Day one of the internationally recognised Adelaide Equestrian Festival has seen the ResourceCo Community Day capture the attention of thousands of spectators with the Racing SA CCI3*L dressage taking centre stage on the Gillian Rolton Main Arena at Victoria Park.
In addition, the CCI4*S and CCI5*L horses were presented for the first horse inspection.
All horses presented for the CCI5*L trot up passed, and 20 combinations will contest the dressage tomorrow. Kirilee Hosier and AEA Flynn withdrew prior to the trot up. You can view the CCI5*L dressage start list here.
Twelve combinations will start in the CCI4*S, with all those presented passing the trot up. You can view the CCI4*S dressage start list here.
CCI3*L dressage complete
32 of the finest 3-star equestrian athletes from around Australia and New Zealand together with their horses competed against each other to perform and showcase the horse’s movements in a graceful presentation that requires the ultimate combination of trust and unity between horse and rider.
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival Chair Greg Rolton said the first day of the festival had seen perfect weather conditions and a fantastic start to the four-day event.
“Being a four-day event, successes achieved during the first phase of dressage is all about establishing a competitive edge for the remainder of the weekend,” Mr Rolton said.
“The precision required for this discipline is quite astounding and sets the athletes up as they prepare for an energised weekend of Cross Country and Show Jumping. The progression of the event takes spectators and athletes on a complete journey across the breathtaking Adelaide Park Lands.”
“As always, our spectators and judges had front row seats to this first-class showcase of elegance and accuracy. While there is much more excitement and competition to come, we are thrilled to have started the festival on such a high note.”
Thanks to the generosity of ResourceCo, the first day of the Adelaide Equestrian Festival remained free for all spectators with an abundance of premium hospitality, retail, entertainment and activities on offer for all to enjoy. “How lucky we are to be able to offer a truly universal event that caters to everyone young and old. The Adelaide Equestrian Festival is the ultimate experience – it delivers world-class eventing, pristine Park Lands and a vibrant family-friendly atmosphere that would rival any international event.”
Racing SA CCI3*L dressage results:
First place: Georgia Rohde, CASSIO XTREME (AUS) with 27.5 penalties
Second place: Amilia Schooley, SANDHILLS STELLA (AUS) with 28 penalties
Third place: Hannah Deegan, HK HAWTHORN (AUS) with 28.8 penalties
