EVENTING - NEWS
28/04/2019
ANNABEL ARMSTRONG AND QUAPRICE JUMP TO VICTORY AT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL THREE-DAY EVENT
The final day of competition at Sydney International Three-Day Event thrilled spectators in the Olympic arena with the contest tight right down to the wire.
The John Vallance designed jumping course proved challenging, resulting in considerable movement in the standings after the jumping phase. “This is a jumping course. The time was tight which had a big impact on the result. I really enjoyed building for the event, it was great to be able to have the horses jump in the big Olympic arena which really allows the horses to move along” explained John.
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27/04/2019
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL THREE-DAY EVENT DELIVERERS A SPECTACULAR DAY OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT
The competitive fires were lit today with riders bringing their ‘A game’ for the cross country phase at Sydney International Three Day-Event.
The weather provided clear blue skies for perfect viewing as the spectators gathered across the 5.8km of Mike Etherington-Smith’s magnificently designed cross-country course.
The Oceania Championship Australian Team combinations delivered stellar performances using the event as a preparation run ahead of the clash with New Zealand in Taupo from 10-12 May.
The Macarthur Automotive CCI4*-L, which is also an Olympic qualification event, saw Sam Lyle and Superclass move from 2nd to 1st place with a flawless cross country run.
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26/04/2019
SUPER SAM LYLE IS ALL SUPERCLASS ON DAY ONE AT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL 3DE
The greatly anticipated Sydney International Three-Day Event certainly lived up to the high expectations with a beautiful sunny day providing a picturesque setting for the dressage competition on day one. Almost 500 combinations took to the arena at Sydney International Equestrian Centre for the opening phase of the competition.
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23/04/2019
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL 3DE IS SET TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER
The entries are listed, the courses prepared and the stables ready for the horses to move in. Competition at the 2019 Sydney International Three Day Event is set to begin.
Almost 500 horses will compete across the seven levels of competition on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week.
The largest of the international classes is the Hills District Farm Machinery CCI2*-S with 44 competitors.
The prestigious Macarthur Automotive CCI4*-L class is the most coveted prize. Whilst the class is smaller due to so many horses being prepared for the Oceania Eventing Championships to be held in New Zealand early next month, the competition promises to be exciting.
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23/04/2019
PERTH HORSE TRIALS – WOOROLOO MAY 11/12 2019
Entries are open for Perth Horse Trials Association’s first event of this season, Wooroloo CCN-S (11-12 May), which is held at Wooroloo Prison Farm by kind permission of the Department of Corrective Services.
“We are so fortunate to have a unique and long standing relationship with the Department of Corrective Services which gives us access to the extensive area at Wooroloo Prison Farm to facilitate a top class cross country track over undulating terrain designed by our international course designer, Wayne Copping,” explains Event Director, Kerrie Robbins.
In 2018, PHTA engaged Ed Murphy as show jumping course designer, and his courses have been commended as challenging but fair by competitors. “We try to keep making improvements to the event experience and Ed’s expertise was a welcome addition to our event team,” continued Kerrie. Significant investment was also made into the event infrastructure last year, with a $20,000 upgrade to the cross country water complex made possible with generous support from BGC Quarries.
New for 2019, Wooroloo will also host a combined training class at 45cm, a great introduction for inexperienced riders and horses looking to get a taste for the event. PHTA are upgrading medical cover for riders and spectators in 2019, with a dedicated trauma doctor on site to support the event paramedics, in response to the new Safety Initiatives being implemented by Equestrian Australia. “We’ve always had a strong focus on safety, and this seemed like a wise step to ensure the highest possible level of medical support is available quickly should any accidents occur,” explained Kerrie.
Entries are open for all classes for Wooroloo CCN-S (11-12 May) from Ev65 to CCN4* on www.ktrials.com.au. Spectators are most welcome, entry is free with an excellent variety of refreshments for sale.
The event is signed off Old Northam Rd, 8km from Chidlow/Lake Leschenaultia turnoff.
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