WINNING SMILE

pic below: H.C. Champion Small Show Hunter Pony of the Year, 2005:  Cherrington Sir Jacob - Thatcher & Pine 

                  photo Lorelle Mercer

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       wedgetail@austarnet.com.au 

SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW

2nd N.Lady rider 21yrs and over - Kirsty Nassis riding Dream On

6th N. Hack 15.2hh-16hh - Dream On - K.Nassis and H.Pine

Champion Arabian Derivative under Saddle - Springmead Lewis - Erin Montford

Ozequine have been fortunate in purchasing Springmead Lewis's full brother Springmead Leroy, who is rising 2, and are looking forward to producing him early next year. Thanks to Margy for selling him to us!

GRAND NATIONAL (S.I.E.C) - 30/3-1/4/07

Top 5 Grand National Show Hunter Galloway - Springmead Lewis- 

riddenby Kirsty Nassis for Erin Montford

Orange Hack Show - 17/03/07

1st open l/w galloway

Res. Champion Galloway 14-15hh

AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 15/03/07 

SILVER JUBILEE 2007

Runner Up  Australian Champion Arabian Riding Pony Gelding - A. Hurley, A.Davidson and J.Deas

GULGONG SHOW 9/3/07

Kirsty aboard "Dream On" - photo by Alicia Birch                      Kirsty and Arizona Sunshine - owned by Jessica Wilkinson

MUDGEE SHOW 3/3/07

1st open l/w galloway 14-14.2hh - Arizona Sunshine - Jessica Wilkinson

BATHURST ROYAL 2/03/07

reserve champ lady rider - Kirsty Nassis riding Dream On

SOFALA AG SHOW 25/02/07

1ST OPEN HACK 15.2- 16 HH - DREAM ON - KIRSTY NASSIS AND HELEN PINE

RES CHAMP HACK - DREAM ON - K.NASSIS AND H.PINE

CHAMP ADULT RIDER - KIRSTY NASSIS

1ST OPEN L/W GALLOWAY 14-14.2HH - ARIZONA SUNSHINE - JESSICA WILKINSON & K.NASSIS

1ST CHILDS GALLOWAY - ARIZONA SUNSHINE - JESSICA WILKINSON

RES. CHAMPION GALLOWAY - ARIZONA SUNSHINE - J.WILKINSON & K. NASSIS

WYOMING PARK SPRING LILY-STACEY THATCHER-

RYLSTONE AG SHOW 24/02/07

CHAMPION LOCAL GALLOWAY/HACK - DREAM ON - KIRSTY NASSIS AND HELEN PINE

RES. CHAMPION OPEN HACK - DREAM ON - K. NASSIS AND H. PINE

IST OPEN GALLOWAY N.E 14.2HH - ARIZONA SUNSHINE - JESSICA WILKINSON & KIRSTY NASSIS

CHAMPION GALLOWAY - ARIZONA SUNSHINE - J. WILKINSON & KIRSTY NASSIS

RYDAL SHOW 3/2/07

1st ridden Thoroughbred - Dream On - K. Nassis and H. Pine

1st open hack 15.2 - 16.hh - Dream On - K. Nassis & H.Pine

1st Rider over 21 yrs - K. Nassis riding Dream On

Champ. Adult rider - K. Nassis

MOST SUCCESSFUL RIDER OVER 17 YRS - KIRSTY NASSIS RIDING DREAM ON

LITHGOW SUMMER AG SHOW 26/1/07

CHAMP SHOW HUNTER HACK - DREAM ON - KIRSTY NASSIS AND HELEN PINE

CHAMPION ADULT RIDER - KIRSTY NASSIS  RIDING DREAM ON

CHAMPION RIDER UNDER 17 - CLAIRE NUTMAN RIDING DREAM ON

CHAMP LED RIDING PONY - BY VIRTUE OF RATHOWEN - CLAIRE NUTMAN

CHAMP HACK - KENT - JANE TOLSON

RES. HACK  - NINJAS PEAK - HELEN KIRTON

SHC HAWKES. HILLS DIST. HACK SHOW 26/1/07

RES.  CHAMP SMALL  HACK -  TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL - ANTHONY HURLEY

RES. CHAMP LARGE GALLOWAY - MARENA FREEDOM - ANTHONY HURLEY

HYGAIN MASTERS HACK CHAMPS (PACIFIC COAST) NSW 26/11/06

Our team had an amazing day at the Hygain Masters Pacific Coast hack champs held at the Hawkesbury Showground NSW.  I'd like to thanks Hygain Feeds for their amazing sponsorships of this event.  We literally came home with armfuls of prizes including trophy rugs and bags of feed.  Also the garlands where just amazing!!  Well done also to the fantastic committee who I am sure work their fingers to the bone.

This was also a qualifier show for the 2007 Grand National

Our Results are as follows:

Runner Up Rider over 21 - Kirsty Nassis riding Dream On

Champ. Show hunter Small Pony - Cherringtong Sir Jacob - Thatcher & Pine - Prepared by Stacey Thatcher and ridden by Kirsty Nassis

Champ. Show Hunter Hack - Dream On - Owned by Helen Pine & Kirsty Nassis and ridden by Kirsty

Kirsty with "Dream On" - photo by Lorelle Mercer

 NSW HACK COUNCIL HOTY SHOW 28-29/11/06 

Congratulations to everyone who was successful at this years NSW HC Hoty show.  I had a busy show riding" Cherrington Sir Jacob" in the Small Show Hunter pony, picking up Top Six for his owners Stacey and Debbie Thatcher and Helen Pine (my mum).  I also got on board the in form "Springmead Lewis" (owned by the Montford family) to be awarded the Runner Up Show Hunter Galloway Of the Year to the much lauded "Lowlyn Pavarotti".  

Congratulations also goes out to Anthony Hurley, who had a great Saturday being awarded Res. Champ Preliminary Hack with his stylish gelding "Touched By An Angel".

For more results and photos visit www.emmasshowhorses.com - enter site and click on show news and follow the prompts.  

S.A. HACK COUNCIL HOTY SHOW 28/29/10/06

Well done again to Shannen Graham on winning another 2 Hoty titles.  Shannen rode her gorgeous mare Glowing Report to win Champ. Show Hunter Galloway of the Year and then hopped aboard her beautiful pony mare Langtree Firebird to be awarded Res. Champ Open Large Pony Of the Year.  Shannen"s stable is in fine form indeed! 

PORT ELLIOT AG. SHOW (S.A)  7/10/06

A big congratulations to Shannen Graham, who won both Supreme  Ridden Show Hunter with her stylish galloway mare "Glowing Report" (pic below) and also Supreme Ridden Open Hack with her pretty pony mare "Langtree Firebird".   Shannen is the current SA EFA and Hack Council Rider of the Year, and "Glowing Report" is the current SA EFA Show Hunter Galloway of the Year.  Shannen is also our latest interview in "Up Close and Personal" - click on photo below for interview.

photo by Sandy Morphett 

6-7/10/06  BURNIE AG. SHOW (Tasmania)

Anthony Hurley, Joel Deas and myself (Kirsty), ventured down South for the Burnie Ag. Show, with Anthony and I

judging both Friday and Saturday.

I have to say that Tasmania is the most beautiful place I have ever been to.   Also a big thankyou to the committee and all the

people involved in running the show, who made us feel welcome and provided us with delicious meals (especially the deserts). And a 

special thankyou to Dion who was my steward and our chauffer for the weekend.

Its was great to see and abundance of local talent, and high presentation skills.  

Pic. Below - Supreme Hack MAXIMUS OF MERRYWORTH - with judges Anthony Hurley and Kirsty Nassis

Champ Led Pony - CP Lolipop J Hampton
Resv- Falconhurst vanity fair N Gibson
Cham Led Galloway - Rivers Teagan J Gibson
Resv - Kate, L Smart
Champ Led Hack - Beer St Ruben M Richardson
 Champ Ridden Hunter Pony - Lenson Park Drambuie Smithers Family 

Champion Hunter Galloway - DB Primadonna Y Barr
Resv - Ennovyar Deep Velvet Y Downes
Champ Hunter Hack -Question of fame Smithers family
Resv John Boy Walton P Cochrane
SUPREME HUNTER DB Primadonna Y Barr (pic bleow)

Champ Open Pony - Mandaley Royal Bronze A Verway
Resv - CP lollipop J Hampton (pic above left)
Champ Open Galloway- Maximus of Merriworth Y Barr
Resv- Minelli - J Campbell
Champ Open Hack - Kordella Park Joshua J Gibson
Resv- Hyde Park D Zeiser

SUPREME OPEN Maximus of Merriworth Y Barr

Champ Senior Rider - Y Barr
Resv - J Gibson (pic above)

Champ Junior Rider - D Zeiser (pic below)
Resv - M Van Egdom (pic below)

SUPREME RIDER - D ZEISER

Champ District Pony- Falconhurst Vanity Fair N Gibson
Resv- Willowcroft Hillchase A&J Campbell
Champ District galloway - Rivers Teagan J Gibson
Resv- Minilli A&J Campbell
Champ District Hack - Question Of Fame Smithers family
Resv- Sir Antonio E Osborne
Champion District Junior Rider -N. Gibson
Resv - M Van Egdom
Cham Senior Rider - Sarah Steers

Cudal Ag. Show 10/9/06

Champ. Adult rider - Kirsty Nassis 

Res. Champ. hack - Dream On - Kirsty Nassis and Helen Pine

1st Open Galloway 14.2 - 15 h.h. Marena Freedom - Anthony Hurley

Forbes Ag Show 9/9/06

photo by Narelle Wokner

(Pic. left) Champion Hack "Dream On"  and Res. Champion Lady Rider Kirsty Nassis

(Pic right) Anthony Hurley aboard "Marena Freedom" who won his open h/w 14.2 -15 hh, Champ. led ANSA, and was also awarded Supreme led horse of show.  Anthony was also sashed Champ. Gent rider.

 photo by Alicia Birch

BATES INTERNATIONAL THREE DAY EVENT  -  S.I.E.Cphotos below by Maine Event Phototgraphy

7-10/9/06

Pictured above - Heath Ryan on Flame

Day two of the Bates International Three Day Event, held indoors despite the improvement in weather conditions, began with the completion of the Gow Gates CCI*. The final 30 riders completed their dressage tests, however none where lucky enough to effect the top three placings from yesterday, leaving Boyd Martin riding the warmblood ‘Fair Fiona’ in the lead as they head into tomorrow's cross country phase!

Endarjanto Bambang Sumarsono, representing Indonesia, leads the ‘IRT and ENSW Asia Pacific Challenge Trophy’. His fellow team mate Dikie Mardiyanto sits in second place, while the overnight leader,  Lt. Col. Deep Ahlawat from India, was relegated to 3rd place. This Challenge is being held for the second year running and is proving to be an popular opportunity for overseas riders to gain international experience with entries doubling from last year. The winning rider receives AUD$2000 and an airfreight costs of up to AUD$5000 for shipment by air of one horse one way from Australia to Asia courtesy of IRT.

The exciting news of the day is that Heath Ryan, an experienced elite rider and regular Australian representative, is in the lead of the highly respected  Horseland CCI*** riding ‘Flame’. Previous winners of the prestigious CCI*** include Athens Olympian Rebel Morrow and member of the 2006 World Equestrian Games bonze medal team, Megan Jones.   Chris Burton, on the eight year old gelding ‘Unrepentant’ who is owned by the Stafford family, is in second place. While Sharmayne Spencer riding her stunning chestnut thoroughbred ‘Mega Star’ is in third.

The final class of the day was the Fairfield City Council CCN Pre-Novice Class which ended with an all girl trifecter. Young rider Lisa Pain took out first place on her 14.2hh bay mare ‘Miss Jiggely Puff’ with an impressive score 72.4% earning 41.4 penalties. In second is Erin O’neill and her beautiful horse ‘Short Black’ with Michelle Hasibar is third on ‘Clayton’.

Tomorrow the exhilarating action of cross country starts at 8am with the Fairfield City Council Pre-Novice Class, followed by the other classes, each increasing to heights of 1.25m high and the same again wide. The Bates Water Way will be transformed into a stylish catwalk where the latest in fashion will be exhibited just after the EFA CCI**. Horse Driving Trials will also be held during the day. The influential final phase, showjumping, will take place on Sunday.

The third day of the Bates International Three Day Event brought very stormy weather, making conditions hazardous for the cross country, which drastically affected the placings that had stood after the two days of dressage. While the ground held up under foot, the wind and rain made visibility difficult and tended to cause time penalties as riders rode the course with extra caution. Due to the conditions tomorrows showjumping phase will be held indoors.
 
Time penalties was the major influence in placings throughout the Horseland CCI***, knocking yesterdays leader Heath Ryan, on ‘Flame’ to fifth position. The current leader is Chris Burton on ‘Unrepentant’ who went clear and under time, looking balanced and in control throughout the ride.  Second place belongs to Hamish Cargrill who has moved up from third riding consistently well throughout the competition and placing pressure on Team Mitavite rider, Burton. Sydney Olympic Gold Medalist, Stuart Tinney completed the course stylishly on ‘Klimax’ finishing in third place.
 
The current leader of the EFA NSW CCI** Natalie Siiankoski has stolen first place from Tallara Barwick. Natalie was one of only 3 riders who achieved a clear round without jumping or time penalties in the two star class. Tallara incurred three refusals at jump number five – the Anges Banks Farmyard - resulting in elimination. Second place has now been taken by Craig Barrett on ‘Wendela Jamie’ only adding 0.8 time penalties to his score. 17 year old Clinton Van Der Sanden is making his mark in this highly competitive class, moving up to third place after his immaculate round.
 
The overnight leader of the Asia Pacific Challenge Trophy, Endarjanto Bambang Sumarsono, from Indonesia travelled with extra caution due to the difficult conditions and fallen to 6th place after the addition of 14 time penalties to his dressage score. The current leader, Lt Col Deep Ahlawat on ‘Rancho Manhattan’, owned by Sharen Carroll, came in clear and under time. His past succusses as a former Indian showjumping champion bodes well for tomorrow’s final phase. Andry Prasetyono, from Indonesia, is coming 2nd on ‘Roederer’, less than one point behind Ahlawat. Third place is held by Major Rajesh Pattu riding clear on ‘Spock’.
 
Boyd retains the lead in the Gow Gates CCI* with a faultless ride on ‘Fair Fiona’. Claudia Graham on ‘Sentry Vision’ moved from third to second place after adding only 0.4 time penalties to her excellent dressage score. Lauren Balcomb, an up and coming young rider, aboard the beautiful ‘Kootamootoo’ by ‘Salute’ is sitting in third place after a clear cross country round.
 
Yesterdays leader of the Fairfield City Council Pre Novice class, Lisa Pain, looked certain to maintain her lead until the final fence proved to be too much, resulting in an unfortunate fall and causing her to retire. Michelle Hasibar who rode ‘Clayton’ positively for a clear round with no jumping or time faults has taken the lead. In second place is Raquel Blanco, who moved up from 6th , riding her gutsy chestnut ‘High And Dry’. In third place is young rider Augusta Clarke on ‘Declan’. Less than a rail separates the first from third place getters.
 
Clearly the weather and Wayne Coping’s newly revised cross country course put each rider and horse combination to the test. The showjumping tomorrow will be the final challenge, as competitors need to muster the remains of their energy to guide the horses through a difficult indoor showjumping course. The day will begin at 6.30am when riders trot up the horses and confirm they are fit to continue the competition.

A new superstar emerged at the Bates International Three Day Event when elite rider Sharmayne Spencer today took first place with her brilliant ride on ‘Mega Star’. Spencer had been in the top three since the start, performing a beautiful dressage test, and continued her fine performance in cross country without a mistake only adding 6.4 time penalties. Showjumping today, moved indoors after the torrential rain that plagued the 3DE, proved difficult to all competitors with only one clear round Horseland CCI*** by Spencer.
 
Yesterdays leader in the EFA NSW CCI**, Natalie Siiankoski, did not crack under pressure in her showjumping round and retained the lead. Craig Barrett took second place on ‘Wendela Jamie’ by only adding 2 time penalties to his score. Despite good technique Clinton Van Der Sanden unfortunately slipped from third place to sixth after having three rails, which allowed Sam Lyle on ‘Brother’ to steal the position.
 
No one in the Gow Gates Insurance Brokers CCI* could remove Boyd of his first place. Boyd lead from start to finish riding the beautiful warmblood mare ‘Fair Fiona W’, adding no other penalties to his dressage score of 47.1. Claudia Graham hung on to her second with a clear showjuming round. Young rider Lauren Balcomb retained her overnight third place with the diligent showjumping round that demonstrated a true partnership between horse and rider. This class was the largest of all at the Event and the largest CCI* in the Bates International Three Day Event history, with 61 riders. A reason for this sizable class is due to 19 overseas riders who competed concurrently within this class and the Asia-Pacific Challenge Trophy (APCT). By holding the APCT at the Bates International Three Day Event creates a number of mutual benefits for all competitors.
 
The showjumping proved to be an exciting finish for the IRT and ENSW APCT with only one clear round produced by the eventual winner Major Rajesh Pattu aboard ‘Spock’, owned by Katherine Strelein. Thailand young rider, Promton Kingwan, riding ‘Mister Moss’ took second place while overnight leader, Lt. Col. Ahlawat from India, slipped to third. This competition is in its second year and proved to be a great success and an important qualifier for the Asian Games held next month. Next year the APCT will be held at the CCI** level in preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
 
In the Fairfield City Council PreNovice class the top three placings coming into the showjumping were untouchable as they all retained their positions, with Michelle Hasibar in first, Raquel Blanco in second and Augusta Clarke taking third place. The Erin walker memorial for the highest placed junior rider was awarded to Raquel Robson, who placed 7th overall.

Pictured below: Hamish Cargill on Wynella Remus

Top Three Places:

Horseland CCI***

1st Sharmayne Spencer             Mega Star                      63.4
2nd Stuart Tinney            Klimax                                    64.9
3rd Christopher Burton            Unrepentant                     68.3
 
EFA NSW CCI**

1st Natalie Siiankoski            Kolara Stud Archie                  57.3
2nd Craig Barrett                 Wendela Jamie                        58.8
3rd Sam Lyle                       Brother                                    72.2
 
Gow Gates Insurance Brokers CCI*
 
1st Boyd Martin            Fair Fiona W                                47.1
2nd Claudia Graham            Sentry Vision                        50.2
3rd Lauren Balcomb            Kootamootoo                        51.9
 
Fairfield City Council Pre-Novice
 
Michelle Hasibar            Clayton                             58.6
Raquel Blanco            High and Dry                        60.2
Augusta Clarke            Declan                                63.6

Dubbo and Dist. Hack Show - Wellington Showground - 6/8/06

Champ. Hack (ring 1) - Dream On ,  Kirsty Nassis and Helen Pine

Champ. Adult Rider - Kirsty Nassis

AUSTRALIAN NEWCOMERS SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

 Pictured below - Angela Cohen                                                   

                                                            Pictured below - Sidney Roberts

BLAYNEY SHOW 18/3/06

It was a long tiring day at Blayney show, but a very successful on as well.

I rode my new horse Dream On (and fast becoming my favourite horse) to once again win CHAMPION

HACK ne 16hh.  

I also jumped  aboard the impressive mare Sara Oaks Coquette who is owned by Denise Flakelar, to win

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDDEN SHOW HUNTER.   I also rode Coquette to win CHAMPION LADY

RIDER.

Later that day, I rode the beautiful filly Cudgegong Zetkin (pics above) who is owned by fellow Rylstone resident 

Janet Walk, to be awarded CHAMPION RIDDEN WARMBLOOD EXHIBIT.  This talented "Topaz"

filly, was also awarded CHAMPION LED WARMBLOOD EXHIBIT.  Janets other filly Cudgegong

Showtime, was second to Zetkin in her class and her colt Cudgegong Tonto won his colt/stallion class

and was called forwarded for RESERVE CHAMPION WARMBLOOD EXHIBIT.  These 2 youngster

have a very bright future ahead of them, with there fine quality, flowing paces and above all, outstanding 

temperament - see pic. below, taken at lunch break!!

GULGONG SHOW 11/3/06

We had another great show with our new horse "Oscar" (Dream On).  Thanks again to Christine Johnson 

 for finding him for us!!

Champion Hack - Dream On - Kirsty Nassis and Helen Pine - ridden by Kirsty

Champion Adult Rider - Kirsty Nassis riding Dream On

Also, there where plenty of entries in the Warmblood events, but the standouts were 2 weanlings produced

by Cudgegong Warmbloods, (Janet Walk - Rylstone NSW).  

 1st led filly /mare - Cudgegong Show Time - Janet Walk 

1st Colt/Stallion - Cudgegong Tonto - Janet Walk

Champion Led Warmblood Exhibit - Cudgegong Tonto - Janet Walk (pic below)

BLACKTOWN SHOW 11-12/3/06

CHERRINGTON SIR JACOB

Reserve Champion Show Hunter Pony ne 14hh

Champion led Welsh Pony 

Champion Ridden Welsh Pony 

 Thatcher and Pine - Shown by Stacey Thatcher

MUDGEE SHOW 4/3/06

Champion Led Purebred Arabian Exhibit - Sheikha Bae - Samantha Watson

Champion Ridden All Breeds - Dream On - K. Nassis and H. Pine

CAMDEN HAVEN SHOW 4/3/06

Champion Led Warmblood Exhibit - Cudgegong Zetkin - Janet Walk (pic below)

SPRINGMEAD LEWIS - ERIN MONTFORD:

Champion Galloway Hack - ridden by Kirsty Nassis 

Supreme Hack of the Show

DREAM ON - KIRSTY NASSIS AND HELEN PINE

Champion Hack - ridden by Kirsty Nassis

INSHALLAH RE-ALITY - OWNED BY TIGGER CARROLL - RIDDEN BY CARLIE BEER

1st - Local Galloway Hack 14 -15hh
CHAMPION - Local Galloway Hack
1st - Led Arabian Gelding
2nd - Galloway Hack 14-14.2hh
2nd - Ladies Galloway
RESERVE CHAMPION - Galloway Hack

CANBERRA ROYAL 24/25/02/06

Ozequine would like to congratulate our dear friend Anthony Hurley along with Kapeka Arabians on winning

the Supreme Champion Led Arabian Exhibit at this years Canberra Royal Show, for the 3rd year running, with 

Kapeka Exquisite Makee (pic above).  This beautiful Stallion, also won the ridden Purebred Stallion Class and  

2nd in his ridden ANSA class.   Well Done!!