annoyed at myself for taking two rails in the
showjumping, but most of the field took at least
one rail, including first and second place. Pluto
Mio (ridden by Stuart Tinney) looked stunning
as he wore his rug, ribbon and garland in a lap of
honour with the other place getters, Craig Barrett,
Shane Rose, Nat Blundell, Joseph Waldron (NZ),
and me following. First, second, fourth and sixth
placegetters were on the Australian squad so
Australia was victorious in retaining the Trans
Tasman title by 68.6 penalties.
The support provided for the Australian squad
was amazing with Prue Barret Chef d'
Equipe,
Victoria Kahn physiotherapist, Brett Parbery
dressage coach, Sam Lyle show jumping
coach, Michelle Graham High Performance
Sport Consultant and Nathan Anthony team
vet. Further support rolled in for me during
the week with the arrival of my groom, Lauren
Dunning, and my WA fan club Mum, Nanna,
Nikki Brooks and Di Bawden.
The Aus team hosted a welcome BBQ for the
visiting New Zealanders after a dawn service
on ANZAC Day.
Brett Parbury was there to warm all the team
members up for dressage. We later had our
dressage tests reviewed by the visiting Canadian
judge, Cara Whitham, and I was pleased with the
feedback from her. Trumby pulled up well after
the cross country no problems getting through
the trot up the next morning. Sam was there
before the showjumping to lend
a hand as well.
Above: A moment of contemplation for Jess and `Trumby'.
Right: WA support team - Helen Rosman (Jess's nanna), Di
Bawden, Louise Manson (Jess's mum), Nikki Brooks and
Bradley - golf buggy driver!
Trans Tasman Adventure continued