NOW

We're very anxiously awaiting for our first & only foal this season, that's due within the next 2 weeks from one of our broodmares 'Owendale Flower Girl'. The foal will be able to be registered as Welsh B, Arabian Pony & possibly Buckskin due to it's breeding.

Unfortunately, the only other mare we had in foal this season, 'Belbowrie Marina' was tragically put down in February 2006 after a severe freak accident in the paddock left her with a broken back.

I want to wish everyone out there a safe & prosperous breeding season, & I'll post photos & more information on Flower Girl's foal once it's born.

... Enjoy watching all those beautiful babies ...

N.K

9  November  2006

* * * IMPORTANT MESSAGE * * *

Hi All. I'm finally back in Australia and able to be contacted!

I look forward to speaking with you soon.

All orders are now being processed and prints will be sent out as

soon as they're available. If you have any queries regarding your order or have any other questions you need answered please contact me directly.

N.K

1  November  2006

FULL REPORTS FOR COMPETITIONS in BELGIUM & MELBOURNE

* * COMING VERY SOON * *

To see photos & results from my Belgium Trip

N.K

16  September  2006

FUNDRAISER  SUCCESS  REPORT

On Tuesday 12 September 2006, four Rotary Clubs from Bathurst joined forces to hold a Combined Rotary Clubs International Night.

The night was run as a fundraiser event to help support me towards my (Nicole's) trip to Belgium.

The four Rotary Clubs that held the night were:

  Rotary Bathurst    Rotary Bathurst East

Rotary Bathurst Daybreak    Rotary Bathurst Macquarie

I am so very grateful for all involved in organizing the event.

The night went really well.

There was plenty of entertainment including talented dancers and musicians, an eventful auction and the drawing of the raffle.

We were also honored with the presence of the local Deputy Mayor as well other well known members of the community.

I also want to thank all those who attend the night to help support me. It really made me feel very welcomed by the community!

On the night I was also given a very precious gift from a local gentleman who attended the evening.

He came over & introduced himself to me, & after talking for a short moment, he then showed me this beautiful necklace he had handcrafted himself.   It was a necklace he'd made in the ways of his tribal heritage.

It was one of the most gorgeous necklaces I've seen. He told me he wanted me to have it. I asked him to put it on for me straight away.

Then I wore it very proudly for the rest of the night.

I'll try to get some photos to put up from the night after I get back from Belgium & Melbourne.

Well I better leave it at that for now.

Thank you so much again to all those that worked so hard to put on the night and to all those who came to support me.

N.K

13  September  2006

7 DAYS BEFORE BELGIUM

It's not long now before we leave!!

Things are getting packed & ready to go. We fly out on 20 Sept 2006  N.K

12  September  2006

ROTARY  FUNDRAISER  SUCCESS

Tonight was a great success at the combined Rotary Clubs International Night, that was a fundraiser event to support my (Nicole's) trip to Belgium.

I'll put in a more detailed report soon.  N.K

September  2006

New Sponsor

I am happy to announce a new sponsor has come onboard to help support me towards fulfilling my goals towards Paralympic selection.

Go to NK Sponsorship page for more information.   N.K

July/August  2006

New Sponsor

I am happy to announce a new sponsor has come onboard to help support me towards fulfilling my goals towards Paralympic selection.

Go to NK Sponsorship page for more information.   N.K

30  July  2006

* * CONGRATULATIONS * *

Nikshar Na Sala (Nessa), Nikshar Valentino (Valli),

& Brampton Country Rose (Rosie) on attending the NSW All Breeds Foal Show held at Hawkesbury Showground on the 30 July 2006

The weather was quite warm compared to the cooler Bathurst weather the foals are used to, and there were some long waits between classes. But all foals behaved well and took it in their stride, each coming home with multiple ribbons.

This was Nikshar Valentino's first show

Valli behaved himself very well & was awarded 3rd in his Purebred Arabian Best Trot class, as well as 5th in his Purebred Arabian Colt class.

'Nikshar Na Sala'

* * * Champion Arabian Warmblood Foal  * * *

Nessa did very well winning her Arabian Warmblood Filly class and Champion Arabian Warmblood.

Brampton Country Rose did well, placing 3rd in her Welsh B Filly class, and 2nd in her Buckskin Filly class.

'Nikshar Na Sala' & 'Brampton Country Rose' also teamed up & were awarded first place in the

'Arabian Derivative Owner/Breeder Group of Two Class'.

N.K

July  2006

Nicole Kullen

'2005 EFA NSW RDA Rider of the Year'

NEEDS YOUR HELP

Nicole is an experienced rider who is the current

RDAA NATIONAL DRESSAGE CHAMPION

for her classification

Nicole is in urgent need for special horse to buy, lease or borrow to train and compete

regularly in EFA, RDA & Para Equestrian Competitions

In 1996 Nicole contracted Menningacoccal Meningitis Septicemia Nicole had both lower legs amputated & was left with limited arm movement with no function in both hands & wrists. Due to her special needs Nicole's in desperate need of a suitable dressage mount

Nicole is seeking:

A well balanced horse light to ride with 3 good paces

A good temperament at home and competitions

Trained to Elementary and above, and not under 15hh

Age preferably 7 - 10 yrs old for horses to purchase, however if its a horse to lease or ride then age is not important

Nicole is a member of the RDAA National Dressage Squad & has been selected to represent Australia at the International Para Equestrian competition in Belgium in Sept. - Oct. 2006.

Nicole also needs to attend the 2006 RDAA National Dressage Championships in Werribee, Victoria in October 2006. Nicole needs to attend these Championships to maintain her squad criteria as well as to work towards selection for the Para Equestrian World Championships in Britain in 2007, and then the 2008 Beijing Paralympics

At present, although Nicole will be entering the Nationals

she still has no horse to ride there so we hope to find one very soon

Nicole is also looking for any sponsors & supporters to help her towards getting to Belgium, as well as to help towards all her training & competition expenses

  If you think you can help Nicole please Contact Us   N.K

28  July  2006

Para Equestrian Squad Clinic

On Friday 28 July 2006 there was a clinic held with the RDAA/APC National Dressage

Coach for NSW members of the National & PPP Dressage Squads. There were 4

riders that attended (including myself). This was our last chance to see the National

Coach & our Chef de Equip before heading overseas for International Para Equestrian

competitions, that are also Paralympic Qualifier events for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.

For others, this was the last chance to see them before heading to the RDAA National

Dressage Championships held in Werribee, Victoria in October 2006.

The day went well & was very informative for all involved. N.K

11 June  2006

* Congratulations *

Nikshar NaSala (Nessa)

Nessa attended the AWHA Gala Day Show held at the Sydney International Equestrian

Complex on 11 June 2006. Nessa competed in her foal class & placed 2nd out of three.

Nessa behaved remarkably well for her first time at SIEC & in the Indoor Arena.

Especially considering the weather was very cold & raining, & this was only her second

show. The other foals in her class had full warmblood breeding, which made her look

very tiny against the winner as she's an Arabian Warmblood, but she held herself very

well & came out with a red ribbon. I'm very proud of her!

N.K

4 June  2006

* Congratulations *

Nikshar Na Sala, Brampton Country Rose

and Jamil Razah Twilite

on attending their first ever show

All foals behaved extremely well and came home with ribbons

I'm very proud of them all!   N.K

May  2006

* Congratulations *

Nicole Kullen awarded

'2005 EFA NSW RDA Rider of the Year'

at the 2005 EFA NSW Annual Awards Night

held in May 2006 at the

Sydney International Equestrian Complex  N.K

May  2006

Nicole Kullen

Selected to represent Australia at the International Para

Equestrian competition in Moorsele, Belgium in Sept/Oct

2006. This is also a Paralympic Qualifier Event for the

2008 Beijing Paralympics.  N.K

15 February 2006

Purebred Arabian colt

'Nikshar Valentino'

born today

Out of 'Pinnaroo Mary' by Jamil Razah Stud's stallion 'Rehal Gold'

Purebred Arabian colt 'Nikshar Valentino' born today. Nikshar Stud are very proud of

this little boy, & look forward to showing him & seeing him grow into the superstar

we think he'll be. Nikshar Stud is also very proud of Nikshar Valentino's dam

'Pinnaroo Mary' who is going on 25 years old. Mary was also the first & founding mare

of Nikshar Stud & her great temperament has been passed thru her foals & grand foals.  N.K

2006

Light Nefarious diagnosed with terminal cancer

'Light Nefarious' (Stormy), my 8 year old Thoroughbred gelding has been diagnosed with terminal cancer in the throat and will have to be put down soon as the illness worsens.

Stormy and I have had a great 2 year partnership, which included winning the

2005 RDAA National Dressage Championships for my classification

Unfortunately, riding Stormy to win the National Dressage Championship for my grade, was the last time I ever got to ride him.

Unfortunately, his condition has no treatment and would cause a lot of discomfort if he was left to pass naturally. 

It breaks my heart knowing I will lose him soon, but he'll definitely be remembered for helping me fulfill some of my goals, and for being a good friend, although very cheeky, from the start to the very end.

I also want to say thank you to Baxter Healthcare for being a great supporter of me and my riding ambitions and for helping me purchase Light Nefarious in 2004.. Unfortunately I'm now desperately looking for a new horse to continue my dressage career as well as to meet my squad requirements as a member of the RDAA National Dressage Squad.   N.K

                                          October  2005

  *CONGRATULATIONS*

Nicole Kullen & Light Nefarious

 2005 RDAA Australian

National Dressage Champion

for my classified grade and

Represented Australia

in the Trans Tasman Challenge (Aus vs NZ)

which Australia won

at the 2005 RDAA National Dressage Championships held at Werribee, Victoria

                     on 28-30 October 2005   N.K

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