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Boyd Martin on Fair Fiona is in currently in the lead after first day of competition in the Gow Gates Insurance Brokers CCI* - another 23 riders are still to compete in this class today.
Lt Col Deep Ahlawat on Sharon Carroll’s Rancho Manhatten is currently in the lead for the Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy sponsored by IRT and Eventing NSW
Tallara Barwick is leading the EFA NSW CCI**
Due to a substantial downpour of rain on Wednesday night the dressage phase of competition for Thursday and Friday has been moved to the indoor arena
Despite the wet and windy beginning, day one of the 2006 Bates International Three Day Event turned out to be a great start to the Event. Once the dressage arenas had been relocated to Indoor arena, due to the soaking of rain the Sydney International Equestrian Centre received overnight, the first half of the Gow Gates Insurance CCI* class kicked off.
Currently in first place is Boyd Martin riding ‘Fair Fiona’ on a score of 47.1. Boyd was the first rider out this morning and set a high standard that couldn’t be matched. Closely following Boyd is Natalie Blundell on ‘Algebra’ on 49.3 and Claudia Graham on ‘Serenity Vision’ with a score of 49.8. Tomorrow the remaining 30 riders in the Gow Gates Insurance CCI* will compete, which could influence the current placings.
The Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy is in its second year running. This year the Challenge is being held at the CCI* level. It began today with half the riders completing their dressage tests. Currently in first position is Lt. Col. Deep Ahlawat representing India, riding ‘Rancho Manhatten’, on a score of 60.9. Andry Prsetyono riding ‘Roderer’ for Indonesia, is just behind on 61.4 penalty points. In third place is Risaldar Major Palvinder Singh, also from India, who is riding ‘Foxdale Fever’ and sits on a score of 63.8.
The leader in the EFA CCI** is Tallara Barwick riding Wynella Whiskey on a score of 50.6, behind her is Natalie Siiankoski, riding ‘Kolara Stud Archie’ who is on 52.3, while Stuart Tinney took third position riding Panamera on score of 53.1. These riders now have a day off to prepare for the challenges the CCI** cross country has in store.
The final day of dressage kicks off at 8:00 am tomorrow, with the completion of the Gow Gates Insurance CCI*, Horseland CCI*** and the Fairfield City Council PreNovice. The competition will again be held in the Indoor Arena at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.
The cross country and showjumping phases take place on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Only a week after Australia claimed the Silver medal in the Three Day Event* championships at the World Equestrian Games, over 120 top horses and riders from across Australia and overseas will be competing at NSW’s own equestrian three-day-event Championships – the Bates International Three Day Event.
Over four exciting days, from the 7-10 September, horses and riders will test their agility and endurance over three phases - dressage, cross-country and showjumping. Riders will be competing to win the prestigious Horseland CCI*** and the Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy proudly sponsored by IRT and Eventing NSW.
Each day is a great family day out, with not only an adrenalin pumping sport to experience, but also other activities such as the Parelli Natural Horsemanship demonstration, the Mitavite Pony Club Derby, pony rides, great bargains in the Shopping Village, the latest fashions on show, food stalls and wine tasting.
Note: Best photographic opportunities will be on Saturday where thrills and spills of cross country can be captured and also Sunday, which is the final phase of the Event, showjumping
What: International Equestrian Event & Entertainment - 4 days of equestrian Eventing action along with a Fashion Parade and Shopping Village - featuring the Asia-Pacific Challenge Trophy and top riders such as Olympic gold medallist Stuart Tinney.
Event Name: Bates International Three-Day Event
When: 7 September to 10 September 2006
Timetable: 8:30am – 4:00pm each day (check website for updated times)
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Date |
Events |
Thursday |
7 Sept |
Dressage |
Friday |
8 Sept |
Dressage |
Saturday |
9 Sept |
Cross Country |
Sunday |
10 Sept |
Show Jumping |
Where: Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Saxony Road (Horsley Drive exit off M7), Horsley Park
Website: www.sydneyeventing.org
Contact: Stephanie Puris, 0413 235 102, steph@sydneyeventing.org
Photographs (in printable format), footage, interviews and media passes are available on request. Media releases can be accessed from the website.
* A Three Day Event is similar to a triathlon for horses. The combination of horse and rider compete in three phases, covering the disciplines of dressage, cross-country and showjumping. Penalties are incurred in each phase and the combination with the lowest penalties at the end of the event is the winner. Australia has one 6 Olympic gold medals in this event.
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Pictured above left is Melissa Hughes competing in the Cross Country phase at last year’s Bates International Three Day Event. Pictured above right is Olympian Stuart Tinney competing in the Show Jumping phase, at last year’s Event. (Photos by Susan Nadalini)
Preliminary Program of Activities – click here
Preliminary List of Entries – click here
Rider Info – Click here
Mitavite Pony Club Derby Draw – click here
28/08/06 - Pzifer Animal Health to sponsor Grooms Award
02/08/06 – See the horses fly and experience the adrenalin at Horsley Park
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17/07/06 Ticket Booking Form for Club Equus Supporters Tent
11/07/06 Atten: Owners & Coaches - Loan Horses or Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy - more>> 
10/07/06 Indian Official to Head Ground Jury for Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy Media Release>>
03/07/06 - Mitavite sponsor inaugural Pony Club Derby Details Press Release>> and Rider Info Sheet / Entries
03/07/06 – Riding School/Club Expo – a chance to promote your school/club to thousands of equestrian enthusiasts >>more
28/06/06 – Sydney Gets a New Name – Bates International Three-Day Event >>more
28/06/06 – Riders Schedule – click here
13/06/06 - Tradestand/Advertising information and booking form now available >>more
13/06/06 - Adopt a Jump sponsorship opportunities >>more
Five More Important Reasons to put Sydney International Three-Day Event on your Calendar!
This year's Bates International Three- Day Event is preparing to make its mark on the Eventing world when it is held from the 7 th to 10 th September at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.
If competing at or viewing an adrenalin pumping sport at a world class Olympic venue isn't enough incentive to attend this year's Bates International Three-Day Event then perhaps the following five reasons will be:
1. Horses and riders should be prepared to ride a cross-country phase like never before. The course is being reversed, with rider's heading out to the second water jump and National Park before jumping the main water complex 'backwards'. A considerable amount of work is being undertaken by Wayne Copping on the course to create lots of new challenges for horse and rider as they strive to win the three CCI classes and qualify for Adelaide CCI****.
2. International involvement of the Sydney International Three-Day Event will be in full force again this year, with the Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy being held this time at the CCI* level so that competitors can qualify for the Asian Games to be held in Doha later his year. The Challenge has received strong interest from the Japanese, Indonesian, Thailand and Malaysia Federations so far .
3. Eric Smiley from Ireland has accepted to head up the CCI*** /CCI** Ground Jury. Eric is an Eventing great from Ireland having represented Ireland three times at the World Equestrian Games, competed six times at Badminton and is a Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS).
4. The inaugural Mitavite Pony Club Derby Challenge will be held on the final day of competition (Sunday 10 th Sept) in the main arena between jumping classes. This event is a great way for local younger riders to be involved in an international event, develop their riding skills while enjoying themselves at the same time.
5. After three years' absence Carriage Driving will be making a welcomed return to this year's Event. On Saturday 9 th Sept the Main Arena will host the first two phases of competition - Dressage & Cones, while on Sunday 10 th Sept the single, pairs and four in-hands will take to the cross-country course.
There will be plenty to see and do for everyone throughout the Event, including some great shopping, fashions on parade and riding school expo.
For those wanting to attend the event in style the Club Equus and Supporters Tent will be the place to be, with premier viewing areas and catering over the four days of competition.
Further information, updates and ticketing details for the Bates International Three-Day Event can be found at www.sydneyeventing.org .
Further Information: Stephanie Puris, 0413 235 102 steph@sydneyeventing.org ,
Rose Read, 0418 216 364 rose@sydneyeventing.org
Website: www.sydneyeventing.org
Bates International Three-Day Event
to be held 7-10 September
This year’s Sydney International Three Date Event date has been confirmed and is set to be held from the 7 September to the 10 September at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.
Occurring only two weeks after the World Equestrian Games the Equestrian community can continue its high as this year’s Event will be as exciting as ever, with classes from Pre-Novice right through to CCI 3*** and the Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy moving up a level to CCI 1* this year.
There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family including trade stands, riding and equestrian demonstrations.
For those wanting to attend the event in style the Sydney International Eventing supporter’s tent will be the place to be, with premier viewing areas and catering.
Further Information: Stephanie Puris, 0413 235 102 steph@sydneyeventing.org,
Rose Read, 0418 216 364 rose@sydneyeventing.org
above picture is of Wendy Schaeffer riding Koyuna Sun Magic to victory in the 2005 CCI *** class. Photograph by Susan Nadalini.
