One of the nicest shows on the Australian jumping scene is by and large one of the best kept secrets - Shoalhaven Jump Club on the south coast of New South Wales boasts an idyllic venue which is further enhanced by the President's Tent which hosts great food and drink all day with front row views of the jumping on what is a well maintained grass arena and in early February they run their 2 day show which follows on from Berry Show gicing riders 3 days of good competition.

The prize fund for all classes includes thousands of dollars worth of fabulous prizes from supporters such as Diesel, Corrina Dental Chambers and RM Williams to name just a couple all organised by Club dynamo Simon Kale and the great committee.

Many, including the jumpingaround crew, made the trip to Shoalhaven only to be met with the news that the Berry Show had been cancelled due to torrential rains and this did not look good for Saturday's jumping at Shoalhaven!

Sadly the news was not good on Saturday morning after a night of flooding rains and the show was called off - the Course Designer headed back home and people were left wondering what they would do with their Saturday!

Simon Kale and his wife, Olwyn generously opened their Foxground property gates, They gathered the food and drink that had been organised for the Presidents Tent and invited everyone to come and join them for an all day eat and drink fest. Laughter and chat about horses and all things connected with the last leaving around 6pm was the order of the day while the rain continued to lash down!

Foxground Training Stables have been the training grounds for many of the top eventers in Australia and Simon Kale is a well known and highly respected Coach and Coach Educator.

There are not many properties that have the peace and tranquilty to be found at Foxground - even in the lashing rain!

Pictured above left - (from left to right) - Diesel Dave, the local mechanic, Simon Kale, Elizabeth Le Mesurier and Carlie Le Mesurier share a laugh.

Pictured below left - Julia McLean and John Glenn representing WOW saddles who were sponsors this weekend.

Pictured below right - one of the many peaceful watering holes on Foxground.

Pictured above left - Megan Bryant from Cowra has been training with Simon Kale in between winning awards for everything from Dressage to Eventing and is looking to add showjumping to her list of achievements.

Pictured centre - another of the great "parent support group" is Frank Durkic, father of Kelly.

Pictured above right - mother of Kelly, Leanne Dukic was also there to support her daughter this weekend but certainly enjoyed relaxing on the deck of Foxground as the rain continued to lash but the air was very very warm.