Jumping
The 2026 Stal Tops Young Rider Series returns as Australia’s premier competition pathway for emerging showjumping talent, continuing its reputation as the nation’s richest and most prestigious young rider class. Thanks to the generous support of Stal Tops, Jan Tops, and Edwina Tops-Alexander, the series once again delivers an unmatched platform for young athletes to step confidently onto the international stage.
This weekend is filled with action for fans of showjumping with many Aussies taking centre stage both at home and overseas.
Keeping a performance horse in top shape isn't just about training, it's about ensuring they feel their best both physically and mentally. With the added pressures of intensive training, competition schedules and extended travel, these horses face a much higher risk of digestive imbalance, which can lead to issues affecting energy levels, condition and behaviour.
A top-five freestyle finish capped a landmark Jumping International de Bordeaux for Australia’s Simone Pearce.
Australian showjumper Jamie Winning-Kermond secured an impressive fourth-place finish in Wellington’s CSI4* Grand Prix.
Reg Cleland has been recognised for an extraordinary lifetime of service to equestrian sport, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division as part of the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
Equestrian Australia has confirmed new Chef d’Equipe appointments in dressage, jumping and vaulting, locking in the leadership teams that will steer Australian athletes through the forthcoming 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen and the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.