Following the heavy rainfall during the Melbourne International 3 Day Event (MI3DE), we were very pleased with how well the grounds held up. As a precaution, the second ring was relocated to the Martin Collins indoor wax arena to ensure optimal footing in case of further rain leading into the weekend.
This year’s jumping series was fiercely contested, with over 100 schools represented across the three qualifying rounds and the Grand Final. An impressive total of 361 horse-and-rider combinations took part throughout the series.
Series School Champions:
🥇 Bacchus Marsh Grammar – 91 points
🥈 Ballarat Grammar – 90 points
🥉 Braemar College – 88 points
Despite the winter chill, the weather held off, allowing the final to run smoothly without rain. The organisers would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many families who stayed back to assist with packing up courses at the end of the event.
VEIS Grand Final Results
⭐ 1.20m Stars Class
- Champion: Malikah Rudge on Finch Farm Gunn
- Reserve Champion: Harley McNaughton on Glenbrooke Archie Bunker
🏆 1.10m Advanced Class
- Champion: Pearl Hodson on Chacco Red
- Reserve Champion: Sienna Pullar on Valeska
🌟 1.00m Aspiring Class
- Champion: Eleanor Shephard on Fiedlerite
- Reserve Champion: Aimelie Jacoby on Yandoo Zenzel HBC
💫 90cm Progressive Class
- Champion: Heidi Jackson on Karlana Ima Koolkat
- Reserve Champion: Penny Mawhinney on Harry Kewl
🔰 80cm Improvers Class
- Champion: Molly Rowarth on Wings
- Reserve Champion: Lotus Rothery on Moondale Abbott
🌈 70cm Encourage Class
- Champion: Mitchell Black on Eat My Dust
- Reserve Champion: Milla Kreuzer on Kenlock Indiana Sky
🐣 50cm Freshman Primary Class
- Champion: Indy Hill on Bubble and Squeak
- Reserve Champion: Arthur Mawhinney on Forestway Royal Consort
Series Champions & Victorian Team Selections
With Grand Final points weighted at 1.5x, the final round often determines the outcome of the series. A single rail can be the difference between the top podium and missing out entirely. While series placings are open to all year levels, team selection for the Australian Interschool Nationals is based on age divisions at certain heights.
1.20m Stars Class
- Champion: Malikah Rudge on Kingslea Couture
- Reserve Champion: Malikah Rudge on Finch Farm Gunn
1.10m Advanced Class
- Champion: Gracie Gartung on Luscious Lola
- Reserve Champion: Tex Lang on Chatswood Delago
1.00m Aspiring Class
- Champion: Eleanor Shephard on Fiedlerite
- Reserve Champion: Aimelie Jacoby on Yandoo Zenzel HBC
Also qualifying for Team Vic: - Andi Yendle on Gold Play
- Mirri Lang on Piglet Pink
90cm Progressive Class
- Champion: Heidi Jackson on Karlana Ima Koolkat
- Reserve Champion: Georgia Joyce on Sharkey’s Black Star
Also qualifying for Team Vic: - Stella Vaccari on Asham Riverman
- Tessa Leen on Mister Squiggle
- Anna Eastley on Apache Walk
- Bella Gess-Jones on Tundra Park Radar
80cm Improvers Class
- Champion: Lachy Black on Mobile App
- Reserve Champion: Lotus Rothery on Moondale Abbott
70cm Encourage Class
- Champion: Cleo Waite on Prince Napoleon
- Reserve Champion: Indy Hill on Vancouver Park Royal Secret
50cm Freshman Primary Class
- Champion: Indy Hill on Bubble and Squeak
- Reserve Champion: Cailin Kendall on Nimerion Park Marcel
A celebration of grassroots excellence
A massive congratulations to all riders, families, and supporters for making this year’s VEIS Jumping Series a tremendous success. With such high levels of participation and talent on display, the grassroots of show jumping in Victoria are clearly thriving. Our future champions are already shining — and we can’t wait to see what’s next.
Source: VEIS, written by Michelle Heagney
