Olivia Hamood, Randlab Nero

As part of the selection process for the National Youth Development Squad a two competition selection series was conducted in each State between 01 July and 20 December 2008.  The riders have been ranked according to their performance and the leading twelve riders are listed below.

In principle, the National Young Rider Jumping Squad will comprise up to 20 riders; however, this may vary from time to time. The squad will be selected based on general and competition criteria as below.

It is intended the selection of the Squad will comprise of:

1          The current Australian Young Rider Champion

2          Eligible Young Riders selected on the National Senior Squad

3          Up to 12 riders selected under the Competition Criteria

4          6 riders selected under the General Criteria (see below).

General Criteria

Given that at any stage of the competition criteria riders may for any reason not be able to participate, each State may nominate an additional rider for consideration by the National Jumping Selection Panel.

It is intended that the respective State Jumping Selection Panels will nominate an eligible rider it considers a worthy member of the Squad.

Members of this squad are, in principle, talented individuals who are identified as riders who produce consistent levels of performance and achievements in Jumping classes of 1.30m and better.  The development of these riders will ensure they are able to move to senior competition with a professional and guided background. 

source EFA National

In total 112 riders took part in the selection competitions. 

The squad will be announced on the 26 January 2009

In a little  over 2 months from now the 2009 Australian Youth Olympics will be held in Sydney. The nations invited are: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oceania, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Chinese Taipei and the USA.

Show Jumping will be contested by the following countries with all riders using loan horses.

Australia, Great Britain, The USA, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand.

Thistle Hill Fleetwood (Mac) will be one of the 30 loan horses needed for the Show Jumping competition.  Mac will start his journey shortly by joining Paula Hamood at Kilcoy Queensland, for some intense training before traveling to Sydney New South Wales with Paula’s daughter Olivia, who is one of the 4 Australian Show Jumping team members and grooms, Cassie Honour and Emily Slade (Macs groom)

So keep watching and read about the journey of a little Australian Stockhorse on his road to the (Youth) Olympics.

Tickets for the Opening Ceremony Wednesday 14 January 6.30pm
Sydney Entertainment Centre
Adults $25
Students & Conc. $18 
Family $70 (2 ad, 2 ch) 

www.ticketmaster.com.au or call 1300 883 622

Tickets for the Opening Ceremony on the 14/01/09 can be bought after the 7/11/08 at Ticketmaster

Thistle Hill Fleetwood

Below is a schedule for the 2009 Australian Youth Olympics

2009 Youth Olympic Schedule

Qld Grand Prix Horse of the Year Leaderboard as at 28/07/08 Updated by S Smith

30/07/08
Two weeks ago saw both Round 5 and Round 6 of the Qld Grand Prix Horse of the Year Series held. Round 5 was the Qld Country A & B Championships at Cairns Show.

The winner was Robert Goodwin of Warwick on Early Times. This puts them into the runner up position for the Newcomer Division which is still lead by Billy Raymont’s Stardom. Round 6 was the Gatton Show Grand Prix which was won by local rider Clem Smith & Dark Ages. In second place was Randlab Caponne ridden by Paula Hamood of Kilcoy making a great return to the showjumping arena after having her fourth child.

Dark Ages and Farmer Jacob now share the lead in the Horse of the Year Series. This week will see the Queensland’s FEI World Cup Rounds being run at Toowoomba, the Ekka and then onto Caboolture.
source EFAQ
Click on image for larger view.

Horses in pink denote that they are Newcomer’s for the 2008 Series.
Leaderboard updated by S Smith on the 28th July 2008.

Title & Medal Winners for 2008  1.50m     

1. Gold - Warrego Sandon and Robert Goodwin
2. Silver - Stardom and Billy Raymont
3. Bronze - Dark Ages and Clem Smith

Warrego Sandon

Other Class Results

1.30m

1. Gold - Cheezy Z and Brett Warren
2.  = Silver - Ampolla and Billy Raymont and Croftlea MerryDance and Clem Smith

1.20m

1. Gold - Freewheeler and Billy Raymont
2. Silver - Florina and Adam Mellers
3. Bronze - CP Aprilla and George Sanna

1.10m

1. Gold - ASB Corregidor and Ian Hamilton
2. Silver - Just A Dash and Clem Smith
3. Bronze - It’s Jealousy and Anthony Murray

Young Rider

1. Gold - Last Drop and Jess Brown
2. Silver - KS Beach Girl and Phillip Knight
3. Bronze - DMS Classic and Phillip Knight 

source EFAQ  28/07/08

Please be advised that the Showjumping Committee has made the tough decision to move the program indoors for this weekend’s State Championships.  The main arena is still water logged, and with the World Cup show next weekend, it is better to preserve the footing as much as possible.  Saturday is likely to run into the night, but not many other options are available now…

The prizemoney has been pooled into the two remaining classes for each section.  The State Champion will still be decided from the results from both classes.

Any enquiries can be directed to Alison Ford on 0419646737.

Saturday 26th - 7.30am Start

1. 1.20m  Two Phase  (approx 40 entries)
2. 1.30m Two Phase (approx 40 entries)
3. 1.40m Two Phase (approx 20 entries)
4. Junior Two Phase (approx 50 entries)
5. Young Rider Two Phase (approx 20 entries)
6. 1.10m Two Phase (approx 90 entries)

Sunday 27th 7.30am Start

No top 25 qualifiers, all eligible horses may start in the final.

1. 1.20m AM5
2. 1.30m AM5
3. 1.40m AM5
4. 1.10m AM5

Outdoor Arena - if weather permits

1. Junior AM5
2. Young Rider AM5
   Source EFA Qld Click Here

Chris and Vivant have been in Europe since late April campaigning for Olympic selection.  After the two nomination shows at Aach and Pforzheim Chris and Vivant were nominated as the reserves for the Jumping Team.  Olympic Team member Laurie Lever and Ashleigh Drossal Dan also competed finishing the GP in 32^nd place.

Spangenberg was a truly international show with riders from all over the world competing in preparation for the Olympic Games.  The prize money for 2008 Grand Prix was a total of 77.000,00 euros.

source EFA National

To view results Click Here

Chris Cugg and Vivant finished 4th in the Grand Prix at Spangenberg CSI 3*

For full results of the show please go to www.csi-spangenberg.de

27 June 2008

Edwina Alexander (AUS) and Isovlas Socrates

Guiseppe Rolli fell off his horse, Christina Liebherr’s horse went through the jump and Jean-Marc

Nicolas was eliminated, but other than that, it was just a tough course.

Again with long lines and sharp turns, Olaf Petersen wanted to get the best from the riders as a

test for the Grand Prix on Saturday.

Even the winner of the second class yesterday, Bernardo Alves (BRA), had to retire. He and his

horse Chupa Chup showed they were in Olympic form, but did not have their way.

Of the 32 starters in the second class today, it was Sheikh Ali Al Thani that had the most penalty

points. With 22 penalties on his résumé, he finished last. Again 11 combinations started in the

jump-off, which was full of riders that knew how to ride! Gerco Schröder (NED), Ludo

Philippaerts (BEL), Robert Whitaker (GBR), all of them had made it into the jump-off, but only

Edwina Alexander was fastest. Australia had beaten Beezie Madden with Onlight (Calando x

Landgraf), who represented the USA.

Winning €6.250, Edwina Alexander was very happy to go into the arena again, especially after

her second place in Cannes (although that was with Itôt du Château), she was happy to show the

form she and her horse Isovlas Socrates are in.  for more click here

Congratulations to all the Riders.

Edwina Alexander and Isovlas Itot du Chateau *(Isovlas Socrates) *(Isovlas Pialotta)

Laurie Lever and Ashleigh Drossel Dan

Peter McMahon and Kolora Stud Genoa

Matthew Williams and Leconte 6

Reserve: Chris Chugg and Vivant

Edwina Alexander and Isovlas Itot du Chateau

Laurie Lever and Ashleigh Drossel Dan

Peter McMahon and Kolora Stud Genoa

Matt Williams and Laconte 6

Reserve Chris Chugg and Vivant

The next best place Aussie was Peter McMahon on KS Genoa in 16th place with 4 faults followed by

Matt Williams on Laconte in 20th place and 4 faults

Laurie Lever Ashleigh Drossel Dan in 30th place with 8 faults

Tim Armitrano and Mr Innocent in 48th place and 17 faults

Congratulations to all the Australian riders.

Go to the address below for all the results for the 3 day weekend of Jumping.

http://www.tennisweb.info/aachcsi08/zeitcsi08.html

So according to my calculations, taking into account results for the weekend Friday 13th and Sunday 15th June 2008 My prediction for the Australian Olympic Show Jumping Team is,
1. Guaranteed Edwina Alexander.
2. 16 faults Matt Williams.
3. 16 faults Peter McMahon.
4. 16 faults Laurie Lever.
5. 21 faults Chris Chugg as reserve