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

The Sydney 3 Day Event (Sydney 3DE) has run the cross-country phase of the competition today at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) and you couldn’t have asked for a much better day.  It was a little warm, but a nice light breeze and finishing early afternoon minimised any impacts from the heat.   In the CCI4* Andrew Barnett and ‘Go Tosca’ have solidified their lead, just picking up 3.6 time faults – taking their overall score to 28.9. Kenya Wilson and Sandros Salute MW made a big leap up the board to sit in second after a great cross-country phase and not adding to their Dressage score.

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

As the start of the SYD3DE draws near, let’s take a look at the 4* combinations and the program for 2023. The Bates Saddles CCI4*L will be a very competitive field. Riders are coming from far and wide. Olympian and World Equestrian Games representative Sonja Johnson will be making the trip from WA with her mount 9yo Parkiarrup Showtime, also driving across the Nullabor is Kenya Wilson and Sandros Salute MW, who finished 5th at Adelaide 5* in April.  Also representing WA is William Baxter who has been based in NSW for his preparation.  Andrew Cooper will be travelling from