Australian International 3 Day Event

2010 April Newsletter

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:10:20 GMT

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2010 Hospitality Marquee... Book Now!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:54:27 GMT

Grab your seat ringside in the Australian International 3 Day Event Hospitality Marquee proudly sponsored by Adelaide Equity Partners Ltd.

The Adelaide Equity Partners Hospitality Marquee offers first class hospitality in some of the best seats in the house right in the heart of all the action at the 2010 Australian International 3 Day Event.

If you’re a horse enthusiast, corporate host or just keen to experience the event in true style in 2010, make sure you purchase a ticket to the Adelaide Equity Partners Hospitality Marquee on any, or all, of the three days of competition. Tickets can be purchased individually or we offer discounted tables of ten.

Wine and dine on some of South Australia’s finest produce while you entertain friends or clients, and rub shoulders with riders, past and present Olympic medalists in the fabulous hosted venue giving you the very best view of all the Olympic level competition.

Dressage Day, Friday, November 12 features the “Dancing With The Stars” Luncheon. Enjoy a two course menu and fine wine, fashion parade and internationally acclaimed horses and riders showing the art of dressage to music – the equine version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!

Cross Country Day, Saturday November 13 is always a favourite as spectators witness the fast and thrilling action of the cross country phase of the competition from their prime position within the Adelaide Equity Partners Hospitality Marquee, once again enjoying a magnificent two course luncheon and fine wines.

On Showjumping Day, Sunday November 14, it’s the final phase of competition in the nail biting finale, where a rail hitting the turf or a single second on the clock can make the difference between winning or losing the richest three day event prize in the Southern Hemisphere.

We look forward to seeing you there and urge you to book early to avoid disappointment!

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Enquiries please call Belinda Lindh on 0418899537

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2009 DVD Set Available NOW!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:36:07 GMT

The six DVD set of the 2009 Australian International 3 Day Event is available to purchase NOW .

The 6 disc set features all of the Adelaide action including all competitors in the the Equestrian Australia CCI**** dressage, cross country, and show jumping, plus all competitors in the CIC** and CCI** cross country and show jumping, plus the Channel 7/Foxtel program.

Great value for $79.95 plus postage. Prompt delivery!

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Raffle Winners

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:38 GMT

Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the following winners of the Olympic Float Raffle, Licence number: M11983

1st Prize: N. Nixon, ticket no. 3375

2nd Prize: V. Fuller, ticket no. 4761

3rd Prize: L. Workman, ticket no. 1904

4th Prize: S. Morrissey, ticket no. 2709

Congratulations also to M. Roche for winning the one-week holiday off Broome WA on the C-Quest Cruiser.

Thanks to all sponsors, spectators, supporters, volunteers, riders and horses.. the event was a huge success – despite the trying conditions and heat.

Mark in your diaries now the weekend of the 12th to 14th November for the 2010 Australian International 3 Day Event to be held in Adelaide’s beautiful parklands!

Tinney Wins Australian International 3 Day Event

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Tinney Wins Australian International 3 Day Event

Stuart Tinney has won the Australian International 3-Day Event in a tight finish while the Australian team has emerged victorious against New Zealand in the Trans Tasman competition.

Riding Vettori in today’s CCI**** Olympic standard show jumping event, Tinney from New South Wales narrowly beat Megan Jones who took out second and third positions on Kirby Park Allofasudden and Kirby Park Irish Jester.

Tinney’s win follows a hotly contested competition with less than one time penalty separating the top two riders, Tinney and Jones, at the close of yesterday’s cross country event.

The Australian team, including Olympic gold medallists Wendy Schaeffer and Stuart Tinney and Olympic silver medallists Megan Jones and Sonja Johnson, also beat their Trans Tasman rivals, winning the title back after losing to the Kiwis in 2007 in New Zealand.

In the CCI** competition, Emma Scott from New South Wales took out first place by less than one penalty point on her horse Jenbern Monyana while 17 yr old Andrew Hestletine trumped his much more experienced competitors to win the CIC**.

Olympic champion and Event Director Gillian Rolton says this year’s event – marking 50 years of eventing in South Australia – has been a outstanding success.

“Once again we’ve showcased Adelaide’s capacity for staging world-class events putting on three action-packed days of fiercely contested dressage, cross country and show jumping featuring Olympians and some of the equestrian world’s biggest stars,” she says.

“The weather has been against us but both horses and riders have coped extremely well with the heat and although crowd numbers have been lower than anticipated, we’re thrilled that the grandstand sold out, corporate sales were 30% higher than last year and more than 16,000 people have braved the unseasonable weather to see their heroes in action.”

More than 110 riders entered the Australian International 3 Day Event – the Southern Hemisphere’s most important equestrian event - up from 80 riders who competed last year.

Spectacular show jumping, a challenging cross country course and dressage are features of the Adelaide event, one of only six four-star events in the world.

For more information visit http://www.australian3de.com.au/

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Media Centre on 8215 0290 or Jodie van Deventer, Deventer PR & Communications, on 0427 408 588.

Nail-Biting Finish to 3 Day Event

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Nail-Biting Finish to 3 Day Event

Three action-packed days of competition draw to a spectacular close at the Australian International 3-Day Event tomorrow (Sunday 15 November) with show jumping to decide the overall winner.

Heading into the final day, Olympic gold medalist Stuart Tinney leads the Olympic standard competition just ahead of silver medalist Megan Jones and South Australia’s Luke Jones after today’s challenging Qantas Cross Country event.

Competition begins tomorrow in the Main Arena in Rymill Park at 10am with riders navigating a challenging show jumping course designed to test their skills and experience.

The Show Jumping Day includes the Broome International Airport CCI** competition, Equestrian Australia CCI**** (Olympic standard) event and the Bates Australia CIC**.

Olympic champion and Event Director Gillian Rolton says today’s competition has been of an extremely high standard with less than one time penalty separating the top two riders.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better finish – it really is going to be tight tomorrow and there are a number of riders who could win,” she says.

“It is fabulous to see thousands of people cheering on their heroes and enjoying the shade in leafy Rymill Park and other sections of the Parklands and despite the unseasonable weather, we’ve been pleased with the crowd numbers.

“The big screens under the shade have been popular with spectators while horses and riders have also coped well with the temperatures and were happy with the organisers’ decision earlier this week to shorten the cross country course.

“Not only will spectators have the chance to see world-class riding tomorrow, but they can also enjoy a full program of fun events including the Grape and Gourmet Gallop featuring the best of South Australia’s food and wine and an expanded Trade and Lifestyle Village.”

More than 110 riders have entered the Australian International 3 Day Event, up from 80 riders who competed last year, including Olympic gold medallists Wendy Schaeffer and Stuart Tinney, Olympic silver medallists Shane Rose (who retired at today’s event), Megan Jones and Sonja Johnson.

Spectacular show jumping, a challenging cross country course and dressage are features of the Adelaide event, one of only six four-star events in the world.

Competition kicks off at 10am tomorrow with the CCI** event following the Trot Up and horses being vetted at Victoria Park at 8.30am. The Olympic standard CCI**** event begins approximately at 2pm.

For more information visit http://www.australian3de.com.au/ or http://www.venuetix.com.au/

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Media Centre on 8215 0290 or Jodie van Deventer, Deventer PR & Communications, on 0427 408 588.

Cross Country Day at 3 Day Event

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Cross Country Day at 3 Day Event

The thunder of hooves will be heard throughout the Adelaide Parklands as cross country competition gets underway at the Australian International 3-Day Event tomorrow (Saturday 14 November).

Heading into day two, South Australian Megan Jones leads the Olympic standard competition ahead of Heath Ryan and Sonja Johnson and Shane Rose, both equal third, following today’s exciting test of precision and elegance in the Rymill Park dressage arena.

Competition begins tomorrow from 9am with riders and horses winding their way through a challenging course, including jumps through Rymill Lake, before arriving at the shorter-distance finish line in Victoria Park. The Qantas Cross Country Day includes the Broome International Airport CCI** competition, Equestrian Australia CCI**** (Olympic standard) event and the Bates Australia CIC**. While the Rymill Park area is ticketed, entry along other sections of the course is free.

With a record number of riders competing in this year’s Australian International 3 Day Event, up to 30,000 people are expected to flock to Rymill Park to see some of horse riding’s biggest stars over three days of action-packed competition from 13 to 15 November.

Olympic gold medallists Wendy Schaeffer and Stuart Tinney will battle it out against some of the biggest names in the equestrian world including silver medallists Shane Rose, Megan Jones and Sonja Johnson and defending champion in the Olympic level four star class, Christopher Burton. More than 110 riders have entered the event, up from 80 riders who competed last year.

Olympic champion and Event Director Gillian Rolton said today’s competition had been of an extremely high standard with Jones’ score of 34 a record for this new 4-star Olympic test.

“There is plenty of shade in Rymill Park and under the trees, temperatures are quite comfortable. Spectators numbers today were strong, pre-ticket sales have been our best yet and we’re expecting a lively crowd tomorrow cheering on their heroes,” she said. “Not only will spectators have the chance to see world-class riding tomorrow, but they can also enjoy a full program of fun events including the Grape and Gourmet Gallop featuring the best of South Australia’s food and wine and an expanded Trade and Lifestyle Village.”

With tomorrow’s event coinciding with the staging of the much loved Credit Union Christmas Pageant, organisers have themed the day as a “family day” encouraging families to enjoy the fabulous sights and sounds of the Pageant and then spend the afternoon relaxing in the parklands.

Spectacular showjumping, a challenging cross country course and dressage are features of the Adelaide event, one of only six four-star events in the world. Tomorrow’s competition begins in the Parklands across Wakefield Road opposite Victoria Park Racecourse with the Olympic standard event starting at noon.

Also today, Ms Rolton was awarded Administrator of the Year by Equestrian Australia while Clayton Fredricks was awarded Athlete of the Year and his horse, Benelong Time, Horse of the Year. Jim Dunn also received an award in appreciation of his services to sporting events.

For more information visit http://www.australian3de.com.au/ or http://www.venuetix.com.au

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Media Centre on 8215 0290 or Jodie van Deventer, Deventer PR & Communications, on 0427 408 588.

Kiwi Team Arrives in Adelaide

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Kiwi Team Arrives in Adelaide

The New Zealand team competing in the hotly contested Adelaide Trans Tasman Challenge – part of the Australian International 3 Day Event – are scheduled to arrive in Adelaide tomorrow (Tuesday 10 November) ahead of competition on Friday.

Won by the Kiwis at the last event held in New Zealand in 2007, the Australians will be out to snatch the Trans Tasman title back in equestrian’s version of the Bledisloe Cup.

The team of six riders, and officials such as vets, coaches and physiotherapists are due to touch down at Adelaide Airport at 10.15 am and will spend the week preparing for the event at the Victoria Park Event stables. Their grooms, horses and grooms will be arriving at the stables 12 noon. “There is an enormous amount of rivalry between the Aussies and our Kiwi counterparts and we don’t want to lose on our own turf,” Event Director and Olympian Gillian Rolton says. “We will have a home ground advantage and hope the people of South Australia will help us to convincingly win the title back.”

New Zealand riders in the Trans Tasman include Heelan Tompkins, Clarke Johnstone, Blair Richardson and Jenna Mahoney.

Olympic gold medalists Wendy Schaeffer and Stuart Tinney will battle it out against some of the biggest names in the equestrian world including silver medalists Shane Rose, Megan Jones and Sonja Johnson and defending champion in the Olympic level four star class, Christopher Burton, at the event. Over 110 riders have entered the event, up from 80 riders who competed last year.

“Not only will spectators have the chance to see world-class riding, but they can also enjoy a full program of fun events including a fantastic luncheon, fashion parades, a Masterclass with Olympic Judge Martin Plewa and a flamboyant Dressage to Music display by Spaniard Blas Largo on Northern Hector on dressage day, the Grape and Gourmet Gallop featuring the best of South Australia’s food and wine and an expanded Trade and Lifestyle Village,” Ms Rolton says.

With the Saturday of the event coinciding with the running of the much loved Credit Union Christmas Pageant on 14 November, organisers are theming the day as a “family day” encouraging families to enjoy the fabulous sights and sounds of the Pageant and then spend the afternoon relaxing in the parklands. For the kids, there’ll be plenty to see and do, including pony rides, a dedicated playground area, arts and crafts and children’s entertainment.

Spectacular water jumps, a challenging cross country course and tests of elegance and precision in the dressage arena are features of the Adelaide event, one of only six four-star events in the world.

For more information visit http://www.australian3de.com.au or http://www.venuetix.com.au

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Jodie van Deventer, Deventer PR & Communications, on 0427 408 588.

View media release

Equestrian Stars Confirmed for Three-Day Event

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:24:45 GMT

Equestrian Stars Confirmed for Three-Day Event

A record number of riders – including some of horse riding’s biggest stars - have confirmed they will take part in this year’s Australian International 3-Day Event from November 13 to 15, being launched at Rymill Park in Adelaide today (Wednesday 21 October) at 2pm.

Over 110 riders have entered the event, up from 80 riders who competed last year.

The event - the most significant horse sport event in the Southern Hemisphere – will also plays host to New Zealand’s finest horse and rider combinations competing against the Aussies for the hotly contested Adelaide Trans Tasman Challenge.

Won by the Kiwis at the last event held in New Zealand in 2007, the Australians will be out to snatch the title back.

New Zealand riders already lining up to defend their title include Kate Wood on Easy Tiger, Jenna Mahoney on Santos, Anne-Marie Styles on As You Like It, Heelan Tompkins on Sugoi, Donna Smith on Stanage and Clarke Johnstone on Orient Express and Oakley Vision.

“Not only will event goers have the chance to see world-class riding, but they can also enjoy a full program of fun events including a fantastic luncheon, fashion parades, a Masterclass with Olympic Judge Martin Plewa and a flamboyant Dressage to Music display by Spaniard Blas Largo on Northern Hector on dressage day, the Grape and Gourmet Gallop featuring the best of South Australia’s food and wine and an expanded Trade and Lifestyle Village,” Event Director and Olympic champion Gillian Rolton says.

With the Saturday of the event coinciding with the running of the much loved Credit Union Christmas Pageant on November 14, organisers are theming the day as a “family day” encouraging families to enjoy the fabulous sights and sounds of the Pageant and then spend the afternoon relaxing in the parklands.

For the kids, there’ll be plenty to see and do, including pony rides, a dedicated playground area, arts and crafts and children’s entertainment.

“This is the most important event on the Southern Hemisphere’s equestrian calendar combining dressage, cross country and show jumping and we’re expecting a huge turnout of spectators cheering on some of the world’s best riders,” Ms Rolton says.

View the complete media release and list of riders.

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Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:45:00 GMT

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