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Nicola Turner, EFA National, Monday, 15 December 2008 23-year-old South Australian Amy Graham exceeds her own expectations.
One of the bright new stars of Australian Jumping Amy Graham has clenched the Australian 2008/09 World Cup season with 115 points. Adam Mellers finished 2nd on 104 points. Third place went to Clem Smith on 92 points.
Amy said her 10-year-old gelding Transatlanic had exceeded all expectations.
“He was imported as a ‘next step’ horse for me to gain experience on but he has such a big heart and has done more than we ever expected.”
Amy has decided not to compete at the World Cup Final in Las Vegas in 2009 instead she plans to take Transatlantic and her young stallion Baloubet Australis to Europe to train and compete for the first half of 2009. Amy wants to compete at Arezzo in Italy and also in Germany before returning in June.
“I feel that we could both benefit from some more international experience before we contest a World Cup Final,” says Amy.
“I am very lucky to be riding such a good horse,” says Amy. “My success this year should be credited to the support team around me especially my coach Michelle Strapp. Michelle has brought out the best in the horse and me and we could not have done it without her. Thank you also to Bates and Mi Feed who have supported me.”
Australia may still be represented at the Jumping Final by Edwina Alexander, who competes in the Western European League, and/or by Harley Brown, who may qualify in the West American League. Due to seasonal differences both these leagues are still running qualifiyng events.
Congratulations Amy!
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