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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..

The long trip towards Tokyo

Well, so far, 2020 has certainly not panned out as we expected. It was only a couple of months ago (although it feels significantly longer) that we were at Boneo Park congratulating Chris Chugg and PSS Levilensky on their ..

Training Tips from the Top - Brook and Angela Dobbin

Today’s top training tip comes courtesy of the Victorian based husband and wife team of Brook and Angela Dobbin. Brook was the Australian World Cup League Series winner in 2011 and in 2019, was named the Victorian Jumping Rider of..

Training Tips from the Top - Jess Rice-Ward

Today’s top training tip comes courtesy of Jess Rice-Ward. Jess is one of this country’s finest Young Riders, who competed in the inaugural AJTL season as part of the Emcee Apparel Team, which took out Leg 1 at Willinga Park and..

A time to reflect on Australia's jumping greats - Vicki Roycroft

Above: Olympian Vicki Roycroft riding Apache in 1987 at Jumping International de France – CSIO5* de La Baule where Vicki was one of only 2 clear rounds and where Australia finished 3rd. Vicki Roycroft ..

Training Tips from the Top - Amber Fuller

Today’s training tip has been provided by Amber Fuller. Amber was the 2018 Australian Senior Champion and an integral part of the Chatham Park Team which placed second in the inaugural Australian Jumping Teams League Series in..

Training Tips from the Top - Jennifer Wood

The first of our training tips from the professionals comes from Jennifer Wood. Jen is an accomplished rider and coach and was a valued member of the Emcee Apparel Team in the 2019 Australian Jumping Teams League (AJTL), which finis..

A time to reflect on Australia's jumping greats - George Sanna

Above: George Sanna and Kite at 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. George Sanna truly is one of the greats of jumping in Australia. From the age of 12 when he took up riding, he was hooked. His jumping journey to..