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NVSJ Showjumping Festival - 7th Nov 2008

All eyes on Jamie Winning and 'Yandoo Vangelo' in the second round of the NVSJC World Cup Qualifier. Jamie and the talented import kept their cool and their style and were the only combination to jump a double clear to claim their first World Cup class.

Northern Victorian Show Jumping Club World Cup Qualifier
8th November.

The Shepparton World Cup Qualifier has experienced plenty of drama over the years and the 24th edition of one of the 'traditional' domestic qualifiers will be a talking point for many years to come. In the spirit of experimentation, the World Cup was moved from established Sunday afternoon schedule to Saturday. That being set, the 35-40 mls of rain on Friday that not doubt delighted the local farmers made conditions difficult indeed for the main class the next day. It was hard to remember such a wet show. No doubt there were some in the Junior classes that had never been to a wet show! The main arena was wet and whether it was too wet was a matter of much discussion, amongst the show committee, amongst the riders, between the riders and the show committee and indeed with anyone who wanted to put forth an opinion on the subject. The options discussed were to cancel the class, move it to the sand arena and or postpone it until Sunday (which had a bit of support). After everyone venturing an opinion, the class remained in its Saturday afternoon time slot, albeit somewhat later in the day and with the benefit of hindsight, proved to be the right decision. The eventual success of the class must go to the great effort and thought put in by Course Designer, David Sheppard, who with advice from former and frequent Shepparton designer, Leeson Sirrett, designed a well up to Shepparton standard track on the best available footing. In the end the ground appeared to have no ill effects on the jumping. However, the wet sadly saw the withdrawal of much anticipated combinations, Laurie lever with Ashleigh Drossel Dan and Paul Athanasoff with his wonderful stallion, Wirragulla Nicklaus.

After the first round of the strong 1.45-50m track, it looked to be pretty much a "girls own adventure". There were six clear rounds of the 23 to start and the first came from first out, Vicki Roycroft riding Infatuation. When they made the course look easy, it was thought by some that track was too easy. However, Vicki and the scopey chestnut were on song and not to be underestimated. The second clear came from Wendy Schaeffer and her Melbourne Qualifier winner, Koyuna Sun Set. Billy Raymont did his best for the battle of the sexes and jumped and impressive clear with the well bred Thoroughbred by Grosvenor, Stardom. Paula Hamood posted a clear with her experienced Ranlab Capone and she was followed by Jamie Winning with her delightful Yandoo Vangelo and Julia Hargreaves with her Gawler Qualifier winner, Copabella Haymen.

The course posed problems throughout, however the 1.47m yellow vertical at fence two caused trouble early with six of the 23 faulting there, including the per post favorites, Chris Chugg and Vivant, that adding a toe in the open water for a first round total of eight, played no further part in the class. The other main trouble spot on course was a 1.50m rustic vertical at number eight, five strides from the open water. Twelve horses faulted at this fence. Becky Allen has been in great form with Koyuna Ted and came to Shepparton straight of a victory in the Victorian Championships the weekend before at Whittlesea. Ted powered over the open water and there was some momentary disagreement between horse and rider, which resulted in Ted just ducking around the fence. "I should have my hands cut off' commented a disgusted with herself Becky. However, she made sure of no further penalty and finished with a first round total of four, along with Adam Mellers and Animate (#8), another combination to enjoy a European summer this year, and Chris Chugg with the lovely Indorado mare, Alondra (#2).

Only the four faulters and the clears came back in the second round, which if there were an equality of penalty, the time in that round would determine the placings. (Art.273.3.3). Becky was first out and made no mistake this time, jumping clear in what was to be the second fastest time of the day, 42.68 seconds. Their effort was good enough for second place. Alondra added another four to eventual eighth. Adam and Animate posted the fastest time, 41.81, but the addition of another four penalties saw them loose their grasp on a high placing and had to settle for sixth. Vicki and Infatuation jumped another good round, but the addition of four penalties in 44.94 seconds, saw the former three time Shepparton World Cup winner reasonably happy with third. Wendy and Sun Set lowered two to take seventh. Billy tried desperately for a clear, but the relatively green at this level, Stardom had one down and the slow time saw them finish fifth. Paula would have been disappointed with Capone's two down in the second round and ninth place. When Jamie Winning and Yandoo Vangelo cantered thought the finish clear, the knowledgeable crowd including Jamie's mother and grandmother let out a great cheer, as a perfect trip had been a long time coming. Just one left to go and Julia and Copabella Haymen had been in good form and posed a real threat. But as can happen in showjumping, a misunderstanding at the triple bar saw Julia and Haymen have to settle for fourth place.

Still a Young Rider, Jamie Winning from NSW has been knocking on the door of a World Cup victory this season, and now at one of the toughest qualifiers, she has it. The most heartening aspect of the Shepparton World Cup was the demonstration of the youth, quality and talent emerging on the domestic jumping scene. Chris Chug has declared his wish to go to the World Final In Las Legas next April. He now has only four qualifiers to stake his claim.

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This picture of Andrew Lamb and 'DP Silky' really shows how wet it was at Shepparton this afternoon. This it the first and most welcome rain in Shepparton for months.

"Beautiful one day, perfect the next". Not exactly Queensland weather. Popular and successful rider, Clem Smith is picture aboard 'Maxi Ruller'

Victorian rider, Caroline Price ignores the weather to make a lovely jump aboard her 'Kaponic' during the 1.30m class today.

Well known Queensland and international rider, Adam Mellers was back on the domestic World Cup circuit at Shepparton. Adam is pictured with the talented mare, 'Florina' during the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m class this morning.

Evergreen Victorian rider, Des Gleeson rode 'Black Marlin' to take second place in the hotly contested J Murphy and Sons 1.20n class first up this morning.

Queensland young rider, Samantha Courtice and her 'KS Patches' make a big effort during the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m jump off.

In poor conditions, Chris Chugg and the Australian Sporthorse Breeders' still managed to look good as they jump around the A & B One Round competition.

The rain clearly did not dampen Vicki Roycroft or 'Infatuation's' enthusiasm as they make a copy book jump during the A & B One Round competition.

Paul Athanasoff and 'Wirragulla Nicklaus' made a welcome return to competition today, although Nicklaus does not look to be enjoying the rain. The rain however did not affect his jump.

Andrew Inglis is picture with one of three imported European mares he rode in the jump off of the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m class this morning. Andrew from Wilberforce in NSW finished in seventh place with Bella Rose R.

Lachlan Manuel rode his brother Sheridan's colourful, 'Renmano' to out pace the opposition and win the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m jump off class first up this morning.

Olivia Hamood is following in her mother Paula's successful foot prints , or should that be hoof prints? The successful 15 year old is pictured during the 1.20m jump off riding 'Donegal Top Deck.

Wendy Schaeffer and 'Koyuna Sun Set' coped well with the conditions to win the GMCU A & B One Round competition this wet afternoon.

Julia Hargeraves made it look easy as she jumped around riding her 'Copabella Haymen' to take sixth place in the A & B One Round competition.

Successful international rider, Allison Rowlands now back in WA, made the trip east for the end of year World Cup Tour. Allison is pictured riding Peter Cooke's promising 'BB Bella', a five year old mare by Premier des Hayettes. They finished eighth in the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m class.

Well known northern Victorian rider, Trevor March is pictured with his 'Hawksburn' during the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m jump off.

Billy Raymont brought a team of ten down from Cooroy in Queensland. His is pictured with 'Southern Cross Aviation' during the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m jump off. A little later in the day , Billy won the 1.30m jump off class riding 'K G Ampolla'.

Atlanta Olympian, Jenny Parlevliet is pictured in the jump off of the J Furphy and Sons 1.20m class riding her 'Sammi'.

Overseas visitor, Amity Williams from Tasmania is pictured with her 'Ellesmere Derilyn' during the jump off of the J Furphy and Son's 1.20m jump off.

Jamie Kermond rode Des Russell's imported and impressive stallion, 'Valhalla' to take fifth place in the J Furphy and Son's 1.20m class first thing this morning.

Tim Clarke looks to be planning a quick turn aboard 'Belcam Catalyst' during the jump off of the 1.20 class this morning. Tim and the stallion by Contango II finished in sixth place.

South Australian rider, Kristy Bruhn looks full of determination as she urges her 'Raylyn Jack' forward during the 1.20m jump off. Kristy was sixth riding 'Belcam Catalyst'.

Paula Hamood from Queensland is pictured with her Livantos gelding, 'GH Levitate' during the first round of the JH and Co Management P/L 1.30m jump off class, the second in the famous Shepparton Ring 1.

Sydney Olympic Team member, former National Coach and now Victorian resident, Jamie Coman does not look to be having too much fun in the wonderful Shepparton rain. Jamie was busy all day preparing his many pupils for the ring.

Hayley Coman, as talented and stylish as one would expect. Hayley is pictured with Scott Keach's 'Just Lately' during the 1.30m class today.

Not may were prepared for the rain today. Not many thought it would really happen. Course Designer, David Sheppard was one of the few kitted out for the welcome deluge.

Emily Blinkworth jumped two super rounds under trying conditions to take second place in the JH and Co Management P/L 1.30m class riding her 'CP Romantic Dream'.

Both Amy Graham and her imported stallion, 'Baloubet Australia' put their heads down into the rain as they prepared for competition. Amy had a busy and wet day for fourth place in both the 1.30m class and the GMCU A & B One Round riding her 'Transatlantic'.

Olympic Games one day, putting up the rails the next. Beijing Team Member, Laurie Lever is well aware that showjumping is not all glamour, as he helps with the course before the A & B One Round competition. As it was obligatory to start in the class preparatory to the World Cup tomorrow, Laurie jumped the first fence aboard his Olympic horse 'Ashleigh Drossel Dan' and then retired.

Brisbane Royal World Cup Qualifier winners, Robert Goodwin and 'Warrego Sandon' cope with the Victorian weather.

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