Tom McDermott and Oaks Ventriloquist claim 2025 Australian Senior Championship

Australian driver Boyd Exell proved unstoppable at the second leg of the FEI Driving World Cup in Maastricht, storming back from an opening-round error to dominate Saturday’s drive-off and claim victory.

Sam Williams, Charlie Magnier and Jack Barker capped off an action-packed week at Boneo Park, each claiming national titles as the 2025 Pet Circle Australian Jumping Championships concluded in thrilling fashion across the Future Stars, Junior and Mini Prix divisions.

Tom McDermott and Oaks Ventriloquist have been crowned 2025 Australian Senior Champions at Boneo Park, delivering a thrilling performance in testing conditions to claim Tom’s fourth national title ahead of a world-class field.

Day three of the 2025 Pet Circle Australian Jumping Championships got underway at Boneo Park, with the pressure building ahead of Saturday’s first championship-deciding finals. Riders gave it their all as they battled for prime positions on the leaderboard.

The FEI General Assembly has approved restructured Jumping Rules, including the controversial ‘blood rule’ change. Horses with any blood will undergo mandatory veterinary checks – however mandatory elimination for blood on the flanks will be replaced with recorded warnings.

Sophie Scott has ridden off with her second win in as many weeks in the ClipMyHorse.TV FEI World Cup Qualifier at Takapoto Estate in New Zealand on Friday afternoon… and this time, it was on her nominated mount.