September saw us go to Waratah Show jumping @ SIEC with our team. War Hawk and Wanda just jumped fabulously to place in their respective classes with ribbons in the 1.25 and 1.30m while the younger horses, Celebration, Leporis and Diabolo (ridden by Gemma, below) all jumped well, looking very special for the future.
SYDNEY @ SIEC Eventing
Finally we had an event. It was perfect that our horses had been out jumping the weeks prior as they were all settled and worked beautifully.
Stuart nearly claimed the Trifecta, however it was not to be in the 1* on Darlis Reen's Roskymar Prince Noreah (FOR SALE) as unfortunately Stuart got an error in the dressage when the boots did not come off before he trotted into the arena - a lesson to all (sorry to dob you in Darlis!)
War Hawk and Wanda win at SIEC
However we did win the 3* on War Hawk (owned by Corinna and Darren Huskinson) as well as the 2* on our own Wanda. Both of the young imports Leporis and Celebration did their first 1* event with Celebration (pictured below, owner Elisabeth Brinton) running 6th and Leo 14th. Both of these horses have taken to eventing like ducks to water! We are so pleased with their progress and attitude.
Our cute new imports and 'Medusa' jumps into mini prix's with Jess Brown in the saddle
Some good news for us is that the three girls from Germany have all settled into their new lives in Australia.
All have super brains and appear to have the talent to go with it; the 4 year old 'Wasabi' (Stuart is on), the 5 year old 'Daleena Daydream' (Karen is on) and the 6 year old 'Be my Daisy' (Gemma is on) YES that's truly their names and we are sticking with them :)
Jess Brown riding Medusa
We have also partnered with Equus Australia ( Rod, Cathy and Jess Brown) with Medusa. We are all very excited that 'Dusa' will be doing what she is very good at, which is show jumping 
Sponsors
We have some super news from Horseland with the addition of Gemma to their team of sponsored riders.
'I was very excited to join the Horseland team of sponsored riders, I know I have big shoes to fill alongside dad and the rest of their sponsored riders, but I will try to represent the brand as best I can’ says Gemma
It is so awesome to see Horseland sell such an amazing product range now, the choice of horse rugs, tack and the apparel and crash caps plus one of our favourites - Free Jump stirrups. It's always an exciting time going into a store and we recently went to our local Dural store to attend their VIPizza night ! Great fun:)
Bates Saddles are the only saddles we choose to use on our horses, their range and fit is extensive, they are Australian made and they continue to evolve. We are so happy with their range and we can help you with your choice (if you are local). Our preferred dressage saddles are the Innova mono LUX, the Dressage LUX and for jumping the Elevation LUX (as worn on Elisabeth Brinton's 'Celebration' below)
Calendar:
Oct 14/15 Goulburn: War Hawk (3*) Wanda (2*) Leo, Celebration (1*) Gemma on Annapurna (3*) Dab (105)
Nov 11/12th: SIEC (as above)
NOV 17-19th: Aus Int 3DE, Adelaide - War Hawk 4*
Dec 1-3rd Wallaby Hill 3DE (TBC)
Cheers, TE
