Jumping on the Polo Field
11th April 2010
The inaugural Showcase of Showjumping was held this weekend at Sydney Polo Country Club at Richmond, and Kerrie Winning is to be congratulated for pulling together such a class act in such a short time. The venue is, of course, outstanding with excellent footing in a superb location.The show was...
Albury Eventing
11th April 2010
The show couldn't have been much better for Chris this weekend, given that he won the 3-Star with Jade Findlay's Leilani, the 2-Star with Alan Skinner's Haruzac, and the 1-Star with Tina Stafford's Kinnordy Rivaldo.But the really exciting news is that Aaron Moyes placed 5th in the Pre-Novice riding...
Royal Wrap-Up
8th April 2010
The day began well yesterday with Georgie and Woogsie finishing 4th in the very competitive Young Rider field. Tom McDermott and Rolex won, followed by Stephanie Tucker and Why Me, then Monique Barrett and Deo 3rd.The Mini Prix was a crash and burn experience for many entries, and Julia was...
YouTube Links
8th April 2010
There are a few new links available on YouTube, as well as several more of interest that can be checked out simply by entering Copabella into the search engine. Meanwhile, here are a few, courtesy of Rachel Smith from...
Royal Update
6th April 2010
Woogsie was on form yesterday for the Young Rider class, finishing 2nd, and one of only four combinations to go double clear. Stephanie Tucker and Why Me won the class, with Pascale Young and Pico Bello 3rd. Tom and Rolex had an uncharacteristic rail in the first round.Wendy Schaeffer won the EFA...
Royal Report
4th April 2010
Conditions have continued excellent at Sydney Royal. Even the isolated morning showers helped keep the footing just right. First up this morning was the Young Event Horse Challenge, won five years ago by Visage and then rider Vicki Roycroft. Today, Vicki was in the judging seat for the showjumping...
Sydney Royal
2nd April 2010
Perfect weather made it a pleasure to be at the crowded showgrounds today, and the jumping competitions were excellent. Clear rounds were few and far between and double-clears even rarer. Georgie had one down with Woogsie in the tough Young Rider class, and Woogsie managed to lose a shoe on course...
Showcase of Showjumping
30th March 2010
Sydney Polo Country Club in Richmond is the venue for an exciting new inclusion in the showjumping calendar this year, and Copabella is one of the sponsors. Jointly organised by Yandoo Equestrian Services, Equestrian Sports Promotions and Sydney Polo Club, the event aims to showcase top competitors...
Berrima Results
28th March 2010
The team went well this weekend at Berrima Horse Trials, with Tina Stafford's Kinnordy Rivaldo finishing 3rd in the 1-Star and Electrocute 4th. Aaron Moyes also took the very green but exciting prospect, Copabella Gamelan, into his first Pre-Novice class - and only second event - to...
Win for Vertigo
27th March 2010
New owner Gabrielle Biland took 5-year-old Clover out for her first proper dressage competition at PLC Dressage today, and the pair came home with scores in the high 60s as well as a blue and a yellow ribbon. Judges and audience alike were highly complimentary, predicting a serious future in...
