Over 120 combinations are set to descend on Boneo Park this Friday to Sunday for the Boneo Park Winter CDI.
This is Boneo Park’s first CDI in two years and competition is set to be strong. CDI classes for this event include the CDI3* Grand Prix, Under 25 Grand Prix, Young Rider, Junior Rider, Pony Rider, and Childrens. Additionally, national classes are being run from Preliminary to Grand Prix, with a separate Championship for Junior and AOR Preliminary and Novice rider. Para Grand Prix Grade IV and II are also part of the program and include 2012 Olympic gold medallist in 2012 Joann Formosa and 2022 FEI World Championship rider Dianne Barnes.
Five combinations are entered in the Mick Pritchard CDI3* Grand Prix:
Fiona Guthrie-Smith riding Bluefields Denoir, a nine-year-old gelding by Dark Fire out of a Florencio mare, owned by Jamie Smith. This will be the combination’s second CDI Grand Prix start. The combination was selected to be part of the recent masterclass with New Zealand Olympian Melissa Galloway in South Australia.
Janet Seccull riding Bloomfield Vegas, a ten-year-old gelding by Versace out of a Royal Hit mare. This will be the combination’s third CDI Grand Prix start.
Caroline Wagner riding Ibicus, a twelve-year-old gelding by Apache out of a Mondriaan mare, owned by Pauline Carnovale and Caroline Wagner.
Emma Flavelle-Watts riding Scarlatti Mio VSR, a twelve-year-old gelding by San Amour out of a World Diamond O mare. This will be their debut at CDI Grand Prix.
Fiona Guthrie-Smith riding her second horse, Levade, a fourteen-year-old gelding by Rendezvous, owned by Paige Whitehead. This will be the combination’s second CDI Grand Prix start.
Don’t miss Brett Parbery’s masterclass
Additionally, riders and spectators alike will be treated to a masterclass with two-time World Championship rider Brett Parbery on the Saturday night. With arrival drinks, a fashion extravaganza and five riders from young horse to Big Tour it will surely be a night of wisdom and fun. Ticket purchasing is closing Wednesday 4 June, and with the event partnered with the KIDS Foundation to help support children who have experienced trauma and serious injuries, be sure to get in quick to secure your seat. Tickets are available here.
Tune in to watch the live stream
Unable to get down to watch? Don’t fret ! Tune in to Equestrian Life’s Live TV page or ClipMyHorse.TV to catch all the action from Arena 1, with commentary from former Grand Prix rider, in-demand coach, and Equestrian Life journalist Roger Fitzhardinge.
Live stream timetable:
Friday 6 June
9am: Boneo Park CDI-CH Preliminary A
10.10am: Pryde’s Easifeed CDI-P Team Test
11am: Equestrian Life CDI-J Team Test
12.30pm: Pauline Carnovale CDI-U25 Intermediate II
1.30pm: Horseland CDI-Y Team Test
3.20pm: Mick Pritchard CDI3* Grand Prix
Saturday 7 June
8.30am: Equestrian Life CDI-J Individual Test
9.50am: Horseland CDI-Y Individual Test
11.30am: Boneo Park CDI-CH Team Test
12.30pm: Pryde’s Easifeed CDI-P Individual Test
1.30pm: Mick Pritchard CDI3* Grand Prix Special
2pm: Boneo Park CDN Grand Prix
3.10pm: Pauline Carnovale CDI-U25 Grand Prix
Sunday 8 June
8.30am: Pryde’s Easifeed CDI-P Freestyle
9.25am: Horseland CDI-Y Freestyle
10.55am: Equestrian Life CDI-J Freestyle
12.15pm: Pauline Carnovale CDI-U25 Freestyle
1.15pm: Mick Pritchard CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle
2.45pm: Boneo Park CDN Grand Prix Freestyle
3.20pm: Pryde’s Easifeed CDN Intermediate I Freestyle
