In the competition arena, Stuart has had more success than any other Australian rider based in this country. An Olympic gold medal from Sydney 2000, representative honors at the 2004 Athens Olympics and since 1988 at consecutive World Equestrian Games.

In recognition of his success, in 2000 Stuart was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and was inducted into the “Sport Australia Hall of Fame” in November 2003. Stuart was also very proud to be awarded the Anna Savage Medal for the "Best & Fairest" rider in 1997, 2000 & 2007.

Over the past two decades Stuart, with support from his wife, Karen, has created a reputable equestrian business training horses and riders for the Olympic disciplines. Stuart is an accredited level three coach (the highest possible) and Karen is an accredited level one coach. Many elite riders under the Tinney tutorage have progressed on to represent their country.

The Tinney's have also produced countless Advanced level horses, selling many on to further their careers with riders from all around the world. Some competing internationally include Ava, Carrera and Boxster.

Stuart and Karen live in Sydney's north-west with their two young daughters Jaymee and Gemma. They employ three staff to help them with their equestrian business “Tinney Eventing” (TE).

Competition year 2006

Adelaide International CCI****

Kinnordy Godehard Royal Easter Show Young Event Horse 2nd

Tallyho Sambucca Adelaide CCI**** 12th

Click above for video of Vettori at  Adelaide water jump

Stuart and his family would like to thank Johnson & Johnson for their commitment to the families of the athletes with their 'Athlete family support program' Stuart has been honoured with their nomination, please take time to take a look here

Stuart takes his Olympic bid O/S.

Stuart will take his 6 best horses to the UK for Selection! (See news) Stuart and Amy will base themselves with David Green in Marlborough.

Stuart with the support of his owners will take Vettori, Tallyho Sambucca, Panamera, Ari-de-Gwaihir, Don Panache and Kinnordy Godehard. Cassie Webb and Erin O’Neil will also join Stuart with their horses for a season of Eventing in the UK. Shaun Dillon joins the Tinney yard and is making his own business here. All enquires welcome.

The Tinneys have now a large mail out list, if you would like to join that list please email us.

The major prize winners of the 2 x horse floats from the Naturevet Ammo scratch and win promo

Horseland store winner: Angela Mazzaracca from QLD; purchased her winning Ammo paste from Horseland Ipswich Independent Store winner: Justin Huges from VIC; purchased his winning Ammo paste from Seville Saddlery

Anna Savage Memorial Foundation presents Stuart with ‘Best and Fairest Event Rider 2007’

Stuart has previously been awarded this medal in 1997 and 2000.

Stuart was very proud to accept this award at ‘The Black Tie and Gum Boots Ball’ Adelaide Nov 2007. See our newsletter for more info on the news page.

We would like to thank Scotts Audi and Audi Australia for delivering the new Audi Q7 to be the newest member to our stable. We are extremely happy with the car and cannot wait to tow the horses with it, as the power and torque from the Turbo diesel engine is fantastic. Visit the site for more info click here.