Tinney Eventing Update August 2025

Stuart Tinney rides Viennese on cross country for the CCI4*-L eventing at Melbourne International 3 Day Event 2025 | An Eventful Life
Stuart and Viennese at Melbourne International 3 Day Event 2025

Good results at Melbourne and Quirindi CCI

The last couple of months have been dragging a touch after competing at Melbourne International 3 Day Event, which provided a great result for us. The Blair-Wellers’ Viennese (Vinnie) took fifth place in the CCI4*-L, despite the fact that the cross country was heavy going so Stuart took it easy, and the only clear showjumping round was a perfect finish! 

Then in came the RAIN elsewhere too - it just won't leave us! That also resulted in Tamworth International Horse Trials being postponed from July to September, so we were hanging out for Quirindi FEI this weekend, which turned in another great result!

Stuart and Caruso led from start to finish to win the CCI3*-S and Fernhill Aisling Star took third place so a very good few days’ competition (and the sun shone!).

Stuart and Caruso win the CCI3*-S at Quirindi

Sadly, it is time to let go the reins of our Mr. Reliable! 

Competing successfully at 4* level, Viennese (Vinnie) has only just turned 12-years-old, is sound, brave, reliable and very well-schooled. He would be an absolute gem for any young rider wanted to develop their skills and head towards State and National Squads – feel free to reach out and contact us for more information. 

You can also see him in action on the Tinney Eventing YouTube Channel here

Equestrian NSW Outstanding Achievement in Coaching Award

Stuart was delighted to receive the Equestrian NSW Outstanding Achievement in Coaching Award at the recent and very enjoyable Awards Night. As a Level 3 Eventing coach and Educator, this is a much appreciated recognition of his skills - thank you Equestrian NSW!

We also have another very coach back on board with Gemma returning to the fold in early October. With two UK eventing seasons under her belt, Gemma will return home with a wealth of knowledge to join us again here at Tinney Eventing. 

Gemma will be available for lessons, schooling, clinics including training packages for a limited few here at Tinney Eventing. Please contact Gemma if you want to book for any of the above via her Instagram profile here 

Coming Up

Camden Equine Centre Sydney Eventing Spring Classic: 6th & 7th September- Catfish CNC1* (Stuart Course Designer).

Tamworth International CCN: 20th & 21st September - CCI3* Fernhill Aisling Star, Caruso and Catfish & TBA Viennese

Canberra CCN: 4th & 5th October- TBA

Stuart Tinney receives Equestrian NSW Outstanding Achievement AWard for Coaching 2025 | An Eventful Life
Stuart Tinney receives Equestrian NSW Outstanding Achievement Award for Coaching 2025