***FUTURE STARS*** ENTRY FORM

FUTURE STARS 2010

CONDUCTED AT WESTBURY SHOW 6 NOVEMBER

PREMIER JUMPING EVENT IN TASMANIA

(formerley Saddleworld Launceston Futurity)

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Entries close 18 October  

Geoff Richards onboard McKellor was the first ever winner of this event in 1980.  It is safe to say Geoff Richards is one of the true legends of our sport.  This is what he recalls of the 1980 win. CLICK HERE to see the first ever newspaper article presenting the event.

1            What year/years did you win the TSJA North Futurity? 1980 (this was the first ever futurity)

2                       On what horse? Mckellor

3                       Do you remember the day?  Can you recall who was course designer and what was the course like?

                   Can’t remember the day and it would of been a mainland course designer but not sure who. 

4            How did it feel to win?  Tell us about some of your other career highlights? It was a great feeling to win the first ever futurity especially after I had so much input into getting the event up and running.

Career highlights:

·       winning my first ever major championship at Launceston show at the age of 16

·       Representing Australia in New Zealand at the age of 19 in 1959

·       Winning the Sydney royal show gentleman’s turnout in 1969

·       Jumping 7’3’’(2.22m) in Cains high jump 1969

·       Winning Melbourne royal show grand prix in 1969 (written up as the toughest course to be jumped to date in Australia)

·       Winning the Devonport high jump on Tongo (14.1hh) jumping 6’3’’ (1.92cm) in 1993

5                  Tell us a little bit about the horse you won on? McKellor was owned by Chirs Taylor and I had only the first ride on him just three days before the event.

6                  Where did he/she come from and go on to do?Same as above

7                  Tell us how you got involved in show jumping?Growing up on a farm with ponies and creating our own fun lead to jumping obstacles of all sorts. Westbury was the first ever show I went to and competed in the novice hunter on Darkie the old family horse. 

8                  Any advice for potential Futurity Competitors – or for young show jumpers wanting to get ahead in the sport?Set the futurity as a goal and work towards it, with the idea of winning it. For young riders to listen and watch others and work out what’s best for you and your horse.

THANKS TO GEOFF FOR SHARING HIS MEMORIES WITH US AND TO ELSIE RICHARDS FOR GAING ACCESS TO THEM  

Ulverstone Show - Showjumping Program

ULVERSTONE SHOW

30 OCTOBER 2010

SHOWJUMPING PROGRAM INCLUDING

BETTA MILK SPRING 1000 - a prestigious event for D & C graded horses.

CLICK HERE

North Eastern Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc

Showjumping Tasmania - August Update

SHOWJUMPING TASMANIA

AUGUST 2010 UPDATE

With only two months left until our Spring Agricultural Show season there is much on offer across the state by our branches.  Within the next two months clinics are scheduled with Colleen Brook (NSW), Laurie Lever (VIC), Ben Netterfield (NSW), Nicole Brown (TAS), Paul Williams (VIC), Amy Strapp (VIC), along with numerous club jumping days.  All dates and details for these events are available via the ET website. 

Memberships are now due for all branches of Showjumping Tasmania. Membership not only gives you access to our branch events but is also a requirement for eligibility at some shows and State Teams. 

Branch State Delegates met on 31 July for the annual Showjumping Tasmania Workshop and AGM, where we focus on where our sport is heading in our state. CLICK HERE to view State Committee posistion.

TASMANIAN U21 TEAM INVITATION - Tasmania has been again invited to send a team to Victoria to compete in a Team Challenge, proposed date is April 14-17 2011.  Riders will again be required to pool horses for this competition.  New Zealand have also been invited to compete. Nominations will be called for later in the year. Stay tuned.

NORTH

Unfortunately due to wet weather Longford Showgrounds is currently unavailable for use.  Freshmans in August was cancelled and U21 Squad Clinic with Paul Williams proceeded on at Casey Family property with great success.  

The next scheduled event is Nicki Brown Clinic 28 August and at this stage will move to Casey's property also.  Alternative locations are being sourced for Freshmans on 18 September and Gala Day 25 September in the event Longford still unavailable.

• North Newsletter - will be posted shortly
• Spring Gala Day Festival 25 September program - will be posted shortly. Enter on the day.

NORTH WEST

• Lastest Newsletter - CLICK HERE
• NW Spring Festival October 2 program - CLICK HERE, post entries required
• SPRING 1000 entry form - CLICK HERE   

SOUTH

• Updated Calender of TEC & Kingborough Club events CLICK HERE

Longford Show Society 2010 - Show Horse schedule

LONGFORD SHOW SOCIETY

SHOW HORSE SECTION SCHEDULE -

 CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS

CLICK HERE FOR CLASSES/ENTRY FORMS

29 SEPTEMBER 2010

Royal Launceston Show 2010 - Jumping Schedule

ROYAL LAUNCESTON SHOW

JUMPING SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE

OCTOBER 7-9 2010

Lucy Bennett Clinic

NEWS FLASH - Saddleworld Launceston 'Future Stars'

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS of Tas - Dates for 2010 -Please support our Ag Shows