2011 Sydney International 3DE winner Christine Bates & Adelaide Hill (Photo by Furdography)
The Sydney International 3 Day Event, held in previous years in September, has moved to a new date in April for this year. In 2012 the 3DE, along with the Greater Sydney World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier, will be held from 27th–29th of April. With a prize pool of over $35,000 this is the one of richest equestrian competitions in Australia, attracting the best riders from Australia and New Zealand vying for Olympic selection. Over 250 horses and riders are expected to compete each day.
The provisional timetable for this year provides three days of great eventing and show jumping competition. The big crowd puller is the cross country day on Saturday 28th April; the perfect day out to pack a picnic and watch the thrills (and sometimes spills). The entry fee on cross country day includes a hosted cross country walk with international course designer Mike Etherington-Smith and SIE patron and eventing legend, Wayne Roycroft.
Another international guest at the event will be Christina Klingspor of Sweden who will be President of the CCI 3* Ground Jury, along with Australian Ground Jury members, Gill Rolton and PollyAnne Huntington
Provisional Timetable
Friday 27 April
• Trot up
• OTT Young Jumping Horse Classes
• Dressage Phase of the 3DE
• NSW Equitation Championships
• 1.20m, 1.30m 1.40m Show Jumping Indoors
• Masterclasses (TBC)
Saturday 28 April
• Hosted Cross Country Walk
• Cross Country Phase of the 3DE
• NSW Equitation Championships
• 1.30, 1.40, Young & Junior Show Jumping Indoors
• Amateur & 1.20m Show Jumping Outdoors
Sunday 29 April
• Final Horse Inspection
• Show Jumping Phase of the 3DE
• NSW Equitation Championships
• Jumping NSW Greater Sydney World Cup
• 1.30m and 1.40m Young & Junior Show Jumping Indoors
Tickets
Ticket prices are very reasonable and are available online or at the gate (tickets include FREE parking and the program). Also, the money from ticket sales goes directly back into improving future events for riders and spectators.
Friday 27 April - Adults 16 years & over $15
Saturday 28 April - Adults 16 years & over $20 (includes the course walk with Mike & Wayne)
Sunday 29 April - Adults 16 years & over $20
Event Pass for all three days - $50
Every Day - under 16 years & pensioners FREE
For those preferring a more upmarket experience, the Jump Inn Cafe Hospitality Packages include entry, VIP parking, preferred seating and various meals
Friday $85 (under 16yo - $60)
Saturday $125 (under 16 yo $105)
Sunday $120 (under 16 yo $100)
Event $300 (under 16 yo $250)
All tickets on sale online from 21 February so start planning your trip to the Sydney International 3 Day Event now!
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