Kermond wins at Gatton
Jamie Kermond riding Colthaga secured victory in the Gatton World Cup CSI1*-W at the weekend just edging out fellow New South Wales rider and the reining Australian Show Jumping Champion Tom McDermott who placed second with SL Limerick.
Along with eventual third placed combination, New Zealand’s Samantha McIntosh and Estina, Kermond and McDermott were the only riders in the top ten to produce clear opening rounds.
A single time penalty in the second round was Kermond and Colthaga’s only fault of the day and they finished three penalties ahead of McDermott and SL Limerick who completed the course within the permitted time despite suffering an early rail down in the second.
Samantha McIntosh finished in third place after picking up five penalties in the second round.
The Australian League of the FEI World Cup Jumping series now moves to Caboolture on 18th August.
For full results and updates on the Australian League please visit the dedicated page on the EA website.
5 August 2013
Gearing up for Gatton CSI1*-W
The 2013 Australian league of the FEI World Cup Jumping series resumes this weekend in Gatton and many of Australia's top riders have ventured to Queensland to take part.
The top contenders for this year’s series title will start in Sunday’s CSI1*-W which is designed by Graeme Watts.
New South Wales riders currently lead the series with Sharon Slater placed marginally ahead of Jamie Kermond and third placed Tom McDermott.
The home state will provide strong cometition with representation from Billy Raymont and Sheridan Manuel who is currently fourth on the leader board (view the leader board HERE).
Sunday's Grand Prix will also be an international field with New Zealand riders Samantha McIntosh and Ross Smith the winner of last year's event, also set to start.
Free live streaming of the Gatton Horse Horse is available HERE
The first six rounds of this year’s Australian league of the FEI World Cup Jumping Series also serve as the qualifying rounds for the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final for Jumping which will be fought out at EQUITANA Sydney, 7-10 November. The best placed 15 riders on the leader board after the sixth round will automatically qualify for this year’s final which will offer riders a chance to compete for big prize money under the lights of the dome at Sydney Showground.
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