JAYBEE VIBRANT

Reilly started out as an eventer jumping 95cm classes with a previous rider, Robert takes up the story “I bought him as a 5yo very very cheap after he bucked his rider off and jumped out of the indoor. I rode him to 3* Eventing until I got sick of trying to do dressage on him”

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Its makes us laugh as some ponies just know that jumping is for them and Reilly is certainly one of those ponies. Just check out the knee action in his eventing photo, it really tells its own story! Reilly is so glad his partner saw the light and made the transition and so are we!

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Reilly stands at 16.1h and as the name suggests, was bred at Jaybee Farm by Bev and John Edwards. So here comes his breeding.

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He is by Vivant out of Gloria. Which makes him a half brother to Jaybee Alabaster who represented Australia at WEG for dressage wiith Rachael Sanna - funny that he didn’t like dressage very much! Dad is the famous Vivant so we know there is Van De Heffinck, Landgraf and Ladykiller in the lines. However, Reilly’s dam has some great lineage as well. Gloria is by Glorieux who has Graphit and Gotthard lines.

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Gotthard "Truly one of the greats. For 7yrs he was the leading sire of showjumpers in Germany”

Robert has produced Reilly all the way up the levels and he is really proud of the bond and trust they have both built together. In fact Reilly is Robert's first World Cup Horse.

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Reilly has some favorite things, come at him with these and he may consider giving you some attention. On the treat order it’s carrots and licorice. His other favorite thing is his stable, don’t leave him outside at night or in the rain, it’s all about being in that stable. He knows he is a king and deserves it, it is also his safe space and he couldn’t be happier when in it.

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Reilly also has a couple of quirks (the good ones do, it shows their spunk), he knows when it’s his turn to shine and he (much like the tennis players do) has a very set routine that he has created himself. He likes to get in the zone and just be by himself for a little while. Give him some space and he will come out ready to go.

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Reilly also just doesn’t like strangers, You have to be pretty special for him to like you. He even lays his ears back at Robert and Cassie’s children if they look at him the wrong way! What else… oh yes he hates vets, he hates injections, he hates being annoyed and he absolutely hates a cold wash! (Maybe because he is a Queenslander at heart, Our Vic water might be just too cold)

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Reilly has been in the big classes now for a few years and he is always very consistent and usually always in the placings. However, the most memorable experiences Robert has had with Reilly is twice now being on the winning team at the Magic Millions. 

 

Robert is also really proud of coming 2nd in the Sale World Cup, 5th at the Summer Classic World Cup and 2nd at the DJWTS World Cup. 

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Robert tells us he would like to thank his beautiful wife Cassie for all she gives him as without her support, none of Reilly’s journey would be possible, Robert would also like to thank his sponsors for keeping himself and Reilly in tip top shape - Barastoc Horse, Emcee Apparel, Antares Australia, Horseland Narre Warren. 

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This will be Rob’s third show back after breaking his ankle, and we cannot wait to see Reilly and Rob back in the main arena where they belong taking on the Martin Collins Australia Grand Prix! 

 

Good luck Reilly! Keep shining, you are made for this discipline!

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See you at the Classic!