Category: Jumper News Oceania

Guy Thomas & Jolander Van’T  Kloosterhof Jump towards Victory in CWD Speed Classic at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – May 27, 2021 –Coming in hot off of Wednesday’s opening day of top jumper competition, riders returned to the Grand Prix Arena Thursday evening at Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National II, presented by Interactive Mortgage with their engines firing for the $10,000 CWD 1.40m Speed Classic. 28 […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Ride for the Win in $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 23, 2021 – The Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3* concluded on Sunday with the second grand prix of the week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Forty-four international athletes tried their shot at the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix CSI 3* and a chance to […]

Sharn Wordley & Verdini d’Houtveld Z Victorious in $137,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 22, 2021 – As the penultimate day of the Kentucky Spring Classic drew to a close, a total of 55 international athletes took to the Rolex Arena with their respective mounts to contend for the top prize in the highly-anticipated $137,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Steal the Spotlight in $25,000 Jumper Classic

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 05, 2021 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Gatsby got off to a great start on Wednesday during the first week of the Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). The New Zealander his own 2004 Irish […]

Harley Brown & Forever Alve Fly Higher & Faster to Win $24,500 Woodside Spring Preview Grand Prix

Woodside, California – May 02, 2021 – The highlight event of the Woodside Spring Preview was the $24,500 Spring Preview Grand Prix, where Harley Brown (AUS) and Emma Reichow’s Forever Alve (Numero Uno x Berlin) led the victory lap. “I am so pleased with this win,” Harley commented. […]

Rowan Willis & Ashton Dakota Ride for the Win in the $100,000 Wells Fargo Pin Oak Grand Prix

Katy, Texas, USA – April 10, 2021 – The stakes were high in the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show’s $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix, held April 10 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Thirty-one horses were slated to compete, and from the start, it was a […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander’s Simple Guide to Walking Strides

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – April 08, 2021 – Learn from one of the best with Edwina Tops-Alexander‘s (AUS) simple guide to walking strides and why it is important. What are show jumping distances?In order to ride combinations and distances confidently, it is important for the rider to know […]

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Top the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix. The class saw fierce competition with 13 entries advancing to the jump-off and six jumping double clear, but it was Sharn Wordley […]

Katie Laurie & McCaw MVNZ Speed to Victory in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Thermal, Califoria, USA – March 4, 2021 – Show jumping competition resumed during Week VI of Desert Circuit with the $25,000 Farmvet Grand Prix, held in the Grand Prix Stadium. After her win in Wednesday’s Welcome Speed, Katie Laurie (AUS) and McCaw MNVZ claimed another victory in the […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 11, 2021 – Forty-one pairs put forward their best efforts Thursday afternoon against course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) twelve obstacle course in the $30,000 FarmVet Grand Prix. Of the original pool, eight pairs rode fault free to advance into the jump-off and it […]

Equestrian Sports New Zealand Announces 2021 High Performance Jumping Squad

Wellington, New Zealand – Equestrian Sports New Zealand has announced its High Performance and National Performance Squads for the 2021 season. The four combinations selected to the High Performance squad are as follows: Bruce Goodin (NZL) & Backatorps Danny V, owned by Backatorp Ryder AB and Ulrika Goodin; […]

Riley Mackillop: Crossing Oceans & Continents in Pursuit of Higher Flights

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 06, 2021 – Very few equestrians can say that they have crossed continents and oceans in pursuit of personal and professional growth, challenges and opportunities. Coming all the way from Oceania, Riley Mackillop (AUS) has done that and much more! His career began […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander Out due to Injury

Valencia, Spain – January 31, 2021 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has been sidelined from competition after sustaining an injury last Friday while competing at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour. The two-time Longines Global Champions Tour wishes to be back in the ring soon, hopefully for the first leg of […]

Sharn Wordley Scores a One-Two in $25,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – October 26, 2020 – The final Hunter and Jumper competition to be hosted at Equestrian Village wrapped up this past weekend with the ESP Fall III show. The ESP Fall Series continues this week at the main grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center […]

Two for Two for Katie Laurie with the Win in $37,000 Volvo Canada CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – October 17, 2020 – Katie Laurie (AUS) conquered her competitors and the atmosphere Saturday night at Thunderbird Show Park‘s Harvest Welcome, riding McCaw MVNZ to a victory worthy of its primetime slot in the $37,000 Volvo Canada CSI 2*. The Harvest Welcome is […]

Katie Laurie Shines in $37,000 Artisan Farms Welcome CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – October 15, 2020 – Katie Laurie (AUS) had the odds in her favour in the $37,000 Artisan Farms Welcome CSI 2* at Thunderbird Show Park—but she created her own luck. Advancing to Peter Holmes‘ (CAN) jump-off aboard each of her three mounts, she […]

Uma O’Neill & Clockwise of Greenhill Z are the Best in $25,000 Welcome at Sacramento International

Rancho Murietta, California, USA — Sept. 27, 2020 — Heading into a 10-horse jump-off in the $25,000 Welcome at Sacramento International Welcome Week, Uma O’Neill (NZL) determined to put her training to the test aboard her longtime mount, Clockwise of Grennhill Z. The veteran partners, winners of the 2018 Longines […]

Rowan Willis & Cartouch III Make a Triumphant Debut at Traverse City in $36,600 Staller Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Traverse City, Mich. – Sept. 10, 2020 – International competition commenced Thursday at Flintfields Horse Park, the home of the 50th American Gold Cup CSI 4*, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, as the first FEI class of the week brought a sizeable field of 89 entries to centerstage for the […]

Sharn Wordley & Esmee Excel $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix at Kentucky Summer Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 1, 2020 – Top show jumping competition took to the Rolex Stadium Saturday, August 1 for the feature class of the week, the $50,000 Kentucky Summer Grand Prix. As the sun peeked out from the clouds on Saturday morning, a full roster of […]

Frederick de Backer’s 20 Questions with Edwina Tops-Alexander

Valkenswaard, Netherlands – July 18, 2020 – Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) has asked her burning 20 questions to some of the biggest names in show jumping, but now it’s her turn to switch sides, and answer 20 questions from Frederick de Backer! From the three things on her ‘bucket list’, to which […]

Sharn Wordley & Casper Cruise to Victory in $50,000 Hits Grand Prix at Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – June , 2020 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper cruised to victory in the $50,000 Hits Grand Prix last Sunday during the third and final week of the Hits Chicago Spring Spectacular Series at Lamplight Equestrian Center. The New Zealander and the 14-year-old bay Oldenburg gelding […]

Rowan Willis & Diablo VII Race to Win $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina – June 21, 2020 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Diablo VII sped through the jump-off in a time of 34.045 seconds to take the win in Saturday evening’s $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix – the venue’s first night class of 2020 and first evening […]

Sharn Wordley & Casper Soar to Victory in $25,000 Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – June 07, 2020 – The HITS team is happy to be back in our element with horse shows starting with HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. From Hunter Derby to the Grand Prix, riders are excited to be back showing. Through the opening last week and […]

Edwina Tops All-Time LGCT Earnings Ranking List

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – May 31, 2020 – A two-time champion of the Longines Global Champions Tour (2011 & 2012), Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) leads all riders in total earnings while competing in the Formula 1 of showjumping. Besides being successful in the most important circuit of the noble […]

Daniel Meech Goes Double Clear to Lead Kiwi Victory in the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ of the UAE CSIO 5*

Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates – Saturday, February 29 2020 – Team New Zealand claimed top honours in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the United Arab Emirates CSIO 5* at Abu Dhabi (UAE) for the second time in two years today when pinning Egypt into […]

Bruce Goodin & Backtorps Danny V are the Best in €150,000 H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W

Sharjah, The United Arab Emirates – Saturday, February 08, 2020 – Bruce Goodin (NZL) and Backtorps Danny V closed out the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W/2* in grand fashion, winning the €150,000  H.H. Ruler of Sharjah Cup CSI 5*-W presented by Longines, a FEI Jumping World Cup™ […]

Edwina Tops-Alexander & Latisha de Regor Top €26,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – Saturday, February 01, 2020 – Edwina Tops Alexander (AUS) and Latisha de Regor triumphed in the €26,000 Jump-off Class CSI 3* for the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort Trophy on Saturday during the third week of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Speed for the Jackpot in $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie galloped to victory in the CHF $100,000 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last night during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Switzerland. As the 24th out of the 44 combinations that faced […]

Rowan Willis & Blue Movie Top $50,000 Canadian Open CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 08, 2019 – Rowan Willis (AUS) topped the $50,000 Canadian Open International Challenge CSI 4*, presented by 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, on Friday evening, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Canada. The best […]