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September 19, 2007 – The Board of the Australian International 3 Day Event today announced the disappointing cancellation of the 2007 event.
The AI3DE was originally scheduled for November 9 to 11, 2007 but will now take place on Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, 2008.
The regrettable Cancellation is entirely due to the recent outbreak of equine flu across Australia and was decided upon by the sport’s ruling body, the Equestrian Federation of Australia with the best possible preparation of Australia’s Equestrian contenders for the 2008 Olympic Games given paramount importance.
The Federation’s CEO, Mr Franz Venhaus said it was an extremely difficult decision to cancel the 2007 Adelaide event – the only 4-star event held in the Southern Hemisphere and one of only six in the world - but one which was necessary.
“The inability to predict an end to the outbreak and a return to ‘normal’ conditions has affected the planning of the Olympic training and competition program for the time remaining before the 2008 Olympic Games,” he said.
“Many of the leading contenders for the AI3DE have had their horses infected with the virus and will need time to get them back into peak condition.
“We also need to take into account contingencies such as possible quarantine requirements in the early part of next year and the expected weather and ground conditions.”
The Event Director of the AI3DE, Mrs Gillian Rolton, said the decision to cancel the 2007 event was very disappointing, but understandable given the recent extremely difficult circumstances.
“We would like to thank our major event partners, sponsors and supporters for their understanding and patience during this trying time, including the Government of South Australia, the Adelaide City Council, the Equestrian Federation of Australia and the Australian Sports Commission” she said.
“Ultimately, what we’re all working towards is putting the best team forward to represent Australia in the 2008 Olympic Games.
“Our focus now is on fully supporting that outcome and working towards an even bigger and better Australian International 3 Day Event to be held in the beautiful Adelaide Parklands in November 2008.”
September 5, 2007 – After careful consideration of the devastating impact of the recent outbreak of the equine influenza, the Board of the Australian International 3 Day Event has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event, which was set to run November 9 to 11 this year.
Dual Olympic Gold Medallist and Event Director, Mrs Gillian Rolton, said while the decision was disappointing, it was the only sensible option given the obvious concerns for the welfare of all of the horses and riders who had planned to compete.
The AI3DE plays a crucial role for those riders aiming to represent Australia and compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
“It’s just too big a risk to run in November, but in consultation with our major event partners, the South Australian Government, the Adelaide City Council, the Equestrian Federation of Australia and its High Performance Panel, we look forward to determining a mutually acceptable alternative date in 2008 for this world class event,” she said.
“As the Australian International 3 Day Event is the only Olympic standard competition of this calibre in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s crucial that we work towards a positive rescheduling of this event.”
The Board looks forward to announcing a new date for the AI3DE as soon as the matter can be resolved.
New Event Director appointed Australian International Three Day Event
The Board of the Adelaide Horse Trials Management Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of dual Olympic gold medalist Mrs Gillian Rolton to the position of Event Director of the Australian International Three Day Event (formally known as the Adelaide International Horse Trials).
Board chairman, Mr David Lindh said the board was thrilled with Mrs Rolton’s decision to accept the position leading the pre-eminent horse event in the nation into its 11th year.
“Gill’s extraordinary experience as both a national and international competitor and her long association with the Horse Trials as a rider, advisor and Board Member combine to give her a unique insight into the event and the competitive edge to make sure she’s associated with a winner”, he said.
“As the only Olympic level four star event in the Southern Hemisphere and one of only five equivalent events in the world, it’s imperative that we work even harder to ensure the ongoing success of the 2007 Australian International Three Day Event, a major selection trial for the 2008 Beijing Olympics”, Ms Rolton said.
"I know what a great event this is and I look forward to working with the Board to develop the event – particularly in the run up to Beijing – to earn the recognition and revenue it deserves.”
2007 Australian International Three Day Event – NEW DATE 14th to 16th November 2008
The “Australian International Three Day Event” is the most important equestrian event held anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere.
Formerly known as the Adelaide International Horse Trials, the event covers three disciplines over three days. dressage, cross country and show jumping .. attracting riders and visitors from all over Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
The event we very proudly choose to hold in Adelaide is one of only five Olympic standard events held anywhere in the world.
For the past ten years the stunning Adelaide parklands have been home to the event, making it unique in the world as it enjoys a prime position in the middle of an incredibly accessible, green and vibrant cosmopolitan city.
This year is particularly exciting, as the cream of Australia’s and New Zealand’s riders will use the competition as a selection trial for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, while riders and enthusiasts around the world will be keeping a close eye on Adelaide’s competitors and their performances to judge their potential competition in Beijing.
In 2007, the organising Committee has a commitment to grow the event to even greater heights by including two major innovations.
The first, our extensive television coverage both nationally and internationally.
The Olympic host broadcaster, the Seven Network Australia alongside Fox Sports have made a commitment to expose this year’s major Australian Olympic Selection Event to a “free to air” and “pay television” audience of five million viewers around the country, via our one hour edited highlights package of the event.
We are also in negotiations with the major “pay television” providers around the world to showcase the event in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South East Asia, Europe and North America... a potential further audience of more than 30 million viewers world wide.
The second, our commitment to broaden the appeal of the event to the general public by extending our range of attractions beyond the magnificent horse competition with a number of initiatives that highlight the products, attractions and opportunities of Adelaide and the State of South Australia.
A food and wine tasting experience – the Grape and Gourmet Gallop – will complement the exciting action of the Cross Country Day. We’re also pursuing reinvigorating an Adelaide Rose Celebration to be displayed on the same day and looking to create a family friendly concert to wrap up a great day’s entertainment.
All in all, we’re determined to provide a great day out for families, lovers of the parklands and horse enthusiasts that highlight the very best of South Australia.
Leigh McClusky
Media and Marketing Director
