Updates  |  Posted 16th July 2010

Some very good news is Panamera (owner Tim Game) has been put on the Elite list, alongside her stable companion Vettori (owners Pete O’Connell and Kathy Ward) We are very excited to have then both there and considered for selection for WEG and the future Olympics in London.

With WEG getting closer and consideration for a berth on the team, the pressure of the trip to Kentucky is very daunting and more importantly expensive! So this leads us to a very important fundraiser night, in support of our Australian Elite event riders heading for Kentucky.  .. ‘Cantering towards Kentucky’ A fun night to be held on Friday 3rd September at The Crown Plaza Norwest NSW, All proceeds will go to our Elite eventing riders...More info can be found soon WATCH THIS SPACE!

KEEP THE NIGHT FREE!! FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER.

School holidays are here and the first week saw Stuart and Karen coach at the Interschool’s Winter Camp. With record numbers this year and lots of development coaching it was a huge success. Awards were given to 10 of the 120 junior riders for ‘horsemanship’ this was chosen by nomination from coaches! We were all very excited when Gemma won her award!

Jaymee is very much enjoying her new horse Frosty (Tundra) what a change going onto your first real horse! (See pic)

Just home from The Melbourne International 3DE with ribbons on both horses!  Panamera 2nd and Vettori 4th in the CCI***.

We were very happy with both Panamera (Buzz) and Vettori (Kiwi)..Both were just super in the Dressage. At the end of the day Buzz placed 2nd and Kiwi 5th.

X Country day Kiwi and Stuart were the first to head out. The ground was very slippery. Kiwi took a few slides and Stuart rode the round with some cautions (Stuart also recovering from a 3 week virus! Still not 100% fit) However they looked very polished and did a faultless clear with some time.

When it was time for Buzz to go Stuart was a little happier with himself and the ground had dried a fraction. Buzz also did a faultless round and both horse and rider travelled a little quicker. At the end of the day Buzz was 2nd and Kiwi 5th. Not a bad day we thought!

The final Showjumping day we could not have asked any more with both horses clear in the showjumping. With a final result of 2nd for Tim Games ‘Panamera’ and  Kathy Wards ‘Vettori’ moving up to 4th position.

TE would like to thank Palmer Higgs publishers of ‘An Eventful Life’ for their fabulous book launch which appeared to go very well. With all 5 Olympians signing in between rides!

(Photo Credits:Julie Wilson Horse Deals and An Eventful Life)

TE would again like to thank our very supporting owners Kathy Ward and Pete O’Connell (Vettori) Tim Game (Panamera) Sarah Ingham (Watermark Grayson) Sue Walker (San Antonio). Our Sponsors Coprice feeds, Bates, NatureVet and Horseland.

Breifly thankyou to the NSWIS for their analysis program, footage and competition support.

At home...

Midyear here already... our life appears to be horses, horses and more horses! With back to back competitions.  Mostly Jaymee and Gemma these past weeks.

With the girls school, Galston High, holding their annual Interschool Show jumping day  which was very proudly sponsored  by NutriRice and Bates with their Wintec saddle cloths, which happen to be the school colours, all of our Equestrian Team looked just fab! All of the Galston team came home with ribbons and the winning team (again!!) Thanks to both NutriRice and Bates for their kind support.

Just this week the Tinney girls again represented their School at the ‘Coona Horse Expo’ 5 days of horsemanship: Eventing, showjumping, sporting, 6 bar, barrel racing and hacking.. What an effort by all the organizers, who also put on polo cross and barrel racing The Coona horse Expo housed 680 horses this year which is record attendance! The Grand parade was something else!  It wasn’t our year this year! Jaymee 12th in the Eventing and Gemma 14th.. One great thing about Coona is we always have fun and all the team give all the sports a go! (Poor horses!)

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With The Melbourne International 3DE starting on Friday 11th. Both Vettori and Panamera competing for WEG selection. The launch of ‘An Eventful Life’ it will be a busy long weekend.

'An Eventful Life' is nearly here!
	Most excitingly is the launch of ‘An Eventful life’ a fabulous book, due to be launched in June written by Alison Duthie, published by Palmer Higgs. We are sure any one who purchases ‘An Eventful life’ will find it a very interesting and inspiring read.www.an-eventful-life.com.au not only can you order your copy but see how informative the site is.. Certainly one to keep in your favourites.

The Eventing season is well under way! The HSBC World Cup Eventing weekend 8th and 9th May saw Vettori come 6th in the CIC***WC and Kinnordy Rubino 4th in the CIC*. We were pleased with both horses, however an uncharacteristic 2 rails for Vettori took him down from 3rd to 6th.

Credit Julie Wilson and Horse Deals

Eventing is such a levelling sport, even for one of the best! With 2 horses placing there also came the elimination of Stuart on GV Anzac.. A slip into the water jump saw Stuart part company with Olivia Bunn’s horse ‘OZ’  (see pics below) Stuart described the fall ‘innocent’ on the part of the horse when his back legs slipped on the edge and then belly flopped into the water..Oz was fine, Stuart too, however a little wet!

Credit Julie Wilson and Horse Deals

The Mount Arthur Scone horse trails was on the 13th & 14th March. San Antonio owned by Sue Walker was in the CNC** class. He put in a fantastic performance and came 2nd. GV Anzac (Oz) owned by Olivia Bunn had is first outing with Stuart at the helm and came 3rd in the PreNovice. Kinnordy Genuine was in the PreNovice B, she took the class by storm and won.

Silver Hills followed 2 weeks later. Koyuna Levi was 7th in his first event ever in pre-lim. Genuine and Anzac moved into their first 1 star with Rubino. Rubino winning by a good margin, Anzac 6th and Genuine 7th. Genuine looking super at the Coprice water! Our student Kelcie Lee 9th in her first event with us.. Well done!

Easter weekend Karen, Jaymee & Frosty and Gemma & Tiggi made their way to Silver Hills for 4 days for the Youth Devotement Squad. The first squad for the year combined with Silver Hills horse trials. Karen is the coach for the Sydney Squad and it was great to see the members and their parents embracing this new initiative with frequent questions and advice. There are not many organisations in Australia or even the world that offer this sort of encouragement to the youth of the sport.

At the Silver Hills event,  Jaymee competed in the prelim JRN and with her new horse Frosty placed 6th and Gemma on Tiggi in the Intro JRN section placed 5th. 

February 2010 saw the launch of Nature Vet's new website initiative Nature Vet Direct which provides high quality, well know, Australian made equine products at competitive prices. Nature Vet Direct pledges to return 15% of all website product sales to the horse community by the way of rebates to your selected State Equestrian Australia, State Pony Club, associations and horse welfare charity organisation. Don’t hang around this is a fabulous and easy way to get Nature Vet products delivered to your door!! Visit the website www.naturevetdirect.com.au . Take a look at the Nature Vet cruzin cooler scooters that TE had at Australian International Event in Adelaide (see pic) every yard must have one!

NutriRice, produced by Coprice have come on board supporting Eventing NSW juniors with the also a new initiative ‘The NutriRice Star Squad’ which consists of NSW junior one star riders. The team is 12 juniors and all riders will be supported by NutriRice and Eventing NSW. The NutriRice Star squad was inducted at SIEC on the Saturday evening BBQ.  More information can be found at www.eventingnsw.com.au

Horseland have launched their new logo which is an evolution of their current logo that takes it from the 90’s, to a logo for today and the future. Take a look in our sponsor column and hyperlink your way to Horseland!

Rather exciting news is that we purchased a new horse for Jaymee. This decision came a little quicker than anticipated. Stuart took a trip to VIC recently and with the help of Sharon Ridgway www.eventers.com.au The result was ‘Tundra’ (Frosty) previously owned by Karen Lake and Ally Barry. Jaymee is thrilled with Frosty, however the sale of Fonsie (whom she has outgrown at 5’ 8”) has been rather upsetting. We will now actively sell Fonsie.

NutriRice is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the NSW Junior Star Squad!! ‘The NutriRice Star Squad’ consists of 12 young riders from all over NSW. The program will be run for 12 months carrying the NutriRice banner to all corners of NSW. Well done to those riders who will represent Eventing NSW and NutriRice for 2010. More info www.eventingnsw.com

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NSW Eventing is moving forward with a Youth Development Squad which will involve young eventers from the age of 13-18 that compete from Introductory up to one star.

The program will be set up in 4 sections over NSW and each section will have their own Coach for Squad training. We are all excited that Karen will be Coach for Central Sydney and will oversee approx 25 young riders. The program not only involves riding coaching but also theory lessons which will cover all aspects of being an eventer to code of conduct, nutrition, saddle fitting, grooming and information to parents and riders that lack knowledge in our sport.

The complete Youth program will have over 60 young riders from all over NSW. Well done Eventing NSW. More information go to www.eventingnsw.com

Equestrian NSW Awards Night Friday 5th February saw Watermark Grayson ‘Horse of the Year’, which made Sarah Ingham (Grayson’s) owner very happy. Especially when Sarah too took home ‘Owner of the Year’ Congratulations to Sarah and Grayson.

Rob Ballard, Amy, Stuart, Sarah Ingham, Traci Ingham and Karen.

Nature Vet is happy to announce the newly developed and unique product delivery system for our current 250g Vitamin, Amino Acid and Mineral paste range.

Nature Vet has put six of their current 250g paste pot products into this new Paste Bag system, these products are:

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TRIPART PASTE
COPHOS B PASTE
VAM PASTE
AMP 5 PASTE
L-CARNITINE PASTE
RECOVERY PASTE

With his Adelaide CCI**** win under his belt, there is no stopping Stuart backing up yet another win at the CCI*** Puhinui New Zealand last weekend on Sarah Ingham’s ‘Watermark Grayson’.

Puhinui in Auckland, set on rolling hills next to the Manukau Bay is very picturesque and very green! Our trip supported by Grayson’s owner Sarah Ingham was just success from start to finish, Grayson could do nothing wrong and just took to the very big and technical Xcountry course like a real pro!

With 6 ditches, 5 rather large corners, 10 arrow heads, and a serious coffin... not many let up fences... and most of the course was maximum height! Grayson galloped with ease and came in 6 seconds under time.

The showjumping was also big, but rode well. Stuart and Grayson finished on their dressage score which is always what you wish for in this sport.

We must thank the Puhinui event for such wonderful hospitality, we were looked after like kings!

A special thanks to Dave and Bridgette Sutton who just made everything happen for us. Thankyou Kaye Coyne for the car (sorry for the flat!) Also Sarah Ingham for taking us all over.

Happy Christmas and Holidays and see you all in 2010

Grayson winner from start to finish Puhinui CCI***

Grayson with owner Sarah Ingham, winner Puhinui CCI*** NZ

Photo credits: Barbara Thomson

Vettori wins The Australian International 3de CCI**** Adelaide

With temps in the low 40’s, the heatwave and the tough course designed by Wayne Copping took its toll on the 31 starters in the four star class, with only half the field completing the jumping phase on day three. Stuart and Vettori proved their class over the challenging and twisting cross country phase incurring only minor time faults, taking all the direct options to then consolidate their lead after day two by jumping clear to take the title.

This great result for Stuart and Vettori certainly is a highlight for the partnership which has enjoyed success both in Australian and Europe. We are all so proud of Stuart, and all involved at Tinney Eventing. We congratulate Vettori and Vettori's owners, Peter O'Connell and Kathy Ward.

Click to view a glimpse of Vettori's Cross Country run...

Amy took out ‘The Australian 3de Best Grooms award’ very deserving when you present 3 horses for the CCI**** right to the last phase, sound and still full of running! Thanks Amy you are a legend!

Canberra CIC*** was a great event for Stuart and Panamera. Winning by a whisker! Great competition and we were all thrilled with her win! Orchard was 5th and Grayson 6th.

We then took our horses entered for Adelaide CCI**** to The State Championships Lynton (NSW) in Goulburn. This was to be their last run before The Australian 3de. The horses, Vettori, Panamera and Ari-de-Gwaihir all went really well and finished 2nd (Vettori) 5th (Ari) and 6th (Panamera). All pulled up well and are on track for the big event.

More news is that the Australian 3de (13th-15th Nov) will be holding the Trans Tasman Cup this year. Stuart will be training for a spot on the team prior to the event in SA. Vettori and Panamera (as reserve) have been short listed. The team will be announced after the 1st Vet inspection on the Wednesday (11th Nov) .

Just a few weeks back Jaymee and Gemma represented NSW at the Horseland National Interschool’s in Werribee. We were very proud of the girls with Gemma getting a spot on the podium 4th Showjumping over all and Jaymee 19th in Eventing.

Summer appears to be early this year! With temps in the mid 30’s weekend 12th and 13th for the Sydney 3de it was hot and the ground hard. Stuart won the CCI** class on a catch ride from Olivia Bunn. With only 10 days on Olivia’s GV Billy Elliot Stuart quotes:

‘I was very pleased with Olivia Bunn’s lovely young horse GV Billy Elliot. It was very enjoyable riding such a talented and well trained horse who should have a great future in the sport.’

Stuart also had prepared Sarah Ingham’s ‘Watermark Grayson’ for the CCI***. After 4th place in the dressage, Stuart chose to withdraw Grayson after considering the ground and conditions plus the future of Sarah’s horse. Grayson will now be prepared for The Australian 3de as a reserve CCI**** horse (as Stuart has 3 other 4 star horses). The next plan is to fly him to New Zealand for Puhinui in December.

With summer early we have charged up our Ecomist’s and are ready for the onslaught of the Spring Summer flies and bugs. We are true converts to Ecomist in our yard, in our outdoor area and also truck at events. Anyone that really can’t stand those flies should place your order online now www.ecomist.com.au  or email info@ecomist.com.au

Busy times at Tinney Eventing with ample competitions, and a campaign that will hopefully lead us to the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky USA 2010.

The highly regarded Australian International 3 Day Event is the only 4 * Equestrian competition in the southern hemisphere and one of only six in the world, takings its place alongside Badminton and Burghley in the UK, Kentucky in the USA, Pau in France and Luhmuhlen in Germany. The 2009 event will be held in the Adelaide Parklands from November 13th – 15th and this year will also host the hotly contested Trans Tasman Championship.

Only 3 months ago Adelaide 4 * was on shaky ground and was thought that it would be lost in Australia. Many supporters of the sport came forward with donations to keep the event in Australia. 

Event director – and dual Olympian – Mrs Gill Rolton said she was thrilled by the incredible generosity that the event had attracted since making an announcement  that the event was facing the axe because of a budget shortfall.

TE are set to take 3 four star horses:  Vettori, Panamera and Ari de Gwaihir, all contenders for the World Championships in USA Kentucky 2010.

TE donated a substantial amount in the interest of the sport, our owners and our sponsors to keep the 4 star running in Australia. A full list of donations can be found on the website plus information about this fabulous event and what you could do to help save it for the future and keep the event of a standard above all others.

     www.australian3de.com.au

You can donate directly to the AIHT Inc fundraising account see web for details.
A magnificent Stallion Auction featuring the services of the best sport horse Stallions available in Australia is now live. Please go to the host www.nominate.com.au all proceeds to support The Australian 3de.

'Grayson wins the 3 star at Camden ODE'
Thankyou Sarah Ingham for giving us the opportunity! (owner of Watermark Grayson)

Sponsors Coprice Nutririce are motivated for the equine enthusiast with a sponsorship program involving Equestrian clubs . A re vamped web site and activity all round! Please take a look at www.coprice.com.au for more information.

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The first weekend in June started better than expected! The Melbourne International 3DE offered good weather, great going and a great result for Sarah Ingham’s ‘Watermark Grayson’ taking out 2nd place in the CCI*** . Stuart was also extremely pleased with ‘Orchard Hill’ in his first CCI**. Gwen, Stuarts mum, has recently bought a share in ‘Orchard’. With both horses taking 3rd after their dressage. Orchard then unfortunately had a glance off an apex... but went onto one of only two clear showjumping rounds to finish 13th.

Nature Vet sponsored ‘The Melbourne 3DE Professional Grooms Award’ and to our great pleasure Amy won. We were very excited that Amy has been recognised for her efforts with us and our horses. Amy has been our Head Girl, PA and great friend for 7 years. Well done Amy it was so well deserved.

The Melbourne weekend came not only with success but with some great sadness. Stephanie Bender, our long time worker and dedicated student, lost her mare 'Gypsy Princess' (Georgia),
In brief Georgia developed colic the night after her PB dressage test. The mare could not be saved after she was operated on that next day to find that most of her large intestine had died due to an embolism in one of the main arteries that passes round the gut. There was nothing anyone can do. Stephanie and Georgia have been with us for 7 years and we are all devastated, but not as much as Stephanie who has only one horse now to campaign. We all wish her well and hope she recovers soon from her loss.

GYPSY PRINCESS (Georgia) Melbourne 3de Dressage.

Stephanie was also short listed for The Palmer Higgs ‘Marketing Development Award’ it was very close and Steph almost made runner up. Well done that Steph made it that far the competition was very tough! Maybe next year! Brett Davey was the winner.

Just before Melbourne 3DE Karen took Jaymee off the Coonabarabran Horse Expo where she represented her school ‘Galston High’ Jaymee had a great run over the 4 days with ‘Fonsie’, with a 3rd in Eventing, 5th Showjumping, 6th 6 Bar Showjumping, 5th Girl Rider, and 2nd Teams of 4. With over 650 High School students and their mounts it was busy, fun and very competitive! Jaymee just had the best time with her team mates, Gemma will join her next year when she joins High School. Thanks to the Anderson family who always make me feel so welcome and keep me organized!

We are pleased to announce that Vettori remains on the Australian Elite list and Panamera the Australian A Squad for 2009.

Stuart conducts one a month lessons in the Southern Highlands (Berrima) Please go to Clinics page for all information.

Owners of Ari-de-Gwaihir Jenny Rissman and Charlotte Mavris have made a new purchase with their new mare Kinnordy Giselle.

Bates saddles have launched their ‘next generation new elevation’ which Stuart loves!

Bates has also launched their new wintec range of Dressage saddles.  More info www.batessaddles.com.au 

Corbro flooring has been laid on our stable floors, we are extremely happy with the product and how safe, economical and time saving it is. www.corbro.com

Naturevet has launched its new Outback Range go to www.naturevet.com.au for more info.

Ecomist is still working fantastically both on the yard and entertaining area, especially now that the autumn flies are here in mass!

Please feel free to drop us a line if you would like information and advice on any of our Sponsor products.

Our yard is continually supported by our owners, Jenny Rissman, Charlotte Mavris, Tim Game, Pete O’Connell, Kathy Ward, and Sue Walker. Our Sponsors Coprice, Horseland, Bates Weather Beeta, Naturevet, Cosequin, and Ecomist, Thank you.

The EFA, Australian Sports Commission, and NSWIS with their continued funding to the Elite and A squad horses. Thank you.

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