Young Horse Champions Crowned
Above: 2025 Champion of Champions Neil Diamond VBT ridden by Rachael Lee. Photo credit: Simon Scully Photography.
The final day of the Young Jumping Horse Competition at PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars delivered outstanding performances from Australia’s rising Jumping stars. Across the four age categories, combinations demonstrated incredible talent, precision, and future potential in the third round of competition and made a big impression on young horse judges Chris Burton, Julia Hargreaves and Chris Chugg.
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Tanner Robinson and MT Robinsons Qognito (Yalambis Incognito x Quidam de Revel) took top honours in the Southern Cross Event Hire 4-year-old category, earning an impressive 95.57 points. The competition was tight, with Anneliese Wansey and Kolora Stud Classified (Eurostar I x Caracas) close behind on 95.33. Samantha Dernee rode Uptown Van De Molenberg (Dominator Z x Balou De Rouet) to third place with 94.20.
Over the three rounds of competition it was Tanner Robinson and MT Robinsons Qognito who were declared 4 year old Champions.
Photo credit: Simon Scully Photography.
4-year-old Round 3 Scores:
| Horse | Rider | Score | |
| 1st | MT Robinsons Qognito | Tanner Robinson | 95.57 |
| 2nd | Kolora Stud Classified | Anneliese Wansey | 95.33 |
| 3rd | Uptown Van De Molenberg | Samantha Dernee | 94.20 |
| 4th | Bonnie Valley Jenjan Diva | Tori Glass | 92.07 |
| 5th | Ultimate Cera Z | Susanna Verco | 84.83 |
| 6th | Tulara Cascaddy | Chloe Latham | 84.67 |
| 7th | LT Holst Eva | Sam Whale | 82.23 |
| 8th | Tulara Diadello | Jack Barker | 81.57 |
| 9th | WSH Camaro | Ashleigh Westcott | 72.17 |
| 10th | Tulara Checkensky | Sophia Hill | 50.33 |
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Clara Palm and Tulara Checkola (Checktet x Colman) clinched the win in the Tulara Warmbloods 5-year-old class on 94.20. David Lever and Nicolai (Wirragulla Nicolaus x Verdi TN) followed closely, scoring 93.90, while Anneliese Wansey and Glenara Baccarat (Casall x Conquistador) took third on 93.57.
Congratulations to David Lever and Nicolai who were declared 5 year old Champions!
Photo credit: Simon Scully Photography.
5-year-old Round 3 Scores:
| Horse | Rider | Score | |
| 1st | Tulara Checkola | Clara Palm | 94.20 |
| 2nd | Nicolai | David Lever | 93.90 |
| 3th | Glenara Baccarat | Anneliese Wansey | 93.57 |
| 4th | KS Ozzie | Tilley Fair | 91.43 |
| 5th | Wild One Tae | Teegan Ashby | 90.30 |
| 6th | Yandoo Lexington | Josh Collins | 86.47 |
| 7th | Tulara Hickensky | Stephanie Mitchell | 82.80 |
| 8th | Glenara Argyle | Jessica Kiernan | 80.77 |
| 9th | Cera Cassius | Jessica Kiernan | 79.43 |
| 10th | Kellogs | Chloe Latham | 76.40 |
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The Bellhaven Horse Stud 6-year-old class saw a dominant performance by Jack Barker aboard Tulara Karash (Karajan x For Fashion), scoring 96.83 to take the win. Kate Hinschen and Bellhaven Catoo (Chacoon Blue x Plot Blue) finished second on 92.03, while Jessica Kent guided Canunda Erupt (Eagle Rock x Conquistador) to third place with 89.33.
Tulara Karash and Jack Barker were declared 6 year old Champions and also won the prize for the best performed Tulara bred horse of the show, kindly donated by Tulara Warmbloods.
Photo credit: Simon Scully Photography.
6-year-old Round 3 Scores:
| Horse | Rider | Score | |
| 1st | Tulara Karash | Jack Barker | 96.83 |
| 2nd | Bellhaven Catoo | Kate Hinschen | 92.03 |
| 3rd | Canunda Erupt | Jessica Kent | 89.33 |
| 4th | Tulara Ziniero | Sophia Hill | 89.27 |
| 5th | Glory II PPH | Frida Lindgren | 88.97 |
| 6th | Kentaur Alba | Frida Lindgren | 84.80 |
| 7th | Glenara Cover Up | Phillip Lever | 80.50 |
| 8th | Verdory DP | Allyson Lamb | 80.03 |
| 9th | My Way To MB Deel | Michelle Clinton-Brent | 78.30 |
| 10th | TM Christiano Ronaldo | Riley Mackillop | 69.83 |
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The 7-year-old class sponsored by Yandoo Equestrian provided a thrilling conclusion to the competition, with two combinations tied after the first two rounds, it was Rachael Lee and Neil Diamond VBT (I’m Special De Muze x Berlin) who secured victory on 98.43 from Brooke Campbell and Benjamin Franklin BE (Tulara Colmine x Caracas) with 97.43, while Russell Hearn rode RBH Tulara Casman (Tulara Casciado x Colman) into third place with 95.03.
Following this class, Rachael Lee and Neil Diamond VBT were declared 7-year-old champions.
Photo credit: Simon Scully Photography.
7-year-old Round 3 Scores:
| Horse | Rider | Score | |
| 1st | Neil Diamond VBT | Rachael Lee | 98.43 |
| 2nd | Benjamin Franklin BE | Brooke Campbell | 97.43 |
| 3rd | RBH Tulara Casman | Russell Hearn | 95.03 |
| 4th | Glenara Starbucks | Josh Collins | 93.2 |
| 5th | Diamond B Franklin | Allyson Lamb | 92.4 |
| 6th | Glenara Chartelle M | Jamie Kermond | 88.5 |
| 7th | BSI Candy Man | Shimona Fraid | 85.67 |
| 8th | Tulara Collini | Phillip Lever | 76.33 |
| 9th | Manhattan C | Josh Collins | 71.0 |
| 10th | Glenara Lord Bollinger | Andrew Lamb | 59.67 |
The final day of competition highlighted the exceptional breeding and training programs in Australia, with young horses showing great promise for the future of show jumping. Congratulations to all riders, owners, and breeders involved in this year’s event!
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Adding to the excitement of the final day at PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars, Olympian Chris Burton took to the saddle to ride each of the age category winners in a thrilling Champion of Champions showdown. With his world-class expertise, Burto expertly piloted MT Robinsons Qognito, Tulara Checkola, Tulara Karash, and Neil Diamond VBT, evaluating their rideability, scope, and future potential. His insights provided a valuable perspective on the talent emerging from Australia’s young jumping horse ranks, making the Champion of Champions presentation a fitting conclusion to an exceptional competition, with 7 year old Neil Diamond VBT ridden by Rachel Lee declared Champion of Champions for 2025!
