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Mary Hanna Named 2020 EV Dressage Rider of the Year

News05/11/2020

Mary is very excited to have won the EV Dressage Rider of the Year. This award recognises the most consistently performed highest level Victorian Dressage Rider. View the video below:…

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Calanta Named 2020 EV Dressage Horse of the Year

News05/11/2020

The Dressage Horse of the year award recognises the most consistently performing highest level Victorian Dressage Horse. This award is proudly sponsored by Barastoc View the presentation:  

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Mary Hanna and Calanta smash the Australian Record at the 2020 Willinga Park CDI4*

Competitions03/03/2020

In front of an electric crowd in Willinga Covered Arena, Mary Hanna and her 13-year- old KWPN mare Calanta made history, setting a new Australian Kur record score in the…

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Mary Hanna posts career high score at Willinga Park Dressage by the Sea

Competitions, News25/02/2020

Mary has had an outstanding show with her two top mares Syriana and Calanta. Calanta and Syriana are the highest ranked Australian combinations on the world rankings. Calanta posted a…

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Bellarine Property For Sale

News12/02/2020

Sadly we are selling our beautiful property on the Bellarine. We have loved being here for the last 15 years, but it is time to move back to Gisborne, to…

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Ferrero D competes at Ankumer Dressage Club

Competitions08/02/2020

Very happy with our handsome Ferrero yesterday. His very first start in Inter11 at Ankum. 28 starters and a very creditable 3rd place with 69.69%, among top class riders. Aussie…

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2020 Homes & Acreage Boneo Classic

Competitions01/02/2020

Syriana had her first start on Australian Soil and she did not disappoint winning the Grand Prix with a super score of 70.7% and the Special as well with 70.2…

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2019 Victorian Dressage Festival

Competitions20/12/2019

Proud of Harmonie winning The Gert Donvig memorial trophy. This trophy means a lot to us as it is in memory of my first husband, Gitte’s father, who was tragically…

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CDI3* Crozet 2019

Competitions11/08/2019

Mary Hanna’s Top Mares shine at CDI3* Crozet 2019 Grand Prix 2nd CALANTA 69.196 % 6th SYRIANA 67.696% Photo: Pixelsevents.com

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Hard Work Pays Off for Mary Hanna, Syriana Shines at 2019 CDI Deauville

Competitions11/08/2019

Read the full article on Eurodressage here.  European Training Camp at Eulenhof Mary has been working closely with Swedish Patrik Kittel for almost a decade. While in 2018 she was…

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2019 CDI Deauville

Competitions, News21/07/2019

My two beautiful mares did such a good job in Deauville today. Syriana and I have only been together such a short time but each competition we get more confidence together.…

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2019 CDI4* Leudelange

Competitions, News07/07/2019

Super happy with Syriana at our second show. 4th in the GP with a tick under 69%, at Leudelange CDI4*. We are gaining more confidence every day. I love her…

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Syriana and Mary Hanna Debut at 2019 CDI3* Gesteeren

Competitions, News24/06/2019

Our very first show together! Syriana and I made our debut to the Dressage arena at the CDI3* in Gesteeren. A few wobbly bits in the GP, but today in…

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2019 CDIO5* Compiegne

Competitions, News19/05/2019

Calanta just after our GP in the CDIO5 * today in Compiegne. Just a tick under 70% , and we are all smiles. CDIO5*-NC – Grand Prix 13th CALANTA  Mary…

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2019 CDI3* Zeeland Outdoor International

Competitions14/04/2019

Australian dressage combination Mary Hanna and Calanta have competed at the CDI3* Zeeland Outdoor International in the Netherlands over the weekend, producing some great results. The pair, who are aiming…

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Syriana, New Grand Prix Horse for Mary Hanna

News25/03/2019

Australian Olympian Mary Hanna has added a new Grand Prix ride to her string of horses, the 13-year old Westfalian mare Syriana. Syriana is by Sir Donnerhall I x Bormio…

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Stable Update

News15/01/2019

Five-time Australian Olympic dressage rider Mary Hanna has made some changes in her dressage life as she wants to focus on qualifying for what could be her last Olympic Games in…

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Mary Hanna inducted into the Equestrian Victoria Hall of Fame

In the Media, News20/08/2018

A huge thank you to EV for organizing a fantastic Awards night. I feel greatly honored to be inducted into the Victorian Hall of Fame . Also thank you to…

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Mary Hanna named on the Australian Dressage Team for 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games

Competitions19/07/2018

It will be the fifth (1994, 1998, 2002 & 2014) occasion that Mary Hanna will be competing for Australia at the FEI World Equestrian Games. At the last FEI World…

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Mary Hanna Receives FEI Award

In the Media, News20/06/2018

Australian Dressage legend Mary Hanna has received one of the FEI’s most prestigious accolades – the Gold Badge of Honour. This recognises athletes who have been among the 15 best…

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2018 Aachen Dressage Days

Competitions01/06/2018

Mary competed Boogie Woogie at the 2018 Aachen Dressage Days in May. “A really nice show, and he gave me a good ride today, Thanks to Hannah Comrie for her lovely…

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2018 CDI Aachen

Competitions, News26/04/2018

Held 15 – 17 April 2018, Mary competed Boogie Woogie to have outstanding success in the Grand Prix.  After a very difficult and stressful start to our European campaign , today it…

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2018 Boneo Park Classic

Competitions28/01/2018

Mary Hanna rode Calanta to victory in the World Cup League Final Freestyle a the 2017 Boneo Park Classic with a personal best score of 75.365, including a score of 77.250 from…

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2017 Victorian Dressage Championships

Competitions13/12/2017

Mary and her two Grand Prix horses had their first start in Australia since returning from a successful trip to Europe. In the  FEI Grand Prix CDI-W Boogie Woogie shined…

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2017 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses

Competitions08/08/2017

Gerion owned by Mary and Rob Hanna, and ridden and trained by Australian Brianna Burgess came 4th in the 6yo preliminary test, with fellow Australian Simone Pearce riding Feodoro in…

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2017 CDI Crozet Grand Prix

Competitions08/08/2017

Calanta did a super job at Crozet today for 2nd in the Kur. Some really expressive lovely work. This horse is pure joy!! Grand Prix Kur to Music Judges:  Alonso,…

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2017 Deauville CDI3* Grand Prix, a win for Calanta!

Competitions24/07/2017

A personal best for me with Cally and a qualifying score for both working towards WEG. I felt so proud to see the Aussie flag and hear our anthem. Got…

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2017 Roosendaal CDI4* Grand Prix

Competitions01/06/2017

Sensational day today at Roosendaal CDI4*. Calanta and Boogie both over 70% for 5 th and 6 th place in the GP. It’s been a hard road with some. very…

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2017 Compiègne CDI3* Grand Prix

Competitions18/05/2017

Calanta has had a big learning curve these last few days. Compiegne was her first International show at Grand Prix. She tries so hard and even with her inexperience did…

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2017 Dressage with the Stars

Competitions29/03/2017

My beautiful Boogie Woogie and Sancette did themselves proud tonight with first and second in the Grand Prix Kur CDI-W at PSI Dressage with The Stars . My wonderful horses…

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Calanta wins her first GP dressage at the VDC Open Dressage Competition 2017

Competitions26/02/2017

At yesterdays Vic Dressage Club Open Dressage Competition Calanta, in her her very first Grand Prix, in the VDC comp at Werribee. Super piaffe / passage, confident and happy. Love…

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Mary Hanna – IAHP Rider of the Month

News06/02/2017

It really is amazing, you thought that Sancette would never be sound enough to compete again – and here he is winning the big Grand Prix… are you going to…

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2017 Boneo Park February Dressage Competition

Competitions03/02/2017

Super happy with Calanta today winning her first Inter A with 70.1% at Boneo. Grand Prix getting closer. Love this horse. FEI Intermediate CALANTA Mary Hanna 1st 70.139% HAMAG W STRONA Madison…

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2017 Boneo Classic

Competitions23/01/2017

Brilliant weekend at Boneo. Such a great show. Well organized , perfect surfaces, stables etc. equal to the top European shows. Thank you so much Fiona Selby and all the…

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Mary Hanna talks about the type of bedding they use in the Statene Park Stables

News15/01/2017

Mary Hanna talks about the type of bedding they use in the Statene Park Stables

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Mary Hanna discusses her feeding routine

News09/01/2017

Check out our new video! Mary Hanna discusses what she feeds her horses.

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2016 Thank you to our sponsors

News19/12/2016

Statene Park and Mary Hanna would like to thank everyone for their support during a very big 2016.

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2016 Victorian Dressage Festival

Competitions10/12/2016

Mary Hanna and her Olympic partner, Boogie Woogie, posted a personal best score for the second consecutive competition to win the World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday and qualify a…

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2016 EQUITANA Australian Open Grand Prix Dressage

Competitions22/11/2016

Mary Hanna made her long awaited international return to competition with her 2014 WEG team horse Sancette at the 2016 CDI-W Melbourne, winning the World cup qualifier at Equitana Australia on…

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2016 Dressage Festival Fundraiser

Competitions06/11/2016

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New foal for Statene Park

News28/10/2016

Last night I had a beautiful baby……well there was a few of us involved. Sire Deniro, mother Calanta/ by Johnson, (embryo donor) and Tipsy the recipient mare. So excited with…

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Boogie Woogie 6th Darmstadt CDI4* in the special

Competitions27/09/2016

Just a tick under 70%. So close and getting better all the time . Huge thanks to Rob , Patrik, and Helen, who supported me and helped me all weekend.

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Mary Hanna sets a Personal Best with Boogie Woogie at the Rio Olympics

2016 Rio Olympics, News11/08/2016

Mary Hanna is the ultimate competitor, bigger the show, the brighter her star shines, and Boogie Woogie was looking assured and strong as they set off on their Grand Prix…

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Gran’s squad ready to go as she vies for equestrian glory

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News10/08/2016

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Mary Hanna Interviewed on Sunrise Channel 7

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News10/08/2016

At 61 Mary Hanna is competing in the Equestrian Dressage at her 5th Olympic games. Watch the great interview here: Watch it online here: https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/32286279/australias-oldest-olympian/?cmp=st#page1

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Granny saddling up to ride in Rio – Geelong Indy Newspaper

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News06/08/2016

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Dressage Star has plenty of home support – Macedon Ranges Leader

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News06/08/2016

Mary Hanna is front page news on the cover of the August 2nd, 2016 Macedon Ranges Leader    

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Boogie Woogie wins Dressage Horse of the Year

News31/07/2016

Boogie Woogie 6 winning Dressage Horse of the Year at the Equestrian Victoria Awards night.

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Mary Hanna featured in Die Welt , the global German Newspaper

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News31/07/2016

Australian Dressage, in the news in Germany! Die Welt , the global German newspaper featured a half page spread about my journey to the Rio Olympics with Boogie Woogie, and…

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Mary and Boogie Woogie on the cover of the Horse Magazine

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News28/07/2016

Mary and Boogie Woogie have made it onto the cover of the last print version of the Horse Magazine. Read more about Mary and the action from the Rotterndam qualifying…

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Rio Games: Our oldest Olympian wants to do it again, with daughter

2016 Rio Olympics, In the Media, News23/07/2016

Published in the Australian Newspaper  http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/rio-games-our-oldest-olympian-wants-to-do-it-again-with-daughter/news-story/417cea5d6a6c1414b16761f0e04977a2 [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]…

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Road to Rio July

2016 Rio Olympics08/07/2016

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Mary Hanna, dressage rider, to become oldest Australian Olympian

2016 Rio Olympics03/07/2016

Dressage rider Mary Hanna will become Australia’s oldest competing Olympian when she rides at the Rio Games. Hanna, named on Friday in the Australian equestrian team, will be 61 years…

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Mary Hanna qualifies two horses for Olympic Selection

2016 Rio Olympics27/06/2016

The Rio 2016 nominations ranking list for Dressage has been updated following the Grand Prix at Rotterdam over the weekend. Mary has qualified two horses for contention, with the following…

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Hanna begins Australia’s second nomination event for Rio hopefuls

2016 Rio Olympics25/06/2016

The final dressage nomination event for Australia’s Rio hopefuls began overnight with four-time Olympian Mary Hanna competing in the Grand Prix of the CDIO5* at Rotterdam. Hanna is the only…

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Odense Denmark, first selection event

2016 Rio Olympics10/05/2016

The first nomination event for Australian riders vying for Dressage team selection for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games began overnight with four of seven competing combinations in action. Mary Hanna…

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Road to Rio April Update

2016 Rio Olympics06/04/2016

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2016 World Cup Final

Competitions28/03/2016

Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final I Umbro did a good job in the GP yesterday till he saw a gremlin behind the C judge on the last centre…

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2016 Dressage & Jumping with the Stars

Competitions19/03/2016

Super happy with my two horses at DWTS. Calanta placed and showed much more confidence in her Prix St George. Class Name: FEI Prix St Georges  4th 67.895% Boogie Woogie did…

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2016 Summer EA Dressage Event

Competitions08/02/2016

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Statene Park excels at the 2015 Saddleword Dressage Festival

Competitions13/12/2015

The team had massive success at the final competition for the year, a great way to finish 2015 with horses Umbro, Hamag W Strona and the two ponies Bieni Bo and Steendieks…

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Mary and Umbro win the 2015 CDI-W Pacific League Final

Competitions13/12/2015

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2015 Marcus Oldham Aachen Challenge

Competitions13/12/2015

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The Marcus Oldham Aachen Challenge is an…

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Dance Salentin Sold

News18/11/2015

Congratulations to my student Jasmine Haynes on the purchase of our handsome Dance Salentin (Tin Tin). Another exciting project on the way. Tin Tin will remain in training with me…

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Sancette on a holiday

News17/11/2015

Sancette has a message to all… “Just letting you all know you won’t see me out and about anytime soon. I am relaxing in the front paddock at Statene Park.…

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Mary wins the Freestyle at the 2015 Australian Dressage Championships

Competitions26/10/2015

Olympian Mary Hanna won the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W at the Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships. In winning Saturday’s main event, Hanna and her horse Umbro came very close to eclipsing…

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2015 Boneo Park Spring CDI

Competitions27/09/2015

1st: Pony Elementary Championship: STEENDIEKS CHAMP OF GLORY ridden by Madison Tristram (pictured) 3rd: Elementary Championship: DANCE SALENTIN ridden by Mary Hanna 2nd Big Tour Championship: Umbro ridden by Mary Hanna 1st: Grand Prix…

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My Road to Rio – September

2016 Rio Olympics07/09/2015

If you follow my road to Rio, you need to always be prepared for a new twist or turn. Circumstances change and a new plan often has to be made.…

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My Road to Rio – August

2016 Rio Olympics10/08/2015

Returning to Germany is always a double edged sword. I am always torn between the opportunity to improve my riding skills, and be with our like minded friends, and the…

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2015 Sydney CDI

Competitions11/05/2015

Thrilled with my ride on Umbro in the Freestyle. He felt so good in the connection and did a very clean accurate test, even though it is technically very difficult.…

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2015 Dressage and Jumping with the Stars

Competitions30/03/2015

Super weekend at PSI DWTS. Umbro did himself proud with clear victories in the GP and Kur against strong competition. Mary and the 14-year-old KWPN gelding Umbro scored 73.725  in…

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The Australian Dressage International Travel Fund Trust

Competitions29/03/2015

A new fundraising facility and initiative that will support Australian based dressage combinations was unveiled in Melbourne this evening at the annual Dressage and Jumping with the Stars event. Some…

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Daronmont Technologies

Sponsors12/03/2015

Daronmont Technologies has been a long time supporter of Statene Park and Australian Dressage. Daronmont was the sponsor of the inaugural Aachen Challenge held at the Saddleworld Dressage Festival when it was first…

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Boogie Woogie wins at the Spring Ankumer Dressage Club Competition

Competitions23/02/2015

Malina and Mary Hannas Boogie Woogie made a successful Inter 11 debut, winning the class with nearly 71% after an accident on the freeway caused massive disruption and the team…

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2015 Birds Equisports Dressage with Altitude CDI

Competitions20/02/2015

Mary and Umbro posted a personal best score in the Grand Prix topping the leaderboard with 72.521%. “Umbro has never felt better. We rode our best score ever in the…

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2015 Boneo Park Pacific League World Cup Final

Competitions27/01/2015

Mary riding her second Grand Prix horse wins the Pacific League Final World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Saturday night to earn the four-time Olympian the single starting place available at the…

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2015 Yarra Valley Dressage Club Competition

Competitions19/01/2015

Thanks to my owners Holly Cutler and Mary Stansfield-Smith for being able to ride the talented Diva Royale in her first inter2 test. 69.211% with some little green errors. What…

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2014 Saddleword victorian dressage festival

Competitions15/12/2014

 FEI Intermediate II 1st. Hamag W Strona – Mary Hanna – 66.359 5.yo Young Horse Final 1st Dance Salentin – Mary Hanna 7.84 FEI Grand Prix 1st Umbro – Mary…

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2014 Australian Dressage Championships

Competitions27/10/2014

Mary Hanna is back in Australia after a successful WEG campaig riding her other Grand Prix dressage horse Umbro. Photo Credit: Dressage Bits n Pieces. Pessoa PDS Grand Prix Freestyle…

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RIP Shiraz Black

News24/10/2014

Shiraz Black was euthanized after colic surgery. Norwegian junior team rider Carina Brynildsen has tragically lost her top horse Shiraz Black right after competing at the 2014 CDI-PJYR in Odense,…

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RIP Mosaic

News29/08/2014

So very sad that “Robbie” as he was known to his family and many friends has gone to greener pastures.  Twenty years ago Robbie took me to my first international…

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2014 World Equestrian Games – Individual Special

2014 World Equestrian Games29/08/2014

Mary Hanna and Sancette were the only Australian’s to make it into the Special. They worked hard to score 69.23%. This means Australia is now qualified for the next Olympics.So…

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2014 World Equestrian Games – Dressage Teams Event

2014 World Equestrian Games27/08/2014

Mary and Sancette had the ride of their life in the Grand Prix at the world equestrian games scoring 70.929%, which is an Australian WEG Record for Dressage and she…

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Hanna named Australian Flag Bearer

2014 World Equestrian Games24/08/2014

On the eve of her fourth World Equestrian Games (WEG), Olympic dressage rider Mary Hanna will carry the flag for Australia at the Games’ opening ceremony.  At 59 years of…

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Mary’s Report from Deauville CDI, France

2014 World Equestrian Games31/07/2014

Wow! What a weekend! Aussie records being broken everywhere! Australia first and second in the all important Grand Prix final selection event, then a clean sweep in the Kür for…

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Mary Hanna selected for the 2014 WEG Team

2014 World Equestrian Games30/07/2014

After finishing the two selection events on top of the leaderboard, Mary will now head to Normandy France for the 2014 World Equestrian Games in less than a months time! In…

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Second WEG Selection Event Deauville CDI, France

2014 World Equestrian Games28/07/2014

In the Grand Prix Mary and Sancette finished second to fellow team mate Lyndal Oatley, scoring 71.280%.  This is the first time Australia has come first and second in an…

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First WEG Selection Event Fritzens CDI, Austria

2014 World Equestrian Games07/07/2014

The Fritzens CDI, our first selection event for the WEG, could not have been set in more beautiful surroundings. Held on the magnificent property of the Swarovski family amidst the…

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Mary Hanna and Boogie Woogie added to the EA Dressage Squad

News13/06/2014

Hanna has enjoyed great success on her newcomer Boogie Woogie. In their FEI debut at Hagen CDI (GER) the pair scored 74.895% which is Mary’s highest international score as well…

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Mary Hanna featured on Eurodressage

In the Media13/06/2014

Smashing her first international competition on her new dressage partner Boogie Woogie, Australian Olympian Mary Hanna is reaping the fruits of her structured and dedicated training at Patrik Kittel’s stable…

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Mary Hanna Rider of the Month

In the Media09/06/2014
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Success in Compiegne 2014

Competitions05/06/2014

After the disappointment of not making it to the Windsor CDI I felt a little nervous about something coming out of left field and stopping us getting to Compiegne .…

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Dreams come true at Horses and Dreams in Hagen, Germany

Competitions28/04/2014

Mary Hanna and Boogie Woogie produce two outstanding tests to come second in the Prix St George and win the Inter 1 with an amazing score of 74.89%.  Not only…

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Mary Hanna Represents Australia in the 2014 World Cup Final

2014 World Cup Final21/04/2014

Mary Hanna and Sancette score 68.471%  and 13th place in the Grand Prix. Following up with the Kur Mary was very proud of Sancette as he kept his cool in a…

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Sancette is back on track for Lyon

2014 World Cup Final02/04/2014

After an extremely stressful start things seem to be back on track for the World Cup final. Sancette’s foot has recovered nicely and he is back in work and feeling…

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Mary Hanna reports from Europe

2014 World Cup Final30/03/2014

We arrived to a beautiful crisp but sunny day. Unusual for this time of year, but nevertheless a welcome start. At first it appeared that Sancette  had traveled really well,…

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The Statene Park team arrive in Europe

2014 World Cup Final14/03/2014

Mary is reunited with Boogie Woogie. Boogie Woogie is feeling great in his training. Thanks to Patrik Kittel and Malin For doing a great job. Sausage (Sancette) all tucked into…

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2014 Victorian Dressage Club February Competition

Competitions24/02/2014

Mary Hanna riding  Hamag W Strona owned by Hamish and Maggie McDonell won the Intermediate I with an impressive score of 72.753 % Statene Park student Emma Youngman riding Queensland came second on…

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Statene Park & Mary Hanna featured in the Herald Sun

In the Media28/01/2014

Mary Hanna and Statene Park are featured in the Herald Sun ‘home’ magazine on 25.01.2014 Click here to read this beautiful article

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2014 Boneo Park CDI ***

Competitions24/01/2014

 Statene Park had a great time at the 2014 Boneo Park CDI coming home with some great results. Quebec backed up his great result at Yarra Valley in the 6 y.o…

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Boogie Woogie wins in Ankum, Germany

Competitions19/01/2014

Boogie showed his usual flare and talent to produce a superior test, in the very good hands of my rider Malin, to win the S class in Ankum with nearly…

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2013 Recap & Thank you

News23/12/2013

We have had a very exciting year, which started with the purchasde of Boogie Woogie, a prospective new horse for Rio. Sadly we said goodbye to Shiraz Black who has…

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2013 Saddleworld Dressage Festival

Competitions01/12/2013

Statene Park finishes this year on a massive high! Mary Hanna’s win in the  FEI Pacific League World Cup Final Freestyle means she will head to the World Cup Final in Lyon,…

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Mary Hanna reigns supreme

In the Media27/11/2013

CHAMPION rider Mary Hanna was living the high life on horseback, while battling life’s curve balls outside the arena, writes SARAH HUDSON To horse lovers, the name Mary Hanna is…

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‘A Long Rein’ reviewed in the Portland Observer

In the Media21/11/2013

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Mary Hanna featured in Radio Interviews

In the Media19/11/2013

 Ultra106.5fm David wood chats with 4 time Olympian Mary Hanna about her new book Mary Hanna a long rein. Click here to listen 3MDR 971fm “Hello Good Lifers, I’m sure…

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Book Signing at Horseland Geelong

In the Media15/11/2013

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2013 Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships

Competitions08/11/2013

Mary Hanna and Sancette make an amazing return to the dressage arena winning the Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W on a score of 70.850. Presentation Photo: Franz Venhaus Results: Pessoa…

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Horsezone.com.au reviews ‘A Long Rein’

In the Media24/10/2013

‘A Long Rein – An Equestrian Journey’ is a fascinating tale that sheds light on Mary’s history, which is filled with fantastic characters, and on her life long journey to…

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Mary Hanna in the Geelong Advertiser

In the Media08/10/2013

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“A Long Rein” By Mary Hanna

News27/09/2013

“This is not just a book about my mother and her remarkable love story. It is the story of my life, and of some of the amazing people who have…

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Mary Hanna in the Sufcoast Times

In the Media24/09/2013

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Boneo Park August Dressage Competition

Competitions27/08/2013

Well done to Team Statene students at Boneo last weekend. Emma Youngman and Queensland were super stars winning Medium and Advanced 4A with a great score of 70% Holly Cutler…

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Victorian Dressage Inter Clubs Team Challenge Trophy day

Competitions16/08/2013

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Shiraz Black competing successfully with new owner

News08/07/2013

Congratulations to the new owner of Shiraz Black Norwegian junior rider Carina Brynildsen. They have already formed an amazing partnership winning team gold and individual silver at the recent 2013…

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Equissage supports Mary Hanna

Sponsors21/04/2013

We are now proudly sponsored by Equissage. The new Equissage is great. It’s got lots more settings, and the horses love it. Thanks so much to Kylie from Equissage for our sponsorship.…

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March 2013 Update

News19/03/2013

An exciting new addition to the Statene Park team, is the recently purchased 7 yr old gelding Boogie Woogie (Du Moulin/ Florestan) Mary will leave for Europe in May to…

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February 2013 Update

News28/02/2013

Mary made a recent return trip to Europe to see Shiraz Black and Umbro. Mary and Shiraz Black, reunited their competition partnership after only a few days of training with Patrick…

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2012 Saddleworld Dressage Festival

Competitions04/01/2013

Statene Park and their students had a very successful time at the Victorian Dressage Festival with some great results including: Mary Hanna competed on the beautiful imported mare Diva Royale…

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London 2012 Olympics: The Big Day

2012 London Olympics20/08/2012

The Opening Ceremony is always a great way to kick off the Olympics. I have attended every opening Ceremony at all four Olympics I have been to and London was…

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Lead Up To London: Into Full Swing

2012 London Olympics25/06/2012

Uniform day in the village was a great chance to catch up with all the other team members. The showjumpers made a quick dash in from Europe, as did Kristy…

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Lead Up To London: The Olympics are almost here

2012 London Olympics18/06/2012

Now that the selection tsunami has passed, it’s time to focus all my energy on the really important thing, which is my Olympic preparation… It was impossible not to be…

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Lead Up To London: Compiegne

2012 London Olympics12/06/2012

By now the news of the scores from Compiegne have been widely published, so I will just tell a few of my thoughts on our week in France. Firsty it…

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Lead Up To London: Hamburg Derby

2012 London Olympics23/05/2012

The Hamburg Derby is one of the longest running and most famous shows in Germany. It is set on a big park next to the Elb river and is a…

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Lead Up To London: Aussies at Mannheim

2012 London Olympics09/05/2012

Rain, mud and wind did not deter the eight Aussie riders that fronted up to Mannheim last weekend, for our first selection event. There were some top quality horses well…

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Lead Up To London: Horses and Dreams meets Great Britain

2012 London Olympics01/05/2012

Kasselmann’s spectacular show, “Horses and Dreams meets Great Britain” is surely the highlight of the show calendar. This year the super show at Hagen fulfilled all expectations. To have two…

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Lead Up To London: Back in Germany

2012 London Olympics19/04/2012

Well here we are back in Germany at last. Historically speaking not one of my favorite places… In fairness my opinion was probably negatively affected last time I stayed for…

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Lead Up To London: Vidauban CDI, Week Two

2012 London Olympics02/03/2012

fter only one day’s rest it was straight back to business, for the second week of Vidauban. Luckily the gorgeous weather continued,with warm days and clear skies. Brett Parbery stayed…

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Lead Up To London: Vidauban, France, Week One

2012 London Olympics28/02/2012

Great weather, and a beautiful venue! Who could ask for more, for our first outdoor show of the year? I was not the only one to make the two-day trek…

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Lead Up To London: Back in the UK and working hard

2012 London Olympics31/01/2012

I returned back to my horses after a great Christmas break. It was nice this time to get through border control without any glitches, armed with my Olympic visa. Carol,…

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