The Horse's Mouth | Winter issue 2018

The Horse’s Mouth official magazine of Equestrian SA

Winter Issue 2018

State Championships: Dressage, Jumping & Interschool!

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Contents In this issue Equestrian sa Chair report

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News

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Dressage Carriage Driving

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Interschool

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Chairperson’s report

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Equestrian SA Chair Report From time to time there will inevitably be resignations from committees for many reasons. Our sport is no different to any other in this regard.

Joe Hooper, Board Chair, Equestrian South Australia

Dear Members, Wow! What a time for ESA – changes in accounting systems, changes in strategy, operational guidelines and strategic governance, changes in Discipline Committees – it all goes on to ensure that ESA Members are successful in their chosen Disciplines well into the future!

Equestrian sport in South Australia has every opportunity to thrive, given the great commitment, passion and huge talent of our membership. The Board of Equestrian SA exists to support the sport we all love. We will continue to encourage riders, committee members, volunteers, coaches, judges and officials to give their best and I am confident that we will meet any challenges along the way with nothing less than the professionalism our members expect and deserve.

In a recent letter to all members, I thanked the individual Chairs and Committee Members for their contribution to our sport.

As you know all too well, equestrian sport runs on the efforts and goodwill of our many volunteers who put in many hours, either at committee level, organising working groups and the officials and helpers on the day of any event. The goodwill amongst our members is fantastic and to those who contribute all the hours you do we are eternally grateful. We know it’s not always easy.

I reiterate that it is the role of ESA to investigate all complaints brought to the Association under the rules and we take all such matters very seriously. We have a solid complaints process in place, an independent investigator for matters of a serious nature and we will seek to resolve any issue brought to our attention through these formal channels.

Bullying has no place in equestrian sport—never has and never will.

Bullying behaviour of any kind is unacceptable within our sport or our community. The ESA Board and members all share a responsibility to ensure bullying is reported and appropriate action taken. If you have any concerns about inappropriate behaviours through your association with ESA—as a rider, official, parent or spectator—please contact us as soon as practicable.

At a national level, all states and territories have expressed concerns about the way in which Equestrian Australia has been running.

The SA Board has made its concerns known to Equestrian Australia and following a recent refusal by the National Board to hold a meeting with all the states, we have now sought a special general meeting to help address the issues we have raised for over a year.

We will make sure your concerns are heard at the highest level.

ESA is still rebounding from the mad April schedule, with major competitions being run in this period including.

• State Show Jumping Championship 6-8th April

• Show Horse Autumn Classic 8th April • Interschool State championships & Riders of the Future 14th – 15th April

• State Dressage Championships 28th – 29th April

• Hills & Barossa Horse Trials 21 & 22nd April • Vaulting Regional Champs & Competition in April/May

• Lockington Horse Trials 5 & 6th May • Naracoorte Horse Trials 19th & 20th May • Canoe Tree Horse Trials 2nd & 3rd June • Monarto Horse Trials 16th & 17th June The Show Jumping Official course is to be held in ESA Office on 30th June & 1st July, this is the only update to be run until after March 2019.

Winter Woolies Gala Show 15th July Open and Encourage Rings available.

Good luck to all competitors in these events and others.

This month we will hold our 2nd Seminar in the High Pperformance ‘Off Horse’ education session at the Arkaba Hotel. Topics covered will be sports psychology, anti doping, alcohol and drugs in sport, and an overview

of attracting and maintaining sponsorship relationships. We thank all guest speakers for their time and contribution, which will be well received by over 40 squad members from all disciplines who will be in attendance.

Whilst the membership is keeping busy, we at the Board have also been very active – listening to concerns raised and continuing to make the necessary changes to best direct our limited resources to serving you the membership as best we can. Last time I reported that we have finalized the move to a new accounting system and commenced providing the Discipline Committees with improved information on their budgets to help committees balance their organising of events. The fine tuning continues, but overall it is much improved.

Other work being undertaken is our ongoing review of our internal procedures; delegations; communication processes; policies around complaints management and our membership engagement.

We are also exploring some exciting development opportunities for the equestrian community that we hope to be able to tell you about soon.

I appreciate such background work is not front of mind for our members, nor should it be. But it goes to the heart of trying to make sure we have as efficient and connected an association as possible. My thanks to all Board members for their hard work, our Executive officer Sharon and the office staff for their tireless support and commitment to make the changes necessary to make ESA a success in the future. Finally, thank you to all of you, our members who participate as Chairs, committee members, officials and volunteers…or competitors who turn up at our events and give your all in competition.

Have a great Winter season and stay safe.

Joe Hooper - Board Chair Equestrian SA

Chairperson’s report

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News

News

Congratulations to Scott Keach! Australian Jumping Short List for WEG 2018 Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to confirm the Jumping Short List of riders and horses for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 in the USA. The list is as follows: Scott Keach

Fedor

Jamie Kermond

Yandoo Oaks Constellation

Billy Raymont

Oaks Redwood

Edwina TopsAlexander

California, Lintea Tequila and Inca Boy Van T Vianhof

Rowan Willis

Blue Movie

Stallion Identification update The Equestrian Australia Board has responded to the request for a review of rules in relation to the use of Stallion Discs.

It was decided at the Board’s last meeting that green number holders should be displayed on both sides of the horse’s bridle, or, alternatively, green discs on both sides of the saddle cloth will also be accepted.

When a stallion is being led or tied to a float or truck, green discs should be attached to both sides of the halter or head collar.

Identification discs or numbers should not be attached to either martingales or breastplates. This is because both martingales and breastplates come in a variety of designs and as a consequence it is not easy to determine a point that accommodates all designs.

View the Stallion Safe Practice Policy: www.equestrian.org.au/stallion-safe-practice

There has been a change to the Equestrian Australia General Regulations click here for more information

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Date

Saturday 30th June 2018

Venue

Building 10, 2 Cameron Road Mt Barker, South Australia

Cost

$40.00 (Maintain/Refresher) $60.00 (New Promotion)

Course Director

Mrs Jan Golding, Judge FEI L3 and Steward FEI L3 Assisted by Mrs Sue Ryan, Judge FEI L3

Details

Refresher for all Jumping Judge Levels, with extra Seminar component for those wishing for promotion to EA Level Two (Note further judging requirements must also be met before accreditation achieved).

Start: 9:.00am to 4.00pm Includes:

• Certificate of participation/attendance • Course content • Light Refreshments

Jumping Stewards, Refresher & Promotion Date

Sunday 1st July 2018

Venue

Building 10, 2 Cameron Road Mt Barker, South Australia

Cost

$40.00 (Maintain/Refresher) $75.00 (New Promotion)

Course Director

Mrs Jan Golding, Judge FEI L3 and Steward FEI L3 Assisted by Mrs Sue Ryan, Judge FEI L3

Details

Refresher for all Steward Levels, Seminar component for those wishing to become a Steward (Note shadow stewarding requirements must also be met before accreditation achieved).

Start: 10.00am to 12.30pm Generic Steward component 1.00 to 3.30pm Approx Jumping specific component Includes:

• Certificate of participation/attendance • EA Stewards Vest for NEW Stewards on accreditation • National Steward Certificate for NEW Stewards on accreditation • Course content • Light Refreshments All registrations please contact Felicity at the Equestrian SA Office on 08 8391 0488

News

Jumping Judges, EA L1,2,3 Refresher & L2 Promotion

News

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EA State Branches Joint Statement

• The failure by EA to undertake adequate

The purpose of this statement is to inform our membership of the current actions taken by the undersigned State and Territory Branches in relation to Equestrian Australia (EA).

• EA’s refusal to meet with the State

The maintenance of a strong, safe and sustainable sport for the benefit of our members is our highest priority.

What are the State Branches doing?

The majority of the State Branches have called for a Special General Meeting to amend the constitution to remove the current restriction on directors of state branches sitting on the EA Board.

This decision was not taken lightly and is intended as an interim step only to deliver the reform that is necessary to ensure our sport meets the diverse needs of our members now and into the future.

Why are the State Branches doing this?

Our action follows a series of unsatisfactory performance and/or inaction by EA including:

• Failure by EA to adequately respond to

State Branches’ repeated requests for full disclosure of financial information, combined with attempts to unilaterally increase fees beyond CPI.

• Failure by EA to fulfil it’s responsibility

under section 39 of the constitution to update the MOU with the state branches.

• Failure by EA to fulfil it’s responsibility

under section 29 of the constitution to hold a strategic forum at least every two years.

• The recent and sudden unilateral

decision by EA to cease the operation of the ICDF after the State Branches asked for transparency about the sources of

revenue and expenditure. due diligence in appointing three directors who were not members of the organisation.

Branches following a written request to hold a strategic planning day with an independent facilitator.

We acknowledge that the holding of dual roles as state and national directors is not ideal governance. However, we do not anticipate nor desire that it will be necessary for this to be anything other than an interim arrangement to guide the reform of the sport.

While there has been recent promotion of one model for operating EA, namely the discipline led model as occurs in NSW and Tasmania, there are several options for future operating models.

Any final model will need to accommodate the national interests and be applicable across all States and Territories. This requires a full and inclusive consultation process with all our membership which will occur in consultation with the membership and key stakeholders, including the Australian Sports Commission, something we are committed to undertake before implementing any change.

Ultimately our goal is to act in the best interests of our members for the long-term benefit of our sport.

David Finch

Chair Equestrian QLD

Ron Fleming

Chair Equestrian WA

Mitch Fox

Chair Equestrian VIC

Joe Hooper

Chair Equestrian SA

Tim Williams

Chair Equestrian TAS

Anne-Marie Cruickshank

Chair Equestrian NT

National Eventing Safety Rule Changes to Annex D

You can view the future National Sport Rules for each discipline (clean and marked version), as well as a summary, by clicking below:

The EA Board have approved changes to the National Eventing Rules, Annex D, relating to recommended medical services for Events.

Dressage

• EA_National_Dressage_Rules_ CLEANversion.pdf

These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety within the sport.

• EA_National_Dressage_Rules_

You can view the clean and marked version of the current National Eventing Rules as well as a summary of the annex changes by clicking the following:

• EA_National_Dressage_Rules_Summary.pdf

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EA_National_Eventing_Rules_ MARKEDversion_11052018.pdf

• EA_National_Eventing_Rules_ CLEANversion_11052018.pdf

• EA_National_Eventing_Rules_Summary.pdf • Annex _D_Medical_Services_11052018.pdf www.equestrian.org.au/eventing-rules

Vale – Kurt Uellendahl It is with sadness that we advise the SA Equestrian community of the passing of Member Kurt Uellendahl, early this morning following a battle with cancer.

Kurt was a great supporter and official for Carriage Driving in South Australia and will be sadly missed.

Equestrian Australia National Sport rule changes effective 1st July 2018 The National Sport rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise themselves with the changes.

MARKEDversion.pdf

Driving

• EA_National_Driving_Rules_CLEANversion.pdf • EA_National_Driving_Rules_MARKEDversion.pdf Eventing

• EA_National_Eventing_Rules_ CLEANversion.pdf

• EA_National_Eventing_Rules_ MARKEDversion.pdf

• EA_National_Eventing_Rules_Summary.pdf Jumping

• EA_National_Jumping_Rules_ CLEANversion.pdf

• EA_National_Jumping_Rules_ MARKEDversion.pdf

• EA_National_Jumping_Rules_Summary.pdf Show Horse

• EA_National_ShowHorse_Rules_ CLEANversion.pdf

• EA_National_ShowHorse_Rules_ MARKEDversion.pdf

• EA_National_ShowHorse_Rules_Summary.pdf Vaulting

• EA_National_Vaulting_Rules_ CLEANversion.pdf

• EA_National_Vaulting_Rules_ MARKEDversion.pdf

• EA_National_Vaulting_Rules_Summary.pdf

News

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News

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Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame member Erica Taylor

SA Dressage Legend Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame member Erica Taylor recently retired from judging and was acknowledged and presented with a gift for her long-standing service to our sport at the South Australian State Dressage Championships. Erica has been

a judge for more than 50 years and was on the original Dressage Committee until recently.

Congratulations and many thanks to Erica for her dedicated contribution to judging and Dressage in Australia. www.equestrian.org.au/erica-taylor

ESA Measuring Day | 4th August Royal Adelaide Show Grounds, Wayville 10.00am to 1.00pm only Enquiries Equestrian SA: 08 8391 0488 $15 for EA Members (provide proof of current membership and EA Horse Registration) $30 for Non Members

Warning regarding detection of banned substance Synephrine in Teff Grass Hay, Common Rush and Supplements Equestrian Australia wishes to warn its members about the prohibited substance synephrine which is currently listed by the FEI on the FEI Prohibited Substances List as a Banned Substance. Banned substances are substances that are deemed by the FEI to have no legitimate use in the competition horse and/or have a high potential for abuse. They are not permitted for use in the competition horse at any time.

Synephrine is a stimulant known to affect the metabolism of body fat and has been demonstrated to cause an increase in blood pressure in human subjects consuming synephrine orally.

Synephrine is traditionally found in the peel extract of bitter orange (also known as Seville orange), an ingredient found in a number of herbal and nutritional supplements which are promoted as weight

loss supplements and appetite suppressants in humans. Members are advised to avoid using supplements containing bitter orange or similar products as well as supplements whose active ingredients are not listed on their packaging.

Synephrine has also been detected in certain plants, including common rush (Juncus usitatus -also called pin rush or mat rush), Mullumbimby couch (Cyperus brevifolus) and the leaves of citrus trees (mandarin, orange and lemon). Members should ensure that their horses do not have access to these plants. Racing New South Wales has recently advised that high levels of synephrine has been detected in Teff Grass hay analysed by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory. Although this does not imply that all Teff Grass Hay is affected as this is likely a seasonal and regional issue, EA recommends that members do not feed this hay to competition horses.

Synephrine has previously been detected in race day samples from racehorses in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

Dr Kirsten Neil, FEI National Head Veterinarian Dr Cate Plummer, EA National Medication Control Officer

Did you know that you can download a copy of the Horses Mouth E Mag to your computer?

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Dressage

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Ty Zoontjens & Jurre Fan E Gaestdyk. Photo credit: Lorraine Wohling.

State Dressage Championships Winter is well and truly upon us now and we were very fortunate to have fantastic weather for the 2018 Pryde’s Easifeed South Australian Dressage Championships held 28 & 29 April at the Mount Crawford Dressage Club Grounds.

Thank you to all the sponsors, judges, pencillers, stewards, volunteers, trade village stall holders and riders who all made it such a great weekend of competition. Thank you also to the organizing committee who put in such a huge effort prior to the event to ensure that it was such smooth running over the two-day competition. An honorable mention must go to Collette Wheadon who was the main driver of the event, and with a number of sleepless nights ensured that everyone got their jobs done!

Not only was it great weather, but it was a fantastic, friendly atmosphere at the competition, and competitor numbers were up on the 2017 event. Well done to all

those that competed, in particular, those that competed for the first time. We hope that you had a great experience and will be back next year.

A number of judges were recognized at the event, most importantly, Erica Taylor, one of Australia’s most successful international competitors, as well an B level judge, who has decided to retire from judging.

Other judges that have also decided not to reaccredit include Marion von Saagh, Kerry Kirchner and Margs Lees.

Thank you to all these judges. The contribution that you have made to the sport has not gone unnoticed and we hope to continue seeing you out and about at dressage competitions in the future.

Congratulations must go to all the competitors that performed well over the weekend but most importantly to our 2018 Champions.

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Preliminary Champion: Fred Perry ridden by Heather Currie Preliminary Pony Champion: Uhavta Imposter ridden by Nikki Bollinger Preliminary Youth Champion: Danson Debonair ridden by Nicole Berry AOR Preliminary Champion: Regal Wolkendance ridden by Melissa Boekel

Novice Champion: Fred Perry ridden by Heather Currie AOR Novice Champion: Andrea Whitford Glen Lomond Song & Dance Novice Pony Champion: Ibn Ky Xquisit ridden by Keeley Menadue Novice Youth Champion: Danson Debonair ridden by Nicole Berry Elementary Champion: Roxleigh Fidelio ridden by Ruth Schneeberger Elementary Youth Champion: Fire and Magic ridden by Phoebe Foulkes AOR Elementary Champion: Fabulouso F ridden by Marlene Hunt

Medium Champion: Wunderbar Black 59 ridden by Heather Currie AOR Medium Champion: Roxleigh Fandango ridden by Samantha Dossett Medium Youth Champion: Fire and Magic ridden by Phoebe Foulkes

Advanced Champion: Istan de Azuel ridden by Heather Currie Small Tour FEI Champion: Euroz Jinks ridden by Nicole Berry Big Tour FEI Champion: Gainsborough Donner Capo ridden by Linda O’Leary AOR Preliminary Champion: Regal Wolkendance ridden by Melissa Boekel Ovrall Para Equestrian Champion: Matavia Furst Lady ridden by Elizabeth Sobecki Participant Champion: Aloha Rembrandt ridden by Jessica Steel

Dressage

The 2018 Champions are:

Dressage

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Thank you again to all our sponsors but in particular Pryde’s Easifeed and Shield Insurance who are strong supporters of the dressage in SA across all levels.

Please keep an eye on the Dressage South Australia page for any interesting news of clinics, judges seminars and clinics and the most up-to-date news of what’s happening around the SA dressage scene.

The Legendary Erica Taylor Photo credit to Lorraine Wohling

Joanne Conyers & Daring Greatly Photo credit to Lorraine Wohling

Linda O’Leary and Gainsborough Donner Capo Photo credit: Lorraine Wohling

Noella Angel & Mallee Jack Photo credit: Lorraine Wohling

Cheryl Hatswell on Ponderosa Stud Lucious. Photo credit: Lorraine Wohling

Pennant Hew Driven by Marianne Jarrett with groom Sonja Williams.

Photo credit: Jesse Preece

Anne Lindh under instruction from Max Pearce.

Photo credit: Lisa McDonald

SA Carriage Driving EA Affiliated club Angas Harness Club were lucky enough to obtain funding to hold a Carriage Driving clinic at Mylor 5-6th May at Echunga. NCAS level 2 Coach and Judge Max Pearce from NSW officiated.

Show Driving was discussed with such topics as suitability of a harness horse, different breeds, conformation and movement. Max has a great deal of knowledge and experience with Hackneys and ways to train them.

Different workouts for show harness classes and turnout were covered.

Driven dressage was discussed – driving different movements, one handed circles, marks allocated by judges, accuracy and more advances tests. Prue Copping, an Advanced ridden dressage and CD judge was able to comment on things such as paces, impulsion, obedience and lightness.

Max’s main “claim to fame” is that he was instrumental in starting Boyd Exell in Carriage Driving in Bega NSW and had some interesting anecdotes.

The second day of the clinic consisted of individual lessons where everyone was encouraged to contribute. The correct bit, tightness of nosebands and having a horse

that was comfortable in the mouth was paramount. Drivers varied in their level of experience as did the ponies/horses from a young Hackney pony to an Arab stallion to a recently broken in Clydesdale. Max was happy to drive them himself to “get the feel”.

It was a worthwhile weekend which the club hopes to repeat again later in the year.

Kurt Uellendahl It is with sadness that the ESA Carriage Driving Committee and Angas Harness Club heard the news of the death of Kurt after a long battle with cancer. Kurt was a founding and long standing member of ESACD committee and President of Angas EA affiliated club. He was an EA accredited Judge and course designer and set up and designed many cones courses. He was a great host and hosted many dressage days and rallies at his Echunga property. His favourite was the drive out led by himself driving his horse Luter. He leaves us with an amazing and well set up trailer of equipment for CD events. He was known for doing the job properly and will be missed by the carriage driving fraternity.

Carriage driving

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Eventing

Eventing out and about

Last issue we reported on the early start to Eventing in Victoria at Geelong in February and Tonimbuk on March 10 & 11th, with many SA riders competing, notably Megan Jones & Kirby Park Impress, her National Squad horse, who won the CIC3* starting their quest for WEG on a good note.

Kirkcaldy Park HT March 17 & 18th started off the SA eventing season with a wind storm blowing down the dressage rings Saturday and early drizzle making conditions slippery on cross country early on Sunday, with quite a few faults in the EvA80. Karin Edwards as both landowner and Course Designer does an amazing job with a small committee to produce this event each year.

The new innovation this year was the addition of the Jupiter Creek Pony Club HT run in conjunction with EA classes at Kirkcaldy Park. I must say although all classes finished on time, and ran with no problems, the collating of multiple scores & age groups, plus the Interschools competition within EA, made for complex scoring and time delays before a long Prize Presentation.

In addition to a CNC 1*, a 1.5* was also offered which requires a 2* dressage test and show jumping 1m.15 with the 1* cross country course, as for 1* class. An easy way to partly upgrade a young horse, which several riders took advantage of.

CNC 1.5* was won by Anthony Thomas & ESB Irish Craft with the only double clear SJ round, from dressage leader, Rachelle Verma & Canterbury Sun Rose and Anthony in 3rd on Southern Warlock.

CNC 1* was won by Danni Hampton & Wynara Bronze Medal from Hannah Hardy & City of the Moon with dressage leader, Rachelle Verma & Koyuna Dark Sun, dropping to 3rd.

EvA 105 saw a second win on the day for Danni Hampton & Kalinga Nora (initially produced by Fiona Heysen), from Chloe Hittman & Tommy Fraar and Sahara Warren & Shropshires Big Ben in 3rd.

EvA 95 had a larger field with 22 starters and was won by Enya Crockford & Bamboo Textiles Roulette from young Jasmine Fordham on the Connemara pony, Kahean Trooper Ohara in 2nd and Janeth Flowers & the spectacular pinto Grandview Fox in Sox in 3rd.

EvA 80 Division 1 was won by Elouise Entraigues & Time to Test from Amelia Wallace & Emmooki Street and Rachelle Verma & Cleo 3rd.

EvA 80 Div 2 was won by Chelsea Clarke & Dr Jamieson from Sophie Knight & Harry and Luke Jones & Remy Jones 3rd.

EvA 65 was won by Cheryl Weekly & Pagan Magic. EvA 50 was won by Katie Banks & Ballymount Fancy That.

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Eventing

Danni Hampton & Wynara Bronze Medal, wins CNC1* & Kalinga Nora. Photo credit: Steph Heysen.

Anthony Thomas & ESB Irish Craft wins CNC 1.5* (photo Abby Pinter). Photo credit: PYT Equine Photography.

EvA105 winners at Kirkcaldy HT. Photo credit: Steph Heysen.

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Eventing

Wandin, Victoria on 17 & 18th March clashed with Kirkcaldy, however some 4 combinations chose to compete at the amazing Wandin course with Connie Miller & Don Roccado placing 4th in EvA105 and Kate Bailey & Acacia Ridge Beaudancer 16th.

Reynella HT March 24 & 25th grounds looked a picture with some new fencing and tidying of shrubs around arena and additional new fences cross country, by CD Mick Pineo, extending the somewhat shortened courses of last year, and again using the more horse friendly track around the hills rather than directly up & down them.

CNC 2.5* had only the 2 starters, but an important run for them in their lead up to the Sydney 3DE in April, with Megan Jones & Kirby Park Impress setting the standard with a 70% dressage, and scorching around double clear cross country to finish on a smart 33.3 somewhat ahead of her star pupil, Jaimie Stichel & Image Blue Ice, also Sydney bound.

CNC 2* was won by Sarah Clark & LV Balou Jeanz from Steph Hann & True Celebre and Jessica McEwen & Allegero Diva in 3rd, the only 3 to complete with a 50% attrition rate at 2*.

A very determined visiting big kangaroo was highly disruptive, firstly scared Image Blue Ice, then disappeared only to reappear right by the water jump as Megan’s recent New Zealand import, Impeccable, turned towards the water jump. Having never seen a kangaroo, he almost suffered a heart attack and even when it was chased away, Impeccable was so stressed that Megan quietly walked him home.

CNC 1* Was won by Rachelle Verma & Koyuna Dark Sun, by virtue of a double clear SJ taking her 1.5 ahead of Kate Bailey & Acacia Ridge Beaudancer, whose one rail proved expensive, with Anthony Thomas & Allegretto in 3rd.

EvA 105 saw a win to Connie Miller on their dressage score of 34.2, but only 0.3 separated Jaimie Stichel & New World Rolls Royce 2nd from Ashleigh Westcott & Renown Mr Truman in 3rd.

EvA 95 was won by Abigail Dibb & Kirby Park Northern Lights maintaining their dressage lead this time with only 0.1 separating Cathy Haensel & Caribou Sam from Enya Crockford & Bamboo Textiles Roulette, 34.2 & 34.3 respectively while 34.4 was 4th with young Jasmine Fordham showing the seniors how to finish on a dressage score!

EvA 80 was a doubly whammy for Rachelle Verma taking the win in both divisions, both horses finishing on their dressage score, being double clear SJ gave both the win as second placegetters each had one costly rail. The Koster’s Cleo won Div 1 from Jaimie Stichel & the impressive WB, Danson Don Fiesta, with Jeanine Joubert & The Golden Rule 3rd. Rachelle’s own Gizelle won Div 2 from Juliet Hittman & Dobby with American visitor, Hannah Scherer & Peacetime in 3rd.

Both Divisions had 25 starters, as did the EvA 95.

EvA 65 saw young Carmen Koster & Coleraine Coaltown pipped at the post

by Megan Jones on Elouise Entraigues’s Orange is the New Black 35.1 to 35.4 when Carmen dropped one rail to lose her dressage & XC lead to a 4* rider! Jason Andrews & Sandon Grove Cadence came 3rd of 23 starters.

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Rachelle Verma & Koyuna Dark Sun wins CNC 1* (photo Rachel Heysen). Photo credit: Horse Trials SA, Martin Waddingham

Camden Equestriad, NSW, April 7 & 8th.

EvA 105 Div 2 Isabeau Garner & Fiction placed 6th.

Megan Jones made the trek to Camden as did Jaimie Stichel for the CIC 3*. KP Impress led the dressage on 25.4, but had an unaccustomed run out XC still completing in 4th place. Only 7 of the 17 starters completed, with Jaimie & Blue Ice retiring.

EvA 95 Kiv Agnew & Kokimo Jax placed 9th.

Camperdown Lakes & Craters 3DE, April 21 & 22nd.

Held on the same weekend as Hills & Barossa in SA, some riders seeking CIC qualifications went to Camperdown, Vic. CIC 2* Stephen Bow & Va Va Voom placed 3rd and achieved their qualification for Adelaide 2*!!!

CCI 1* Rebecca Martin & Jaybee Amigo placed 7th and achieved a 1* 3DE qualification.

EvA 105 Div 1 Connie Miller & Don Roccardo placed 1st.

Hills & Barossa at Kirkcaldy Park April 21 & 22nd.

After the previous weekend of soaking rain, Kirkcaldy Park was transformed into a tinge of green throughout and the going XC was so much better for that rain!

Course again went in the same direction with less changes than last year, however the course still provided sufficient challenges at all levels.

CNC 1* was won by Emily Nettle & Cash Cab from Danni Hampton & Wynara Bronze Medal this time into 2nd as Sahara Warren & Shropshires Big Ben dropped to 3rd on SJ rails. Danni was also 4th on Kalinga Nora in her first 1* start.

EvA 105 A quinella here with 1st & 2nd to Enya Crockford & Bamboo Textiles Roulette

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1st in their first 105, and The Griffon 2nd with our “comeback kid”, Rebekah Foster-Brown & Carisbrooke Legs Eleven returning to eventing, after years away having babies, coming in 3rd. Could have been first without that nervous rail!

EvA 95 was won by dressage rider at Danson Dressage turned eventer, Craig Andrews & Belstone Lucille finishing on a dressage score of 28.3 ( Lucille was evented many years ago by Stephen Bow, before sale to a dressage home). Second to the flying Connemara pony, Kahean Trooper Ohara & Jasmine Fordham and 3rd to Trudi Day & Riverside My Mugatea.

Great to see Karin Edwards back out competing on Schavello and placing 4th on her own course.

EvA 80 Div 1 was won by Tamzyn Schibrowski & Yarraman from Kelzie Schipp & Westbury Park Lexington with Sarah Clark & her lovely baby horse, Valkyrie S, in 3rd.

EvA 80 Div 2 was won by Kristy Dodd & Cambiaso, (amazingly back winning after “kissing spine” surgery), from Rachelle Verma & Gizelle with Ruby Corner & Mixologist in 3rd.

EvA 65 was won by Kendra Petney & Belcam Cara from Tracey Jacobs & Royal Convict with Zoe Hadley & Mr Milo in 3rd.

EvA 50 was won by Katie Banks & Ballymount Fancy That (must be a Kirkcaldy Park 50 specialist – that’s two wins here!) from Isaac Gosling-heysen & Rocking Horse Park Regency and Trudi Day & Riverside Pebbles.

Emily Nettle & Cash Cab wins CNC 1* and Enya Crockford 1st & 2nd EvA 105 on Bamboo Textiles Roulette (below) & The Griffon. Photo credit: PYT Equine Photography

Karin Edwards, course designer & OC at Kirkcaldy finding time to ride Schavallo for 4th in 95 (Photo credit: Roger Foster) and Beck Foster & Carisbrooke Legs Eleven also making a return to eventing at 105 level for a 3rd.

Photo credit: PYT equine photography

SYDNEY 3DE, SIEC, NSW April 28 & 29th.

Only one SA competitor in the CCI 3* but Megan Jones & Kirby Park Impress were highly competitive to be lying a close 2nd after dressage and cross country but.... a sore foot from a stone bruise on day 3 meant Impress did not show jump as well as usual and dropped to 6th overall.

Despite this setback, I believe Megan is still in the mix of Aussie based horses to fly to UK for final WEG training and final selection.

Two Wells Pony Club ODE, April 28 & 29th.

EA classes at EvA 80, 95 & 105 were run in conjunction with this Pony Club event giving riders an opportunity for a further run, qualification or upgrade, which Janeth Flowers & Grandview Fox in Sox did, going up to place third in their first EvA 105 behind Jaimie Stichel & New World Rolls Royce who won to enable an upgrade to 1* for Lockington.

EvA 95 is another win for Craig Andrews & Belstone Lucille, who is also stepping up to 105 soon.

EvA 80 Ashleigh Westcott who leads from start to finish, is first on her very baby horse, Danson Donnerkiss & a close 2nd with another Danson horse, Oceanview Expresso.

Lockington HT, May 5 & 6th Another spectacular weekend of eventing at the beautiful properties of Phyll Whellams and Tracey Leigh, which has become, in my personal opinion, the best eventing venue in SA with its challenging cross country course, superb going and fantastic spectator viewing.

CNC 2.5* had only Jaimie Stichel & Image Blue Ice out for a run with a nice clear round, albeit a little slower than the competitive CNC 2* class won by Isabel O’Loughlin & Lagoes Choice, (back from a couple of years competing in Victoria), in a super quick cross country of only 1.6 time faults. Sarah Clark & LV Blue Jeanz made up for a slower XC round with the only clear show jumping to come 2nd, leaving Steph Hann & True Celebre in 3rd.

CNC 1* saw another win to Anthony Thomas this time on Allegretto, making an impressive return from injury last Melbourne 3DE and well on their way to Melbourne 3DE again this year, winning on their dressage score of 35.8. A close 2nd was Rachelle Verma & Canterbury Sun Rose on 37, having an expensive 2 time faults cross country (but better that than walking home like last year!), and 3rd was Anthony again on Southern Warlock while his third mount ESB Irish Craft placed 5th – a good day ‘in the office’ for Anthony!

EvA 105 was won by Connie Miller & Don Roccardo on her dressage score of 35! making it 3 wins in 3 starts 105 (at Reynella & Camperdown & Lockington) from Courtney Munro & Aylestone Park Apple Blossom and Rebekah Foster & Carisbrooke Legs Eleven in 3rd, for the second time on her comeback trail.

EvA 95 had a huge class of 38 starters but again was convincingly won by Craig Andrews & Belstone Lucille with a 73.8% dressage and finish score of 27.8! from another flash young coloured horse, Viscount Visage & Danni Hampton on 34 and Rachelle Verma & Cosmic Crusader in 3rd (Cleo when she won Reynella 80, name upgrade for 95!).

EvA 80 Div 1 was won by Ashleigh Westcott & Oceanview Expresso finishing on a

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Rachelle Verma & Canterbury Sun Rose (2nd) SJ (Photo Roger Foster). Photo credit: Horse Trials SA.

dressage score of 27.8 (72.2%) - this horse is for sale from Danson Dressage.

Juliet Hittman & Dobby were 2nd and Kaitlin Teichert & Coolidowns Wrangler 3rd. Big fields of 29 in this and 27 in Div 2.

Ashleigh Westcott took out the double winning the EvA 80 Div 2 on her own stunning young horse, Danson Donnerkiss, finishing on her even smarter dressage score of 26.8! Sophie Knight & Harry were 2nd and Kerrie Spiers & Spierwood Millington 3rd.

EvA 65 Div 1 was won by Jacinta Schwob & Tasha from Sharyn Jong & G’day Mate 2nd, with Tamara Bakker & Kingsbrook Victory in 3rd.

EvA 65 Div 2 was won by Octavia Shaw & Kalina – great to see Octavia back competing & winning when we once used to see her running our EA Office! Second to Megan Jones & Noodle (thought I saw a video of this at Sydney being vetted and it was only 10 hands. Pony change or name change Megan ?). Third was Alizee Mcgregor & Tommy.

Ballarat HT – CIC, May 12 & 13th.

Torrential rain beforehand was a bit of a downer and many combinations did not run cross country, however the stand out result from a SA rider came from Steph Hann placing 2nd out of 33 riders in CIC 2*, most importantly completing her first double clear show jumping round at 1* or 2* level. Megan Jones & new ride, Impeccable finished 23rd with a qualifying result also in CIC 2*.

Steph also placed 11th on Sonic Hit BHI in a division of Eva 80 while Megan placed 2nd in same division on young TB, Donna, and Chloe Jaksic & Insidious Ghost placed 21st.

CIC 1* Danni Hampton & Wynara Bronze Medal completed in 20th and Kalinga Nora in 23rd place while Jaimie Stichel & New World Rolls Royce completed CNC 1*, and Image Blue Ice completed CIC 3* in 10th place.

James Deacon & Del Sequoia placed 15th in EvA 105 and Cathy Haensel & Caribou Sam placed 8th in EvA 95.

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Good weather and excellent going and a newly revamped cross country course designed & built by Wayne Copping (largely using big timber with no MIM’s clips in sight) brought us back to the more usual, challenging Naracoorte course – a fitting challenge for the SA State Championships.

Unfortunately for SA competitors, all three Star classes were won by the same Victorian rider, Murray Lamperd, winning the CNC 3* on Toronto convincingly from Jaimie Stichel & Image Blue Ice. Murray & Pahia Wilhelm took out the CNC 2* from Megan Jones & Impeccable 2nd, with Sarah Clark & LV Balou Jeanz in 3rd – all combinations having clear rounds with confidence, looking towards Melbourne 3DE. Murray was successful again on Sebastian in the CNC 1* when he finished on his dressage score of 37.4 but only just ahead of Rachelle Verma & Koyuna Dark Sun whose one rail dropped them to 38, just clear of Anthony Thomas & Allegretto on 41.3 and Southern Warlock on 41.7. Close finishes!

EvA 105 State Champion was at least a SA rider, Craig Andrews & Belstone Lucille extending their winning streak to 4 in a row and upgrading to 105, but still finishing on their dressage score of 25.4 and a cool 74.6%. The only contest was between 2nd & 3rd on 39.1 and 39.3 respectively with Beck Foster & Carisbrooke Legs Eleven (proving her comeback no fluke) in 2nd edging ahead of

Jade Kluske & Danson Gamestar, another good performance from this young horse.

EvA 95 was a hotly contested class, won by the ever consistent Spierwood Millington & Kerrie Spiers on 35.5 just ahead of Chloe Thomas & Wilky Wheres Wally on 35.9 and equal score 35.9 to Luke Jones & new young TB, Remy Jones on count back in 3rd.

EvA 80 Div 1 was won by Victorian Taryn Proctor & Koyuna Work Rest & Play from Juliet Hittman & Dobby, the perennial runners up – must be 3 seconds out of 4 completions I think – and another ‘comeback kid’ in Nigel Treloar placing 3rd on Mainga Here’s Hollie. Nigel used to compete against Juliet at Gawler in the past, but is now competing alongside his two daughters. On the same theme we noted that Leanne Hayward was also competing in the same class as her son Sam, and her daughter was making a comeback to eventing in the 65!

The EvA 65 was THE most hotly contested class with a two way tie for 1st place requiring a countback – equal dressage scores, equal time cross country, all clear show jumping and it came down to the show jumping time to split the placings with Julie Robertson & Burlesque being 3 seconds slower than young, 11 year old Ella Manning on her feisty jumping pony Rivington Little Bird, who therefore won the class & State 65 Champs at only her second eventing start, after a ‘practice run’ at Lockington. A ‘well bred’ youngster here following in the eventing footsteps of both parents. Third was Katrina McDougall & BB Moulin Rouge.

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Naracoorte HT - SA State Eventing Championships.

May 19 & 20th 2018.

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S A combinations performing well at Naracoorte State Eventing Championships were Jaimie Stichel & Image Blue Ice, 2nd CNC 3* to Murray Lamperd & Toronto, (Victoria) while Anthony Thomas & Allegretto were 3rd in CNC 1* Photo credit: Emma Woolman.

More studies in ‘form’ over the huge iconic Table Top at Naracoorte Photo Credit Emma Woolman – Megan Jones & Impeccable 2nd in CNC 2* and Sarah Clark & LV Balou Jeanz 3rd in CNC 2*.

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Picture perfect over the 1* Table Top Photo Credit Emma Woolman - Rachelle Verma & Koyuna Dark Sun 2nd in CNC 1* and Jaimie Stichel and new wonder horse, New World Rolls Royce 5th in only his second CNC 1*.

State Squad Clinics Riders on both the State Senior Squad (2*/3* MER & criteria) and Development Squad (1* MER) have had the opportunity to train with past National Coach, Prue Barrett (dressage & eventing) in March and May pre Melbourne 3DE and have also had two show jumping clinics with Jamie Coman in April and again in May, also aimed at maximising training pre Melbourne 3DE.

Rule Clarification In last issue of horses Mouth I wrote : “Riders need to be reminded that after 3 stops/ refusals at one fence, or 4 refusals throughout the course, they are Eliminated and must not continue on course. This ruling now applies to all levels, not only official EVA95 and above, but also even EVA80 & below now”.

To clarify the above. This is accurate for EvA 105 and all classes below that (95, 80, 65, 50 & 45).

The Rule changes for the Star classes, - 1*, 2*, 3* & 4*, may have only 3 refusals throughout the course. Refer to Article 548 Scoring - 548.1 Faults at Obstacles “a third refusal, run out or circle on cross country is Elimination”.

Next month SA eventing riders are all aiming for the prestigious MELBOURNE 3DE, Werribee, June 9, 10 & 11, which will be the final WEG selection trial in Australia.

Finally I would like to thank all the photographers who generously donated images to illustrate our sport with an emphasis on cross country jumping pictures. “A picture says a thousand words” Thanks to - Martin Waddingham, Emma Woolman, Pyt Equine Photography and Roger Foster, Steph and Rachel Heysen, and Abby Pinter, - all featuring in this issue.

Di Schaeffer - for the ESA Eventing Committee.

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Holly Bolzon & Cavalier Chilly

Interschool Competitions With the Interschool competition season finished for 2018, the focus has shifted to Team Selection to represent South Australia at the 2018 Interschool National Championships in Werribee.

It will be an exciting time for South Australia with the potential to form one of the largest competitive teams to date with representation in all disciplines Before that happens however, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on, and celebrate what has been an incredible five months of qualifying competitions. Registrations

for Interschool this year have been the highest since inception, with all disciplines represented very strongly in both the Primary and Secondary categories.

Riders and parents should be very proud of their achievements this year and we look forward to celebrating such achievements at the 2018 Interschool Awards Night being held at the picturesque Wallis Auchendarroch House in Mt Barker, on Friday 29th June.

Well done everybody.

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Harry Manning, Judge: Emma Schaaf, Ella Manning in the Show Horse competition

Interschool winners Naracoorte HT 2018

Lauren Bolzon & Oatesdale Park Kingsman

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Keeley Menadue and Ibnky Xquisit in the Dressage completion.

Ella Manning and Harry Manning with Interschool Mascot

Mia Ozolins and Ella Manning at Interschool State Champs

Keeley Menadue & Claire Nitschke with Interschool Mascot

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Show Horse Show Horse Happenings

Winter Woolies

Greetings to all Show Horse competitors and enthusiasts.

It’s time to get out and about and face the winter conditions at our Winter Show to be held this year on Sunday July 15th at the Wistow Indoor Arena, Daniel Rd, Wistow.

Beginners and Open classes will be available.

It has been a while since we last communicated our happenings to you, and our only excuse is that we have been really busy planning. To ensure time doesn’t get away from us in the future we are committing to posting quarterly updates.

2018 Horse of the Year Dates are fixed October 12th, 13th and 14th, 2018.

Venue: Adelaide Show Grounds Planning is well underway to make this another successful event, the schedule will be posted on Facebook and available on Nominate when entries open in August.

The working party are committed to broadening public awareness and exposure of the SA Show Horse scene, and live streaming our prestigious Horse Of The Year is an initiative we are keen to continue this year and into the future.

As with all large events sponsorship assists to reduce the costs to you the competitor.

If you are able to offer assistance or know of a business that may have an interest in sponsoring please contact a member of the working party or the ESA office to have a proposal sent out.

The program is out now with entry form and you can enter on the day. For more details contact the ESA office on 08 8391 0488.

Click here for the program.

Click here for the entry form.

Classic Events The Working Party has introduced a great new initiative of the Classic Shows, these shows offer our EA competitors additional shows. As well as offering additional shows these Classic events are also qualifying events for the ENSW Southern Cross Horse Spectacular.

Summer Classic was held in January at the historical Oakbank Racing Club, the grounds were beautifully manicured, fabulous parking with shade for all and some spectacularly horses/ponies on Show. Qualifying event for the 2018 Southern Cross Horse Spectacular and ESA Hi Points Show.

Autumn Classic was held in April, at the Roseworthy Campus, we were extremely privileged to be given the opportunity of taking a horse show back to Roseworthy.

Qualifying event for the 2019 Southern

Cross Horse Spectacular and 2018 ESA Hi Points Show.

Spring Classic is in the planning stages for September 16th, 2018 awaiting confirmation on venue. Qualifying event for the 2019 Southern Cross Horse Spectacular, and 2018 ESA Hi Points Show.

Summer Classic will be once again be held in January. Qualifying event for the 2019 Southern Cross Horse Spectacular, and 2019 ESA Hi Points Show.

General There is an important update to the National Show Horse rules that will become effective on the 1st July 2018.

1.1.6 A horse is ineligible to compete if its brands, microchip numbers, colour and/ or markings differ from those set out on its EA Registration Papers. (however colour enhancement is allowed).

Also two (2) important updates to the EA General Regulations: Article 114 – Horse Identification at Events (Dot point 3) Horses entering any EA Official competition must match all details registered with EA Article 116 (Dot point 9) The person making the entry is responsible for ensuring that the horse is eligible for the Competition/s in which they are making the entry, and that all details of the horse (including physical appearance) match the EA database as per registration.

ESA memberships have been emailed to you, if you haven’t received your renewal let the office know and they will happily resend this to you. If you are a new member if you join now you receive 13 months for the price of 12.

EA has issued a warning regarding the detection of Banned Substance Synephrine in Teff Grass Hay, Common Rush and Supplements. To view click here.

We do hope that we can continue to work together for a strong show horse community offering opportunities for all of our riders.

Show Horse Working Party

2018 High Point Shows & Classes 2018 Summer Classic Event 2018 Autumn Classic Event 2018 Winter Woollies (Open ring only) 2018 Spring Classic Event 2018 Adelaide Royal (conditions apply – Open Class – Only one class allowable per horse) 2018 ESA Horse of the Year 2018 EA Australasian Horse and Rider Championships

ESA Measuring Days Date: 4th August 2018 - Royal Adelaide Show Grounds, Wayville Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm only Members and non members welcome We will also be offering measuring at Horse of the Year in October.

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Regional Championships The vaulting community recently had a successful Regional Championships run by Quicksilver vaulting club at McLaren Park Equestrian. All competitors had a good weekend and we had a good turn out as well as some interstate competitors from NSW and Vic. The 2017 Participant awards were presented on the Saturday of the competition.

Intermediate Male Ben Rosiak Intermediate Female: Alix Bell Novice: Mikaela Bell Pre-Novice: Bella Master Preliminary: Paige Equid AWD: Monique Simpson Participant Horse: Cricketer SA Vaulting also hosted a competition on the 20th May at Reeves Plains, judged by Janet Leadbeater. Congratulations are in order for all competitors and a big thank you goes to all the people who helped in the running of the competition.

If you would like to get involved with Vaulting or find out more about it then visit www.sa.equestrian.org.au/Vaulting

There are 4 vaulting clubs in South Australia:

• Acacia Gold Vaulting Club – Springton • PhEVA Vaulting Club – Reeves Plains • Quicksilver Vaulting Academy – Williamstown

• Wilameka Equestrian – Birdwood *Photo credit: Alix Bell

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Jamie Hocking on his way to WEG!

Individual Male

South Australian Member Jamie Hocking has been selected for the Australian WEG Vaulting Team.

Pas de Deux

Congratulations on your achievement! We wish Jamie all the best as he trains and prepares in Denmark.

Australian Vaulting Team Named for World Equestrian Games Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce the Australian Equestrian Team – Vaulting for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 in September.

The Vaulting Selection Panel in accordance with the WEG 2018 Selection Policy-Vaulting have confirmed the following;

Individual Females

• Stephanie Dore • Sarah Grayson • Ruth Skrzpek

• Jamie Hocking • Jerri Dixon & Rachel Barlow After learning news of his selection Denmark based Jamie Hocking said he was thrilled to be named as part of the Australian team with his young mare French Kiss; “I’m very happy, really happy to hear French Kiss and I are confirmed for WEG. There is a lot going right for us at the moment. We have three more competitions between now and WEG” said Hocking.

“French is obviously young, in her second year of competition - but she is such a trier, she has a good head and is always learning - always getting more consistent. Her way of going helps my way of going, because I trust her, I can count on her to try her best,” he said.

Congratulations to all athletes on their selection and best of luck with the important final preparations over the coming months in the lead up to WEG.

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2018 South Australian State Jumping Championships In glorious autumn weather the 2018 South Australian State Jumping Championships were again held at the Wayville Showgrounds located close to the surrounding parklands of the City of Adelaide from Friday 6 April to Sunday 8 April.

This year our premier jumping event saw record entries from far and wide. The program catered for all levels of horse and rider experience, from novice through to our National elite competitors. In addition to our talented SA riders, we were most fortunate to welcome some of Australia’s top riders from Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

We were again privileged to have Thomas Foods International as our naming rights sponsor of the event and Pryde’s EasiFeed and IRT sponsoring each of our arenas.

This year we also welcomed Horseland Adelaide as a major sponsor.

The valued support from all of our Sponsors and business partners was once again exceptional this year. Their support and generosity were instrumental in helping to set the stage of this spectacular event.

We offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our valued sponsors, including: ATCO Australia, Austin’s Peak Agistment, Bit Bank, Barton Equine, Coonalpyn Silo

Café, Coopers of Mt Torrens, David & Anne Lindh, Equissage Australia, Hann’s Horse Transport, Macdonald Dunlop, Mallala Equestrian Centre, Megan Jones Equestrian Team, Morphettville Equine Clinic (Horsemed SA), Mrs Rae Brice, Nick Roberts Equine Dentist, Bridget Dunn, Piccadilly Vineyards, Reed Equestrian Australia, Strathalbyn Showjumping Club, Thoroughbred Racing SA, Wansbone Nominees P/L. We thank both of our expert and professional course designers - Mr Graeme Watts of Queensland in the Pryde’s EasiFeed arena and Mr David Johnson of Victoria in the IRT arena who ensured the competition was first class.

In addition to the excellent jumping on display throughout the three days, the Rider’s Lounge was again a huge success offering riders a place to relax ring-side whilst enjoying some refreshments throughout the day.

The Dapple EQ VIP Marquee on Championship Day was once again a sellout class event. Our major sponsors, invited guests and ticket holders were able to relax and enjoy the fully catered lunch and experience the thrill of the competition of our top horses and riders in front row seats.

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Photo credit: Kerri Afford Photography

We could not have provided such a quality event without the patronage of our amazing sponsors and business partners. We are indebted to them all for helping to showcase this event and look forward to their continued support in 2019 as it continues to grow from strength to strength.

Live-streaming of the events in the main arena on Championship Day was a huge success giving many people interstate and overseas the opportunity to watch the event live.

We offer our sincere thanks to the ESA office staff and especially to all of our hardworking officials, stewards and volunteers.

Without each and every one of you, this event could not be possible.

Competitors from here and interstate

Thanks to all of the amazing people on the Jumping SA committee for their vision, hard-work (and some blood, sweat and tears) organising this amazing event. Your unflagging effort and contribution have not gone unnoticed.

praised the overall management of the event including the excellent grounds and facilities, quality jumping equipment and sensational courses. Feedback from sponsors, invited guests and spectators alike was once again overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to the riders in attendance for showing your skills and expertise over the great courses set for you. Each competition was exciting and provided a wonderful experience for the many people watching.

Photo credit: Kerri Afford Photography

The Jumping SA committee is already working hard behind the scenes to ensure we can bring you a better event in 2019.

We look forward to you joining us again next year at one of the best jumping events in the country. Please enjoy the remainder of this article.

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In Appreciation

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Congratulations to our Championship Day ‘State Title’ Winners

Photo credit: Cherokee Photography

Photo credit: Cherokee Photography

SA Senior State Jumping Champion 2018

SA Young Rider State Champion 2018

Paul Brent (Vic) on Cavalli Park Aliyah

Conor Reed (SA) on Clasique Dorien

Once again this was an exciting Senior State Championship class over a tough track with Victorian rider Paul Brent taking the honours jumping clear over two rounds.

SA rider Kristy Bruhn had the fastest time in the second round but had to settle for second place finishing with 4 faults. Thank you to ATCO Australia for their sponsorship of this event.

The Young Rider Championship class sponsored by Hann’s Horse Transport was hotly contested with SA rider Conor Reed and Clasique Dorien jumping a double clear, with a very fast time (46.95) in the second round to win the class. Jasmine Dennison of Victoria was the only other double clear but was unable to catch the time set by Conor, taking out second place on Cartia Gratia in 49.40.

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Photo credit: Cherokee Photography

SA Junior State Jumping Champion 2018 Chloe Dennison (Vic) on Fosbury Flop The Junior State titles sponsored by ATCO Australia was a battle of the Victorian young guns in the end with Chloe Dennison on Fosbury Flop finishing with two clear rounds in a time of 45.40 winning the event over Bronte Hutchison also with a double clear on crowd-favourite Pollyanna in a time of 46.83.

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Key State Championship Results We congratulate all riders on their successful performances and results at the 2018 SA State Jumping Championships. Whilst it is not possible to acknowledge all placegetters we have listed a summary of winners in some of our key classes: SA State Senior Championship Sponsored by ATCO Australia

Paul Brent Cavalli Park Aliyah

SA Young Rider Championship Sponsored by Hann’s Horse Transport

Conor Reed Clasique Dorien

SA State Junior Championship Sponsored by ATCO Australia

Chloe Dennison Fosbury Flop

State Senior Speed Championship Sponsored by Austin’s Peak Agistment

Anthony Thomas ESB Irish Craft

State Junior Speed Championship Sponsored by Morphettville Equine Clinic

Conor Reed Nightwish

J Bruggemann Grand Prix Sponsored by Pryde’s EasiFeed

Jasmine Dennison Nicolossi

Monalita Junior Grand Prix Sponsored by Mrs Rae Brice

Kane Johnson Harbarty

National Young Rider Series Sponsored by Horseland Adelaide

Jasmine Dennison Carita Gratia

Mini Prix Sponsored by Macdonald Dunlop P/L

Jessica Barton Volador

Stars of the Future Sponsored by Thomas Foods International

Paul Brent Kablesse Kavita

Amateur Series Final Sponsored by Coonalpyn Silo Café

Samantha Richardson Play with Paint

Open 1.35m

Kristy Bruhn

Sponsored by Piccadilly Vineyards

Kay Em Bambalou

Open 1.30m Sponsored by Coopers of Mt Torrens

Briony Temby El Diablo

Open 1.25m Sponsored by Thomas Foods International

Amie McMaugh Wondaree Flirt

Jim Dunn OAM Best Performed Eventer Sponsored by Bridget Dunn

James Lang Another Billion

Best Performed TB in the Pryde’s Arena Sponsored by Thoroughbred Racing SA

Kane Johnson Harbarty

Best Performed TB in the IRT Arena Sponsored by Thoroughbred Racing SA

Nicole Bruggemann Blobski

1.20m Series Final Sponsored by IRT

James Harvey Patangas Hiccup

Open 1.15m Sponsored by Barton Equine

James Lange Another Billion

1.10m Series Final (U25 points) Sponsored by Bit Bank Australia

Robyn Todd Fifth Avenue LC

1.10m Series Final (Open) Sponsored by Dapple EQ

Hannah Hardy City of the Moon

1.00m Series Final (U10 points) Sponsored by Wansbone Nominees P/L

Troy Woollard Prayer Academy

1.00m Series Final (Open) Sponsored by Wansbone Nominees P/L

Alexandra Morris Starlight Dazzle Razzle

90cm Series Final (0 points) Sponsored by Equissage Australia

Jill Ramsay Statford Nori

90cm Series Final (Open) Sponsored by Megan Jones Equestrian Team

Alexandra Morris Dollar Girl MS

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State Jumping Teams Wrap Up Congratulations to the Victorian Teams who were again victorious in all team competitions at this year’s Championships.

Well done to our SA riders on their State Team selection, some for the first time.

SA State Junior Team: Conor Reed (BoLuke), Gabrielle Thomas (Gothenburg), Kane Johnson (Oasis Moon).

SA State Young Rider Team: Conor Reed (Clasique Dorien), Liam McMaugh (That’s Limo), Troy Woollard (Centago).

John Sheekey Award for Volunteer Services This year the John Sheekey Award was presented to Heather Ames from the Northern Districts Showjumping Club in recognition of her many years contributing to the sport of jumping in SA. Heather has always been a steadfast volunteer working in the background. It is a fitting honour for the jumping community to thank her for her services with this award.

SA State Senior Team: Kristy Bruhn (Kay Em Bambalou), Jeff Evans (Fieldbrook Corunia), Adam Metcalfe (MEC Aston).

Photo credit: Kerri Afford Photography

Photo credit: Lizzie Wigney

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