HARA Equine — 2025 Year in Review

A look back on an incredible year at Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park

As we wrap up 2025, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for what has been our biggest and most rewarding year yet. From our grassroots riders stepping confidently into the arena, to our experienced competitors tackling the higher heights, this year truly showcased the heart of the HARA Equine community — resilience, positivity, and a shared love of horses.

A Year of Growth, Community & Beautiful Courses

Throughout 2025, we delivered a full calendar of Show Jump Training Days and Show Jump Competitions at the beautiful Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park. Riders joined us month after month to train, improve, challenge themselves and experience a supportive competition environment built around encouragement and opportunity.

Every single course — whether for training or competition — was crafted by EA-qualified Course Designers, ensuring the highest standard of safety, education and enjoyment at each event.

NSW Country Jumping Championships — A Standout Moment

A major highlight this year was proudly hosting the NSW Country Jumping Championships, an enormous milestone for HARA Equine and a huge undertaking for our whole team. Riders travelled from across NSW, filling Camden with excitement, teamwork, and exceptional riding across three massive days. The atmosphere was electric, the teamwork was outstanding, and the event was a testament to what a united equestrian community can achieve.

End of Year Championships — A Vibrant Finish to 2025

Our End of Year Championships once again brought together riders from every level, spanning 65cm to the top heights, with Young Horse and TSHA classes adding even more excitement. While extreme winds forced the cancellation of some Saturday afternoon classes, the weekend still delivered brilliant riding, huge smiles, and countless personal achievements. The event truly reflected the spirit of HARA — supportive, inclusive, and full of heart.

To Our Officials & Volunteers — Thank You

We want to express an extra special thank you to our incredible officials and volunteers, whose dedication, professionalism, and passion are the quiet superpowers behind every successful event. A heartfelt acknowledgment goes to Arsalan Ansari, who designed the majority of our courses this year with exceptional care and creativity. Arsalan consistently went above and beyond, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment. We also thank the many other skilled course designers who contributed throughout the year, each helping us offer riders safe, well-built and enjoyable courses.

A huge thank you also to our judges, especially Katrina Ducats and Jenny Neil, who generously took on the bulk of our competitions and held our rings to the highest standard with calmness, clarity and kindness.

To our much-loved arena marshals — Dana Marie, Elly Sullivan, and Dylan Palmer — thank you for keeping our days running smoothly, supporting riders, and creating a positive energy that has become a signature part of HARA Equine events.

Our gratitude extends to every volunteer who has stepped in to help pick up poles, adjust courses, set up or pack down arenas, assist riders, or jump in wherever needed. We truly could not run without you. And to our dedicated first aid team, Therese and Bryan, thank you for keeping our riders safe at every event — your presence is invaluable.

Clinics & Rider Development

Alongside our competitions, our Cross Country and Show Jump Clinics throughout the year were a huge success. We are incredibly grateful to all the riders who attended with enthusiasm and a desire to learn, as well as the dedicated professional coaches who supported our sessions. These clinics continue to be a vital part of helping riders grow in skill, confidence and partnership with their horses.

Thank You to Our 2025 Jump Sponsors and Class Sponsors

We are endlessly grateful to the businesses and individuals who supported us as Jump Sponsors this year. Their contribution directly improves our equipment, course quality, and rider experience at every event.

Thank you to:

• Scallywaggs Kindergarten

• Coromandel Equine

• Horseland Narellan

• Wellington Park Equestrian

• TBV Equestrian

• Voler Equestrian

• Kohnkes Own

• The University of Sydney Equine Centre – Camden

  
  

Your support means the world to us, and to our riders.

A huge shout out to those amazing businesses and family's who also helped by sponsoring individual classes throughout the year to help support our community with prizemoney.

Looking Ahead to 2026

With a full event calendar already locked in for 2026, including Training Days, Show Jump Competitions, Clinics and our popular End of Year Championships, we are excited for another huge year ahead. Thank you to every rider, coach, parent, sponsor and supporter who was part of HARA Equine in 2025. This community is what makes everything we do possible, and we cannot wait to welcome you back in 2026.

Here’s to another year of growth, partnership, and unforgettable moments with our horses.