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The countdown is on to the 2023 Adelaide Equestrian Festival (previously known as the Australian International 3 Day Event), back after a three-year hiatus.
With entries closing on April 11th, we still don’t know the line-up of competitors that will be vying for the biggest prize pool in the Southern Hemisphere with more than $175,000 on the table. But we do know what is coming up when at the unique central city event – here’s the competition and social timetable for your diaries
Competition
- Thursday, April 20: Racing SA CCI3*-L Dressage Day from 9am-4pm.
- Friday, April 21: Pryde's Easifeed Dressage Day featuring RM Williams CCI4*-S and Adelaide International CCI5*-L Dressage, including the Dressage Masterclass, Horseland Rider's Challenge, Cross Country walk
- Saturday, April 22 Horseland Cross Country Day, including the Mounted Games, Working Equitation Displays in the Gillian Rolton Main Arena, as well as the Cross-Country Masterclass with Stuart Tinney after the completion of the Cross Country
- Sunday, April 23: ATCO Jumping Day commences with the TRM Horse Inspection at 8am, followed by the Racing SA CCI3*-L and RM Williams CCI4-S jumping and presentations followed by the final jumping phase of the Adelaide International CCI5*.
"We are excited to be hosting so many inspiring individuals and horses and are incredibly proud to be able to showcase their talents in the Adelaide CBD - ours is the only event of this type worldwide held in the heart of a city which makes it so unique and entertaining for everyone” says Event Chairman, Greg Rolton
"This year more of us than ever will be able to enjoy the event as the AEF falls in the middle of term one holidays. If you love the sport of polo, you'll be able to get a taste for it on Friday night.
On Saturday's Horseland Cross Country Day, frock up & watch the horses in the Barrister's Block Blush Bar and be a part of the Fashions on the Field. Rymill Coonawarra, K1 Wines & Ruston's Distillery will also be showcasing their quality South Australian products with pop up bars in Rymill Park”
Social
- Friday, April 21: Ladies Day in the Chairman's Lounge from 11am-4pm. o SA LIFE POLO AT NIGHT: Bars open at 6pm with Polo from approx. 7pm
- Saturday, April 22: Horseland Cross Country Family Day with plenty of FREE kids activities in the ATCO Kids Corral, and quality South Australian made food and drinks. Entry is free for children on this day. Coopers Blush Bar in Rymill Park, frock up and watch all the action lakeside to the water jump, includes Barrister's Block Wines, Coopers Beers and canapes from 10am-5pm.
- Sunday, April 23: ATCO Jumping Day with the ATCO Kids Corral offering plenty of free family fun, Chairman's Lounge for five-star ringside VIP action including 3-course meal and a selection of K1 Wines & Rymill Coonawarra Wines as well as Cooper's Beers.
For more information about the event or to purchase tickets visit the Adelaide Equestrian Festival website
Hazel Shannon rides Willingapark Clifford on cross country at Australian International 3 Day Event 2019
