Strawberry Hill to Sponsor Thoroughbred Classes at Aquis

Media Release - Tuesday January 29
Strawberry Hill Stud has put their hand up to sponsor the first of the TSHA (Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association) Showjumping Series which will be held at Aquis Champions Tour at Elysian Fields in May.

Jack Haynes and his OTT jumper Daybreak Del Pietro aka Piazza San PietroA total of $16,000 in prizemoney will be spread over eight thoroughbred classes ranging in height from 80cm, 90cm, 1.05 and 1.20m classes over two great days of competition.

TSHA offer a great shout of thanks to Strawberry Hill manager Bridie Sparkes and owner John Singleton, who is as passionate about thoroughbreds and their quality of life after racing as we are!!

 

Thoroughbred jumping classes at the Summer Classic in Sydney in December were well received and are sure to become a popular addition at major showjumping events around the country.

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