Above: Chris Burtion (AUS), Julia Hargreaves (NED) and Chris Chugg (AUS).

The first day of PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars 2025 saw Australia’s finest young jumping horses take center stage in an exciting opening to the competition. With expert judges Chris Chugg, Chris Burton, and international guest Julia Hargreaves, the event showcased the next generation of top equine talent.

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In the Young Horse competition, judges evaluate horses based on several key attributes to give a mark out of 100 in each round, based on:

– Jumping technique; assessing take-off, sharpness in front and back, bascule, and landing.
– Scope; measuring the horse’s natural jumping ability, quality of canter, attitude, and confidence.
– Rideability between fences, harmony, and general impression; including rhythm, looseness, suppleness, natural balance, correct canter leads, striding and  the general impression of the horse.
-Penalties include 4 points per rail, 4 points for the first refusal, 8 points for the second refusal, and elimination for a third refusal.

Just after sunrise, seventeen young horses took to the arena for the first class of the day, the Southern Cross Event Hire 4-Year-Old Young Jumping horse, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. South Australian rider Susanna Verco and Ultimate Cera Z (Untouchable 27 x Quidam De Revel) emerged victorious.

Above: Susanna Verco and Ultimate Cera Z . Photo Credit: Simon Scully Photography.

Second place went to Tori Glass and Bonnie Valley Jenjan Diva (Jenjan Daiquiri x Quintender) and Tanner Robinson piloted MT Robinsons Qognito (Yalambis Incognito x Quidam Du Revel) to third place.

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4 Year Old Round 1 Results:

The JPR Equestrian 5-Year-Old class certainly showcased some talent, with Jessica Kiernan and Glenara Argyle (Diamant De Semilly x Conquistador) claiming the top spot with a score of 94.33. Bred by Melissa Froesch at Glenara Park, Glenara Argyle was last year’s four-year-old champion.

Above: Jessica Kiernan and Glenara Argyle. Photo Credit: Simon Scully Photography.

Second place went to David Lever and Nicolai (Wirragulla Nicolaus x Verdi TN) on 91.33 and Anneliese Wansey and Glenara Baccarat (Casall x Conquistador) secured third place with 88.5.

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5 Year Old Round 1 Results:

In Round 1 of the Lever Equestrian 6-Year-Old Jumping Horse, reigning Champion of Champions Kentaur Alba (Absolute Ego Z x Noblewood Park Cougar), ridden by Frida Lindgren, continued her dominance in the class with 29 starters, winning with a score of 95.5. Frida also claimed second place aboard Glory II PPH (Carpino Z x Vicount) on 93.83. Third place went to Riley Mackillop and TM Christiano Ronaldo (Christian x Escudo I) scoring 93.5.

Frida Lindgren and Kentaur Alba. Photo Credit: Simon Scully Photography.

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6 Year Old Round 1 Results:

The 7-Year-Old division, sponsored by Yandoo Equestrian delivered an outstanding display of Jumping talent, resulting in a tie for first place. Benjamin Franklin BE (Tulara Colmine x Caracas), ridden by Brooke Hickey, and Neil Diamond VBT (I’m Special De Muze x Berlin), ridden by Rachael Lee, both scored 99.00.

Rachael Lee & Neil Diamond VBT and Brooke Hickey & Neil Diamond VBT.  Photo Credit: Simon Scully Photography.

Third place went to Jamie Kermond and Glenara Chartelle M (Cera Charisma x Conquistador) (92.67), another Glenara Park-bred talent by Cera Charisma out of Glenara KG Cinderella.

7 Year Old Round 1 Results:

With such outstanding performances on the first day, the competition promises to be an exciting event. Congratulations to all competitors on a fantastic start to PSI DJWTS 2025!

For full results visit: https://online.equipe.com/shows/69015

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