1/03/08 - EI Eradicated - Revised Riders Schedule & Entry Form Click here

In response to the NSW DPI announcement that EI has been eradicated and the NSW purple zone has been changed to a green zone, there is no longer a requirement for a certificate of immunity. Therefore, non vaccinated horses can compete.

EVERY horse travelling to and from the event MUST have a Travelling Horse Statement available from NSW DPI Website http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/horse/influenza/movements/permits/ths. The Horse Event Registration No. HER: 1283

The organizing committee reserves the right to decline your entry should requirements of the NSW DPI alter between now and the event – all entry fees, stabling will be refunded in full less a $10 administration charge.

For more details on NSW DPI and EFA NSW requirements please check their websites reqularly - www.dpi.nsw.gov.au and www.efansw.com.au

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6/8/07 – Update from the 2007 Bates Sydney International Three-Day Event

From the 13 September to 16 September the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park, will be a hive of activity as horses and riders compete at the 2007 Bates Sydney International Three-Day Event.

A high standard of competition is expected as riders� make their bid for a place in the 2008 Olympic team. Along side the regular activities that everyone has come to expect and enjoy, there are a number of exciting additions including

Exciting activities occurring during the Event include:

Junior and State Teams Competitions
Inter-state rivalry will be apparent throughout the grades during the competition, with the EFA National office sponsoring a State Teams Challenge. Each state can nominate two teams with one member from each class.

There will also be a Junior State teams competition that will run at the CCI* level.� Many of Australia�s future Olympians will be in this competition.� With a very strong contingent coming down from Queensland it will be an excellent competition.

Juniors competing in the CCN Pre Novice will not be without recognition, with the highest placed junior rider receiving the �Erin Walker Memorial Trophy�. Erin was an upcoming young eventer who tragically died in late 2002 after contracting meningococcal disease. Many will remember her riding her horse 'Black Odyssey' who went on to place second at the Adelaide CCI**** with Sammi McLeod.

Invitational Grand Prix Dressage Event
See Australia�s top dressage riders compete in the Invitational Grand Prix Dressage Event on Friday 14 September in preparation for the upcoming Regional Dressage Team Qualifier at the Horseland Australian Dressage Championships in Sydney.

President of the Olympic Ground Jury, Martin Plewa (GER), to lead the CCI*** and CCI** ground jury
The President of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Ground Jury Martin Plewa (GER) is coming to lead the CCI*** and CCI** ground jury at the Event. This is the second time Martin has judged at Sydney and will provide riders with a great opportunity to perform in front of this leading international judge.

Asian-Pacific Challenge Trophy
Riders from India, Thailand and Japan will be competing to take home the prestigious Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy proudly sponsored by IRT and Eventing NSW as they strive to qualify and represent their countries at the South East Asian Games in Thailand later this year.

Mitavite X-tra Cool Pony Club Derby
For the second year in a row, junior Pony Club riders from the Greater Sydney Region will have a chance to compete at an international competition in the Mitavite X-tra Cool Pony Club Derby on Sunday 16 September.

Trade Village and Entertainment
There will be some great shopping to be had at the Trade Village, along with displays on horse nutrition, riding schools and coaching; food stalls; wine tasting and more.

Not to mention the Wet Weather contingency plan � the Event will go ahead rain hail or shine - Just in case the weather is similar to last year! So mark the date in your diary.

General admission tickets available at the Gate or Pre-order tickets before 1st September and receive a discount of 25%. Hospitality tickets also available. Visit www.sydneyeventing.org for more information.

Further Information:Stephanie Puris, 0413 235 102 steph@sydneyeventing.org,
Rose Read, 0418 216 364 rose@sydneyeventing.org

16/04/07

President of the 2008 Olympics Ground Jury Martin Plewa to Judge at Sydney CCI.

The Bates Sydney International Three Day Event this year will be held from 13-16 September and will include classes at CCI***, CCI**, CCI* and CCN PreNovice levels. The Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy will also feature at CCI*.

The President of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Ground Jury Martin Plewa (GER) is coming to lead the CCI*** and CCI** ground jury at the Event. This is the second time Martin has judged at Sydney and will provide riders with a great opportunity to perform in front of this leading international judge.

“Sydney International Evening Inc is delighted that Martin Plewa has accepted the offer to judge at the Event. We are committed to giving riders the opportunity to compete at the highest level” said Paul Cargill, President Sydney International Eventing Inc.
The search is on for horses and coaches to be involved in the Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy. Horses must be currently qualified CCI* or higher and Coaches must have appropriate NCAS qualifications to coach at CCI* level. An expression of interest form can be downloaded from www.sydneyeventing.org.

“The Asian Pacific Challenge Trophy in its first two years has been a very a rewarding experience for all involved.  We encourage owners and coaches who have a horse they could loan or would like to coach an overseas rider to become involved,” said Mr Cargill.

Many other exciting developments are in the pipeline for the Event, including plans to run a State Teams Competition in association with the National Eventing Committee and possibly a Junior Teams Competition in partnership with Eventing NSW.  The Horse Driving Trials and the Mitavite Xtra Cool Pony Club Derby will also run again over the weekend. 

This year there are two new awards up for contest, the highest placed Ex-Racehorse and the Best Dressed Male and Female riders at the Trot Ups, along with annual awards such as the Grooms Award, the Robert Slade Memorial Trophy for the winner of the Horseland CCI***, and the Erin Walker Trophy for the highest place Junior in the PreNovice.

“It’s going to be an exciting Event, where you can expect to see some outstanding equestrian performances, win some great prizes as well as do some serious shopping at the trade stands.  Wet or dry its going to be a great event,” said Mr Cargill.

Further Information:  

Stephanie Puris, 0413 235 102 steph@sydneyeventing.org,
Rose Read, 0418 216 364   rose@sydneyeventing.org