Tag: Jumper News Oceania

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 […]

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 […]

Two Riders at the Top of the Leaderboard as LGCT Heads to Season Finale at Samorin

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – October 04, 2021 – For the first time in Longines Global Champions Tour history with just two stages of the 2021 season to go Ben Maher (GBR) and Olivier Robert (FRA) are joint leaders on 228 points, dramatically knocking Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) off top […]

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 […]

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 […]

Valkenswaard United Dominate Again to Win Global Champions League of Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – June 19, 2021 – Valkenswaard United duo Edwina Tops-Alexander and home hero Peder Fredricson defeated pole sitters London Knights in an exhilarating battle at GCL Stockholm Presented by Fastator.  There was a fantastic atmosphere in Sweden’s historic Olympic Stadium as today’s sporting drama unfolded in […]

Katie Laurie & Cera Caruso Claim $36,600 Speed Classic CSI 2* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan – June 18, 2021 – The second week of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show (TCS), presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, continued Friday, June 18 at Flintfields Horse Park. A total of 41 internationally decorated athletes took to the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International […]

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 […]

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 […]