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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year, NRM Horse of the Year 2014, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Friday, March 21, 2014. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Sarah Lord

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year, NRM Horse of the Year 2014, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Friday, March 21, 2014. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Sarah Lord

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year, NRM Horse of the Year 2014, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Friday, March 21, 2014. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Sarah Lord

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year, NRM Horse of the Year 2014, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Friday, March 21, 2014. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Sarah Lord

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the Dunstan Horse Feeds Young Rider of the Year, NRM Horse of the Year 2014, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Friday, March 21, 2014. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Sarah Lord

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Horse Power and Speed Championship, Taupo Christmas Classic, National Equestrian Centre, Taupo, Saturday, December 21, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Horse Power and Speed Championship, Taupo Christmas Classic, National Equestrian Centre, Taupo, Saturday, December 21, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the 1* Horse Grand Prix, ESNZ Showjumping Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides A P Ninja in the 6 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Mustangs Mack in the 5 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Mustangs Mack in the 5 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Mustangs Mack in the 5 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Mustangs Mack in the 5 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Mustangs Mack in the 5 Year Old Series Grand Final, ESNZ Series Finals, Manfield, Feilding, Friday, April 12, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Southern Distinction in the 3rd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Southern Distinction in the 3rd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Southern Distinction in the 3rd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Southern Distinction in the 3rd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Southern Distinction in the 3rd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Young Rider 2*, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides AP Ninja in the 7 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides AP Ninja in the 7 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides AP Ninja in the 7 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides AP Ninja in the 7 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides AP Ninja in the 7 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Dangerzone in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old final, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Unstoppable in the 4 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Unstoppable in the 4 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Unstoppable in the 4 Year Old Final, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Sunday, December 15, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Double J Bradshaw in the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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The New Zealand team walk the course before the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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The New Zealand team walk the course before the 2nd round of the New Zealand vs New South Wales Young Rider team competition, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Matilda II in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Bessette in the Open Mare, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old Qualifier, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old Qualifier, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old Qualifier, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall

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Jesse Linton rides Porcelain Cat in the 5 Year Old Qualifier, National Young Horse Jumping Championships, HB A&P Showgrounds, Hastings, Saturday, December 14, 2013. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall