A nailbiting jump-off was required to determine the NZ National Pro-Amateur Champion today at the Tavendale & Partners National Show Jumping and Show Hunter Championship.  Gisborne’s Larina Dolman made her trip worth while by taking out the title, riding Kiwi Lansing but she had to put in a brilliant performance to earn it. 

 

Four combinations came through to the jump-off, and Harry Feast and Double J Bouncer set a scorching clear round in a time of 42.49.  Jess Land and Emilio MSH jumped clear but were a bit slower than Harry, and then Morgan Baddeley set sail but while jumping clear, still couldn’t take the lead. Larina set off at a great rate and never let up, and really cut the corners, while jumping very well. Her time of 40.09 looked unbeatable, but Kirsty Sharapoff, who won this class two years ago, gave it her best shot. Her time of 42.31 was good enough for her to take second place, relegating Harry to third, Jess to fourth and Morgan to fifth.

 

Larina, who currently has the lead in the Harrison Lane national series, acknowledged it was a very good jump-off. “I had come all the way from the North Island so I thought I may as well make it worth it and give it all my best. We travel back on Monday and then will be competing at the Gisborne A & P show on Thursday or Friday.”

 

The Amateur class was also an excellent jump off, and it was the last combination to go who took the title. Both Kelly Evans and Hammertime are a well-known combination in southern show jumping circles, so it was a popular win.  “He’s about 15 or 16 years old now, he’s been a fantastic horse, we are very lucky to have him,” said Kelly.  “I had lots of support from the sideline with lots of great friends. I do this for the fun.”

 

There were no clear rounds in the Young Rider class so it was up to the two with four faults to jump off for the title.  Wellington’s Sophie Scott and Lakota were first up, and had another rail, and West Coast’s Rebecca Wardle on her young horse, Dingmac Eccles wasn’t able to beat that, so the title went to Sophie, who won it last year as well.  “He jumped really well,” said Sophie. “I am really happy with how he has been going all show. It wasn’t the best result to win on but a win is a win.”

 

Nelson’s Peita Milne won the National Junior Rider of the Year, riding Ngahiwi Warrior who she has had just over a year. “It has taken a while, but now we have a really good partnership,” said Peita. “I just love him to bits, I couldn’t ask for a better horse. Peita is intending aiming for Young Rider classes in the North Island.

 

Tegan Fitzsimon may have another superstar in her stables, with Campari. The pair won the National 7 year old title today. “He is owned by the Tapley family and I have been riding him since the end of his five year old season. He is a great horse, super scopey, and we have had a great season so far, although this is his first big win.”  Tegan also plans on taking the horse up to the North Island for further competitions.

 

In the show hunter classes, Emily Barton and My Countess won the Brough Equestrian Amateur class, from Kate Mullins and Cowboy Cool. Grace Manera and Toulou won the Loan Goat Vineyard horse 1.10-1.15 class and Claudia Faulkner won the Tavendale & Partners Equitation Championship. The Zilco Junior Show hunter class was won by Rosa Buist-Brown on Bellick ST and the pair also won the McMillan Feeds Rising Star Hunter. The Lone Goat Handy Hunter Horse Championship was won by Gus Taylor and Orovet Li, with Tracy McIlraith on La Dama Vegas second and Sophie Rosanowski and Dark Ghana third.  The Loan Goat open hunter 1m was won by Lucy Swain and Stone River Titan. The 90cm NRM Category C Pony class was won by Molly Smith.

 

It is final’s day on Sunday, with events getting started at 8.30am at the National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island, Christchurch. 

2020 New Zealand National Amateur Champion

Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur Rider Series in conjunction with Moa

  1. Kelly Evans, Hammertime
  2. Tessa Silcock, TMS Vincenzo
  3. Harriet Gardner, PL Queen of Hearts
  4. Amy Williams, Montreaux
  5. Olivia Waddy, Bluewater
  6. Jane Beattie, Lowland Schnapps

 

2020 New Zealand National Pro-Amateur Champion

Harrison Lane Pro Amateur Rider series in conjunction with Lone Goat Vineyard

  1. Larina Dolman, Kiwi Lansing
  2. Kirsty Sharapoff, Shoot the Breeze
  3. Harry Feast, Double J Bouncer
  4. Jess Land, Emilio MSH
  5. Morgan Baddeley, Mr Jerraco
  6. Emma Power, Tuxedo

 

2020 New Zealand National Junior Rider Champion

Equifibre Junior Rider Series and Equitation in conjunction with Zilco

  1. Peita Milne, Ngahiwi Warrior
  2. Olivia Adams, Castelada II
  3. Margot Curtis, Flirtini
  4. Anna Nalder, Icebreaker II
  5. Sophie Townsend, Kingslea Kiwi
  6. Molly Moffatt, Glenmark

 

2020 New Zealand National Young Rider Champion

FMG Young Rider Series in conjunction with Pegasus Communications

  1. Sophie Scott, Lakota
  2. Rebecca Wardle, Dingmac Eccles
  3. Jaimee Bird, Euro Champayne

 

2020 New Zealand National 5 Year Old Champion

East Coast Performance Horses 5 Year Old Series in conjunction with Platinum Performance

  1. Katie Meredith, Vulcan GNZ
  2. Makenzie Causer, Quantico GNZ
  3. Harry Feast, LT Holst Zalato Blue
  4. Sophie Scott, Benrose Casino ECPH
  5. Sophie Townsend, Wildheart
  6. Todd Magner, Awatuna Moonlight

 

2020 New Zealand National 6 Year Old Champion

Cheleken & Ultramox 6 Year Old Series in conjunction with Platinum Performance

  1. Sally Spicer, Corrine HSH
  2. Rose Alfeld, Eye Catcher NZPH
  3. Emma Power, Mojito GNZ
  4. Larina Dolman, Eye See Ruby
  5. Katie Meredith, Eye Candy

 

2020 New Zealand National 7 Year Old Champion

Matthews Hanoverians 7 Year Old Series in conjunction with the Rider Shop

  1. Tegan Fitzsimon, Campari
  2. Tegan Fitzsimon, Glenbrooke All Roses
  3. Lucinda Askin, Double J Cyclone

 

Pub Charity NZ National 1.00m Horse Championship results after 3 rounds

Place, Horse/Pony, Rider, Time, A, B, C, Total

1, Arctic Invader, Harriet Gardner, 61.35, 1.495, 0, 0, 1.495

2, Kiwi Express, Katie Hercock , 66.04, 3.84, 0, 0, 3.84

3, Jailhouse Rockin, Dana MacClure, 69.22, 5.43, 0, 0, 5.43

4, Wairoa Rowan, Johanna Wylaars, 61.52, 1.58, 0, 4, 5.58

5, Calypso K, Sally Spicer, 70.35, 5.995, 0, 0, 5.995

6, Good Luck Charlie, Abbey Baker, 73.26, 7.45, 0, 0, 7.45

7, NeverSayNever, Makaela Bruce, 74.06, 7.85, 0, 0, 7.85

8, Ngahiwi Isabelle, Emma Power, 58.36, 0, 4, 4, 8

9, Awatuna Scarlett Rose, Todd Magner, 67.66, 4.65, 0, 4, 8.65

10, Attaboy, Desley Haas, 68.79, 5.215, 0, 4, 9.215

11, Leandres GNZ, Jack Ford, 70.17, 5.905, 0, 4, 9.905

12, Its Just George, Savannah Bruce, 63.19, 2.415, 4, 4, 10.415

13, High Templar , Harry Feast, 74.79, 8.215, 0, 4, 12.215

14, Macchiato, Katie Hercock , 83.77, 12.705, 0, 4, 16.705

15, Caldoctro ECPH, Harry Feast, 83.83, 12.735, 0, 4, 16.735

16, Astek Vive La Jour, Jakob Pascoe, 75.92, 8.78, 4, 4, 16.78

17, Kiwi Sapphire , Jess Land, 90.17, 15.905, 1, 0, 16.905

18, Cinematic, Makaela Bruce, 77.08, 9.36, 0, 8, 17.36

19, Ngahiwi Little Regan, Anna Maley-Blease , 77.24, 9.44, 8, 0, 17.44

20, Miss Veleta, Jess Land, 79.39, 10.515, 8, 0, 18.515

21, Brother Alec, Andrew Munro, 79.48, 10.56, 8, 0, 18.56

22, Incendium, Georgie Bolton, 76.55, 9.095, 8, 4, 21.095

23, Musca, Alison Sutton, 86.07, 13.855, 0, 8, 21.855

24, Edward NZPH, Sonia McKerchar, 81.1, 11.37, 12, 0, 23.37

25, Casa Domani, Quinn Coutts, 95.39, 18.515, 5, 0, 23.515

26, Zactac Blush, Liz Zwart, 96.3, 18.97, 4, 4, 26.97

27, LC Unforgettable, Sophie Sinclair, 73.26, 7.45, 24, 4, 35.45

28, WS Beeline, Rebecca Wardle, 100.04, 20.84, 6, 12, 38.84

               

Round A Zealandia Horticulture NZ  National 1.10m Pony Championship results after 3 rounds

Place, Horse/Pony, Rider, Time, A, B, C, Total

1, Cocamo, Dan Harkerss, 59.93, -0.005, 0, 4, 3.995

2, Code Spree, Hanna Lowe, 63.25, 1.655, 0, 4, 5.655

3, Tallyho Zeus, Nadia Houston, 69.35, 4.705, 4, 0, 8.705

4, Chocolat Sucre, Anna Nalder, 78.49, 9.275, 0, 0, 9.275

5, Burma Milly, Ella Wylie, 68.75, 4.405, 0, 6, 10.405

6, Tuscan Treo, Madeline Haugh, 71.45, 5.755, 4, 4, 13.755

7, Galaxy Knight Out, Cara Quinn, 73.18, 6.62, 4, 4, 14.62

8, Piece By Piece, Emma Ferguson , 82.47, 11.265, 0, 4, 15.265

9, Its A Gamble, Caitlin Moran, 67.19, 3.625, 8, 4, 15.625

10, She’s a Cracker, Jessica Hore, 76.32, 8.19, 4, 12, 24.19

11, Bizzie Canoodling, Quinn Coutts, 80.61, 10.335, 4, 12, 26.335

12, Ace, Lily Plunkett, 91.73, 15.895, 12, 4, 31.895

13, Inspecta Gadget, Anae Shadbolt, 71.99, 6.025, 24, 4, 34.025

 

Glassey Contracting NZ National 1m Pony Championship results after 3 rounds

Place, Horse/Pony, Rider, Time, A, B, C, Total

1, My Fancy Phoenix, Tinesha Benson, 63.95, 1.415, 0, 0, 1.415

2, Craigney Park Harlequin, Alyssa Ward, 65.35, 2.115, 0, 0, 2.115

3, Tendulkar, Ella Wylie, 66.65, 2.765, 0, 0, 2.765

4, Moccochino, Emma Gillies, 61.32, 0.1, 4, 0, 4.1

5, He’s Sweet As, Samantha Gillies, 71.22, 5.05, 0, 0, 5.05

6, Chico, Ruby Thomas, 71.34, 5.11, 0, 0, 5.11

7, Bespoke , Emma Gillies, 64.59, 1.735, 0, 4, 5.735

8, FC Fine Lace, Kaitlyn Murray, 66.21, 2.545, 0, 4, 6.545

9, Foxley Pocket Rocket, Caseylee Gubb, 66.6, 2.74, 0, 4, 6.74

10, Larabelle, Johanna Wylaars, 61.11, -0.005, 0, 9, 8.995

11, Painted Pippi, Lucy Florance, 77.98, 8.43, 0, 4, 12.43

12, Kabo Zoolander, Chloe Martin, 83.17, 11.025, 0, 4, 15.025

13, Painted Chief, Lucy Florance, 99.72, 19.3, 0, 4, 23.3

 

Inter Island Teams Trophy was won by the North Island team

 

Show Hunter Team Challenge, Position after Saturday’s competition

  •  Southern Pride: 83 points. (Jade Williams, Gus Taylor, Carrie Findlay, Jessica Townsend, Anna Smith & Pippa Collins)
  • Canterbury Crusaders: 66 points
  • Otago: 57 points
  • Canterbury Whams: 44 points
  • SCNO: 20 points

 

By Jane Thompson

18 January 2020