Experience the Adrenalin as the Horses Fly at Horsley Park 2006

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)

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.

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)

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Sydney International Eventing is excited to announce that Bates Australia and Horseland have come on board as key Sponsors of the Sydney International Three Day Event.

For the next three years the event will now be known as the Bates International Three-Day Event and the premier class as the Horseland CCI***.

In speaking about Bates Australia’s and Horseland’s sponsorship, Paul Cargill President of Sydney International Eventing said “It’s great to have two of the equestrian industry’s leaders putting their full support behind one of Australia’s premier three-day event’s”.

“This long term commitment from Bates Australia and Horseland will ensure Sydney International Eventing will be able to grow the event and continue to offer top quality prizes, including saddles from Bates Australia the industry leaders in innovation, to the winners of the Horseland CCI*** and the CCI** classes’ Mr Cargill added.

“We are proud to be ongoing sponsors of the Bates International Three-Day Event, it’s a great opportunity to be involved in a world class event and build stronger relationships with the Equestrian Community” Ron Bates, Managing Director of Bates Australia.

The General Manager of Horseland Geoff Sinclair, said “Horseland has been a long term supporter of the Sydney Three-Day Event and we are excited to increase our contribution and look forward to working with Sydney International Eventing over the next three years”

The 2006 Bates International Three-Day Event is being held from 7- 10 September at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park – home to the 2000 Olympics.  Classes include the Horseland CCI***, CCI**, CCI*, Fairfield City Council Pre Novice CCN as well as the Asian-Pacific Challenge Trophy proudly supported by Eventing NSW. 

16/05/06 - Five More Important Reasons to put Sydney International Three-Day Event on your Calendar!

This year's Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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

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31/01/06 - Sydney 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.