JJA Horsemanship

14/10/2024

The boys are getting ready for work 🐎🌟

24/09/2024

We finally started our season at the Werribee Ponyclub HT last weekend. Panda finished on her dressage score of 28.1 and placed 5th in the grade 4 on her 5th Birthday 🤩 Oscar had a tricky start but jumped amazingly both days and managed to work his way up from last after dressage to 12th overall in the grade 2 🥰
Unfortunately, the season only started with 2 horses as Dainty injured herself during the winter break and will have a long time off to recover. I’m still thankful she’s up and enjoying paddock life with her new best friend Cookie 🐎🐎❤️

Photos: Derek O'Leary

30/04/2024

We had a busy weekend spending all Saturday at the MSJC with Dainty competing in the 1.00m and 1.05m and Panda in the 70cm and 80cm classes. Both horses felt great and Dainty jumped 2 clear rounds but added some time each round as I took the long routes. Like every year we enjoyed competing at this nicely ran and so well organised event. Special thank you to Lindsey Constable for the great promotion in advance and all weekend for all the sponsors 🥰
On Sunday I took Oscar to Mt. Duneed Ponyclub HT which turned out as one of our favorite events with such a beautiful xc course. Although dressage still not our favorite part I was pleased with his test, and after a nice showjumping round, he was flying over the xc course. We ended up 4th overall and 2nd in the Supercross section of the open grade 2 🐎🤩
Oscar definitely loved being an only horse that day and was very spoiled by his little groom ❤️

Photo credit: Tazzie Eggins Photography and Mane Memories Photography

26/04/2024

Looking forward to a weekend full of showjumping with the Melbourne Showjumping Club in Werribee 🥰🐎

SPONSOR APPRECIATION | We want to thank you 𝐉𝐉𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 for generously sponsoring for the second year in a row our Pony 75cm class on Sunday!

𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬, the owner 𝐉𝐉𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 and finisher of the 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝐫𝐝🥉, is a renowned figure in the equestrian world. Under the callsign JJA, she completed the grueling 1000km horserace in Mongolia, showcasing her exceptional horsemanship skills. After the Derby, Judith created the brand JJA Horsemanship, which has since become synonymous with excellence in equestrian sports.

With a Diploma in Equine Management and a Diploma in Education, Judith brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her training and coaching endeavors. She holds a Track Work Rider License and has placed 3rd in the Mongol Derby 2023, further demonstrating her prowess in horsemanship.

Currently, Judith is actively competing in CCN 1* and 110cm showjumping events, where she continues to excel and inspire others with her dedication and skill. Her commitment to the equestrian sport and passion for horse training make her a highly respected figure in the equestrian community.

Check out all the amazing articles about Judith and her Mongol Derby experience by visiting 𝐉𝐉𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 page or visit the website https://www.ironstonequestrian.com.au/ or email [email protected]

15/04/2024

Very excited about the newest addition to my team of horses. 4yo thoroughbred gelding Mister Jonno (Fastnet Rock x Cats Whisker) just retired from racing and will start his retraining in a few months after he’s had a spell. I loved working with him as a pretrainer and am more than happy the owners sent him back as soon as he retired as a racehorse 🩷🐎

25/03/2024

We loved cross country at Wandin ❤️ After 3 rather tense dressage tests, all horses jumped brave and clear xc. Dainty and I got more experience on a big 1* course, Oscar finished his first 95 and Panda another 65 🤩 back home for more flatwork and getting ready for Heytesbury and Hexham HT 🐎🐎🐎

10/01/2024

Time to say goodbye! After more than 6 years Lottie is moving to a new home. My once in a lifetime pony, without her I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing. She taught me and so many children and everyone who met her loved and adored her 🥰 Now it’s time to move on and make best friends with her new family ❤️ Lottie will be very loved and spoiled and I can’t wait to see her out with her new young rider 🤩 Thank you Nikki Holdaway for giving her the best home possible and The Sporthorse Network helping me finding it 😍

17/12/2023

We finished our competition year at the Melbourne Showjumping Club Show in Gisborne yesterday 🐎🐎🐎
4yo retrainer Perfect Panda jumped great through her first 60cm placing 6th and 70cm coming 7th! Oscar jumped a calm 80cm round, but got very keen in his first 90cm and had 2 rails down. Dainty was so happy that we skipped the dressage this time, that she jumped 3 amazing rounds placing 2nd in the 1.00m and 4th in the 1.10m 🤩