Sponsored Riders
James & Son are very proud to sponsor State, National and International elite riders that chose to use our range of premium horse feeds. We would like you to learn more about our exciting riders and follow their success.
These riders compete at the highest levels of their chosen field from Regional to Olympic champions.
James and Son,is actively involved in harness and thoroughbred racing with support to regional and metropolitain racetracks throughout Australisa.
Australasia's leading group 1 harness racing champion "Smoken Up" is fed James and Son High E Horse Mix.
Mary Hanna
Mary was originally a showjumping and eventing rider, converting to dressage in her 20’s. Mary rode horses from an early age and has owned and ridden some wonderful horses. She says the highlights are too numerous to mention, however "My 1996 Atlanta Olympic ride on Mosaic was a personal high note
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Mary Hanna and Sancette at Ermelo for the Australian team |
Shane Rose
Shane Rose has represented Australia at numerous Trans Tasman challenges, two World Championships and one Olympic Games. Winning a Team Silver Medal at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.
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Shane and All Luck at Melbourne 3DE. |
Lance Justice
Lance Justice is One of Australia’s leading Harness Racing trainers
2010 Metropolitan Trainers Premiership in Victoria
Trainer of Australia’s Horse of the year “Smoken Up”
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Tom McDermott
Tom McDermott, of Wagga Wagga, Australia, started competing at shows at the young age of only 12, with his first competition pony Murrum Park Goodwood (aka Woody).
Tom at 17 is the youngest winner of the World Cup riding Statford Delight
He is currently the Australian National Junior and Young Rider Champion,
Tom continues his winning form on James and son High E at the snowy mountains showjumping festival at Cooma
The reigning national junior and young rider champion showed enormous talent and skill in riding 9 of his horses to win a total of ten classes including the feature show jumping class, the grand prix.
Well done Tom.
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Front cover of The Horse Magazine December 2011 riding Annie Elka. |
Leanne Williams
Leanne Williams is an enthusiastic Clyesdale Dressage rider, trainer and breeder.
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Leanne Williams from Avoca Park riding Avoca Eclipse.... Leanne is our latest sponsored rider! Picture supplied by Derek O'Leary |
Jodie Newall
Jodie is an Australian YR Dressage Representative, FEI rider and NOAS Dressage Judge
In addition to her equestrian pursuits, Jodie is currently studying a combined Economics/Law degree full-time at the Australian National University.
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Jodie Newall riding "Jive Matrix" |
Natasha Althoff
Natasha is the First Friesian dressage rider in Australasia to take a Friesian to Grand Prix level
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Natasha and Abe photo by Andrew Neil |
Kirri Wood
Kirri is an up and coming rider and is enjoying the challenge of participating in events.
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Coach: Emma Flavelle
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5yo Oceans Lewinzo By JB Lewin |
Charlotte Pederson
Charlotte is a G.P. rider.A danish riding Master,and a level 11 dressage coach.
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Charlotte Pederson From Hill Cottages Dressage Team Riding "Come To Me" |
Emma Flavelle
After leaving school Emma worked for Linda Schmerglatt for several years, then in 2003 decided to go to Germany where she trained for 3 years.
Emma’s travels took her to the stable of Hans Heinrich Meyer Zu Strohen. Emma was also given the opportunity to ride world and Bundes champion – Poetini, and to compete not only Meara, but several other horses with much success. Emma also trained at the stables of Jens Kuhl, Jorn Kubelke and finally for the Danish Royal family and Princess Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein.
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Emma Flavelle & Andiamo |
Robbie Soster
Robbie is a full time dressage/show rider and Coach. Part time employee at Saddleworld Mittagong
Discipline: Dressage & Showing
Current Competition Horses: Robali Razzamatazz (FEI) Robali Odyssey (Nov/Elem) Danora (Prelim/Nov)
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Robbie on Robali Razzamatazz at Grand National Hack Championships |
