Aussie show jumping success in North America

Australian riders have continued with their success in North America, producing many outstanding top ten performances...

Adele Severs

Published 14 Jun 2022

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Maddison Stephen and Yalambi’s Grazi, pictured here competing at Caboolture World Cup in Australia last year.

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Aussie show jumping success in North America

Australian riders have continued with their success in North America, producing many outstanding top ten performances at Spruce Meadows CSI3* in Alberta, Canada, and Tryon CSI3* in North Carolina, USA.

Spruce Meadows CSI3*

Maddison Stephen aboard Yalambi’s Grazi were second in the Table A 1.30m at Spruce Meadows on Friday (10 June), before winning the Table A 1.30m from more than 60 competitors on Saturday (11 June). Only 14 combinations jumped clear in the first round to return for the jump off. Maddison and Yalambi’s Grazi could not be caught in the jump off round with the duo posting a clear, quick time of 44.70s to take the win. On the Sunday, the pair won the Table A 1.30m yet again, capping off a very successful weekend!

Katie Laurie riding Cera Caruso at a previous event.

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Katie Laurie and Esteban MVNZ were tenth in the Table A 1.40m on the Friday, with Katie then winning the Table A 1.45m class with Cera Caruso; the pair successfully completed the first round of competition with no faults and could not be caught in the 16 horse jump-off! Rowan Willis and Ashton Dakota were fourth.

James Arkins and Joevaro N had a great day on the Sunday, finishing third in the Table A 1.50m class.

James Arkins and Eurostar before setting sail for the US. © Stephen Mowbray

James Arkins and Joevaro, before setting sail for the US.

Full results from Spruce Meadows.

Tryon CSI3*

Lauren Balcomb and Verdini D’Houtveld Z were second in the $139,000 CSI3* Grand Prix 1.50m on Saturday (11 June), gaining their World Championship MER. The class was won by Ireland’s Conor Swail and Vital Chance de la Roque. Lauren’s partner, Kiwi Sharn Wordley, finished fourth on Valentine Car. Earlier at the event, Lauren was second behind Conor on the $37,000 FEI Welcome Stake 1.50m — so a very successful weekend indeed!