Australian Teams Named for First Leg of 2025 Trans-Tasman Test Series
The Trans-Tasman Test Series will return in 2025 as an expanded three-leg Jumping contest between Australia and New Zealand. Building on the success of last year’s events at Waratah Showjumping and Jumping@Willinga, the format now includes three stops across New South Wales, each hosting both Senior and Young Rider team competitions.
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The series will open at the Waratah CSI1-W in Sydney from 21–24 August*, before moving to Tamworth’s NNWSJC CSI1*-W at the end of August, and concluding at the 4CYTE Jumping@Willinga CSI1*-W in September. Each team consists of four riders, a reserve, and a Chef d’Equipe, with Seniors competing at 1.40–1.50 m and Young Riders taking part in dedicated classes.
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Equestrian Australia has now confirmed the combinations representing Australia in the opening leg at Waratah, with two Australian teams entered in each category.
| SENIORS | |
| Green Team | |
| Billy Raymont | Caprino |
| Phil Lever | Billionaire NZPH |
| Gemma Creighton | Dada Des Brimbelles Z |
| Mattea Davidson | Checkamour D |
| Gold Team | |
| Jennifer Wood | Ipod |
| Anneliese Wansey | Texas |
| Sam Overton | Conchita Van De Helle |
| Jess Rice-Ward | Tulara Diarangol |
| Reserve | |
| Hugh Buchanan | Christamour D |
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| YOUNG RIDERS | |
| Green Team | |
| Jack Barker | Oaks Cryptic |
| Hannah Doolan | Checkbook / Tulara Lady Zirocca |
| Charles Magnier | Notre Dame de Bourguignon |
| Ella Hayward | Edena DP |
| Gold Team | |
| Alexander Jang | Parallax SCF |
| Holly Tomkins | Holly Tomkins |
| Hudson Craig | Oaks Botswana |
| Molly Mooney | JB Evolution / JB Delightful |
| Reserves | |
| Jasmine Spira | Rosthwaite Balouchi |
| Penelope Lancaster | AP Ninja |
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With a blend of experienced international campaigners and emerging talent, the Australian squads are set to make a strong start to the series. The teams will take on New Zealand in a format designed to foster team competition experience and build towards future international championships.
We wish our Aussie combinations all the best of luck for the competitions ahead.
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