All Clear

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All Clear is the podcast that takes you into the heart of Jumping. Brought to you by the team at Australian Jumping, this podcast dives into the stories, the people, and the horses shaping our sport. Whether you’re a passionate competitor or simply love the thrill of the clear round, All Clear delivers the conversations that matter.

  1. Episode 57: Matthew Bates

    3d ago

    Episode 57: Matthew Bates

    In this episode of All Clear, host Jo Jennings speaks with Eventer and official Matthew Bates about growing up in New Zealand, getting started through pony club, and building a life around eventing, educating young horses, and cross-country design and officiating. Matt shares his early ambitions, working in England for Andrew Nicholson, then roles in Hong Kong retraining retired racehorses, and later moving through Perth to the Hawkesbury in NSW, where he broke in many types of horses and worked with racing stables including Bart Cummings’ farm. He discusses how injuries led him into technical delegating, course design and building, highlights his role as a sector leader on cross-country at the Tokyo Olympics, and explains modern safety advances like frangible technology, alongside reflections on difficult periods in the sport, horse education, and the current state of eventing in Australia. 00:00 Welcome to All Clear 00:32 Meet Matt Bates 00:53 Kiwi Roots and Pony Club 02:13 Chasing Eventing in England 04:57 Hong Kong Racehorses to Sport 06:12 Perth Years and Young Eventers 07:24 Move to Hawkesbury Life 09:06 From Rider to Official 10:26 Tokyo Olympics Experience 12:35 Designing Safer Cross Country 16:02 Hardest Moments and Safety Shift 18:42 Breaking In Young Horses 23:14 Track Work and Fitness Edge 25:27 Eventing in Australia Today 29:27 Building Cross Country Jumps 31:42 Highs Advice and Next Question 35:51 Thanks and Wrap Up

    37 min
  2. Episode 56: Jack Barker

    Jul 5

    Episode 56: Jack Barker

    In this All Clear episode, host Jo Jennings catches up with Australian showjumper Jack Barker, currently based in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, as he campaigns for the Aachen U21 Young Rider Championship. Jack explains the late decision to travel, the logistics of flying horses amid disrupted freight routes, and how grateful they are to be able to stable at Oaks Sport Horses. He recaps his early shows in Europe, then competing at the 3* show in Deauville as part of the Australian Nations Cup team. Jack also shares about riding under tighter time allowed, busier warm-ups, and larger class numbers. Jack discusses show access via wild cards, the value of team experiences with fellow Australians, and day-to-day life overseas.

    34 min
  3. Episode 55: Christopher Burton

    Jun 27

    Episode 55: Christopher Burton

    All Clear welcomes Olympian Christopher Burton, who shares how growing up on a Queensland farm, pony club, and Australia’s Olympic eventing success sparked his ambitions. Chris explains moving to the UK with owner support, basing with Sam Griffith and later in Dorset for around 15 years, then returning to Australia with his wife Bek to raise their children. He discusses changes in Australia, the strength of local Jumping, and standout events like Jumping with the Stars and Showcase of Showjumping. Chris outlines his breeding/performance venture Deo Futura, the stallions he’s standing, and balancing stud duties with competition, plus coaching and Bek’s central role in the business. He talks candidly about Australia’s prospects for Brisbane 2032, Australian-bred horses, time-allowed challenges and the need for private-sector funding to overcome geographic barriers. 00:00 Welcome to All Clear 00:32 Chris Burton Intro 01:07 Early Riding Roots 01:38 Pony Club to Olympics 02:15 Move to the UK 03:26 Coming Home to Australia 05:06 Australia Scene Now 06:11 Deo Futura Vision 07:19 Meet the Stallions 08:36 Temperament and Workload 10:14 Coaching and Team Bec 11:49 Five Year Business Goals 13:02 Showcase of Showjumping 13:49 Where Aussie Jumping Sits 15:17 Australian Bred Potential 16:33 Beating the Time Allowed 18:26 Advice for Young Riders 19:16 Sponsors and Growth 23:03 Toowoomba Olympic Legacy 23:56 Funding and High Performance 26:35 What Still Motivates Chris 27:39 Paris Reserve Experience 28:19 Podcast Tradition Questions 29:50 Advice to 18 Year Old Self 30:29 Question for Next Guest 31:09 Final Thanks and Wrap

    32 min
  4. Episode 54: Krissy Harris

    Jun 20

    Episode 54: Krissy Harris

    All Clear host Jo Jennings chats with Australian showjumper Krissy Harris about her path from early pony rides and training with Colleen and Joyce Brooke to competing at Sydney Royal, winning pony puissance classes, and building a serious jumping career. Krissy recounts meeting and marrying Heath, her years working internationally in the film industry training and supplying horses for productions like Racing Stripes and The Legend of Zorro, and Heath’s horsemanship influences. Returning to Australia, she partnered with Thoroughbred Mr Popeye, won the Melbourne World Cup, competed at the 1997 World Cup Final in Gothenburg, and was selected for the 1998 World Championships before Mr Popeye’s injury ended his top career. Krissy explains founding Thoroughbred Sport Horse Australia, retraining OTTBs, and developing Stonewall Equestrian into a major venue, including continuing the project after Heath’s death. Krissy also discusses her health challenges since 2022 and rebuilding her riding.

    57 min
  5. Episode 53: Hugh Buchanan

    Jun 14

    Episode 53: Hugh Buchanan

    In this episode of All Clear, Jo Jennings chats with showjumper Hugh Buchanan about how he started riding on a farm in the Riverina, growing up through pony club, Ag shows, and the Wagga Jump Club alongside a competitive cohort of riders. Hugh shares key horses from his Junior years through to World Cup mounts and reflects on meeting wife Gemma Creighton when they were young, the influence of the Creighton legacy, and the valued support of Linda and Graham Huddy at Peachester Lodge. Hugh recounts a recent injury, highlights events like Stonewall and Magic Millions, explains the unique pressure and strategy of team competitions, and talks about Brisbane 2032’s opportunities for Australian Jumping, all while preparing for the arrival of his baby boy!

    33 min
  6. Episode 52: Gemma Creighton

    Jun 5

    Episode 52: Gemma Creighton

    All Clear welcomes Gemma Creighton to discuss her path into the sport, growing up with father Guy Creighton’s legacy, and how early family support shaped her career. Gemma shares formative horses including off-the-track Thoroughbreds, her first jumper Freckles, Clyde, and Footloose, and describes meeting owner Linda Huddy after winning a leading Thoroughbred award at Caboolture, leading to rehoming many Thoroughbreds and later receiving imported Warmbloods, including Dada des Brimbelles Z. She recounts Dada’s rise to become her standout partner and her first two World Cup wins at Shepparton and then the following weekend at Werribee. Gemma also chats about her relationship and teamwork with husband Hugh, the importance of recognising owners, thoughts on competing overseas, and stepping back from riding while pregnant with a baby boy due in September, with long-term focus on Brisbane 2032 goals.

    43 min
  7. Episode 51: Harley and Zoe Brown

    May 25

    Episode 51: Harley and Zoe Brown

    In this episode of All Clear from Australian Jumping, host speaks with Harley Brown and his daughter Zoe about their showjumping careers and life in the U.S. Harley recounts growing up around horses in Australia, early influences and trainers, and moving to America in 2003 with a horse and a suitcase, later building a major California business after relocating again in 2012. They discuss the cost and intensity of the U.S. circuit, the challenge for Australians adapting overseas, and balancing top-level competition with running a large training operation. Zoe shares her equitation foundation and Talent Search Finals win, progressing to FEI Grand Prix and a first five-star , and her ambitions for Nations Cup. The episode also covers advice on work ethic and training, and the horses that shaped their paths.

    33 min
  8. Episode 50: Billy Raymont

    May 23

    Episode 50: Billy Raymont

    All Clear celebrates Episode 50 with returning guest Billy Raymont, joining from Europe where he and his family are based while campaigning Caprino and Blue Balou toward possible Australian Team selection for the World Championships in Aachen. Billy explains why the Europe move came earlier than expected after both horses achieved MERs, outlines where they’re stabled in Belgium near Peelbergen, and describes day-to-day life traveling and living in a leased truck with Tess, their baby Lainey, and groom Jamie Hewitt-Toms. He recaps a five-star highlight at Fontainebleau, discussing course difficulty, tight time allowed, big arenas, and his tendency to overanalyse rounds. Billy details the challenge of getting into higher-level shows without ranking points, balancing starts between horses and the value of the experience regardless of team selection.

    36 min
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All Clear is the podcast that takes you into the heart of Jumping. Brought to you by the team at Australian Jumping, this podcast dives into the stories, the people, and the horses shaping our sport. Whether you’re a passionate competitor or simply love the thrill of the clear round, All Clear delivers the conversations that matter.

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  • Creator
    Australian Jumping
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Australian Jumping
  • Show Website
    All Clear

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