Australia's International Three Day Event (#Aus3de) is set to be more spectacular this year with the addition of the Equestrian Grand Final to the line-up. EA  is pleased to welcome the South Australian Tourism Commission as a major sponsor of the 2015 Equestrian Grand Final and we recently joined SA Tourism Minister Leon Bignell in Adelaide for the official launch. Tickets to this year's Equestrian Grand Final are included in admission to the #Aus3de offering spectators more action, excitement and value for money right in the heart of #Adelaide. Visit the #EGF15 page of the EA website for all the details. 

Until next month,

Grant Baldock

CEO, Equestrian Australia

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