The Sydney 3 Day Event (Sydney 3DE) has kicked off at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) with 352 combinations completing the Dressage phase of their competition across 6 arenas.

The weather couldn’t have been nicer for this first day of competition with the sun shining with a gentle breeze keeping temperatures under control.

The main Dressage arenas, looking fantastic fringed by the trade stands and sponsors tents, hosted the CCN1*, CCI3* and CCI4* classes today.

In the CCI4* Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture came out early on the startlist and held on to the top spot for most of the class with 28.10 penalties until Andrew Barnett and Go Tosca stole their thunder with 25.30.

We are looking forward to what promises to be an exciting cross country phase tomorrow where the top combinations will certainly be looking to go clear and under time to stick on their penalties from today.

Congratulations to the leading combinations from Day One:

BATES SADDLES CCI4*-L INTERNATIONAL
Andrew Barnett and Go Tosca – 25.30   
Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture – 28.10   
Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Special – 30.20   

COPRICE CCI3*-L INTERNATIONAL
Hazel Shannon and Willingapark Chelsea – 27.60
Jess Somerfield and Finch Farm Carpentaria – 28.20
Wilhelm Enzinger and Epic Xtreme – 28.30

ARIAT CCI2*-L INTERNATIONAL
Christine Bates and Bloomfield Findon – 25.80   
Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar – 28.60   
Sam Lyle and Revelwood Stedintine – 30.40   

CLASS – KOHNKE’S OWN – REC EQUINE SPECIALISTS CCN1*-UA
Amelia Dart and Arakoola Bronze – 24.80  
Deon Stokes and Diamond B Baton Rouge – 25.40  
Tyler Kelly and Cascavall– 26.50  

KOHNKE’S OWN – REC EQUINE SPECIALISTS CCN1*-UB
Niki Rose and Dreamrush –  26.30   
Charlie Richardson and Bee Cool – 27.20   
Charlie Richardson and A Foxy Lady – 27.80

ANTARES – COMPLETELY EQUINE – EVENTING NSW EVA95-A
Brianna Harris and Twilight Finnigan HF – 23.70
Breanna Tillitzki and BZ Frankie – 29.20
Natalie Miller and Rae of Sunshine – 30.30

COMPLETELY EQUINE – EVENTING NSW EVA95-B
William Bates and Lamondale Reveller – 26.60   
Catherine Baxter and Koko Bean  – 27.60
Ellie Robinson and Divinci Code  – 28.20

EQUILUME – ROSE HIP VITAL – THE EVENTING BASE EVA80-A
Jim Walshe and Monteverdi – 25.00  
Emma Bishop and CP Howzat – 25.80  
Grace O’Toole and Vesper Martini – 29.20

EQUILUME – ROSE HIP VITAL – THE EVENTING BASE EVA80-B
Charlotte Lalak and Klassik Grey Top – 22.80
Maddilyn Millington and Sovereign Park Trilogy – 23.30
Zara Villacorta and Celtic Frolic – 24.40

ARIAT – EVENTING NSW EVA65-A
Claire Earle and Venture Harry Hamlet – 28.80
Belinda Micallef and Rosymoon Solid Gold – 30.00
Rebecca Walshe and BHM Spanish Tolegra – 32.20

ARIAT – EVENTING NSW EVA65-B
Erin Brown and Jayem Bliquo – 27.50
Verity Muscat and Little G Kid Coady  – 27.80
Taylah Glynn and MJK Red Baron – 28.40