Sydney Jump Club
7th March 2010
Despite sweltering conditions, our horses jumped very well at jump club today, and there are lots of new photos in the Gallery to prove it. Aaron Moyes rode Bruce Almighty and Gamelan round the 1.10m course, and both looked very comfortable at this level. (Both these up-and-coming warmblood...
New Owners for Vertigo
3rd March 2010
Vertigo, aka Clover, is one of three first season Visage foals produced by Copabella. Out of Toddingham who was a successful competition horse in all three disciplines in her time in the States, Clover is multi-talented like her parents. She has been campaigned successfully at D Grade...
Hawkesbury Dressage Results
28th February 2010
Exciting results from SIEC today, despite weather conditions that went from pleasant in the morning to a sweltering mid-30s midday to a very black rolling thunderstorm by mid-afternoon. Needless to say, both Copabella's horses were scheduled during this latter period.Both Cyrano ridden by...
Carolyn Lieutenant Clinic
27th February 2010
Carolyn worked with four horse-rider combinations here this afternoon, all at different levels of training and all to very good effect. First, Sue Greenwood and Rhodes put some extra polish into their Medium movements, and then Susanne Soendergaard and Cyrano went through some Elementary work, as...
Jump Club
27th February 2010
The team had a successful practice day at Sydney Jump Club today, including his first 95cm course for Paddy, owned by Elayne Verner. And he took it easily in his stride. These Connemaras look like real jumping machines if Paddy is anything to go by. In fact, we're beginning to think about including...
Eventing at SIEC
22nd February 2010
Excellent results at SIEC over the weekend, with Chris winning the 1 Star on Alan Skinner's Haruzac, and finishing 3rd in the Pre-Novice with Tina Stafford's Kinnordy Rivaldo.Amanda Young also took Bijou out at Pre-Novice for their first outing in 2010, and was very pleased to finish 4th in the...
Adonis, Next in Line?
21st February 2010
Our young Visage colt Adonis, bred by Karen O'Neile, is now rising three and continuing to look very much the part. Part-owned by Rona von Stein in partnership with Copabella, this colt has the same wonderful temperament as his dad, and he is certainly displaying all the talent and athletic ability...
Maitland Show
21st February 2010
More results from Maitland. Paddy returned home victorious on Friday evening, to rest on his laurels for the remainder of the weekend. He was accompanied by Julia's youngsters Vegas and Vigil who both jumped well in the same classes and deserved the weekend off as well.Georgie finished 4th in...
Foal Update
19th February 2010
Cascade remained behind with the herd at Copabella a few days ago when his mum returned to Redleaf. Neither party seemed particularly concerned, which always makes the weaning process easier. Next will be Victoria, who is actually looking almost as big as Cascade.Rachael Lee's beautiful mare Guyana...
Paddy Wins Blue x 2
19th February 2010
Glenormiston Paddy Caton, owned by Elayne Verner, scorched home today in the 80cm class at Maitland Show, to take out the blue ribbon ahead of almost 70 entries. A pure-bred, 6-year-old Connemara with little previous jump training, Paddy has proven himself a sharp, competitive showjumper...
