Jumping
New Zealand’s most prestigious international showjumping competition has turned into a tight three horse race, and it would be a brave person to pick either the winner of the FEI World Cup (NZ League) final or the victor of the series.
Sophie Scott and Benrose Stellar won Saturday’s FEI World Cup qualifier at Dannevirke in New Zealand, however Julie Davey leads the series heading into the final qualifier.
Australian Edwina Tops-Alexander placed second with Uppercourt Cappucino in the CSI2* Grand Prix during the first round of the three-leg Doha International Equestrian Tour 2025 in Qatar.
Since 2022 the annual Magic Millions Carnival has hosted an elite showjumping event, combining the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast with Australia’s top riders and emerging talent. With this year’s total prize pool reaching $1.45 million, competition was fierce and the standard high.
Day 3 of the Summer Showjumping Classic CSI-W delivered key results in some of the event’s most highly anticipated classes, including the Chatham Park Cup World Cup Qualifier and the Stal Tops Australian Young Rider Final.
Day 2 of the Summer Showjumping Classic CSI-W delivered an exhilarating showcase of jumping talent at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. The program featured strong competition across several key qualifying classes, setting the weekend up for strong finals.
Thursday’s Young Horse Day, sponsored by Alice Cameron of Oaks Sport Horses, marked a over a decade-long tradition at Sydney Summer Classic.