Australian Teams Announced for Trans-Tasman Test Series at Jumping@Willinga

Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce the Senior and Young Rider combinations selected to represent Australia in the Trans-Tasman Test Series at Jumping@Willinga CSI1*-W, to be held from 10–13 September 2026.

The Trans-Tasman Test Series continues to provide an important opportunity for Australian and New Zealand riders to compete in a team environment, strengthening the long-standing rivalry and relationship between the two nations.

Following strong interest in the Willinga leg of the series, Australia will field two Senior teams and three Young Rider teams, with a further two Australian Young Rider combinations selected to compete as part of a composite Australia/New Zealand team.

Senior Australian Teams

Australian Green Team

Jack Barker – Cornets Prinzess
Phillip Lever – Billionaire NZPH
Sam Williams – Cavalli Park Ciara
Tess Mcinerney – Quintation

Australian Gold Team

Alexander Jang – Parallax SCF
Hudson Craig – Oaks Botswana
Sarah Louise McMillan – Kakadu
Lane Clarke – James Bugatti

Reserve Combination

Tori Stuckey – JB Baloon d'Or

Young Rider Australian Teams

The National Jumping Selectors were particularly impressed by the strength and depth of applications received for the Young Rider competition. As a result, a third Australian Young Rider team has been selected for Jumping@Willinga.

Australian Green Team

Charlie Magnier – I’m Here
Hannah Doolan – Tulara Lady Zirocca
Jack Barker – Tulara for Quinar
Zara Young – Cornet Indiana

Australian Gold Team

Alexander Jang - Christella
Charlee Dobbin – Gabriel MVNZ
Penelope Lancaster – Bossanova NZPH
Zoe Willis – Koko Dusty FPH

Australian Team 3

Jameson Bush – Ballinagore Maxime
Joel Lamb – Eagle Rock
Olivia Price – Lafayette MVNZ
Tanner Robinson – Digger

Reserve Combination

Harley McNaughton – Bloomfield SSNZ

Composite Australia/New Zealand Young Rider Team

An additional opportunity has also been created for a composite Australia/New Zealand Young Rider team, comprising two combinations from each nation.

The Australian combinations selected for the composite team are:

Josephine Connors – Narrado MVNZ (AUS)
Olivia Gostelow – Tulara Cristo (AUS)

The New Zealand combinations will be confirmed by Equestrian Sports New Zealand.

Reserve Australian Combination

Millicent Quigley-Smith - Tulara Calliado

Equestrian Australia congratulates all athletes selected for Jumping@Willinga and wishes the Australian and New Zealand teams the very best of luck for another exciting Trans-Tasman Test.

The Trans-Tasman Test Series plays an important role in providing team competition opportunities for Australian riders and developing the experience required for future international representation.

We look forward to seeing our Senior and Young Rider combinations in action at Jumping@Willinga from 10–13 September.