Jumping with the Stars

April 20th, 2016
I missed day one when it was searing hot, and ‘enjoyed’ the rain and icy blasts of day two, and finally on the third day, the weather was OK. I’m a little puzzled to find the action back on the cramped and somewhat spooky space that is Bruno’s Lawn, when last year it was so nice on the Oz Championships arena. It’s also a bit of a puzzle as to why Henk Nijhof Jr, from one of the world’s great studs in Holland, was first invited to judge, and then replaced by Canadian, Jody Sloper, who is best known as a coach educator. It’s not puzzling, just downright rude that no one bothered to inform the Nijhofs. I guess it’s the last time I help anyone find a European judge… Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Educating Young Riders with Michelle Strapp: Part Three


Seventeen-year-old Jess Hurley is one of the amazing group of exciting young riders who Michelle Strapp currently has under her wing – and like many of Michelle’s riders, Jess is in the situation of having to ‘make her own’: horse that is. Read Article Comments Off on Educating Young Riders with Michelle Strapp: Part Three
 

Chris Chugg and Gabi Kuna…

March 28th, 2016
They have dominated the Australian Showjumping scene over the past twelve months and now they are off to Europe. First step for Chris Chugg on the road to Rio and his first Olympic Games, another step along the way for Gabi Kuna... Read Article Comments Off on Chris Chugg and Gabi Kuna…
 

Getting it right with Jamie Coman – Part 3

March 22nd, 2016
One of Jamie’s star pupils is Wendy Schaeffer. In the lead up to the World Cup final qualifier at the ISS Classic, Wendy based her mare Koyuna Sunset at Jamie’s and then Jamie flew up to Sydney to work the pair in… Read Article Comments Off on Getting it right with Jamie Coman – Part 3
 

IAHP February Rider of the Month

March 21st, 2016
IAHP Rider of the Month for February - Gabi Kuna Read Article Comments Off on IAHP February Rider of the Month
 

Chris Chugg – Jumping at the WEG – Part Three


In this our final episode tracing the showjumping career of Chris Chugg, we celebrate his triumph at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington... Read Article Comments Off on Chris Chugg – Jumping at the WEG – Part Three
 

Chris Chugg – Showjumping at the top – Part Two


Last month we charted Chris Chugg’s rise to the top and the two horses that took him to compete in the World Cup finals in Europe – the stallion, Sky High and the gelding, Mr Currency. Chris’ next star was a mare: Read Article Comments Off on Chris Chugg – Showjumping at the top – Part Two
 

George Morris – More Timeless Truths

March 2nd, 2016
The world's greatest jumping coach, George Morris takes a lesson.. Read Article Comments Off on George Morris – More Timeless Truths
 

Keeping it simple with Albert Voorn

February 12th, 2016
Albert Voorn has not only been a top level competitor, but he is also a very gifted coach, with a unique style... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Showjumping’s Glamour Couple, Eva Bitter and Marco Kutscher

January 29th, 2016
I’d met Eva Bitter last year at Spangenburg Show, and interviewed her about the great stallion that shared so much of her showjumping life, Stakkato... Read Article Comments Off on Showjumping’s Glamour Couple, Eva Bitter and Marco Kutscher