Hazel Shannon and WillingaPark Clifford, pictured here at the Australian International Three-Day Event in 2018.
© Julie Wilson
Australian International 3DE cancelled for 2021
The Board of the Australian International 3-Day Event have today advised that the 2021 Australian International Three-Day Event will be cancelled.
“The difficult decision was made by the Board after considering all options and follows the impact COVID-19 lockdowns have had on other equestrian events across Australia,” reads a statement from the event.
Board Chair Greg Rolton said Covid lockdowns in other Australian states have led to equestrian events being cancelled and riders unable to qualify for the Adelaide event in November.
“Our primary focus is to deliver a safe and successful event at the world-class benchmark we have created. Unfortunately, with continued lockdowns across the country in 2021, this has impacted the ability for riders to compete and qualify for the Aus3DE,” he said.
“We are disappointed this has led to the decision to cancel the 2021 Aus3DE, particularly after the success of our Olympic Silver Medal winning Equestrian Eventing Team at the Tokyo Olympics, but we have our sights set on the delivery of a fantastic event in 2022 post this pandemic.”
The event now looks forward to 2022, where they plan for this internationally acclaimed competition to become bigger and better in the beautiful Adelaide parklands.
