Thursday, November 22, 2012

Australian International 3 day event kicks off today with dressage - Image by of William Fox-by FEI/Mark Harvey

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Today’s program – featuring free entry - includes the Horseland CCI** dressage event with the main four-star competition kicking off with dressage on Friday.

Big name riders competing at the 3-Day Event - held from 22-25 November in Adelaide’s parklands and Victoria Park - include Sydney Olympic gold medallist Stuart Tinney, Beijing Olympic silver medallist Shane Rose and Atlanta Olympic gold medallist Wendy Schaeffer, who will compete in the two-star event.

They will be joined by un-mounted riders Andrew Hoy, Sam Griffiths, Chris Burton and Clayton Fredericks from Australia’s London Olympic team and world number one and HSBC ambassador Fox-Pitt.

More than 20,000 people are expected to flock to Victoria Park and Adelaide’s parklands to see some of horse riding’s biggest stars. On Friday, there is free access to the public after 5.30pm with Twilight Show Jumping and live entertainment from Brewster Brothers - original members of the Angels, a champagne bar and more. On Saturday, the family Qantas Crosscountry day is free for children aged under 16 years accompanied by an adult.

Also over the three days, television sensation Double Dan Horsemanship will entertain the crowd with their exciting liberty horse show and Ponies in the Park will provide an educational and exciting experience for children on Saturday.

Tickets for the 2012 Australian International 3 Day Event can be purchased through Ticketek at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=HORSETRI12  or at the gate. To find out more visit http://www.australian3de.com.au/

Image by of William Fox-by FEI/Mark Harvey

Regards

Walter

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