Jirrima Performance Horses

Last updated
25th January, 2010

Three from Three
Congratulations to Jirrima Smooth Sailor and Mahteea Leary (NSW) who have continued to have success in their endurance competitions with three wins from three starts. Including an overall win.

Golden Horseshoes Ride~Beechworth, VICTORIA
The Rock and
Coolamon Endurance Rides

Latest Additions

Glad to see someone is getting some chrome!! Colt by Jirrima Vintage Jet (at just a couple of hours old)	J Eureka Colt by Jirrima Vintage Jet

Berrima HT

Jet Set Diva (X Jirrima Vintage Jet) finishes 2009 season with a 7th at Berrima HT 1*. What an impressive season for this 6yo mare. Congratulations Hunter.

Meet and Greet

Cleopatra 2yo X J Vintage Jet	Eskimo Joe and EasyJet	Air Hostess 4yo X J Vintage Jet	Candyman 2yo X HP Lonzo

J Zarli

Fantastic news from Adam and Tracy with Jirrima Zarli(Chip Chase Sinarli X Arundel House Zermat). Zarli and her little boy, taken when he was 4 weeks old. We are so rapt with him. He is such a lovely tempered, in-your-face little boy. At this point in time we are going to leave him entire and see what goes, as he has 3 mares here that he can cover later on, including his grandmother and her daughter by an outside stallion, as well as our 2 year old filly who was bought for his father.

Update ~ Andy by HP Lonzo

From this.................................................................... to this 4yo AWB Gelding by HP Lonzo Congratulations Marion. It is always good to see a young horse going so kindly under saddle.

Update ~ Congratulations Deidre and Skip

More good news – Walk Tall (Skip!) and I then went and did a dressage comp at Peninsula Horse Riders on 25th Oct and had an amazing win with 75%!! He is sooo consistent such a good boy. The judge then approached me afterwards and said he was working way above level 4 so we now have to compete level 3. Actually think it will suit him better because at home Jodie Barnes (di’s daughter) has us working at around novice level and she thinks we should do efa comps. So maybe next year prelim and novice!

Also did a combined training back on 4th Oct and we ended up 3rd so I’m a very happy girl – we’ve never been unplaced! Really the best thing about competing him is just what a pleasure he makes it-never stressed (like his rider!) just takes everything in his stride.

Lakes n Craters

2nd PN~ Jirrima Royal Command. Congratulations on a fabulous year for Lucy and Comet.

Judging in New Zealand

I was lucky enough to be invited the jugde at the South Island Warmblood Championship Show and the Christchurch Royal Show. It was a woderful experience and honour to even be considered. I met some wonderful people both during and after the show. Horses were excellent and competitors need a medal for showing in some of the weather conditions that New Zealand through at them. I was cold and I had 5 layers on!!

After all the official work was done I took a few days for me and went playing tourist. The country is just beautiful. Of course went to Queenstown, (luge ride) Te Aura, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Akaroa and of course explored Christchurh. Managed to fit in the Christchurch Trotting Cup, and a Horse Trials Event

Arrived back to 2 new foals, 42 degree heat and a duststorm plus I had caught a 24hr bug!

Mentors,Tracey Rhodes and Judy Smith~ National Shetland Steeple Chase at the Royal~ Milford Sound~ Michelle Zielagzo and Elle

As we grow. 3 weeks old

J. Easy Jet, Colt by Jet Set D x County Fair		J. Eaglerock Colt by J. Unbelievable x J. Zuri (dam County Fair)

For Sale

With the recent arrival of Belcam Coalac we have decided to sell Northern Flying High. He is a lovely bay 3yo colt, with super movement, temperament, approx 15.3 to 16hh, ready to break in and start his career under saddle. The pic is hot off the press.

Northern Flying High (Northern Favus 11 x Northern Virbet)

New Arrival

Born 4.30am today (14.11) was this leggy boy. Three white socks and a star and snip, he is just what the doctor ordered. By Jet Set D X County Fair(X King's County). He is a half brother to Yorkshire. Very excited. Pics taken at one hour old. We have decided to call him Jirrima Easy Jet		Come on sleepy head I want to introduce myself and play! It will be the only time 'Black Jack' will be taller than 'Sleeping Beauty'.

What does a cat do when the weather turns hot? Pretends to be busy by striking as many poses as possible on the couch!

Jirrima Anchorman

4 year old warmblood gelding Jirrima Anchorman (X Jirrima Vintage Jet) was awarded Champion Ridden Warmblood at Euroa Show after being with his new owners for only one week! He didn't bat an eyelid at the sheep being worked or the harness ponies. He won the part ridden warmblood class - then went on and won the champion ridden warmblood. Then just to prove his versatility he jumped clean in the 75cm class. Not a bad effort for his first day out. Congratultaions Hannah.

Foals

JPH junior sire Jirrima Always(HP Lonzo X Jirrima Katalli) has his first foal on the ground, a lovely black colt with a star, out of Jirrima Onyx. Onyx has been such a reliable breeder for the stud and she has not disappointed us this time either. This latest addition is a 3/4 brother to Variety Show and Self-Appraisal. So we will be expecting him to fill some big shoes.

Jirrima Eskimo Joe

Wagga Wagga Horse Trials

1st PN Jirrima Yorkshire
2nd 1* Jirrima Variety Show
13th PN Yabba Dabba Doo
4th 1* Jet Set Diva

Finally things fell into place. Horses worked really well at Wagga. All four did excellent dressage tests and were right in the thick of things early. A number of the Pro-Riders had made the trip from Sydney with a team of horses so competition was fierce and numbers strong, particularly in the PN section with 40 horses in the division.

Hunter Doughtey took a bit of a back seat this year and the committee really stepped up to the challenge and put on a wonderful event. Craig Gordon did an excellent job setting the Cross Country even softening the water jump a little this year for all grades.

Most pleasing was the win with Yorkshire, this has been the third time that he has been in with a chance of a win and on the previous two occassions I have caused him to slip down the order, finally got my act together and he led from start to finish.

The weekend was also Hollie's EFA Eventing debut with Jirrima Ya Jet. Lovely dressage and SJ on the Sat made a good start for the weekend. Sun XC was clear but will give Hollie moments to reflect on. Although out of the placings this time I am sure it won't be the last time we see Hollie at a Horse Trials weekend.

J Yabba Dabba Doo	Jirrima YoubetheJudge

Albury Show

Not to be out done, Toni Daley took young Belle to Albury Show. Always a difficult ground to get the best out of your horse as the side shows are on top of the horses. Toni had a great day as Belle displayed more maturity than some of her rivals and was rewarded with Reserve Champion Open Hack and a swag of ribbons for the day. Amazing achievement Toni.

Jirrima Belle-Aire

Tom Quility and Claire FEI Endurance Rides

Fantastic news on the endurance front. Verdict made it to the Quilty. That is the 160km, FEI, start at midnight, 'Tom Quilty'. Congratulations go to Jodie and all the crew on this amazing achievement. Jodie purchased the horse in March, having done two 40km training rides 12 months earlier. Jodie has not only qualified Verdict to a yellow log book and got him fit, legged up etc etc, but also tackled one of the toughest endurance events in the world all within 12 months.

Unfortunately not everything went to plan for the pair at the Quilty, a new specially fitted saddle turned out to be the cause of an unusally difficult ride and a vet out at the final horse inspection was the result.

So I was even more excited to hear that things had returned to normal a few weeks later at Claire in SA with both Jodie and Verdi coming home in stunning fashion and a quick time of 6.35 for the 93km. It certainly sounded fast to me and a great way to finish the season.

Jirrima Verdict 2nd at Claire ~ 93km in 6hrs 35mins!

Jet Set Diva Update

Hunter Doughty and Jet Set Diva(X Jirrima Vintage Jet) have had a very successful spring campaign. Having her first season in 1* Diva(6yo) continues to gain in confidence with each event. The pair have obviously impressed the judges with solid placings in strong fields.

7th Canberra CIC, 7th Lyneton NSW Eventing Champs CIC and 4th Wagga CNC

Jackpot Dressage ~ Monash ARC

Deidre had a successful weekend at the Monash ARC Dressage Jackpot weekend in October. She and Walk Tall scored impressive results of 71.76% and 74.71% to place 3rd and 4th respectively in Level 4. They then went onto finish 2nd overall. Congratulations Deidre and Walk Tall.

Zoltin Update

It was pleasing to hear from Kane recently, who has Jirrima Zoltin. Since taking Zoltin home he has commenced his competition career competing at the Pakenham Showjumping weekend. Like most of us Kane has found the short days over winter hard to keep Zoltin going and he looks forward to doing more with him over the summer.

Lyneton Horse Trials ~ NSW State Championships

9th PN Jirrima Yorkshire

Goulburn is a beautiful course but the terrain is 'undulating' (to us hilly!!) and that includes the dressage arenas. The senior rider of the team is still getting used to riding PreNovice and every cross country seems huge till after the first jump. Watching Yabba Dabba Doo going to the first fence looked amusing as the terrain to the first and second jumps was uphill and Yabba Dabba Doo was moving but he was going up and down instead of forward. Of course Yorkshire just ate the course, having very few time penalties and is improving with every outing. Jet Set Diva showed what she is made of and a clear round XC and the same for Guest of Honour (dam Glora Flora). All were just out of placings.

Jirrima Yorksire

Candlebark Horse Trails

4th PN Jirrima Yorkshire

We split for this weekend with Tania taking Yorkshire and Youbethejudge to Candlebark and Kay judging at the Goulburn Valley Arabian Championships.

Goulburn Valley Arabian Championships

This is a show I would recommend all Arabian enthusiasts attend. It is well run, lots of classes, great prizes and lots of fun. The committee really look after the judges as well, providing them with a beautiful evening meal and decorations on the Saturday night as well as lunches during the days when judging.

Walbundrie Show

Show jumping was the order of the day for Youbethejudge, Yorkshire, Yabba Dabba Doo and Variety Show. Also a change of dress code for Kay as she was judging in the Arabian and Palomino Ring till lunchtime, then changed hats and show jumped Yabba Dabba Doo in the afternoon.
Variety Show was 2nd in the 1.05 class and 3rd in the Scurry with Yabba Dabba Doo 4th in the Scurry. The grounds were good and many thanks to all the riders who helped Roger Lees (judge and course designer) change the course and pick up rails. The new dazzle boards and rails looked terrific. The Show Society is gradually upgrading the equipment

Belle Aire looked a treat for her hack classes and Toni should be congratulated on her presentation. No placings were to be had as she won her Novice Hack at her first show, Lockhart Ag Show Trials.

Canberra Horse Trials

Canberra Horse Trials was wet, especially at night, but the ground held up remarkably well. Yorkshire decided that it was not his favourite venue and it showed in the dressage. Yabba Dabba Doo liked a later start and did some nice work. Showjumping went well on a slippery surface owing to the weather and the XC time was hard to make. Both horses had time penalties but clear jumping rounds so extremely happy but home without placing. We actually arrived home in daylight only to find trouble. The new calf was being used as a toy for some very naughty youngsters. They were very smartly put back in line! Unpacked and repacked for Walbundrie Show next morning.

There were lots of riders with the Prydes logo on saddlecloths which was great to see as it is an excellent feed and excellent promotion.

JirrimaYabba Dabba Doo	J Variety Show

Stan Lawrence Real Estate Showjumping Extravaganza

The Stan Lawrence Real Estate Showjumping Extravaganza was held last weekend in Geelong, a great programme saw an action-packed competition in all the classes. Lucy and 'Comet' took some time to focus on just their SJ in preparation for the eventing season and it payed off with a win.

Saddleworld Geelong 90cm 1. Lucy Kolomanski Jirrima Royal Command

Dilute Championships

At a change of pace and dress code, Kay judged at the Pinto ring at the Dilute Championship at Castle Hill. Cold and windy but some beautiful horses. The sizes ranged from 16hh to minis, just to make a difficult playing field!

Avenel Horse Trials

3rd PN Jirrima Yorkshire

Got off to a late start from home then had trouble finding Avenel Horse Trials venue as it was in the dark and our first time at this venue. That is no criticism of the committee, I just turned the wrong way at the roundabout!

Horses went well in the dressage and showjumping so then it was up to the XC. Yorkshire and Yabba Dabba Doo are now competing PreNovice and continued with honest performances. Yabba Dabba Doo's rider was concerned about the 3rd fence, unnecessarily as it turned out, then to save time went in a fairly straight line to the next fence and jumped it beautifully. Not till checking the scores was the error revealed. He had jumped a 1* fence by mistakes and a big E on the score sheet. Yorkshire was the star of the weekend with a clear XC. Youbethejudge got his revenge. Went into the starters box well and jumped the first few fences like a pro, then the course headed away from home so that is where Youbethejudge thought he should go. Very unimpressed with a crack down the shoulder to tell him to get going, so he bided his time to an easy fence and at the last moment ducked out. 20 penalties and now a very alert rider!! He went round the XC at a good pace with more penalties for being under time. It's called pay back!

Jirrima Yorkshire	Jirrima Youbethejudge

Mt Gambier Horse Trials

Jirrima Royal Command won the Pre-Novice section. After a strong dressage test, 'Comet' held off all challenges to finish on his dressage score. Congratulations Lucy and Comet.

Jirrima Royal Command

Ag Shows

This year will be the first year in over 25 years that JPH won't have horses at our four local Ag Shows. This is only due to clashes with events and just goes to show how busy things get, even in the country. There have been some JPH connections out and about though;

Belle-Aire won the Novice Hack along with a 2nd and 3rd in other classes at her first outing. In absolutely filthy wet, cold and windy conditions Toni decided to still go to Lockhart Show. All sensible people were at home inside. This is a fantastic achievement for her young owner who broke-in Belle during the summer and has continued to do all the education.

Jet Set Diva and Hunter mixed their eventing season up with some SJ with a win at Barmedman won in the D grade.

Avenel Horse Trials

3rd Pre-Novice ~ Jirrima Yorkshire
7th Pre-Novice ~ Jirrima Royal Command
16th 2* Jirrima Variety Show

Jirrima Yorkshire

Friends of Werribee Horse Trials

9th CNC 2* ~ Jirrima Variety Show
10th PN ~ Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
8th Introductory ~ Jirrima YoubetheJudge
15th PN Jirrima Yorkshire

Friends of Werribee once agained proved to be a popular way to start the Spring Eventing season in Victoria. Conducted to weekend prior to the Sydney 3DE, it was a good hit out for those planning to make the trip north. Overall the weekend could be summed up in one word-windy.

Variety Show had his first 2* start and couldn't complained with his performance. He jumped boldly round the XC course and was honest over the skinny related fences. He jumped a clear round in the showjumping keeping him just in the placings. While Yorkshire and Yabba Dabba Doo had their first Pre-Novice starts, both horses performed extremely well. Yabba Dabba Doo's rider was a bit cautious on XC incurring 16 time penalties but he was very honest on course. A clear showjumping round brought him up 6 places. Yorkshire is very bold XC and just loves the going. Sometimes he forgets he has to put in a stride for a technical combination but he comes out the other side asking his rider what all the fuss was about! The indoor showjumping caught his attention too much and he had 2 rails down but still jumped well. Youbethejudge finished on his dressage score. There was too much movement behind the trees for him to worry about what he was supposed to be doing in the arena hence he finished well done the order in dressage. A clear round XC and showjumping brought him up a lot of placings to finish 8th.

J Variety Show	J Yabba Dabba Doo	J YoubetheJudge	J Yorkshire

Tocumwal P.C. Horse Trials

Competitions are off again and JPH started the season on a high. Yorkshire and Yabba Dabba Doo performed well showing they had lost nothing of their previous education after some time out. Yorkshire blitzed the dressage with a fantastic test deserving his enormous lead(9 scores of 9, is certainly atest to frame) and conituned his fine form in the XC, showing how large he could jump (with his rider verbally saying whoa, to try and get a smaller jump) and a lovely clear Showjumping to win the Grade 2. Yabba Dabba Doo strutted his stuff in the dressage and did a good test to come in 3points behind 2nd and he stayed in this position to the finish. His XC was excellent, tackling all fences without hesitation, including the water jump, giving his rider the confidence to think of going up the grade! Yabba Dabba Doo likes the going hard, hence the heavy sand movement in the showjumping took him a few fences to sort out his feet and we had a rail down but so too did 2nd placegetter! Youbethejudge was not amused at the little grey ponies so lacked attention for both dressage and showjumping but loved the XC. An excellent well run event with over 200 entries. Hollie Atkins also rode Jirrima YaJet to 5th place in the Grade 4. They too did a lovely dressage test to finish on their dressage score. Congratulations Hollie.

Yabba Dabba Doo Over the 2nd element of the Coffin.	Youbethejudge Over the 2nd element of the Coffin.

 

J Smooth Sailor wins at Coolamon

Jirrima Smooth Sailor gave his junior rider a win she won't forget in a hurry. The pair were not only first in the Junior section but were also the fastest horse and rider combination overall on the 80km course. The pair came home in a time of 3.39 hrs ahead of the other 109 horses.

Vale ~ Arundel House Zermat 1986-2009

It was a day of great saddness at JPH with the loss of 'Zam'. For those of you who knew Zermat would also know that he was the pride and joy of Kay's. Together there was not much they hadn't tackled. Yes, he was a Pure Arabian, however, he was one of a kind and true ambassador for the bred.

Zam competed Advanced dressage, graded Novice Eventing including wins at Pre-Novice. He was back to back Australian Champion in Dressage(Medium, Elementary and Advanced), Sidesaddle, and Top Five under Saddle. He achieved his Supreme Roll of Merit and was a Multi Supreme Champion Halter and Saddle horse. In 2000 he was part of the Australian Paralympic Dressage Team with Judy Hogan from WA.

Australian National Arabian Championships	Melbourne Royal	2000 Paralympics	Australian National Arabian Championships	Novice Eventing

Not only was he a good saddlehorse but also a good sire, producing a number of quality offspring.

J Xecutive	J Unbelievable	J Switch-Me	J Yabba Dabba Doo	J Zamiro

Goodbye to a family friend..

Jirrima Vintage Jet has his first 1* progeny

Jet Set Diva had her first 1* run at the July competition at SIEC for Sydney Eventing. This talented 5yo mare finished 10th in a strong field.

2009 VEA Amateur Rider of the Year

Jirrima Royal Command (by Arundel House Zermat) and Lucy Kolomanski are currently in the Top 10 amuteur riders for the VEA Event Riders of the Year. Presentation of the Top 10 Amateur riders of the Year and the 2009 VEA Amateur Rider of the Year will be held on the 29th August at the VEA Cocktail Party.

CULCAIRN ODE Hollie Atkins and Jirrima Ya Jet another 5yr old by Jirrima Vintage Jet, started their eventing season well with a double clear at the Culcairn PC ODE to finish on their dressage score and 6th plaacing. This will give the pair confidence for the upcoming Zone ODE.

Update from SA ~ Jirrima Verdict and Jodie

STARKEYS II - 27-28 June 2009
8th~ 81km ENDURANCE RIDE

KUITPO I - 24 May 2009
=12th ~ 80km ENDURANCE RIDE

STARKEYS III - 18-19 JULY 2009 120KM ELEVATOR MWT 3rd= Melanie Scott Aloha Kava Jodie Luck Jirrima Verdict

Capone Grannus Stallion to stand at JPH THIS SEASON

Exciting News Flash

Here at Jirrima we are very pleased to announce a new sire for the 2009 breeding season. Belcam Coalac and yes he is as black as his name suggests. This 16.3hh gentleman is by proven sire Capone.

More pics coming

Melbourne 3DE 2009

5th CCI 1* Jirrima Variety Show

This was a very exciting result after 3 days of intense competition. Only 4 points separated 4th to 12th place after the dressage! Variety Show had a fantastic comp, finishing on his dressage score and only being pushed out from 4th on a count back with Megan Jones.
We were separated by 5 seconds on the XC with Megan being the one closest to the optium time.

Heytsbury Horse Trials

Jirrima Royal Command finished off the EFA Eventing season with their first start in 1*. They certainly made an impact by winning the dressage with an impressive score of 70%. Unfortunately they were not able to hold this position after a run out on XC incurring 20 faults and rendering them to 22nd position. I am sure with experience at this new level they will be a combination to reckon with in the future.
But what a fantastic autumn season they had.

1st Ballarat Hicksted
1st Tonimbuk HT PN
7th Wandin HT PN
2nd Ballarat HT PN

J Unbelievable son heading to SA

This well grown 18 month old AWB gelding by J Unbelievable has headed to SA for his future career as a saddle horse.

Ballanbrae Viking

Walk Tall makes his HT debut

Congratulations to Dedrie Noall and J Walk Tall who finished 4th at the Nepean Equestrian Official HRCAV Horse Trials. This was Walk Tall's first HT and very pleasing as Dedrie indicated that she wasn't looking for a jumping horse. She was over that stuff! Glad to see that you are happy to venture back to eventing. Will it be TTT next?

Ballarat HT

1st CNC 1* J Variety Show
2nd PN J Royal Command ridden by Lucy Kolomanski

I don't care what people say Ballarat is still the coldest place on earth! Although a vast improvement on last year, or was it the fact that I took my WHOLE wardrobe this time? None the less it is a popular event, I entered 5 and they could only accept 1 due to the large number of entries. Variety Show had a good weekend with a win in the dressage. He is feeling great and bobbed around the XC. He even managed to hold the lead right till the final presentations. The long drive home was made all the more sweeter as a blue rossette hung from the review mirror. Even the coppers at Chiltern were impressed as they conducted their random breath testing.
Also competing this weekend was Jirrima Royal Command and Lucy who was sitting 3rd after Dres and remained on their dressage score after clears in both SJ and XC.

AERA NATIONAL POINTSCORE

Australian Endurance Riders Assoc.
The AERA has released its top 10 rankings for distance horse and riders in the various sections. Jirrima Smooth Sailor finished 10th in the National Pointscore for Distance Horse in the Junior Section. This a fabulous effort and congratulations to the whole 'Leary' team.

May ~ SIEC Eventing World Cup Update

SIEC has for the first time hosted both the World Cup Eventing Qualifier and the Show JumpingWorld Cup qualifier on the same weekend. Hunter Doughty took 5y old J Vintage Jet daughter, Jet Set Diva. Congratulations to the team for their 8th in the Pre-Novice section.

May~ Endurance Update

J Verdict and Jodie have backed up their efforts at easter(read below) and have just completed their first official 80km endurance ride. Conducted on the weekend that Southern Australia was hit by a cold snap the riders had to complete the course battling wind, rain and maximum temp's of 8 degrees. Nothing like being committed!! A well deserved =7th in the MDW.

April~ Young Rider Festival

Hollie and J Ya Jet spent their easter holidays at the 2009 Hamag EFA Young Rider Festival. With preliminary jumping rounds conducted during the week and only the top 25 competing in the finals on the friday. Congratulations to both horse and rider for making the finals in both of their sections of the SJ. Final placings were 8th and 15th.

April~ Mansfield ODE

2nd Open Grade 2 Jirrima Yorkshire
3rd Open grade 2 Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
1st Open Grade 3 Jirrima YoubetheJudge
6th Open Grade 3 Jirrima Xpert

This was a fantastic event and congratulations must go to all those who made the weekend a success. A brand new and very professional XC course was the talking point amongst competitors, which was also very spectator friendly. The large number of entries were well organised by a very hands on committee and club members.

Jirrima Xpert

April~ Update from SA

Verdict or Verdi (as he is now called at his new home) has hit the ground running, well trotting really. After a warm-up 20km ride at the end of march Verdict and Jodie have just completed 120km in 3 days over Easter. I was thinking of you whilst eating my easter eggs, Jodie! However, I will line up for the after care treatment. Massages. Mmmm....

Verdict and Jodie at their first endurance ride as a combination. They just did the 20km training ride to feel each other out!	Truro Easter Bunny Ride, 120km over 3 days.

March~ Just starting out

AWB Gelding "Zoltin" 4yo by HP Lonzo. This tall gelding is just starting his saddle career and is pictured having his last ride at home before heading to his new home. You may see him out and about in south east vic.

March~ Barry Hillier PC ODE

2nd Open Grade 2 Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
3rd Open grade 2 Jirrima Yorkshire
5th Open Grade 3 Jirrima YoubetheJudge

The very popular and well known Barry Hillier ODE had a new venue this year. Traditionally the event was conducted on the property of the Crawshaw family, however, this year the location was the AWEC. As the event was conducted the week following the EFA HT the PC's were lucky to benefit from the efforts of the Horse Trials committee to have the XC course in excellent order.

March~ Just starting out

J Approval Meet 3yo J Vintage Jet Gelding "Approval" pictured here having is 5th ride!

March~ Albury Day Surgery HT

1st ~Preliminary~ Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
7th ~1* ~ Jirrima Variety Show
9th ~Introductory ~ Jirrima YoubetheJudge
10th~ Preliminary ~ Jirrima Yorkshire

It has been sometime since AWEC conducted its Horse Trials. Having visited the venue in early march and I did wonder how they were ever going to get it in order to hold the HT's. However, the grounds looked a picture and extensive work had been done on the XC course including rotovating the tracks, hours of picking up sticks and Mike Creber had redesigned a number of the jumps (then built by Craig Gordan) at the water and most classes had new questions being asked which is always exciting. Big thank you to all the local businesses who sponsored the event and individual classes. Also a thank you to the BDSJC who conducted the SJ for all classes.

J Yabba Dabba Doo

March ~ Tonimbuk HT

Congratulations to Jirrima Royal Command and Lucy Kolomanski who won their Pre-Novice section at the recent Tonimbuk Horse Trials. Lucy lead from start to finish after an impressive dressage test.

March ~ Wandin Horse Trials

4th Young Event Horse Jirrima Yorkshire
2nd Introductory Jirrima YoubetheJudge
4th Preliminary Jirrima Yorkshire
13th Preliminary Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo

Wandin Park was given a make over for their autumn competition this year and the complex looked a picture. Very eyecatching were the new dressage arenas, $25,000 worth!! There has also be alot of work put into repairs and the up-grading of both little wandin and the main course. This is an amazing effort by the small committee.
All three horses had a good weekend doing good dressages and finishing on their scores bar an odd time fault for going a little quick. Youbethe Judge had his first Intro start and this time he understood that the water jump is to "wash his dusty socks" and so he went in happily. Both Yorkshire and Yabba Dabba Doo went Prelim and handled the course well indicating they are ready to start in the next grade soon.
It was also good to see another "Jirrima" horse out, Jirrima Royal Command in the Pre-Novice class also in the same class was Hunter Doughty his 5yo Jirrima Vintage Jet daughter, Jet Set Diva. Both were in the placings but not sure of final results yet.

J Yorkshire	J Yabba Dabba Doo	J YoubetheJudge

March~ Shepparton Autumn Show

The NVSJC committee conducted its Autumn show over two days and the grounds looked a picture. The weather was typical victorian, with thunderstorms and beautiful sunshine only minutes apart. Nobody complained though and strappers got very efficient at changing rugs throughout the day.
A very busy weekend with 7 competition horses and one for the exercise. Jirrima Zamiro was having his first competition after being broken in this summer, so there were lots of firsts for him and you would never have known apart from the gallant trot around his first SJ course(clear). On the second day he managed to canter the course. Stars had to be Xpert and YoubetheJudge, Xpert was having her 2nd start and she is proving to be a great pony for the jump-off's. She is quick and very honest on the angles and short approaches, she came home with the most ribbons out of all the horses. YoubetheJudge had to play second fiddle to Xpert almost always just behind her.

J Unbelievable	J Xpert	J Yorkshire
J Yabba Dabba Doo	JZamiro	J YoubetheJudge

SAT
2nd 110cm Jirrima Variety Show (83 starters)
2nd 90cm Jirrima Yorkshire (62 Starters)
2nd 60cm Jirrima Xpert (17 Starters)
4th 80cm Jirrima YoubetheJudge (47 Starters)
3rd 80cm Jirrima Xpert (47 Starters)

SUN
2nd 90cm Jirrima Yorkshire (58 Starters)
3rd 90cm Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo (58 Starters)
5th 70cm Jirrima Xpert (32 Starters)
4th 80cm Jirrima Youbethe Judge (53Starters)
1st 60cm Jirrima Xpert(17 Starters)
2nd 60cm Jirrima YoubetheJudge(17 Starters)

March~ Mitta Muster

J Yabba Dabba Doo	J Variety Show	J Unbelievable	J You be the Judge

3rd 80cm Jirrima Yorkshire
3rd D Grade Jirrima Unbelievable

March~ Tallangatta Show

3rd D Grade Jirrima Variety Show
4th 80cm Jirrima Yorkshire

March ~ Ken Gibbs Mermorial SJ

1st 90cm Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
3rd D Grade Jirrima Variety Show
5th C& D Grade Jirrima Variety Show
5th Open 1.35m Jirrima Variety Show
6th C&D Championship Jirrima Variety Show
7th D Grade Championship Jirrima Variety Show

BDSJC held its annual Ken Gibbs Memorial SJ over 2 Days at the Tallangatta Showgrounds. The committee had prepared a well watered surface which was much appreciated by the traveling and local riders. The mid-week competition created 6 days of jumping in the local area. Corryong and Jingellic the preceeding weekend and Tallangatta Show and the Mitta Musta the following weekend. Two rings operated throughout the day from 60cm through to Open A&B grade on the second day.

Feb~ Sydney Eventing Trials.
Weekend ~3rd Prelim J Yorkshire, 11th 1* J Variety Show
Mid-week ~ 13th Prelim J Yorkshire, 15th J Variety Show

A fantastic week with 2 competitions at the same venue in one week. Competitors came from SA, Qld and Vic. The Mid-week HT had to dodge showers of rain but the ground held remarkably well. Both horses were great to take away and performed well. Both clear XC and competitive dressage tests.

Masters Games

This is a fantastic event for the more mature riders! Every one rides in their own age group and level of ability. As I am not a great fan of sitting trots I tend to do the lower dressage tests these days, and as there is no sitting trot in jumping, I am happy to jump the higher fences! Both horses worked a treat and did great dressage tests in the 2.4 (Unbelievable) and 1.4 (Yabba Dabba Doo). Poor Yabba Dabba Doo's rider thought she had missed a jump in Take your own Line and actually jumped a jump twice hence elimination! Apart from that did a lovely quick round. Verdict came on the truck as well but not to compete. Jodie his new owner collected him from Werribee, and took him home to SA. The final results for the Masters were:

Gold J Yabba Dabba Doo ~ 2 Phase ~ 90cm
Silver J Unbelievable ~ (1st 2.4 Dressage ~ 2nd 2.1 Novice Dressage)
Bronze J Unbelievable ~ Combined Training 1.05m (1st Elementary Dressage ~ 3rd SJ 1.05cm)
Bronze J Unbelievable ~ Take your own Line 1.05m
Bronze J Unbelievable ~ 2 Phase 1.05m
4th J Yabba Dabba Doo ~ Prelim Dressage (4th & 5th)

Xmas Present proves a success

Fourteen year old Toni recieved a special Xmas present this year. It was to big to under the Xmas tree. One 2yo bay WB filly by J Vintage Jet. This young filly was brought in at the beginning of December and Toni visited after school to assist around the stables. Unbeknown to her she was given tasks to do with 'Belle'. This created a good relationship while under supervision without realising that soon they would become partners.

Since Xmas Toni has been working with Belle and now reports that she is going well under saddle. She is able to walk, trot and canter her in the open front paddock and is also working on her flatwork. This is a fantastic effort for someone so young. However, this is not Toni's first horse that she has broken in. In fact she broke in her homebred quarter horse youngster last year.

Toni promises me that she will have some pics soon. The promised pics and some surprises!!

Update ~ 4 weeks on......

This young mare by J Unbelievable is proving her excellent trainability after only 4 weeks since her second ride(left), She is now happily jumping a rail on a 44'(right). She has been to Jump Club and participated in the lesson without battering an eyelid. No doubt she will be like her half-brother J Ya Jet.

Jan~ Update

Jirrima Walk Tall had his first competition outing with his new owner Deidre. "we're just back from our FIRST show and Skip (Walk Tall to you!) was an absolute gem...just loving him to bits. Have orders for 5 more whenever you can! 3rd in my riding class and 3rd in his led so very very happy - his behaviour was impecable. Have attached a couple of photos from show plus christmas day when he joined us for a pick of grass in the garden!"

Congratulations Skip and Deidre

Update

Congratulations to Young Rider and horse Young Horse combination. Kristen Whiting and Jirrima Yasmin who gained a 3rd and 4th at the Monaro Equestrian Association Dressage Competition. With scores of up to 60%.+

Jan_~ Just Broken

The 2 below are having there 6th and 3rd rides three weeks since starting.

AWB gelding Zamiro* is not only getting the hang of this 'flatwork'stuff but is also displaying lovely technique when free-jumping		This lovely Lander filly is a 2yo and has really displayed the reliable Lander temperament throughout her breaking in. She is FOR SALE and with her 4 white socks is very eyecatching.

All Fillies ~
Five fun flirtacious fillies for the year! There was even some chrome as well. Outstanding achievement must go to 'Miss' who has a healthy chest filly with four white socks and the most perfect blaze at the grand young age of 23!

Jirrima Disco Warmblood Filly J. Vintage Jet X Ritza(MosellfischerX Hanburg Miss Regina)	Jirrima Daddy's Girl Irish Sporthorse Filly J Vintage Jet X Raylyn's Rose	Jirrima Designer PB Filly Arundel House Zermat X J. Katalli (aka Miss)	Jirrima Delta AWB Filly FOR SALE J. Vintage Jet X J. Understatement	Jirrima Dressed in Style Warmblood Filly J. Vintage Jet X Pollyanna

Wandin Horse Trials ~

Five horses for the weekend guaranteed it was going to be busy. Wandin is renowned for its challenges at whatever level you are competing at and this year proved to be no different. Verdict was having his first eventing start in Training 4. He went well in all three phases and surprised his rider by making his way round the spooky XC course. He just needed a rider that knew where to go and not one that put him over the wrong fence. Sorry Verdict. You Be the Judge went Training 5, he to went well and showed lots of improvement from his first start at Wagga the previous fortnight. He did find the course somewhat straightforward. Variety Show went 1* and this was going to be his toughest start to date. I was very pleased with his performance in many sections including a clear SJ and the bank complex at No 7, although the end score was an E on XC after trouble in the quarry. Yabba Dabba Doo and Yorkshire went head to head in the Prelim. Kay and Yabba Dabba Doo having a fantastic weekend in all phases to finish 7th. Yorkshire drew the short straw for his dressage. With only a few minutes between Variety Show and Yorkshire, he had absolutely no warm up and got a canter down the long side before entering at 'A'. He was such a good sport and did a good test for me anyway. His confidence is really growing in the XC. Special thanks to Hollie Atkins for her help and video expertise on a very hectic weekend.

J Verdict	J Yabba Dabba Doo 7th Prelim	J You be the Judge 2nd Training	J Yorkshire

Shepparton and Wodonga World Cup's

A showjumping we go! Report coming. Then again maybe not!

J Variety Show 4th D grade Championship, Wodonga WC	J Unbelievable D Grade Championship

Wagga Wagga Horse Trials
Results

4th 1* Jirrima Variety Show
3rd Prelim Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
7th Prelim Jirrima Yorkshire

Congrats to CSUHT committee for doing everything in their capacity to provide a good weekend for the competitiors. Unfortunately, they don't seem to be able to get a break. The June event was cancelled due to the one day of rain we did actually get in winter and this time it was the dust the caused discomfort. No fake tan needed!

4 Horses for the weekend. J Variety Show and Yabba Dabba Doo were the stars. Variety Show finished on his Dressage score for 4th in the 1* while Yabba Dabba Doo was 3rd in the Prelim. Jirrima You be the Judge making his debut in the newcomers. he was very good for the little work he has had but the thought of getting those white socks wet was all to much for "Boots".

J Vareity Show 4th 1*	J Yabba Dabba Doo 3rd Prelim	J You be the Judge	J Yorkshire 7th Prelim

30th Anniversary Celebrations

Our first foal of the season marks our 30th Anniversary for breeding horses(Jirrima Slopes Arabians) and the 10th Anniversary for breeding performance horses(Jirrima).
Oh Boy, is she a nugget and a half. An Irish Sporthorse by J Vintage Jet. She is extremely athletic and very cheeky. Already named "Daddy's Girl". Four white socks and you should see her move them!

Daddy's Girl

Baxter Boots NSW State Eventing Championships~ Lynton

Winner Oakgate Rising Star Award and 7th 1* ~ J Variety Show
3rd Preliminary ~ J Yorkshire

Big turnout of top riders, beautiful location and a techincal course encouraged strong competition all weekend. Both horses performed well with no margin for error. Variety Show pulled the cat out of the bag and scored a 68%+ for the dressage to go into the lead in the class of 49. Unfortunately 11 time faults XC couldn't be avoided and let the more speedy combinations to jump ahead of us. Yorkshire also did his best dressage to date and finished 6th. He remained on his dressage score, even finishing the XC with 1 sec to spare and climbed to 3rd.

J Vareity Show Note the green green green grass!!	J Yorkshire

Congratulations to:

Everybody is full swing into competitions and enjoying their horses again after the pain of EI. I have received lots of news from Jirrima owners in the past couple of weeks

Update: Jirrima Unofficial Superstar, Partbred gelding was 3rd Elementary Dressage at Sutherland Shire Horse Owners Association Inc Event Day.

Update:
Rhonda reports from Queensland: "We've got two more shows to go before the end of the season, start off again in March. X-Roads has had a good year having about 20 outings. He has been quite competitive, being placed about 40 times with 11 wins, not all official though!"

J X-Roads These pics are the 1.10cm, which he was unplaced in (too slow) but he won the 1.20cm!!

Update: Maria Deleeuw riding Jirrima Royal Wish, Pure Arabian gelding, scored 74% at the Grampians Riding Club Dressage Jackpot Day to win Level 5

Update: Jirrima Smooth Sailor went to Queensland for the premier endurance event, the Tom Quilty. 160km Good Luck. 1st Junior 115km at Harden.

Update: Jirrima Yakety Yak, a 5yr old first cross andalusian has 5/6 champions showing, has won all his dressage outings and is doing a Young Horse Qualifier in Nov, He is currently a beautiful Blue Dapple grey. We are always having people offering to buy him!

Update: Lucy Kolomanski of Vic riding Jirrima Royal Command finished 8th at the pony Club of Australia National Dressage Championships 2007. Last time I heard from Lucy she was eventing Royal Command!

Jirrima Walk Tall

Deidre and Walk Tall. He is one very lucky boy!

Wagga Ag Show
2nd Pair of Hacks ~ J Yorkshire and J Ya Jet
1st Novice Hack ~ J Yorkshire
2nd Open Hack over 16.2hh ~ J Yorkshire
2nd 80cm SJ ~ J Yorkshire

A Big Thank You to Annie who was Head Groom and Cook for Wagga, Culcairn and Walbundrie Shows. I've never been so well fed at a comp!

Culcairn Ag Show
90cm 2nd J Yabba Dabba Doo 3rd J Yorkshire
D Grade 3rd J Variety Show
C & D Grade 3rd J Variety Show
Open 4th J Variety Show
1st Child's Hack ~ Hollie Atkins and J Ya Jet

Ken Gibbs Memorial August Comp

Open 1.35m 4th J Unbeleivable

Spring Competitions are starting

Congratulations to Hunter Doughty and his JVintage Jet youngster who had their first Pre-Novice start on the weekend at Friends of Werribbee. They improved on their 14th after the dressage with a solid XC to finish in 8th place.

One the same weekend Hollie Atkins had success with J Ya Jet also a Vintage Jet offspring with a Res Champion Pony Club Rider.

Competition Updates:

Hunter Doughty and Jet Set Diva (X J Vintage Jet) started their spring campaign with their best foot forward when they won the preliminary at the Sydney Eventing July Weekend ODE with an impressive 77% dressage test to put them in the lead and was able to finish on her dressage score. Then at Harden Horse Trials 2nd in Dressage with 72% and again finished on her dressage for 2nd place in prelim, Hunter has now set his sights for Pre-Novice at Friends of Werribee in September.We wish them the best of Luck.

Aimee Rixon and J Xecutive have had pleasing results at the Kyabram and Tocumwal PC ODE's finishing 3rd each weekend in grade 3. They are now training for their first Grade 2 ODE in a couple of weeks.

Update

Another Jirrima youngster enjoying the Canberra weather is 4yr old Arabian Warmblood filly Jirrima Yasmin and her new owner Kirsten Whiting who has commenced her dressage career with success at the Monaro Equestrian Centre Dressage Days in the Preliminary sections.

Wagga Wagga Dressage May Comp

Debut for J Walk Tall, behaved perfectly and scored 68% in his first dressage test:)
J Yabba Dabba Doo and J Yorkshire fought it out in the Prelim. Looser had to buy chocolate for the other.

4th 68% J Yorkshire
6th 67% J Yabba Dabba Doo
5th 62% J Variety Show
68 % J. Walk Tall

Ballarat Horse Trials ~ May 2008

Results

2nd Jirrima Yorkshire
7th Jirrima Yabba Dabba Doo
16th Jirrima Variety Show

J Yabba Dabba Doo Preliminary	J Yorkshire Introductory	J Variety Show CNC 1*

In the week prior to Ballarat I made the idol comment that the afternoons were getting cold quite early. Since returning from 3 days in Ballarat I have had no problems wearing T-Shirts well after dark. Who in their right mind would voluntarily live at that place? Cold was the understatement. First XC ride on the Sun meant three layers of clothes (normally wear T-Shirt XC). Came back and found another 2 layers before the next XC round and still froze.

Jirrima X Roads has gone 'C' Grade

Update from Queensland. Now with the lift of EI bans. Jirrima X Roads has started showjumping again. This talented 5yr old has just been graded 'C'. He already has 2 points and is happily jumping 1.45m fences.