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Above: Billy Raymont and Anton at Jumping at Willinga 2019 Billy Raymont had a brilliant year in 2018, competing with Oaks Redwood (Basil) in Hong Kong at the Longines Masters where they had a supe..

Passion for jumping extends north

One of the newest showjumping clubs in Australia, the Tropical North Showjumping Club was formed in 2019 and aims to support the sport of Jumping in the North Queensland region. They compete at Ingham which is located between Cairns..

Georgie Siciliano stars at Swan River August Classic Weekend

The Swan River Showjumping Club held their August Classic over the weekend at the Brookleigh Equestrian Centre on their Outdoor Arena. Classes were conducted over heights ranging from 0.90m up to 1.35m over the two days of competiti..

Jake Hunter wins U25 1.40m Final at Tops International Arena

The spectacular Tops International Arena, home to Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander, is hosting four events in August and September this year, culminating in a CSI5* show from 10-13 September. After a highly successful ..

Catching up with Matt Williams

Above: Matt Williams and Big Casanova. Photo Credit: unoycuatro. Matt Williams is certainly one of Australia’s top showjumpers, having represented Australia at three Olympic Games; Beijing 2008, London 2012 and..

Olivia Hamood stars at Elysian Fields

Above: Olivia Hamood and Alan 111 Z in the Mini Prix at Australian Jumping Championships 2019 A great two days of jumping was held last weekend at the magnificent Elysian Fields complex near Canungra in the Gold Coa..

Catching up with Amelia Douglass

Above: Amelia Douglass and Sirius Du Granit in the Bronze Final at Takapoto Estate Showjumping earlier this year. 2019 was an exciting year for Amelia Douglass. With her team of wonderful horses, Amelia domin..

Australian Jumping Championships cancelled for only the second time since 1960

Above: John Fahey and Warwick, Australian Jumping Champions 1972. It is the title that everybody wants – Australian Jumping Champion. Now, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Jumping Championsh..

Catching up with Tom McDermott

Above: Tom McDermott and Elegance de la Charmille at the 2019 Australian Jumping Championships. He is our current Australian Senior Champion, but like so many of us he has been essentially grounded over the past 5 m..

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..