Competition gets underway at The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI

Serena Ireland and ROYALTY R at The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI 2022. © Derek O’Leary Photography

By Equestrian Life

There is nothing quite like the excitement and anticipation of a horse show, and The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI never disappoints competitors and spectators alike!

Competition began today at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre in Caboolture under a somewhat gloomy sky, but the riders and horses lit up the day in the arena.

Of course, the horses were a little unsettled on the first day of competition and some were still working out their jitters in the arena which caused a few scores to drop.

However, overall the level of competition was excellent with some very exciting up-and-coming horses and combinations on display.

Kicking off the action for Equestrian Life’s livestream from the main arena, Serena Ireland and ROYALTY R secured the win in the Martin Collins Open CDN Prix St Georges with a score of 72.235.

In 2nd place was Hillary Mcgregor-potter riding KARABIL PARK SIR JAZZ on 68.824% and Sheridyn Ashwood and ASHWOOD PARK PRESCOTT followed extremely close behind to finish 3rd with 68.794%. Marvin Smink and HOTRUSCHELS TAONGA claimed 4th on a score of 66.353, with Gary Lung and WINDHILL WISDOM finishing 5th on 65.706. See the full results from the Prix St Georges here.

Victoria Welch and BELLAGIO 11 (IMP) won the Future Farms Open CDN Intermediate II at Brisbane CDI 2022. © Derek O’Leary Photography

Later in the afternoon, the Future Farms Open CDN Intermediate II saw some lovely performances, especially when you consider that some of these horses have not had the opportunity for many outings and competition as their trained up to this level due to Covid. The top place in this class went to Victoria Welch and the gorgeous BELLAGIO 11 (IMP) on 64.912%.

The 2nd and 3rd places were again closely contested in this class with Julie Bland and JORDAN just beating Robyne Smith and GWANDALAN LUCA to finish 63.971% to 63.294%. Kate Wilson and DCOEUR NOBLE narrowly grabbed 4th place on 63.265%, leaving Karen Crommelin & ELITE DESTINY to claim 5th on 63.235%. See the full results of the CDN Intermediate II here.

In other results from today….

Boutique Equine AOR Prix St Georges

1st Ellyn Parker & MY ROSALEE on 66.647

2nd Lucinda Peacey & REVELWOOD OVALTINE on 65.324

3rd Kerri-lee Ryder & TMH BOGART on 63.471

4th Deborah Fulwood & GWANDALAN SNOWMAN on 62.559

5th Mariette Van den berg & BELLVALE LEWIS on 61.029

Full results here.

WestVets Intermediate A CDN

1st Emma Flavelle-watts & REMI DOWNUNDER on 67.088

2nd Caroline Bonney & BATTLESTAR GALACTICA on 64.941

3rd Lisel Dingley & CAROUSEL OASIS on 64.706