Heath Ryan Wins Grand Prix Freestyle at Sydney CDI

 

Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi delivered an impressive performance at the 2012 Sydney CDI to take out the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 71.275%.

The crowd erupted as Ryan delivered an impressive routine to take first place ahead of Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina IV (70.675%) and Tor Van Den Berge and Fisherman’s Friend (67.425%). 

It capped off another great Sydney CDI campaign for Ryan who yesterday took out the Grand Prix Special and finished second place in the Grand Prix on Thursday.

The seasoned competitor admitted he was starting to feel his age when he took a look around at this year’s event.

“I’m feeling old looking around at all these young girls coming through – but it is a great thing to see.  This was a great night and I want to thank all the competitors,” said an elated Ryan.

His thoughts like most dressage supporters now look to Mannheim, Germany where his wife Rozzie along with seven other Aussies are taking part in the first Dressage Olympic Nomination event.

The Sydney CDI in 2012 celebrated 20 years and once again provided three days of action pack competition that highlighted the depth of Dressage talent Australia boasts.

The top six places from the Hamilton Island Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3*:

1.             Heath Ryan                          Regardez Moi                   71.275%

2.             Maree Tomkinson               Diamantina IV                    70.675%

3.             Tor Van Den Berge             Fisherman’s Friend             67.425%

4.             Fiona McNaught                  Ostra                                 66.75%

5.             Sheidyn Ashwood               Prestige VDL                      66.325%

6.             Nadia Coghlan                    Northern Campion             65.875%

Quick Link

• Read more about the final day of competition and view photos
• To view highlights from earlier competition at the 2012 Sydney CDI visit www.sydneycdi.com

Story: Michelle Cook/EA Photo:  Franz Venhaus