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WelcomeGold medal event rider, Stuart Tinney, is the consummate equestrian professional. In a tough and difficult sport, Stuart continues to produce incredible results, beautifully schooled horses and well trained pupils. 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, Boxster and Tallyho Sambucca. 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).
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
Photo credits: Barbara ThomsonVettori wins The Australian International 3de CCI**** AdelaideWith 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. You can donate directly to the AIHT Inc fundraising account see web for details. 'Grayson wins the 3 star at Camden ODE'
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. h
 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),
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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