Eventing in Springtime- Sydney and Canberra

With a winter gap in the eventing calendar we are pleased to have some great events under our belt. Both events were run by a truly professional OC. The Sydney Spring Classic we ran a small team in the CCN3* Stuart running 3rd on Daisy, 5th on DD and 6th on Wasabi- Gemma taking out the blue ribbon on Tim Games DIABOLO. Gemma took the ride on WANDA to even up the rides, sadly Gemma and Wanda took a fall on the flat, slipping over. No one hurt fortunately.

CANBERRA CCI followed with an even larger team -7 horses between both Stuart and Gemma in the top 3 and 4* classes- It was tight and rapid fire, but we pulled it off with some great team work on the ground. The Saturday was cold and wet- and all of our horses were touched with Spring fever! Lots of fresh antics in the dressage- Thankfully their energy levels had decreased for Sunday and they all show jumped exceptionally well 6 clear rounds from 7. XC we had 7 clears with some time penalties- taking it easy as some of the team had not had a run-in month. Ground was awesome after the rain- In saying that 5 horses came in the top 10- CCI4*-S Elisabeth Brinton’s CELEBRATION 8th, LEPORIS 10th. CCI3*-S Daisy 2nd, Dalenna Daydream 3rd, and Gemma on WANDA 9th. DIABOLO and Gemma coming mid field after a leisurely run in their first 4*- Clear SJ and XC with time.

As many of you would know we won a yearling at The Melbourne International 3DE- The concept may have been thoughtful, but reality is the owners of this prize would like him (Robert) to go to a home that will have the time to produce him. Unfortunately, a 2-year-old is not a good fit for us right now. We are looking at options and selling him is plan A. If you or you know anyone that may be interested, please contact us- via fb or web site. Robert is delightful and very well handled. He has had a bridle on plus a roller so ready to sell 🙂

A shout out to our main sponsors, COPRICE/BATES/HORSELAND and CEVA- You are so incredible to our team plus success-Thank you. Also, Proteq and Ecomist- Truck and yard essentials. Thank you.

Part of our success is our program not only with our training but maintaining our horse’s health. We are keen users of CEVA’s Pentosan Equine plus Pentosan Gold plus halo. – Including their feed and additives, CopRice and Ceva Joint Guard. When we travel, we use Proteq Equine bedding- would not be without Proteq, to avoid slipping whilst travelling. SPRING certainly brings out the flies- so turning on the Ecomists is just as easy as a switch! This product keeps delivering results- go to their web site and purchase online:

CALENDAR- Goulburn LYNTON-5th/6th Oct- 4* Celebration, Leporis and Sir Pepper

ADELAIDE- 15th-17th NOV- Celebration, Leporis and Gemma: Diabolo and Wanda.

Not sure we were all prepared for the freeze of ‘Quirindi, brrr! However, the horses did not appear to notice, and all performed well for Stuart.  Alice Wheller’s SIR PEPPER plus our own DD, (Dalenna Daydream) were stepping up to LONG format – both completed with Pepper 3rd and DD 4th. Be my Daisy 2nd CCN3*-S and Gemma riding Tim Games DIABOLO 3rd. The event well run as always and great to have a Long format to get our horses qualified for the next level, which we achieved.

We have finally got around to having the Tinney truck wrapped. We are very excited about the new look, it is outstanding with the colours plus the sponsor logos, very eye-catching! You won’t miss us at an event, we will be easy to find!

A couple of weeks after Quirindi we took a small team to Equestriad. With Pepper now qualified he had his debut at 4star. He was fabulous all weekend with a 31 in the dressage placing him 2nd. With a flag issue he jumped XC so well despite and finished 4th. Daisy stepped up and won the CCN2* She is certainly turning the corner and looking fabulous for Stuart. Gemma rode The Barkers Sphinx CCN2* and placed 7th. A pleasing event and always happy to compete at Equestriad.

Stuart had the pleasure of riding in the brand-new BATES VICTRIX at the Melbourne 3DE- and he has been sold on this new design ever since. With impressive innovative colour trims not only is it fabulous to ride in, it’s beautiful! Gemma has also been very taken with the design, wonderful news from Bates saddles, plus can be ordered from any HORSELAND. The VICTRIX certainly suits any rider that wants a classy well-designed jump saddle. BATES have numerous dressage and jump saddles to suit any rider and horse – our team are prepared and competed in a range of BATES saddles – we are always appreciative of BATES support as well as HORSELAND.

CALENDAR: 7th/8th SEPT: SYDNEY CCN-  Leporis, Pepper, Daisy, DD- 4* and Wasabi 3* PLUS Gemma Diabolo 3*

21/22nd SEPT: CANBERRA CCI – same horses as Sydney + TBA

5th/6th OCT – LYNTON CCI (Goulburn) – Celebration, Wanda, Leporis 4*

Melbourne International 3DE at Werribee was a super event for us, winning the CCI4*-L from start to finish on Elisabeth Brinton’s amazing chestnut ‘Celebration’. We are so so lucky to have this ride, ‘Charlie’ as he is known at home just continues to have such solid performances with ease. His stable mates Wanda and Leporis also performed incredibly well for their first 4* long format, with respectable placings 7th and 8th. We thank Ashley Grant and Horseland for some of these fabulous photos.

Gemma, who had not long been out from The Australian Oceania camp (on Anna) decided to give Anna a well-earned spell and take 2 young and green horses to Werribee. The Barkers SPHINX and our own WASABI. For their first time at an International event both completed and pulled up very well, however disgracing themselves with a little jack up just before a drop fence going into the big open camel paddock- a little naughty on both their parts!!

Horses welfare is a high priority in the Tinney yard, we don’t pamper (too much!) we do try to give them every chance to perform to their upmost best with products that we feel certainly contribute to the health and success. Alongside CopRice feeds we use many products from CEVA. Of course, our longtime favorite and proven aid is Pentosan Equine. We have been including Pentosan Gold plus Halo into our regime for many years now and happy to give out any advice if you seek it. We have total trust in Ceva’s Equine health and CopRice’s total feed range.

Another favourite CEVA product is Omoguard (used in every 3DE preparation) Plus TRIPART paste and L-CARNITINE paste.

Our horses travel and are stabled with Proteq bedding. Absorbent plus prevents slipping when they travel.

Leporis is fed CopRice Veteran for its high protein levels, topped up with CopRice High Joule for conditioning and top line.

Canberra CCN was first up for 2019 for our team. Sir Pepper (The Wheller family) just missing a win in the CCN2** with a close 2nd. Daisy was well behaved and came 8th. DD unfortunately was left at home with a virus and Wasabi having a quiet run in the CCN1* after having a virus a few weeks prior. Equestriad was to follow with a full truck for Stuart. All our CCI4* horses came in 8th,10th,11th and 12th- All pulled up fabulously and ready for another event.

‘Quirindi was an awesome event with great OC and going, plus strong enough course in the top levels.

We had very pleasing results with all CCI3* horses, DD 5th, Sir Pepper 7th, Daisy 13th. BUT the best result was Elisabeth Brinton’s Celebration winning the CCI4*. Yes, we did Celebrate, after our long trip home.

Thankfully the punishing summer weather is behind us! Equestriad and Quirindi were examples of the summer leaving (hmm maybe not the Sunday @ Equestriad!). All our horses are being so enjoyable at home and at events with super performances at all three of their first 2019 ode’s.

GREAT NEWS is that Gemma and The Pittard’s Annapurna has been selected as a Reserve combination for the AUS verse NZ Oceania Championships in NZ next month. This is great opportunity for them to be part of EA HP team training. Thank you, EA HP 🙂

SYDNEY International 3de 26th-28th APRIL – follow and support this event -it’s shaping up with great numbers, trade stands, tailgating parking, Riders and Owners tent PLUS the Horseland Hospitality tent.

Stuart (and Shane) were invited to ride in an entertainment section, The 6 bar, at The Sydney Royal Easter Show. Our own Leporis jointly won jumping 1.75m along-side Shane and the famous Vicki Roycroft, who is the bright age of 66! -it was fun plus a great crowd.

Just a reminder that it is that time of year when you need a broad spectrum all wormer- abamectin plus morantel Tartrate for bots. We highly recommend AMMO. It is what we use, safe, easy and works!

Our horses travel on PROTEQ bedding. Helps them not slip if wet, limited dust and smell. Come take a look at events if you want more information.

CALENDAR:

26th-28th April- Sydney International 3de- CCI4*-S-Leporis, Celebration and Wanda. Gemma with Anna.

CCI2*-S Gemma – Wasabi and The Barkers Sphinx.

1st May- Oceania Team Camp -Gemma & Anna

18/19th May- TIE CCN3* Sir Pepper, DD and Daisy