Waratah Showjumping

Waratah 2025 - a year of pivots, budget worries, new people - and weather (not unusual for Waratah).

Firstly- thanks to the wonderful sponsors who continually support Waratah. And who, when asked, dug even deeper.

Secondly thanks to the Crew! Led by Anderson Lima Ring 1 (in case you didn’t notice) Ed McNair in Ring 2 and Mark Atkins in Ring 3 (it’s own world - but what a wonderful world it was).

Stewards - ably led by Jan Golding.

Judges - silently led by Anne Garner.

Ring Crew - Henry & all the boys, polite & attentive - and tuned into the sound of Kaz & the food buggy!

Kaz & Bec - over & beyond …

Riders - no show without you, but oh dear in Ring 2 you can be slow.

Karinda - no words for the extra lengths you go to.

Some huge highs this year, 25 starters in the WC for starters. A great win by Sam Overton riding Oaks Cassanova from a large & accomplished field.

A ribbon for Luce in Emah’s Choice - fabulous, classy horses in the Futurity, growing numbers in the YR class. The Trans Tasman Teams - even though we had to abandon Thursday night’s class - both the Seniors & YR were great competitions - onwards to Tamworth & Willinga Park.

Thanks to all who came, competed & watched. Im hoping to do most of it again in April !!

Gratefully yours - The OC.

The Riders’ Cup is always a highlight of our show. More than just another class, it has become a tradition that embodies the true spirit of the show – a class put on by the riders, for the riders. Sponsored and supported by the riders themselves, the event creates a sense of community and camaraderie. As such it is appropriate that we wrap up our 2025 coverage with the results from this class and what a class it was - literally not decided until the last fence!

This year, 34 combinations came forward for the 1.45m Riders’ Cup, run over two tough rounds. The format rewarded consistency and boldness, with just fractions of a second deciding the top placings in Round 2.

It was Paige McBain and Charlotta II who rose to the occasion, claiming victory with a clear and fast second round in 42.92 seconds. The chestnut mare sealed the win with style.

Close behind, New Zealand Young Rider Molly Moffatt with Lazarus GNZ stopped the clock at 43.07 seconds to take out second, while Sam Overton and Cha Cha Blue GHP slotted into third in 43.18 seconds after two quality rounds.

Adding to the excitement, experienced campaigners like Jamie Kermond and Yalambi’s Lord Byron and talents such as Tess McInerney on Quintation and Tallara Cameron with Cooley Down Under showed the depth of Australian Jumping, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.

The Riders’ Cup once again proved why it holds such a special place in the Waratah program. It’s a class that celebrates horsemanship, rivalry, and above all – the riders themselves.

🏆Placings
1st – Paige McBain & Charlotta II
2nd – Molly Moffatt & Lazarus GNZ
3rd – Samuel Overton & Cha Cha Blue GHP
4th – Jamie Kermond & Yalambi’s Lord Byron
5th – Tess McInerney & Quintation
6th – Tallara Cameron & Cooley Down Under
7th – Frida Lindgren & Wondareen Colleen
8th – Jess Brown & Equus Indemand
9th – Oliver Croucher & Takapoto Koru
10th – Thomas McDermott & Oaks Ventriloquist

🌐 Full results available at https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1139278

📸 © Australian Jumping

The final class to run in Ring 2 was Class 40b Richardson Haulage 1.25m Open. With many riders returning to the ring one final time for the weekend, the skills of both horse and rider didn't disappoint spectators. The winner was Roy Andrew Inglis who completed 2 clear rounds with zero faults. Congratulations to Roy as well as the place getters and their connections.

1st Roy Andrew Inglis - ANIKLAS
2nd Natalie Mohr - CRYSTALDREAM Z
3rd George Johnson - GLENARA BOLLINGERS STAR
4th Victoria Hawthorne - CECEE
5th Roy Andrew Inglis - ALILLIE
6th Jacqui Kennett - OAKS KENYA

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Closing out the action in Ring 3 were Classes 44a 1.05m Adult and 44b 1.05m Junior. After a full competition schedule, these combinations continued to excel in what they do best with Sarah Duggan taking the win for the Adults and Jordan Smith winning the Juniors. Congratulations to Sarah and Jordan, as well as the place getters in both classes and everyone who helped them get here for the weekend.

Class 44a
1st Sarah Duggan - ARCS KATO
2nd Tayla Norley - KPH SNICKERDEE
3rd Billy Raymont - HALO SR
4th Jessica Stalling - KYAN VERSACE
5th Courtney Cusack - POSH XTREME

Class 44b
1st Jordan Smith - COUNTRY PLATINUM
2nd Rhys McEvoy - CLEVEDON OBOE
3rd Ellie Flower - FINCH FARM VERSACE
4th Evie Magnier - MASTER STEVIE G
5th Gorgia Corrigan - GRAND QUEST

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Ring 2 continued with more action as the 1.25m classes took to the course. Class 40a King Ranch 1.25m Junior was a great representation of these younger riders determination and skill. Wining the class was Valentina Hercus on Cera Catalina, who completed the round with zero faults. Congratulations to Valentina, as well as the place getters and their connections.

1st Valentina Hercus - CERA CATALINA
2nd Jake Tomlinson - BELLHAVEN BOOM BOOM
3rd Jaycie Trace - OAKS KINGFISHER
4th Jack Barker - TULARA FOR QUINAR
5th Harrison Wessel - BLOOMBERG SSNZ
6th Jameson Bush - MACLEAY CORELLA

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Ring 3 continued to wow spectators in Classes 43a 95cm Adult and 43b 95cm Junior, as riders completed this two-phase course in ideal time. The winners of these classes were Tayla Norley and Adam Mundy. Congratulations Tayla and Adam as well as the place getters in each class.

Class 43a
1st Tayla Norley - KPH SNICKERDEE
2nd Eva Telford - BREMER PARK POCO EXPRESS
3rd Chase Naylor - CHIANTI D
4th Rachel Higgins - DE LAGO RESORT
5th Joanna Spira - KENLOCK SKY HIGH

Class 43b
1st Adam Mundy - SPLASH OUT
2nd Georgia Corrigan - GRAND QUEST
3rd Evie Magnier - MASTER STEVIE G
4th Ruby Davis Rae - CATENDA
5th Tiarn Schell - LEICA BITOFCASH

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Ring 2 continued with more 1.15m action with class 39b Tom Smith Farrier 1.15m Open. Here we saw combinations compete in a fast paced course, designed by Edward McNair, all aiming for the double clear round with zero faults. The winner of this class was Alexandra Inglis, followed by Roy Andrew Inglis. Congratulations to our winner, place getters and those who helped them compete at Waratah.

1st Alexandra Inglis - GLENARA AFFOGOTO
2nd Roy Andrew Inglis - INDIANA GOODTIMES
3rd Roy Andrew Inglis - AARTURO
4th Brooke Anderson - HECTAR XTREME
5th Matilda Telford - VELLARA DELERIUM
6th Emily Baldwin - CP LYNX

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

What a wonderful way to start the last day of Competition in Ring 2 for our World Cups Weekend. The Sienna Weir Amateur Series is a tribute to a lovely young show jumper who died tragically in 2023 doing what she absolutely loved most in life – jumping her horse. Sienna competed successfully as a Junior and a Young Rider and throughout her University time, competed successfully as an Amateur rider. Sienna’s parents and her coach Sharon Slater have initiated this Series for Amateur riders in Sienna’s memory.

Class 39a The Sienna Weir Memorial Amateur Series saw riders compete for the honour of this special award by presenting a clear round, followed by a jump off. Whilst the competition was fierce, it was Lori James who was presented as the winner with a double clear round.

1st Lori James - BOND GIRL SHP
2nd Giorga Gall - EMCEE VILLAIN
3rd Melanie Heygate - OAKS QUEBEC
4th Shanae Bohr-Howell - DAUNIES SURPRISE
5th Gaby Herbosa - LORD MELBOURNE
6th Kylie Hardy - NIGHT SKY STREAKER Z

Photos courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Class 42a 80cm Adult and Class 42b 80cm Junior did not disappoint spectators with more fast paced and intense riding. With a field of talented riders, many were on the edge of their seats as combinations took to yet another fabulous course build by Mark Atkens and his team. Taking the win for the adults was Rowena Mitchell, while Camilla de Zwaan was the winner for the juniors. Congratulations Rowena and Camilla as well as the place getters in each class.

Class 42a
1st Rowena Mitchell - RIVERTON ALL CLASS
2nd Ludovic Bernadat - EMCEE ICARUS
3rd Alisa Moir - CIGAR BAR (NZ)
4th Ruby Cale - WILLOW WOOD MAHALO
5th Eva Telford - BREMER PARK POCO EXPRESS

Class 42b
1st Camilla de Zwaan - TT NEVERMIND
2nd Minnie Pembroke-Birss - AVONDEAN PARK DOTCOM
3rd Alessandra Voitenko Turner - APH SPLINTER
4th Lilah Walley - JET BOY
5th Sienna Owen - HARRY HOUDINI NDE

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

What a wonderful start to the final day of competition in Ring 3 with Class 41 Emah's Pick 70cm. Riders took to the jumps with determination to reach ideal time. Out of all competitors in this class, it was Nathan Germaine who took the win with fast times in both phases and zero faults. Well done Nathan as well as the place getters and their connections.

1st Nathan Germaine - SIVOCCI
2nd Rachel Higgins - SAINT AMBROSE
3rd Camilla de Zwaan - TT NEVERMIND
4th Addison West - TT SMOKEY
5th Ruby Cale - WILLOW WOOD MAHALO

Photo courtesy of Elegant Exposures.

Results | Divas Beverages Young Rider 1.35m

In a thrilling conclusion to the Young Rider competitions, 27 combinations took on the final course designed by Anderson De Moura Lima in Ring One.

Five pairings successfully navigated the challenging track clear and under time, with Alexander Jang & Parallax SCF first in line for the jump off. Clear jumping in a quick time of 41.77 seconds set the bar high, but Ella Hayward & Edena DP were able to stop the clock in an even speedier time of 40.29 seconds. Third out, Charlie Magnier & Notre Dame de Bourguignon flew across the finish line in a time of 39.22 seconds – fast enough to secure first place.

Congratulations Charlie and to all of our talented young riders for brilliant performances.

Special congratulations to Ruby Rao & Cibelle Van Het Hobos Z for achieving the highest aggregate pointscore across the Young Rider competitions held over both the CLK Equestrian Warm Up Weekend & World Cup Weekend.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Divas Beverages – your support of the Young Rider classes at Waratah has been nothing short of incredible.

Placings 🏅

1st Charlie Magnier & Notre Dame de Bourguignon | 0-0/39.22
2nd Ella Hayward & Edena DP | 0-0/40.29
3rd Alexander Jang & Parallax SCF | 0-0/41.77
4th Claire Zylstra & Harvey B | 0-1/48.90
5th Hannah Doolan & Checkbook | 0-4/40.97
6th Jake Tomlinson & Vinchino | 1/71.77

🌐 Full results available on Equipe: https://online.equipe.com/shows/72831

Images © Australian Jumping/Simon Scully