Qualifying Events Named for the 2013 Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final

Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi – winners of the 2012 Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final – Dressage (Photo: Horsezone)

Equestrian Australia has named the qualifying events for the 2013 Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final in Dressage and Jumping.

The Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final is a spectacular multi-discipline event not to be missed at EQUITANA, Sydney, 7-10 November at Sydney Showgrounds.

This competition will showcase the ‘best of the best’ from the three Olympic disciplines.  Including nearly 50 of the top riders from around the country, this premiere event will bring together Australia’s elite Equestrian competitors in Dressage, Jumping and Exhibition Eventing.

The 2013 qualifying events are as follows:

DRESSAGE

21 - 23 Mar          PSI Dressage & Jumping with the Stars CDI-W (Werribee, Vic)

02 - 04 May         Sydney CDI3* (Horsley Park, NSW)

26 - 28 Jul             Brisbane CDI (QSEC QLD)

6 – 8 Sept            NSW State Championships CDN (Sydney, NSW)

JUMPING

27 Mar                  Sydney Royal Easter Show CSI-W (Sydney Showground, NSW)

28 Apr                   Weekend of World Cups CSI-W (SIEC Horsley Park, NSW)

04 Aug                  Gatton CSI-W (Gatton, Qld)

14 Aug                  Royal Queensland Show CSI-W (Brisbane, Qld)

18 Aug                  Caboolture CSI-W (Caboolture, Qld)

01 Sep                   Gawler CSI-W (Gawler, SA)

12 Sep                   Adelaide Royal Show CSI-W (Adelaide Showgrounds, SA)

30 Sep                   Royal Melbourne Show CSI-W (Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC)

An Exhibition Eventing final will again be staged with details on qualifiers to be confirmed soon.

Dressage qualification criteria:

• From the four qualifying events, the 12 combinations with the highest percentages from the Grand Prix Freestyle will automatically qualify for the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final.
• To receive an invitation to the Grand Final riders will need to score a minimum of 64% in the Grand Prix Freestyle at a qualifying event
• If a rider from the top 12 does not wish to compete in the Be the Influence Grand Final the position will be given to the next rider on the leader board (providing the rider has achieved a score over 64%)
• EA will also award three wild card nominations for the event. The wild card nominations will primarily be reserved for riders who have not been able to participate in the qualifying rounds and can provide a valid written reason, however EA reserves the right to award the wild cards at their discretion. 

Jumping qualification criteria:

• 18 of Australia’s best Grand Prix Jumping riders and horses will be invited to compete in the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final - Jumping.
• At the conclusion of the Royal Melbourne World Cup qualifier the 15 best placed riders on the 2013 FEI World Cup point score (Australian League) will be offered a place at the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final.  
• If a rider from the top 15 does not wish to compete in the Be the Influence Grand Final the position will be given to the next rider on the leader board.
• EA will also award 3 wild card nominations for the event. The wild card nominations will primarily be reserved for riders who have not been able to participate in the qualifying rounds and can provide a valid written reason, however EA reserves the right to award the wild cards at their discretion

Quick Links

• For more information on the Be the Influence Equestrian Grand Final please see the Equestrian Australia web site www.equestrian.org.au
• For more information on EQUITANA, Sydney please see www.equitana.com.au
• Read reports and view photos from EQUITANA 2012