Rider Bio's and Goals for 2011:
Joseph Waldron
"I am a 19 year old eventing rider now based in Victoria (previously SA).  I am curently competing at CCI** level and my aim is to one day compete internationally.  In 2010 I was a member of the Australian Youth Development eventing Squad with Springvale All Black and Chocolate Frog, and the National Talent Search Squad with my former 2* ride, Chocolate Frog.  At the start of 2010, I was also named Equestrian SA Eventing Young Rider of the year for 2009.
"I currently have a team of 3 horses, Springvale All Black and Eminence who are both competing at CCI/CIC** level and a lovely young thoroughbred who will be ready to start competing early 2011.  My goal for 2011 is to put together a team of quality young horses that will hopefully help me reach my goal of competing internationally.
"2011 will see Springvale All Black step up to 3 star level with his main aims being Sydney World Cup CIC/W***.  Eminence will be aimed at the CCI** classes at Melbourne and Sydney 3DE with a move up to 3 star planned for the end of the season."

Ebony Toole
"After completing a fantastic year in 2010 winning the Melbourne 3DE CCIJ* class and being selected as the 2010/2011 Eventing Young Ambassador I aim to follow up again with another great year.  After completing year 12 in 2010 I look forward to a Gap year in 2011 where I'd like to again complete M3DE before going overseas to gain some experience in the Eventing world outside Australia.
"After travelling overseas I would like to complete a degree in Equine Science at Charles Sturt University with a view to a career in Equine Nutrition alongside teaching.
"I am currently on the Victorian Eventing Young Rider Squad and competing on two horses: Rafferty's Edge and Game Plan.  Rafferty's Edge is curently competing at 1* and I aim to have a few 2* runs before going overseas.  I aim to establish Game Plan at Pre Novice level throughout the 2011 season."  Ebony is continuing her sponsorship in 2012

Danae O'Keeffe
"I am a Queensland based event rider and am cobining a sucessfull career with horses and university studies, which I will complete in 2011.  I find this gives me a science and business background which I can use to better prepare and train my horses.
"My team of horses includes Prospect Hill Guidance, Gilachtal Pereire and Prospect Hill White Magic.  Prospect Hill Guidance is being aim at Sydney and Adelaide CCI** in 2011, with a 3* being planned for late 2011/ early 2012.  Gilbachtal Pereire will step up tp PreNovice early in 2011 with the view to consolitdate at this level before progressing to 1* later this season.  Prospect Hill White Magic,who is a previous Queensland Event Horse of the Year Winner, will persue a dressage career, workign towards FEI level, after he returns from injury.  I also have a couple of exciting young horses which will commence their competition careeers in 2011." Danae is continuing her sponsorship in 2012

Belinda Isbister
"I am 23 years old and a member of the WA State Eventing Squad, having previously been a member of the National Youth Development Squad.  I aim to represent Australia on the International stage.  Over the years, I have trained and competed a variety of event horses with numerous wins and placings.
"Justamint is my current 3* horse who has been with the family for 6 years, producing excellent results.  In 2011 I plan to qualify and compete at Adelaide CCI4*.  With my sisters, we manage Perth Performance Horses where we aim to select and produce quality young horses, whilst breeding a selection of young stock.  My long term plan is to relocate to the UK to gain further experience on the international eventing scene.  But for now, we look forward to the 2011 season in Australia with Justamint and the Young Horses.  Please feel free to visit my website: www.perthperformancehorses.com " Belinda is continuing her sponsorship in 2012

Catherine Davies
"I have been a regular on the eventing scene in Australia for some time now.  I have produced 2 horses that have gone onto complete Adelaide CCI**** and am currently attempting to produce the next superstars for my team!  I have had horses listed on the Australian Eventing National A Squad, as well as having been a member of the National YR Dressage Squad and the YR Trans Tasman Eventing Team.  I am also an NCAS/EA Level 2 Eventin Specialist Coach.
"My current horses include Jen Jan Zenith, Queens Park Monopoly and Queens Park Hercules.  All are varying stages in their career, but it is hoped that Jen Jan Zenith will attend Melbourne International 3DE in June in the 1* class, and may be aimed towards the Adelaide 3DE 2* class.  Queens Park Monopoly is new to the team and has previously never jumped.  She is showing a lot of talent and it is hoped that once she learns the job she will advance quickly through the grades and may be a 1* level by the end of 2011.  Queens Park Hercules is one of my home bred horses and will be aimed atr Dressage with the Stars in March." www.queensparkequestrian.com.au  Catherine is continuing her sponsorship in 2012

Gillian Knight
"I am a 16 year old Eventing and Showjumping rider from NSW.  I compete at a PN level in both disciplines on my 15.3hh ASH Rocambole Cludo and would love one day to compete internationally.  Cludo was one of our farm stock horses that we purchased and I hvae taken him from a green baby through the grades.
"I am currently a member of Eventing NSW West Development Sqaud with Cludo.
"My aims for 2011 include moving up to 1* and competing in more pure dressage events to improve our scores in this area.  I also plan to being work on a new young horse that wull hopefully take me to 3* level.  This will have to fit around my studies as I complete my final years of school.  I would also like to travel overseas in my gap year in 2012, so I can experience the world of equestrian in countries other than Australia, particularly Europe." Gillian is continuing her sponsorship in 2012

Becky Zamel
"I'm based in Hahndorf, SA and have two lovely eventers, Kirby Park Irish Jeorge, my 1* horse and Oliver, my prelim pony.  I was lucky enough to hvae a place on the National Talent Squad for 2009 and 2010 with KPI Jeorge, and I'm hoping that 2011 will be a pretty awesome season!  Not only will I be one year closer to finishin my uni degree, but both my horses will be in full competion mode.  Jeorge will continue in 1*/2* with the aim to ride 2* at AI3DE.  Oliver will be going PN sometime early this year and may even look ot competing 1* at Melbourne 3DE as a possibility for him.
"As I have learnt from seasons previously, it's never a good idea to make too many firm plans as we al know when dealing with horses, only God knows what's around the corner!  I look forward to 2011 and all the challenges it will bring.  I am confident in knowing I have two very sound and happy ponies in the paddock and I just can't wait for the season to begin!"

Shaun Lonergan
"I am a 17 year old WA based event rider currently competing at 1* level.  After having a good year in 2010, moving from Prelim to 1* with my eventer Celtic Archway, this year I intend to compete at the Melbourne 3DE CCIJ1* in June and then aim to qualify and compete at Adelaide 3DE in the 2*.  I have just completed 3 years in the WA BEATS squad and hope to gain a place in the National Young Rider's Squad within the next two years.
"After completing year 12 in 2010 I am looking forward to a gap year where I plan to gain experience working as fulltime rider.  In 2012 I will start my studies in Business Management as I hope to eventually combine my sport with my work.  Also in 2012, I plan to relocate to the eastern states to study and advance my equestrian career towards my goal of competing for Australia internationally.  On completion of my studies I would like to move to Europe to ride professionally.
"I am currently building a team of young horses to ensure my future in eventing, and I also compete in official dressage at elementary/training medium with Alexander Park Applause." Shaun is continuing his sponsorship in 2012

Mitchell Tabb
"I am a 16 year old Eventing and Showjumping competitor living in QLD.  I am currently studying at the Kooralbyn International School for year 12 and an Equestrian Mastery Program that they offer.  This means that I get to train with top coaches all day every Friday as part of my school week!
"In 2010 I was offered and accepted a scholarship to the Equestrian Mastery Program.
"I currently compete at PN level eventing and D Grade showjumping on my two competition horses.  I hope to one day breed top class performance horses to enable me to compete internationally for Australia in either eventing or showjumping.
"My goals for the 2011 season are to bring my green horse up to a higher level of competition, get a good OP and to bring a competitive team of good horses into the circuit."