Sam Jeffree and Santoro reigned supreme today in the R.M. Williams CCI4*-L. Sam came into the ring in second place and despite Santoro not always being super reliable in the jumping phase Sam looked confident and put together a great round. The rails all stayed in place and ultimately it was enough to take the win by the slim margin of 0.3. Overnight leader Maddy Seivwright and Waitangi Pinterest had had a dream event until the final phase. Unfortunately, two rails ended their perfect weekend, however, they did finish their Aussie adventure with a credible 5th place. Sam Woods and

It was high action and hot weather for the Bates Saddles Cross Country Day. As the thermometer continued to rise riders and organisers were pleased to have run the 3 star and 4 star classes early in the day. New Zealand’s Maddy Sievwright and Waitangi Pinterest were true professionals around the R.M.Williams CCI4*-L adding just 0.8 time to retain their overnight lead.  “It felt tough out there. She fought for me and got the job done. I had a hairy moment at the second water. She came charging down the hill not expecting it but she was clever and carried

The sun was out for day one of competition at the Limitless Lodge Sydney International 3DE. Over 300 entries completed their dressage tests across classes from EvA65cm to CCI4*. Madison Seivwright and 18yo Waitangi Pinterest are making the most of their trip from New Zealand, taking the lead in the R.M. Williams CCI4*-L on a score of 26.9. “I am very happy with her today. She produced a lovely test and gave me some beautiful work. She’s just an amazing horse to ride. I can’t wait for tomorrow but it’s going to be an incredibly tough day. The course is

The Limitless Lodge Sydney International Three Day Event has purchased 52 sun shelters proudly funded by the NSW Government. The NSW Office of Sport – Local Sport Grant Program 2023/24 provided a grant of $9500 to allow Sydney International 3DE to purchase the gazebos for our volunteers and officials to use at events, providing essential protection from the weather. The Limitless Lodge Sydney International Sydney International 3DE utilises as many as 70 volunteers on cross country day, all of whom are required to be out in the elements for many hours during the heat in late November. The committee also

Limitless Lodge is the new naming rights sponsor for the 2024 Sydney International Three Day Event. Tim Boland, founder and director of Limitless Lodge, a thoroughbred breaking, pre-training, spelling and rehabilitation centre, recognises the significance of this major event.  “Sydney International 3DE is an essential competition on the Australian calendar,” says Boland. “Australia has a long and proud history in Eventing and I am pleased to support the sport and in particular this event.” The Limitless Lodge Sydney International 3DE President, Shane Rose, who has just returned from representing Australia at the Paris Olympic Games, said they are thrilled to

The Sydney 3 Day Event (Sydney 3DE) concluded today at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) with the jumping phase across all grades and, as was expected with such tightly packed leaderboards, an exciting finale it certainly was! In the CCI4* Andrew Barnett and Go Tosca leading the competition right from the start, had a lovely jumping round to seal the deal on their win. Olivia Barton and Henrik APH  went clear to jump from third spot to 2nd and Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture also had a super clear round and climbed from 5th after the cross country yesterday to 3rd.    In the CCI3* Jess Somerfield and Finch