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The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI & Queensland Dressage Championships began today at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC), with top riders and horses putting on strong performances across a range of competitive classes.
Day 1 Results
WestVETS Equine Hospital Open Intermediate II
In the WestVETS Equine Hospital Open Intermediate II, Karen Crommelin and Elite Destiny delivered an impressive test to claim victory. Belinda Russo and Cleopatra Hope took the second spot, rounding out the top combinations for this hotly contested class.
1st – Karen Crommelin / Elite Destiny
2nd – Belinda Russo / Cleopatra Hope
County Saddlery Australia Open Intermediate A CDN
Over in the County Saddlery Australia Open Intermediate A CDN, it was Emma Flavelle-Watts and Scarlatti Mio VSR who took the top spot with a score of 66.441%. Danielle McMahon, competing as a Young Rider, put in a commendable performance with Remi Lauries Joy to finish second, while Emma Flavelle-Watts secured the third spot aboard Rakete.
1st – Emma Flavelle-Watts / Scarlatti Mio VSR (66.441%)
2nd – Danielle McMahon / Remi Lauries Joy (63.588%)
3rd – Emma Flavelle-Watts / Rakete
Equinesque Open Prix St Georges CDN
In the Equinesque Open Prix St Georges CDN, Matthew Lord delivered the ride of the day in the largest Main Arena class, scoring 70.412% with Remi Vigneron to secure the win. Close behind was Robyne Smith with Lord Larry, while Elloise Devlin and Remi Lausanne claimed the third spot.
1st – Matthew Lord / Remi Vigneron (70.412%)
2nd – Robyne Smith / Lord Larry (69.206%)
3rd – Elloise Devlin / Remi Lausanne (67.765%)
4th – Nicole Magoffin / Haracaido (67.676%)
5th – Arian Nijhuis / Iago N (67.618%)
6th – Jade Wilkinson / Lord Kingsley (66.941%)
County Saddlery Australia AOR Prix St Georges
The day began with the County Saddlery Australia AOR Prix St Georges, where Madison Clarke and Fiesta claimed the top honors, delivering a score of 66.647%. The field saw competitive rides from Deborah Fulwood and Gwandalan Snowman, who finished second, and Lee Muir-Clarke on Davinci L, rounding out the top three.
1st – Madison Clarke / Fiesta (66.647%)
2nd – Deborah Fulwood / Gwandalan Snowman (63.706%)
3rd – Lee Muir-Clarke / Davinci L (62.147%)
Looking ahead
Day 2 promises more excitement as the Grand Prix CDI 3* event takes center stage, featuring standout combinations like Kate Kyros with Chemistry, Rozzie Ryan on Bronze Boy R, and Matthew Lord aboard Immenhof Scout.
Results: HERE
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