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Queenslanders back in action on the Gold Coast

Above: Brooke Langbecker and Quintago 1. Photo credit: Jasmine Dunmore Photography After the long, enforced break from shows, we are very excited to report that, in Queensland at least, riders have returned to compe..

Catching up with Gabrielle and Chris Chugg

They had a huge year in 2019 and whilst it looked like everything was in place for an exciting 2020 (in particular the FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Las Vegas), it wasn’t to be, as COVID-19 well and truly stepped in and chang..

Catching up with Jake Hunter

Now based at Waldman Horses in The Netherlands, Jake Hunter is the top ranked Australian rider on the FEI Jumping Under 25yrs leaderboard – sitting in 89th place as of 30 June 2020. Born in 1996, Jake was riding before ..

Tops International Arena to host CSI5* show in September

Above: Edwina Tops Alexander and Good Limit at Tops International Arena in 2018. Photo credit Sportfot. Founded in 1994 by Jan Tops, husband of Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander, Tops International Arena is her..

Great day in the office for Scott Keach at HITS Saugerties, NY

Australian, Scott Keach has had a great start back to competition after the COVID-19 shutdown, with a 2nd place in yesterday’s USD$200,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties, NY with his 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games ..

Catching up with David Cameron

Above: David Cameron and Finch Farm Clifford at 2019 Chatham Park Summer Classic There are many genuine, lovely people in our sport, but you would be hard-pressed to find a nicer guy than Dave Cameron. Two-t..

Vale Glen Bolger

We were very saddened to hear this week of the sudden and unexpected passing of Glen Bolger. Glen was a much loved and highly respected member of our jumping community, who along with his daughter Caitlin, run Riverwood Lodge..

Competition will kick off at Waratah Showjumping

Above: Amelia Douglass and Cassis Z Ten Halven Waratah Showjumping was first held in 2017 when the NSW State Titles were moved to Canberra and pushed back in the jumping calendar until October. To fill the gap left i..

Rowan Willis and Wellington Grandorie Whip Up $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2* Win

Source: Media Release Tryon International Equestrian Centre Rowan Willis (AUS) and Wellington Grandorie handled the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2* by more than four seconds, stopping the clock in 61.75 seconds to..

Riders welcomed back to Sydney Showjumping Club

Above: Lucy Locke and Diamont. A great day yesterday as riders were back at Sydney Showjumping Club for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown began. After a chilly start, the sun came out and riders were treated..

FEI jumping resumes for Aussies after COVID-19 break

Edwina Tops-Alexander and Identity Vitseroel at St Tropez (Photo credit: Sportfot) After a break of almost four months, FEI jumping has returned and two of Australia’s top international riders, Edwina Tops-Alexande..

Shining the spotlight on Boneo Park

Boneo Park is a beautiful 340 hectare property located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Set within and protecting pristine wetland and Moonah woodland, Boneo Park was carefully sited on previously degraded farmlan..

Two Aussie produced horses heading over to two Aussies riders OS

Above: Seamus Marwood and Wild Thing / Jess Brown and Coachella Two of Australia’s best jumping horses are destined for great things as they join a couple of our top riders competing overseas.

The making of a Grand Prix Jumping Horse - Part 2: the early years

A few weeks ago we published the first in our series of articles on ‘The making of a Grand Prix Jumping Horse’, in which we explored, with the help of Helen Chugg from Diamond B Farms, the very beginning of the life of a..

Thoroughbred Sports Horse Association (TSHA) initiative is a winner

Keen observers of the jumping scene in Australia would have noticed an additional range of classes that seemed to spring up from nowhere during 2019 at jumping shows around the country. The Thoroughbred Sports Horse Association (TSH..

Great response to new 'History of Australian Showjumping' Feature

We have taken on a very exciting ongoing project to digitalise and store as much of Australia’s showjumping history as we can get our hands on – and the response has been fantastic! We have people from all over the count..

The making of a Grand Prix Jumping Horse - Part 1: In the beginning

Above: Vivtania (Vivant/Quintana) 1/2 sister to Conquistador with her beautiful Clinton filly. Brains, confirmation or bravery? The question of what makes the ultimate Grand Prix..

Sometimes it just takes time to realise that things happen for a reason!

Chris and Gabrielle Chugg have certainly had a turbulent few months. After celebrating their wedding late last year and then sealing the deal on Chris’s Australian League World Cup Jumping win early this year – it looke..

Training Tips from the Top - James Arkins and Elliott Reeves

James Arkins is one of Australia’s most consistent and successful riders. In 2016 he campaigned overseas, winning the Silver Fern Stakes at the New Zealand HoY show, then travelled to Europe where he placed third in a CSI3* even..

Meet the Chef

As well as being one of the most welcoming and encouraging people on the Australian jumping circuit, Todd Hinde is also Australia’s High Performance Jumping Manager. With his successful contribution at the 2018 World Equestria..