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Diary Note: Sydney International Horse Trials 26-28 April & Sydney CDI 2-4 May 2013

Published on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in General

Australia’s top equestrian athletes in eventing, jumping and dressage will converge on the equestrian venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games over two weekends of April/May for the annual Sydney International Horse Trials and Sydney CDI.

With a host of international match-ups and big prize money on offer, this year’s events promise something for everyone and plenty of edge of seat action. 

The Trans-Tasman Eventing Challenge and CSI3* World Cup Jumping with a $130,000 prize purse will headline the four days of competition at the Sydney International Horse Trials. Australia currently holds the Trans-Tasman trophy and will be looking to keep their undefeated home record intact.

Australia’s best showjumping horse and rider combinations will get a rare chance to compete in a 3-star event on home soil, in the first ever world cup qualifier at this level in Australia. There will also be an international vaulting competition held on Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April, with free entry for spectators on this day. 

The highlight of Australia’s premier and longest running international dressage competition will be the Grand Prix Freestyle which will offer spectators an evening of class entertainment showcasing Australia’s most talented horse and rider combinations performing choreographed routines to music.  Australia and New Zealand will also go head to head at the Sydney CDI in the first ever Dressage Duel Down Under – a friendly Team style competition.

Sydney International Horse Trials

What: A Trans-Tasman team’s event between Australia and New Zealand’s best eventers will headline this annual event which also includes Australia’s first ever CSI3*-W World Cup Jumping Qualifier  and international vaulting competition.

When: 25-28 April 2013

Where: Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Saxony Road, Horsley Park, NSW 

Information and tickets: http://www.sydneyeventing.org/

Sydney CDI – International Dressage Event

What: One of Australia’s premier dressage events, the Sydney CDI is also Australia’s longest running international dressage event. The three day competition will host emerging talent as well as top horse and rider combinations.

When: 2-4 May 2013

Where: Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Saxony Road, Horsley Park, NSW 

Information and tickets: http://www.sydneycdi.com/


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