October 29th, 2007
Northern Ireland International Horse Show
The Brits and the Irish took the lion's share of the prize money but the big class saw America's Laura Kraut take the £10,000 first prize home in the Grand prix and Australian Matt Williams took home the Top Score money....full story

October 22nd, 2007
Carol Heuchan - award winning Bush Laureate winner
Carol is a well respected horsewoman, judge and multi award winning Bush Poet who has, like so many in Australia, been affected by the EI crisis which continues to keep the non-racing industry in a state of limbo... full story and to read her amazing poem click here

October 18th, 2007
The news from the frontline of the EI war zone in Australia
Sally Barbera, our "war correspondent" tells us of her experiences as she fights her battle against Equine Infuenza. Barbera, well respected Coach, Coach educator and competitor tells of the daily hardship of coping with EI, while the generals sit in their offices..full story

October 17th, 2007
Meet Hanne Bruun - Animal Communicator
It was not so long ago that horse people considered the use of natural herbs as off beat and unusual - but not so now where garlic and echinacea are considered necessary in most yards - so is it such a huge jump to engaging the help of animal communicators..full story

October 15th, 2007
Tasmania remains EI free as tests come back negative
The Tasmanian DPI acknowledge owners of the horses that were suspect - all been very helpful and, of course, each did exactly the right thing by reporting the sickness in their horses so quickly. The organisers of the horse events at the Burnie show had a good biosecurity program in place and it was their good record of entrants that enabled us to identify and contact the owners of all contact horses very quickly.

October 13th, 2007
Bits and Pieces - Edition No. 15
This edition of Bits and Pieces brings news of the Tri Nations Cup for showjumping and dressage bewteen South Africa, New Zealand and Australia and also sad news of the passing of one of Australia's showjumping supporters .....full story

October 11th, 2007
Tasmania, Australia Immediate standstill of all Horses
Due to a highly suspect case of a horse showing symptoms of Equine Influenza, the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries and Water has ordered the immediate standstill of all horses in Tasmania as of 5pm Thursday 11 October 2007...full story

October 10th, 2007
Finally a happy ending to an EI story
The story of Louisa and Jeff Hagedorn gives an insight into just how far reaching the effects of the Australian EI crisis are. The couple we all packed and ready to head home with their horses when EI struck but now they have a date to come home ...full story

October 9th, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition 14
News is in from the FEI regarding Jessica Kurten's positive swab from Castle Forbes Maike - the French are dropped from FEI Samsung Super League and Victoria, Australia is to begin non-racing competition ... full story

October 5th, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition 13
Medal placings from Zangersheide where the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses has been run and won. The mares and stallions took most medal placings in all age groups. Also news of Zangersheide stallions in Australia..full story

October 4th, 2007
Top Australian Coach/Coach Educator ponders EI
Simon Kale of Foxground Stables is in the middle of the outbreak area for EI in NSW, Australia and counts his blessings as his horses continue to stay healthy when the disease is less than calling distance from his property...full story

October 4th, 2007
Niall Grimes, Irish showjumper dies too young
US based Irish showjumper died yesterday in Kentucky after a massive heart attack, while in intensive care. At 31 this is too young to die and he will be sorely missed by his many friends in both Ireland and the US. Our thoughts are with his family.

October 4th, 2007
EI continues to divide the horse population in Australia
We have been noticeably quiet regarding the horse war zone which is now Australia - those who have wondered were right to wonder but we can no longer keep our silence and have otulined our reasons for the silence to date...full story

September 24th, 2007
Heike Holstein Irish National Dressage Champion
Taking out her 11th Championship title Heike Holstein was delighted with her horse World Fire at Necarne Castle in Northern Ireland where a fabulous weekend was had by all who attended the National Dressage Championships.....full story

September 18th, 2007
New Zealand loses a living legend
The legendary Graeme "Hec" Hansen died at 73 years of age after a brief illness. Hec was a member of New Zealands first Olympic showjumping team in Tokyo in 1964 and he and his famous mount Saba Sam captured the hearts of a nation....full story

August 27th, 2007
Owner/Breeders now have their say about Irish Selection
As the daily papers continue to highlight the "school yard tauntings" going on amongst senior Irish riders with a lot of behind the shelter shed finger pointing going on, the people who support the sport are beginning to speak out..full story

August 25th, 2007
Australian horse industry in lock down as Equine Flu confirmed Australia has long been applauded for its stringent quarantine laws but Equine Flu has slipped by the minders and one of the top shuttle stallions has been confirmed as have pleasure horses housed at Centennial Park in New South Wales. All racing and performance shows have been cancelled throughout Australia. More news to follow.

August 20th, 2007
Revised Letter to the Editor
The following letter came to us in the early hours of Friday morning regarding Marie Burke's non-inclusion in the Irish Team and raises questions which need to be answered - the author sent us a revised copy of his letter and we publish it here....full story

August 19th, 2007
Europe has a new Individual Gold medallist!
Merdith Michaels-Beerbaum for germany takes the Gold medal at the European Championships with Silver going to current World Champion, Jos Lansink and the Bronze goes to Germany's Ludger Beerbaum.

August 18th, 2007
Jessica Kurten confirms positive drug test in May this year
Kurten confirmed, at a press conference in Mannheim that her mare Castle Forbes Maike had returned a positive test to a substance that Kurten has never heard of and denies every having given any performance enhancing drugs to any of her horses.

August 17th, 2007
Australia loses the matriach of equestrian royalty
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Mavis Roycroft, wife of Australia's living legend Bill Roycroft. Mavis was hospitalised a few days ago and died peacefully in her sleep at 3am this morning. Our thoughts are with the Roycroft family on their loss.

August 17th, 2007
Netherlands takes team Gold at Europeans
After a shock result again for Markus Ehning with his mare causing elimination with her refusal the Germans were relegated to Silver, with Bronze going to Great Britain. The countries to now fight it out for Olympics are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the USA and host nation China / Hong Kong.

August 17th, 2007
Mannheim Grand Prix sees the win go to Portugal
Luciana Diniz won the Grand prix today in Germany, with second to Meredith Michaels-Berbaum for Germany and third to MARIE BURKE from Ireland who also took 2nd place in the opening speed competition.

August 17th, 2007
Aga Khan Cup goes to Germany for the second time in a row
Five pages of coverage of the second last in the Samsung Super League series, the prestigious Aga Khan Cup brings you the blow by blow description of highs and lows of this fabulous class which saw Ireland take equal third place....full story

August 16th, 2007
European Championships underway in Mannheim, Germany
With many countries still looking for Olympic qualification for 2008, these Championships take on even greater importance as the last chance to qualify a team. After Day one of the teams competition, it is no surprises - Germany is in the lead....full story

August 9th, 2007
128cm/International Pairs Relay
As always this class brings the people to the main arena to cheer and jeer! The cheering is for the kids and the jeering is for the Senior riders who won't take their handbrake off when doing their section. A great class as always....full story

August 9th, 2007
The Speed Derby took fast, accurate jumping
The Speed Derby carries a €20,000 prize fund along with the Paul Darragh Perpetual Challenge Trophy honouring one of Ireland's fastest men in the saddle and todays class was an exciting class to find the first name to go on the trophy...full story

August 9th, 2007
Ladies Day at Dublin Horse Show and the weather holds
Thursday, traditionally known as Ladies Day saw some gorgeous fashions, no doubt encouraged by the beautiful weather finally being enjoyed by Dublin and this year saw many more men getting into the spirit of fancy dressing ... full story

August 8th, 2007
The latest on the Foot and Mouth developments in Britain
There is currently much speculation about how this new outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease began in Britain as the second farm is confirmed in Surrey with the dreaded disease but DEFRA is taking all precautions and monitoring the situation..full story

August 8th, 2007
Day one of Dublin Horse Show and the sun shines!!!
After months of wet, the sun shone brightly on the RDS, home to Dublin Horse Show as the classes and excitement of one of the greatest shows anywhere in the world begin. The first International class went to Germany with Class 3 going to Ireland...full story

August 6th, 2007
Conor Swail takes the last Premier GP before Dublin
An added international flavour was added to the Sth County Dublin Premier League Grand Pix with British woman, Lucy Bunn competing and American Georgina Bloomberg, who managed to take home some of the prize money on offer today.. full story

August 5th, 2007
Sydney Showjumping Club - Winter Championships
As always, a full wrap up of the jumping in Sydney, Australia from PR machine, Christine Johnson who tells us all about the Winter Championships which finally happened after 2 previous dates were washed out...full story

August 5th, 2007
Bits and Pieces - Edition number 12
The penultimate round of the Samsung Super League competition will be held at Dublin Horse Show in the coming week - so drop in and catch up with the news on which countries are doing what and who might face relegation...full story

August 4th, 2007
Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey, UK
Just 6 years after the disasterous Foot and Mouth outbreak in the UK, DEFRA have jumped quickly to isolate the confirmed case of the disease on a cattle farm near Guilford. Animal movements have been immediately halted throughout the UK. More news to come.

August 1st, 2007
Chuggy walks away from Elysian Fields AU$25,000 richer
After 10 days of perfect jumping in northern Australia, Chris Chugg walked away with the biggest prize fund winners purse in the country, while Young Rider, Julia Hargreaves took out the AU$8,000 winners purse for the Silver Tour...full story

July 31st, 2007
Boswell hosts the 7th round of the Premier League
Witht he sun shining on Ireland for the first time in all too long, the jumping at one of Ireland's most beautiful venues was set to be fabulous - and that is exactly what it was for the weekend. Great crowds and great jumping was the tone of the weekend...full story

July 31st, 2007
More coverage added to the FEI Para Dressage Champs
The atmosphere at Hartpury College was electric, and in spite of the flood conditions surrounding the venue everybody was in fine spirits. Still more to come on our full coverage of the event so keep checking back....full story

July 27th, 2007
Rule Brittania rings out at Hartpury-FEI Para Dressage Champs
As England was subjected to the worst floods in 60 years the Para Equestrians rode superbly with England winning 18 out of thee 45 available medals. The first four pages of coverage are now complete with much more to come....full story

July 16th, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition Number 11
News in from the FEI discusses a positive drug test from the World Cup FInal which has had apparent tampering, as well as news of the first FEI Para Equestrian World Championships and much more news .... full story

July 10th, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition Number 10
This edition of Bits and Pieces sees a product review which is to become a regular feature for jumpingaround.com. All products reviewed by us will be fully tested by us on our own team of horses and we promise we will not be gentle on the products....full story

July 9th, 2007
Co Wexford is the location for the 4th NIIH qualifier
Yet again showjumping was held in the worst possible conditions with one minute sunshine and next minute lashing rain but with Barnadowns excellent all weather surfaces the jumping continued with plenty entered.....full story

July 6th, 2007
Irish Junior European Team annouced today
Irish Chef d'equip, Liam Buckley today announced the Junior team to represent Ireland at the European Championships later this month in France. The team is Aiden Kileen, Milli McIntyre, Alex Duffy, Conor Drain and Frank Curren. The Young Rider team is being finalised and will be announced shortly.

July 5th, 2007
Clem McMahon holds a wide lead in the Premier League series
With his win in the Premier League at Blessington Show on the weekend, Clem McMahon holds a 10 point lead from Greg Broderick. McMahon and Cobald jumped in spectacular style to win the class from Francis Connors and Merlins Magic....full story

July 4th, 2007
Australian Dressage mourns the loss of a great horse
Cinderella set Australian Dressage on fire with her feisty performances as a 4 year old, and as she matured and developed a wonderful partnership with rider Matthew Dowsley, the redheaded mare gained a huge following - she will be missed by so many...full story

July 4th, 2007
Francis Connors widens his Grand Prix League lead
While the winds howled and the rain lashed, Francis Connors, with his second placing in the Boswell Equestrian National Grand Prix League widened his lead from Tholm Keane on Saturday with the win going to Christian Coyle...full story

June 25th, 2007
Mullingar Equestrian Centre hosts NIIHS qualifiers
In the freezing cold, wintery conditions which have hit Ireland, UK and Europe Mullingar Equestrian Centre hosted the second round of qualifiers for the International Show to be held in Belfast in October and all classes were again hotly contested...full story

June 21st, 2007
Qualifiers begin - Northern Ireland International Horse Show
October seems a long way away but with the qualifiers now in full swing for this prestigious International Show, it seems all to close. Qualifiers are happening around Ireland making June a very busy month for showjumpers.....full story

June 20th, 2007
Inter Provincial University competition
The Irish Universities held their inaugural Inter Provincial competition and the day was a great success with 45 of the top university competitors aiming to win medals. The event was sponsored by the Irish Horse Board and AllBed animal bedding...full story

June 1st, 2007
Irish Para Equestrian takes the honours
Irish Para Equestrian, Eilish Byrne, was 2nd on Day one and won in the Grade 2 division on Day two in Vienna this week, at the Paralympic Qualifying event where many Para riders are looking for qualification for Beijiing. A very excited Eilish phoned our offices straight after the Irish National Anthem was played in her honour.

May 31st, 2007
Bits and Pieces - Edition Number 10
We pay tribute to a great ex-racehorse in Australia who raced till he was a 9 year old and then became a "first horse" for a beginner rider for 12 months after which he went on to become a showjumper with Deb McMaugh rising to World Cup level...full story

May 28th, 2007
Northern Ireland International Show
Tickets are now on sale for the Northern Ireland International Horse show which promises to be an exciting one with the top riders looking forward to an exciting program with a wide range of fun entertainment for everyone...full story

May 21st, 2007
Punchestown GP sees Young Rider victory
In less than perfect weather conditions, the 34 strong start list saw great jumping over a tall track for the 5th leg of the Boswell Equestrian National Grand Prix League in Punchestown. Punchestown was alive with atmosphere as the Horse Trials ran as well....full story

May 20th, 2007
Hamburg Derby, Ireland's Punchestown and Taupo Challenge..
It was a big weekend around the world with major events happening everywhere. We bring you the news of one of the few remaining International Derby classes held in Germany this weekend as well as more info from the world....full story

May 18th, 2007
The Equestrian world is a busy place this weekend
News of the the first qualifying rounds for the Hamburg Derby, the scores after Dressage at the CCI*** Horse Trials at Punchestown in Ireland, the Trans Tasman team named for the Taupo CCI*** and sad news of the loss of an Australian showjumping stallion...full story

May 17th, 2007
IRISH GRAND PRIX RELOCATED FOR SUNDAY
The SJAI have rescheduled the Cavan Grand Prix for this Sunday. It will be held at Aglish Gymkhana in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The Boswell Grand Pirx class will start at 2pm and declarations will close on Friday, 18th May at 11am at the SJAI office as usual.

May 17th, 2007
Ever wondered whether your horse gets stiff after exercise?
With the increasing interest in holistic care for horses of all levels and at all disciplines it was refreshing to spend a day with Katy Davidson working on horses with Equine Sports Massage, which is NOT just another way to waste money with horses...full story

May 16th, 2007
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IRISH SHOWJUMPERS
The Cavan 3 Day Horse Show scheduled for this coming weekend has been cancelled due to "building works currently being carried out". Cavan apologise to all for any inconvenience caused. The SJAI will comment shortly on rescheduling of the Grand Prix League class.

May 13th, 2007
Off-shoreman, Keith Shore takes first place at Barnadown
Englishman, Keith Shore won the class in fine style at Barnadown, Co Wexford on a miserably cold and wet Sunday, with his classy grey Nintendo, beating Irishman Paul O'Shea by a single stride.....full story

May 7th, 2007
Paul O'Shea has no monday-itis this Bank Holiday
Showing no signs of Monday-itis at Coilog today, Paul O'Shea and Killard Horizon jumped superbly taking all the turns everyone else wished they had thought off to win the Boswell Equestrian National Grand Prix class ....full story

April 30th, 2007
O'Connor takes the first Premier League Grand Prix at Dundalk
With 30 riders qualifying from Saturdays Boswell National 1.40m Grand Prix equal favourites Robert Splaine and Francis Connors were knocked out in round one when the same fence fell for them....full story

April 24th, 2007
Bits and Pieces - Edition Seven
This edition brings you sad news about the passing of one of Ireland's great stallions as well as news of a Rock Concert where horses are supposed to be in the front row seats! World Cup wrap up and more....full story

April 23rd, 2007
The Alex's take out the honours in Mullingar
Young Rider Alexander Butler took the lead in one of the most exciting jump off classes this season so far and after an thrilling 16 horse jump off Young Rider Alex Duffy took the title of Guidam Spring Tour Champion 2007....full story

April 21st, 2007
Ireland's Para Equestrian rider gains premier sponsorship
Eilish Byrne is a woman who knows what she wants and she lets nothing stand in her way. This amazing woman with the sparkling blue eyes and wicked grin to match is making her way to a spot at Beijing for the Paralympics.....full story

April 20th, 2007
Meredith Michaels Beerbaum takes 2nd leg of World Cup Final
With only 3 double clears, Michaels-Beerbaum for Germany with the feisty Shutterful came through victorious in this leg of the final, closely followed by Beat Mandli for Switzerland and Marco Kutscher for Germany. Switzerland's Steve Guerdat took 4th, Leopold van Asten for Holland took 5th and Edwina Alexander for Australia took 6th. ....full story

19th April, 2007
World Cup Final - Speed class won by USA's McLain Ward
American McLain Ward took first palce honours in the opening speed class with Sapphire. Second and third went to Germany for Markus Beerbaum and Macus Ehning, with fourth going to Switzerlands Steve Guerdat. Australians Gavin Chester and Edwina Alexander placed 29th and 31st out of a field of 39 starters in las Vegas today.

19th April, 2007
World Cup Final - Dressage
Isabell Werth for Germany took out the first competition at the World Cup FInal this afternoon riding Warum Nicht. American Steffan Peters and Floriano were in 2nd spot with Finland's Kyra Kyrklund and Max sitting in third spot - 16 combinations started the competition.

16th April, 2007
Orchard Equestrian Young Rider Style class at Boswell
In this new and innovative class for Irish Showjumping, Course Designer Killian Clarke set a track which required riders to have control and an eye for distance - with fences set to true distance they needed to be adjustable....full story

16th April, 2007
Princess Haya awards San Patrignano with FEI award
This extraordinary facility provides more than just an equestrian complex and breeding farm - it represents a second chance for many people wo have been thrown away by society and it does this through an amazing rehabilitation program...full story

15th April, 2007
"Senior" rider takes first place in the Guidam tour
The young riders continue to take placings in the lineup of the Guidam Spring Tour for 2007 but today saw Conor Swail step up for starters orders with the handsome grey Conduct as did the Army in what was a fabulous and exciting jump off....full story

9th April, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition number Six
This editon brings news of the Australians selected for a self funded trip to Seoul for showjumping on borrowed horses and also news of the birth of a new baby on the Irish showjumping scene and this young man is bred in the purple to showjump....full story

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL READERS
If there are photos you are wanting to "steal" from the Guidam Spring Tour series remember you ARE being watched - so contact us by clicking here if there is an image you are wanting - we will be prosecuting theft as we now have web crawlers watching you! This includes Myspace, Bebo, Tagged etc. users.

9th April, 2007
And the Guidam Spring Tour continues to draw the numbers
With a field of 70 combinations lining up for starters orders over the Killian Clarke Grand Prix track we had an action packed class with 17 combinations going through to the jump off. First out led the way all the way but could she win?....full story

April 5th, 2007
Legends do exist! .... Part 2
Our thanks to Kerry Uytendaal for allowing us to publicly salute her husband - Art Uytendaal is an Australian Showjumping Legend and our words and images have been kindly supplied by Kerry.... full story

April 5th, 2007
Cinderella has had her surgery - news in from EFA
Yesterday, Claudia Harper's mare Cinderella underwent surgery in Germany to remove a malignant growth from under her right eye. The tumour had grown to a lenth of 8.5 cm.The surgery appears to have been successful ...full story

April 4th, 2007
Legends do exist! Part One
Fifty years ago a 25 year old Dutch boy arrived in Australia by accident! Art Uytendaal came to Australia as a way to get to New Zealand and it was Australian showjumpings good fortune that he never got there......full story

April 3rd, 2007
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL BEBO, MYSPACE, TAGGED etc.users
It has come to our attention that there are many people on the current personal web spaces and also with personal web sites who are STEALING our images. ALL PHOTOS are subject to copyright and may NOT be used without permission. If you wish to use photos please contact us to discuss - any unauthorised use will be prosecuted from now on.

April 2nd, 2007
Northern Ireland Internationa Horse Show has Irish first
Northern ireland International Horse Show have confirmed that the London based Metropolitan Police Service Mounted Training Unit will be entertaining the crowds in Belfast at the end of October, 2007 ....full story

March 30th, 2007
Bits and Pieces Edition Five
Is it April Fools Day in advance - and if so who is the Fool? Cavan Equestrian Centre are doing battle with the SJAI by running an unaffiliated 1.35m Grand Prix against the Guidam Spring Tour Grand Prix.....full story

March 28th, 2007
Second round of the Orchard Young Rider Style class
And the win this week goes to 14 year old Conor Drain and Tripoli, with Nicola FitzGibbon and Jumpingaround Dotcom taking second spot this week. This weeks class had fewer entries but there was no drop in the quality...full story

March 27th, 2007
Young Rider again takes the Grand Prix win
The second leg of the Guidam Spring Tour was held in warm sunshine at James Kernan's newly refurbished Equestrian Centre in Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh and Tom Holden built an excellent track as always....full story

March 26th, 2007
Bits and Pieces - 2007 - Edition Four
Australian Dressage superstar, Cinderella has been withdrawn from the World Cup Final, Ronnie Easey has had a bad fall and Australian legend Colin Kelly has been laid to rest, plus more ..full story

March 21st, 2007
The inaugural Orchard Equestrian YR Style class
As the Young Riders strutted their stuff in this important new type of class for Ireland's Young Riders, they also showcased their "bling" accessories while being judged by Senior Irish rider, Sheila White and EFI Young Rider Selector, Liam Buckley....full story

March 19th, 2007
Guidam Spring Tour 2007 begins
Youngster Alex Duffy set the arena on fire as he scorched around the indoor at Kill International Equestrian Centre in this opening round of the 3rd Guidam Spring Tour Grand Prix......full story

March 18th, 2007
New from Sydney, Australia - Autumn Showjumping
Publicity Officer for Sydney Showjumping Club, Christine Johnson must burn the candle at both ends with her report coming through within hours of the last jump being jumped at Castle Hill - her report and photos complete with results....full story

March 18th, 2007
New Zealander takes out the Bell Tea Horse of the Year
In a thrilling class which saw clear rounds thin on the ground, New Zealand's Oliver Edgecombe took out the $30,000 first place money, with Aussie Paul Asthanasoff and Wirragulla nicklaus collecting $20,000 for second place....full story

March 17th, 2007
And only two double clears in New Zealand today
New Zealand's Simon WIlson and Australia's Paul Asthanasoff posted the only two double clears today in the Tri Nations Cup over the testing Leopoldo Palacios track but New Zealand came out victorious in todays round....full story

March 16th, 2007
Toowoomba Royal Show - important message for competitors..
As the drought in Australia worsens, Toowoomba Royal Show asks all competitors to bring their own water to the show as their bore has now run dry and they are having to use town water. Australia's first female Ringmaster discusses the situation....full story

March 16th, 2007
Australia has a winning day in New Zealand....
Diana Dobson gives us a great report direct from Hastings, New Zealand where Paul Asthanasoff was the hero of the day when he and Wirragulla Nicklaus clocked up double clear in the Trans Tasman competition and the went on to win the Grand Prix...full story

March 15th, 2007
New Zealand Horse of the Year Show is well underway
The Australians and South Africans are well settled in New Zealand and competing well in preparation for Fridays Tri-Nation Cup challenge and the Aussies have already clocked up some nice placings....full story and link to official website

March 14th, 2007
Bits and Pieces 2007 - Edition Three
This edition brings news of Aussie James Paterson-Robinson winning in Spain on the Sunshine Tour, the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show, big money poured into Irish Grand Prix circuit, Olympic Course Designers announced and more...full story

March 13th, 2007
An apology and a correction
We received communication from the National Showjumping Chair in Australia today asking us to make a correction to our article regarding the recent rule change to the grading of imported foreign horses.....full story

March 12th, 2007
Bits and Pieces 2007 - Edition Two
Dateline -Ireland - everything from rule changes for showjumping through to engagements are announced this edition. Also news from Para Equestrian that they are looking for showjumpers to join Para Equestrian Showjumping....full story

March 11th, 2007
Important Rule Changes for Australian Showjumping
With the debate hotting up in Australia over the grading of imported horses, the National Showjumping Committee, chaired by Vicki Roycroft have come up with a definitive ruling on the situation...also important news for Young Riders....full story

March 10th, 2007
The Guidam Spring Tour 2007 is about to begin....
For the Irish who decided not to travel to Spain to start the years competition circuit, the Guidam Spring Tour provides a seven round series to get the horses going. We also introduce you to Marie Burke - Irish International Showjumper of the Year....full story

February 28th, 2007
New to jumpingaround.com - 2007 Bits and Pieces - Edition One
We will bring you snippets of news through our new Bits and Pieces editions. This edition brings news of Australia's rise in showjumping, strangles outbreaks around the world and the world rankings for showjumping, dressage and eventing and the Spanish tour....full story

February 28th, 2007
Change to Australian Team for Trans Tasman competitions
With the official word from High Performance Manager coming in "Jamie Kermond withdrew from the team and Becky Allen who was listed as first reserve, replaced him." we now see Victorian Becky riding Koyuna Ted on the team.

February 24th, 2007
Germany is next to provide Australian Showjumping with a Coach
Gilbert Boeckmann is currently in Australia working with the Elite Showjumping Squad and also the Eventers - even though not on any Elite Squad, Heath Ryan was at the Sydney Clinic to work on his showjumping....full story

February 11th, 2007
Pony Club Association of Victoria - State Championships
As the weather continued to make life difficult for Victorian's the Southern Metropolitan Zone hosted the State Championships for Dressage and Showjumping. With 188 competitors and supporters and workers the place was jumping....full story

February 8th, 2007
Berry First National Showjumping in News South Wales, Australia
The Shoalhaven Showjumping Club on the beautiful coast of New South Wales, just outside of Sydney hosted the Berry First National Showjumping Championships in perfect conditions, with huge numbers turning up for the $10,000 prze fund on offer...full story

February 7th, 2007
The Australian Team for the Trans Tasman competition named.
With some exceptional young horses and young riders recently named on the National Squad, the Selectors have decided to send four members of the recently named Elite Squad to do battle with the Kiwis.....full story

January 30th, 2007
The EfA issues elite and development squads in all disciplines
The full lists are now available and there are some suprises by way of horses left off and some horses on lists - no doubt followers of all three disciplines will have opinions about these lists and we encourage you to email us, for publication your feelings...full story

January 23rd, 2007
Introducing Victorian Dressage rider, Tiffany Joosse
We were privelaged to enjoy the hospitality of Tiffany Joosse and her parents to interview one of ther rising stars of Australian Dressage. This young lady, at 22 years of age possesses poise and dignity and such a wise head on such young shoulders...full story

January 22nd, 2007
Gavin Chester to represent Australia
After the weekend saw Dapto host the final leg of the Pacific League Final of the World Cup jumping, Gavin Chester finished on top to win the right to represent Australia at the final in Las Vegas in April this year.....full story

January 20th, 2007
Do you want the good news or the bad news?
The good news is that the Western District of Victoria is experiencing lashing rain - the bad news is the Western District Showjumping Championships were cancelled at 8am this morning! ......full story

January 13th, 2007
Shipwreck Coast Showjumping Championships, Victoria, Australia
One of what would have to be the most unique showjumping event in the world - The Shipwreck Coast Showjumping Championships are held at the Warrnambool Racecourse in conjunction with the races. Eight pages tells the story of the fun had by all......full story

December 31st, 2006
Seven pages of colour and excitement from Olympia
Our London correspondent, Kirstin Coote brings us all the showjumping news, including the World Cup class and final Grand Prix - this is Kirstin's favourite show and like a kid in Disneyland she brings us all the excitement of the jumping...full story

December 25th, 2006
Christmas wishes to all our readers.......
With hopes that Santa has brought you all exactly what you wanted because no doubt all our readers have been very good this year! Victoria in Australia is certainly getting the best present of all - the rain is lashing down, wetting the earth and dampening the fires - there could not be a better christmas this year than the very wet one we are having down under!

December 23nd, 2006
Olympia - the last show of the season - 2006 is bigger than ever!
Our London correspondent, Kirstin Coote, brings the Dressage to our readers in detail, with photos and critique. Olympia is a show which holds memories for so many and creates new ones for so many more each year. Jumping to follow....full story

December 19th, 2006
Christmas time at Treehaven in Victoria, Australia
The Lever family's annual Christmas show was full of fun and the numbers were huge this year as word spreads about this great way to end the year jumping. The talk for the weekend was definitely about the bushfires burning so much of Victoria..full story

December 17th, 2006
More of the colour and jumping from Tempo
International Course Designer, Leopoldo Palaccios set tracks which saw time as the challenge and this really showed some of the failings in Australian showjumping as rails fell like the woodcutters championships.....full story

December 16th, 2006
First Dressage and now Show Jumping.......
Dressage has recently lost International Ulla Salzgeber as their Coach and now after some speculation, Jamie Coman, National Showjumping Coach has resigned. So where will these two disciplines look for coaching now...full story

December 10th, 2006
Laurie Lever takes out another World Cup win.......
In spectacular style, Laurie Lever and Ashleigh Drossel Dan clearly won the 14th leg of the Pacific League World Cup circus - with a $10,000 bonus on offer for a double clear round, Laurie missed out on collecting the money by one rail in round one....full story

December 3rd, 2006
Round 13 of the Pacific League World Cup qualifier has run....
and the win went resoundingly to New South Welshman, Paul Asthanasoff and his homebred chestnut stallion Wirragulla Niklaus when they beat Paula Hamood and Adam Mellors in an exciting penultimate round....full story

Decmber 3rd, 2006
Shepparton turned on a glorious day for the Mini Prix
The sun shone on Shepparton for the final day of their 3 day show and the Northern Victorian Showjumping Club again put on a great show with plenty of atmosphere and great jumping over tracks designed by Olympian Gavin Chester.....full story

November 26th, 2006
Round 12 of the Pacific League World Cup has been and gone
and the pressure was on Gavin Chester and Warlord II to break a long standing record but it was not to be as rising star of Australian Showjumping, Drossel Dan with Laurie Lever in the saddle won in spectacular style....full story

November 26th, 2006
Sale World Cup show puts on a spectacular Mini Prix
Under bright blue skies with not a cloud to be seen, the committee of the Sale and District Showjumping and Dressage Club put on a spectacular weekend of showjumping - to see the finalists in the A&B Mini Prix.....full story

November 18th, 2006
Gavin Chester and Warlord II make it 5 out of 5!
At Wodonga today, Gavin Chester has equalled the record previously held by Vicki Roycroft and Coalminer by winning 5 World Cup qualifying classes in a row. Now the question is "can this combination win the Sale leg of the league next weekend?" Stay tuned for the news from Sale.

November 17th,2006
World Cup Jumping comes to Dressage & Jumping with the Stars
It was great to see round 10 of the Pacific League World Cup played out at Dressage and Jumping with the Stars. 16 combinations took on David Sheppards track but only Gavin Chester and Warlord II jumped double clear....full story

November 16th, 2006
And the stars shone brightly in Werribee
The show begun so many years ago by Sicca Djikstra, who had vision, passion and a dream to have Australia produce dressage horses and riders of excellence has grown into a major extravaganza with major international stars....full story

November 15th, 2006
Jumping With the Stars saw Franke display his talent and tact
The 4 and 5 year old horses were judged by Franke Sloothaak on both days of competition where the 6 and 7 year olds were judged by Franke on the first day and jumped in competition on the second day......full story

November 14th, 2006
A private interview with Franke Sloothaak
jumpingaround.com had the privelage of a couple of very special hours talking showjumping with one of the greats of the sport - Franke Sloothaak! Franke gave us his views on how to improve things in Australia......full story

October 10th, 2006
Cork/Kerry introduce Sportsman Classes
With the changes to all the equestrian disciplines about to happen when the new umbrella organisation comes into force, many of the disciplines are aiming to draw numbers - the new Sportsman jumping classes are one of these innovations....full story

September 16th, 2006
So what does euro130,000 buy you?
The amazing price of euro130,000 was paid by John and Lisa Hales at the second ESI Elite Foal Auction in Germany recently for Arko III's five month old full brother. Plenty wanted this super youngster but Britain has him....full story

September 12th, 2006
Australia gets set to welcome a World Champion
Showjumping superstar, Germany's Franke Sloothaak is set to arrive in Australia to do clinics and also judge the Young Showjumping Horse Championships and riding the finalists. jumpingaround.com are proud to sponsor the 3 days of clinics...full story

September 8th, 2006
Blue Hors Matinee stays with Andreas....
Despite incredibly strong rumour on the street which suggested that the Princess of Jordan had purchased this wonderful and most outstanding mare, we have now had it confirmed by Blue Hors Aps that the mare has not been sold and is indeed not for sale.

September 7th, 2006
As the dust settles on Aachen World Championships....
the rumours on the street abound - but the one rumour which seems to have substance to it is that the show stealer of the Dressage arena in Aachen, Blue Hors Matinee has been sold...to the very astute horsewoman and President of the FEI, the Princess of Jordan for a reported euro7million.

September 3rd,2006
Showjumping final sees a jump off for all medals....
In an extraordinary showjumping final at the World Games today Edwina Alexander did herself proud jumping superbly until the hot and tricky Shutterfly had a rail leaving her out of the medals but a worthy 4th in the World. Gold went to Jos Lansink, Silver to Beezie Madden and Bronze to Merdith Michaels- Beerbaum.

September 2nd, 2006
Australian Edwina Alexander equal first with Jos Lansink
Over a tough and testing track which saw the "recognised" best in the world go down in todays class, Edwina Alexander and Jos Lansink finished equal 1st and Bernardo Alves and Ludger Berbaum took equal 3rd in todays class. To contest the World Champion title are Edwina Alexander, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum,Beezie Madden, Jos Lansink.

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