Eltham's Tracy Bublitz has continued her winning streak with her equine protege Bublitz Estate RoseZ, bringing home two ribbons from the recent Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) New Zealand World Jumping Challenge.
The event, which was held over three days in October in Wairarapa, is one of the top events to compete in when it comes to horse jumping events, says Tracy.
Tracy trains and rides her horses from her base in Eltham. She says while she didn't breed RoseZ herself, "it was meant to be. She is the half sister to RomariZ who I bred and have competed with as well".
Tracy bought RoseZ sight unseen, "although I did have her vet checked and saw plenty of photos and videos of her," after she was approached by RoseZ's previous owner at a Horse of the Year show a couple of years ago. The gamble certainly paid off, with RoseZ and Tracy placing first in the "Best Presented Showjumper Category C" at the FEI challenge as well as earning fourth place in the World Jumping Challenge for their category (C).
"I was really pleased. To be named Best Presented is fantastic." She says the Best Presented is judged during the trot up on the first day. "You are checked by a vet at that point to ensure the horse is fit to compete. They watch you closely and the judging for that one is done on the first day, although the result isn't announced until the last day."