Category: Jumper News Oceania

A Precious Win by Lauren Balcomb & Verdini D’Houtveld Z in $140,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 25, 2022 – It was a momentous evening as Lauren Balcomb (AUS) notched her first international grand prix victory in Saturday night’s $140,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* during the inaugural week of international competition at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A diverse […]

Australian Olympian Katie Laurie Steals the Spotlight at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 10, 2022 – Spruce Meadows launched the FEI Tournament Season on Friday with the Founders’ Classic CSI 3*. Katie Laurie (AUS) was among the 34 entries in the Friends of the Meadows CSI 3* competition who tackled the course designed by FEI Course Designer Leopoldo Palacious […]

Lauren Balcomb & Verdini D’Houtveld Z Claim the Gold in $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 22, 2022 – The two-week Kentucky Spring Classic series came to a close Sunday afternoon in the Rolex Stadium as athletes gathered for the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix for one final shot at a top finish. Out of a field of 28 competitive entries, […]

Mathieu Guéry & Nistria d’O Turn on the Nitro to Win €25,500 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* at Oliva Nova

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – April 08, 2022 – They say showjumping genes runs in one’s blood and Mathieu Guéry (BEL) confirmed that by riding Nistria d’O to victory in the €25,500 Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Two-Phase Challenge CSI 2* yesterday during the first week […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger are the Masters in $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2022 – The 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is coming to a close, with nine weeks of competition now complete. This past week, Ocala Winter Celebration, featured FEI CSI2* competition, a $100,000 HITS Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and preparations […]

Richard Burton & Chedington Hazy Toulana Race to be the Best in La Equina Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 19, 2022 – The eventers are coming! Australian International eventer, Chris Burton (AUS) or ‘Burto’, who is renowned as the fastest cross country rider in the world, and a two time Olympian, has already been showing off his talents by winning […]

Rowan Willis & Wellington Grey Goose Fly towards the Win in $75,000 Captiveone Advisors Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 06, 2022 – A field of 45 international entries gathered at the WEC Grand Arena under the lights to contest the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer, Catsy Cruz (MEX) built the elaborate tracks that featured three challenging double combinations that […]

O’Neill Show Jumping Partners With Charleigh’s Cookies

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2022 – Ask international show jumper Uma O’Neill the item that’s remained most constant in her ring bag, and the answer is simple: “Hugs & Kisses.” The bitesize treat from Charleigh’s Cookies is the ringside reward of choice for O’Neill’s O’Neill Show Jumping operation, […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Prevail in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII’s feature class action opened with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Two-time Olympic Games course designer Leopoldo Palacious (VEN) set the tracks where six of the 22 entries managed […]

Thomas McDermott & Alpha Activity are the Aces of the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2022 – Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Competition was held in the WEC Stadium where 30 horse-and-rider combinations vied for the win over tracks built by FEI Level II course […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Master the Course to Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – The 41st Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this past week with the Ocala January Classic. Horses and riders brought their best to the new year, with plenty of highlights for Jumpers and Hunters alike. Read on for a recap of the […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Gallop for Gold in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2021 – Week III’s feature class action of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) created the challenging tracks that […]

A Few of Our Favorite Things: O’Neill Show Jumping’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 14, 2021 – From Tokyo to Thermal, it’s truly been a milestone year for O’Neill Show Jumping, as international show jumper Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Clockwise of Greenhill Z made their championship debut for New Zealand at the Olympic Games; 7- year -old London’s […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Supreme in $36,600 Interactive Mortgage CSI 5* at Thermal

Thermal, California – December 10, 2021 – Competition got off to a great start on Saturday at the Grand Prix Arena, where CSI5* athletes took part in the FEI $36,600 Interactive Mortgage Speed Challenge CSI 5*. Australia’s Katie Laurie (AUS) took an early lead with Carissa McCall’s Cera […]

Uma O’Neill & Quintago VA are Quick to Win Horseware Two-Phase Stake CSI4*-W at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 16, 2021 – The first Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) victory of the 2021 Las Vegas National CSI4*-W went to Uma O’Neill on Tuesday, November 16, at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. The Olympic veteran earned the win in the $5,000 1.35m Blenheim […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Race to Win $25,000 Charles Ancona Welcome CSI 4*-W at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada – November 17, 2021 – Rowan Willis (AUS) did not have to step foot in a casino before making his inaugural trip to Las Vegas a winning one. The Australian rider and Blue Movie topped the $25,000 FEI 1.45m Las Vegas National Welcome Two-Phase Classic, presented […]

Sharn Wordley Claims Overall Victory in the Hagyard Rider Challenge Series

Lexington, Kentucky – October 21, 2021 – After holding onto a strong lead throughout the Hagyard Rider Challenge Series, New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) ultimately took home the Leading Rider Award after earning a total of 540 points. The Hagyard Rider Challenge was a four-part series of premier show-jumping […]

Katie Laurie & McCaw MVNZ Claim First Place in the Francis Family Cup CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 17, 2021 – Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’, presented by Rolex, started with a victory by Australia’s Katie Laurie (AUS) in the International Ring. The Francis Family Cup, a 3* competition, was not Laurie’s first win with her 10-year old gelding, McCaw MVNZ, […]

Katie Laurie Lights Up to Win ATCO Challenge CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 03, 2021 – The third day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, opened with the aptly named ATCO Challenge on the International Ring. Out of the twenty-two horse/rider combinations that started in today’s competition, only 6 advanced to the jump-off. […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota are the Aces in $213,300 Grand Prix CSI 4* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 24, 2021 – The first week of the HITS Saugerties Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, has concluded at HITS-on-the-Hudson Valley. Exhibitors were thrilled to return to the show ring for the summer season in the Heart of the Hudson. HITS-on-the-Hudson […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Dash for the Cash in the $54,600 SmartPak Welcome CSI 4* at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 22, 2021 – The first week of the HITS Saugerties Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, has concluded at Hits-on-the-Hudson Valley. Exhibitors were thrilled to return to the show ring for the summer season in the Heart of the Hudson. Hits-on-the-Hudson IV […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Gallop towards Gold in the $75,000 Stella Artois Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 25, 2021 – The WEC Grand Arena hosted another exhilarating Saturday night grand prix as 39 entries vied for the win in the $75,000 Stella Artois Grand Prix brought to you by Tri-Eagle Sales. FEI Level III course designer, Catsy Cruz, designed the technical tracks that […]

Australian Showjumpers Allowed to Compete as Individuals at the Olympic Games

Homebush, Australia – July 23, 2021 – The Australian Olympic Committee has been informed that Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) and Katie Laurie (AUS) will be permitted to compete in the Individual Jumping competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, has welcomed the decision to allow […]

Equestrian Australia Suspends Olympic Team Showjumper for Banned Substance Abuse

Homebush, Australia – July 21, 2021 – Yesterday, Equestrian Australia, the governing body of equestrian sports in Australia, released a statement announcing that “Equestrian Australia has provisionally suspended Jumping athlete Jamie Kermond (AUS) under the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy 2021. The mandatory Provisional Suspension Notice asserts Mr. Kermond returned […]

Injury Forces Change to New Zealand Showjumping Team

Wellington Central, New Zealand – July 14, 2021 – Injury has forced showjumper Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Verdini D’Houtveld Z to withdraw from the New Zealand team for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Uma O’Neill (NZL) and Clockwise of Greenhill Z, the previous travelling reserve, now move into the […]

Uma O’Neill & Edelweiss Are the Best in BayFest Grand Prix at Woodside

O’Neill Show Jumping’s 10-year-old mare records her first grand prix victory. Wellington, Florida, USA – July 06, 2021 – O’Neill Show Jumping’s 10-year-old mare records her first grand prix victory. Uma O’Neill (NZL) entered the main arena at the Horse Park at Woodside with a plan. Aboard O’Neill […]

Equestrian Australia Announces Showjumping Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Sydney, Australia – July 04, 2021 – Earlier last week, Equestrian Australia, the governing entity for equestrian Sports in Australia, released a statement confirming all equestrian team members for the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Equestrian Australia states the following in their statement: “We wish to congratulate […]

Hat Trick for Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso in $36,600 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 24, 2021 – The third and final week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, welcomed showjumping competitors Thursday afternoon to contend for top honors in the $36,600 Two-Phase Speed CSI 3*. A total of 26 […]

New Zealand Showjumping Team Named for the Olympic Games in Tokyo

Wellington, New Zealand – June 23, 2021 – An experienced New Zealand showjumping team has been named for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Four-time Olympian Bruce Goodin (GBR) heads the riders, alongside double Olympian Daniel Meech (GBR) and Sharn Wordley (GBR). Goodin, who is based in Sweden, has previously […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $36,600 Limitless Performance Speed Classic CSI 4* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 10, 2021 – As the kick-off event for the 12-week 2021 Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) series, the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS), presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, welcomed a field of international show jumping competitors. A total of 30 […]