Australian Teams Ready for Final Trans-Tasman Test
The Trans-Tasman Test Series has already delivered two thrilling legs at Waratah Showjumping and Tamworth World Cup Show, and now all eyes turn to Willinga Park this week for the decisive third round. With three Australian Senior teams and three Australian Young Rider teams lining up against New Zealand, the competition has highlighted both the strength and the depth of riders on both sides of the Tasman.
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The Senior division has been a back-and-forth battle. At Waratah, Australia Green and Australia Gold secured the top two places, with New Zealand in third. Tamworth saw a reversal, with New Zealand claiming the win, Australia Green finishing second, and Australia Gold third.
Senior Results so far:
Waratah Showjumping – Leg 1
| Place | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia Senior Green | 4-0 |
| 2 | Australia Senior Gold | 4-0 |
| 3 | New Zealand Senior | 8 |
Tamworth – Leg 2
| Place | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand Senior | 0-0 |
| 2 | Australia Senior Green | 4-0 |
| 3 | Australia Senior Gold | 4-12 |
With one leg each, the Seniors head into Willinga Park evenly matched, ensuring a nail-biting finish to the series.
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The Young Rider division has also been hotly contested. At Waratah, New Zealand delivered a perfect performance to narrowly defeat Australia Green in the jump-off, with Australia Gold third. At Tamworth, New Zealand again showed their strength with another win, while Australia Green stayed close behind in second.
Young Rider Results so far:
Waratah Showjumping – Leg 1
| Place | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand Young Rider | 0-0-0 |
| 2 | Australia Young Rider Green | 0-0-0 |
| 3 | Australia Young Rider Gold | 12-4 |
Tamworth – Leg 2
| Place | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand Young Rider | 0-0 |
| 2 | Australia Young Rider Green | 4-0 |
| 3 | Australia Young Rider Gold | 0-8 |
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For the Seniors, the series is evenly poised with one leg each to Australia Green and New Zealand. In the Young Riders, even though New Zealand have claimed the series by virtue of their two wins, Australia will be determined to turn the tables on New Zealand at Willinga Park.
Beyond the results, the series has been an invaluable experience for riders, many of whom are competing in team formats for the first time. With the pride of wearing the Australian jacket and the chance to claim Trans-Tasman glory, the final leg at Willinga Park promises to be a spectacular finish.
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We wish our Aussie teams all the best for the competition ahead:
SENIOR
Australia Green
- Billy Raymont – Caprino
- Gemma Creighton – Dada des Brimbelles Z
- Jamie Winning-Kermond – Tulara WAT Colblensky
- Phillip Lever – Billionaire NZPH
Australia Gold
- Anneliese Wansey – Texas
- Clem Smith – Oaks Conjuror/Oaks Calypso
- Mattea Davidson – Checkamour D
- Samuel Overton – Cha Cha Blue GHP
Reserve – Paige McBain
YOUNG RIDER
Green
- Alexander Jang – Parallax SCF
- Charles Magnier – Notre Dame de Bourguignon
- Cody Ticknell – Numero Too
- Jack Barker – Oaks Cryptic
Gold
- Emily Lang-McMahon – Elissimo
- Hannah Doolan – Checkbook
- Molly Lawrence – Carabel P
- Tanner Robinson – Casiana
Reserves – Olivia Price and Ella Hayward
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