Equestrian Streaker Tries To Get All Black To Marry Her
Mahlah Hoffman ran onto the Rangiora Showgrounds. Across the belly she had scrawled “Marry Me Ritchie”, directed at All Blacks flanker Ritchie McCaw. In case you hadn’t noticed, those are Zilco Chappettes she’s wearing on her legs - Hoffman is a student at the NZ National Equestrian Academy, so naturally she goes everywhere in her chappettes.
On behalf of all Jump-Off Batangs, Mahlah, we invite you to Visit Malaysia. Please remember to bring your chappettes to complete the “look.”
Malaysian Chappettes
Customer: “Do you sell Chapettes?”
Salesgirl: “Sorry Madam, we are a saddlery shop. You have to go to the Mamak stall for Chapatis.”
Siberian Snowjumping
At the recent KL Grand Prix’s website & chatroom launch, our favourite Sports Minister Datuk Azalina Othman said, “I want 1st champions, not 2nd or 3rd champions. Otherwise I send you to Siberia.”
Therefore the target has been set that this year should produce a 1st champion from Malaysia of the CSI***** (that’s 5 stars) KL Grand Prix. And as she reiterated it later, we can only assume the Sports Minister wasn’t joking.
Now that’s a different type of pressure to anything our Malaysian riders Syed Omar and Qabil Ambak have ever known. Time will tell just how motivational it is to them. But has anyone told the horses?
Drivin’ On
Jump-Off has heard a story about a carriage at a driving demonstration at a certain show that may or may not have bolted, and may or may not have tipped up. The lengths organizers will go to put on entertainment at some shows nowadays.
Perhaps they were just taking their cue from Canada: the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is investigating why a man died during a Roman-style chariot race. Thomas Scarrow, 70, of Arcola, Saskatchewan, died during a Ben Hur contest.
Ancient Olympic Trivia
After the referee Troilus of Elis won two equestrian events at the Ancient Olympics in 372, a law was passed banning referees from entering them.
Jump-Off guesses that means Major Yap won’t be trying out for the next Olympic Team.
Olympic Earrings
“He's obsessed with his looks and would love a diamond earring.”
British Olympic rider William Fox-Pitt talking about his horse Tamarillo.
Congratulations
To Malaysian Veterinarian Dr Julia Smith, UPM graduate and SP&RC dressage and jumping competitor in the late ‘90s, who has passed the British MRCVS examinations.
To the Chiropractor-to-the-equine-stars Lionel Woodward and Judy Tan on the birth of their daughter Mackenzie Pei Zi Woodward, born in Singapore on 16 July, weighing in at 3.485 kg.
Welcome to Malaysia
To Sisters Magali and Gaelle Tong of Hong Kong, the first siblings from Hong Kong to compete in Malaysia on their own horses.
Welcome Back
To Roshni Selvam, formerly of Bukit Timah Saddle Club and now Dr Roshni Selvam, Veterinarian. Roshni is back in Singapore and looking to work in the equine industry in this region.
Toni's Leap of Faith
Comeback of the year prize goes to Globe Platinum Leap of Faith, who won the 2nd SEA World Cup League season in ’98, and after four years out of competition to have a foal, returned in winning form at the Premier World Cup. Her rider, Philippines Toni Leviste has also had a leap of faith, and is now a Muslim.
Get Well Soon
To Malaysia’s top-ranked polo player, Sariman Sarir, recovering from surgery and undergoing chemotherapy that will keep him out of polo for a year.
Website of the Month
Malaysia’s F1 Kuda, CSI***** KL Grand Prix, and their chatroom, Kecek Kuda, at KLGrandPrix.com
Obituaries
Goodbye to Kiwi Paul Clarkin, one of the nicest people you could ever have met. Paul was an all-round horseman who played polo, hunted and showjumped, He was involved in a high goal polo wreck while playing in England.
To read previous editions of Jump-Off, please click on the links below:
Jump-Off XXXIII - 12 July 2004
Jump-Off XXXII - 22 June 2004
Jump-Off XXXI - 20 May 2004
Jump-Off XXX - 17 April 2004
Jump-Off XXIX - 27 February 2004
Jump-Off XXVIII - 5 February 2004
Jump-Off XXVII - 21 January 2004
Jump-Off XXVI - 22 Dec 2003
Jump-Off XXV - 10 Dec 2003
Jump-Off XXIV – 28 Nov 2003
Jump-Off XXIII - 15 Nov 2003
Jump-Off XXII - 25 October 2003
Jump-Off XXI - 1 October 2003
Jump-Off XX - 1 September 2003
Jump-Off XIX - 12 August 2003
Jump-Off XVIII: Not-The-Equestrian Awards - 17 July 2003
Jump-Off XVII - 14 June 2003
Jump-Off XVI - 24th May 2003
Jump-Off XV - 25th April 2003
Jump-Off XIV - 31st March 2003
Jump-Off XIII - 6th March 2003
Jump-Off XII - 12th February 2003
Jump-Off XI - 16th January 2003
Jump-Off X - 12th December 2002
Jump-Off IX - 14th November 2002
Jump-Off VIII - 19th September 2002
Jump-Off VII - 6th September 2002
Jump-Off VI - 13th August 2002
Jump-Off V - 2nd August 2002
Jump-Off IV - 15th July 2002
Jump-Off III - 27th June 2002
Jump-Off II - 20th June 2002
Jump-Off I - 14th June 2002
Other fun:
South East Asian Open World Dressage Championship 2004
Rodrigo to ride for Malaysia
Jump-Off's New Years Resolutions - 29th December 2002
Selling Terms
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this and previous Jump-Offs. If you have an interesting story that you think should be in Jump-Off, please e-mail pete@equestrian.com.my
