Clean sweep for Australia in the Oceania Championships

Jamie Kermond and Caracass  Senior Australian Show Jumping Champions for 2013

After a day of constant and heavy rain which caused Thursday’s entire equestrian program at the Show to be abandoned, both teams made the decision to limit the competition to one round rather than two, so to preserve their horses for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier.

It handed the Australians a decisive victory giving the senior team a clean sweep in the two round series.

Riders will now turn their attention to the Melbourne Royal CSI1*-W which is also the final qualifier for the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final.

Following the senior event it was time for the Young Riders to take to the arena and once again the Australian team were too good for their Kiwi counterparts defeating them nine penalties to four. Unlike the senior teams, the young rider event went the full two rounds.

New Zealand Chef d’Equipe John Cottle said:

“The young rider class was a good event and exciting right until the end and was closely fought.  We had a couple of new recruits to team with 16 year old Rebekah Van Tiel and Olivia Robertson. Their performances were great.

“Travelling together as a team with the senior riders with the likes of experienced international Samantha McIntosh, who is a great role model, has been very positive.

“We have made a lot of friends while here in Australia and we will be waiting for the Aussies to return to NZ next year for another battle.”

Young Rider Results:

In order of go:

Clint Beresford - Emmaville Jitterbug 4/4

Sarah Beale - Alpha Centauri 12/0

Kirstie Ansell - Balou 0/0

Tom McDermott - Cumo Z 0/0

TOTAL overall 4 with three best scores across both rounds

Olivia Robertson - Ngahiwi Cisco 4/0

Rebekah Van Tiel - Adeaze 13/1

Hayley Morris - Livewire II 4/0

Bridger Hansen - Turn it Blue NZPH C/8

Total overall 9 with three best scores across both rounds

24 September 2013

Australian Jumping Teams Announced for Second Test Against NZ

National Jumping selectors have named the Australian senior and young rider teams for the second team's clash against New Zealand happening at the Royal Melbourne Show later this week.

Following the Australian Show Jumping Championships a review of both teams was conducted as some combinations were not available for selection.

The Australian teams for the test against New Zealand at the Royal Melbourne Show are as follows:

Senior team:

Young Rider team:

Vicki Roycroft and Jess Barton will continue in the roles of senior and young rider Chef’s d’Equipe.