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BARRETT LEADS THE COMPETITION ON DAY 1 OF 2023 ADELAIDE EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

Announcement posted by AEF 21 Apr 2023

Results of today’s Racing SA CCI3 Star Dressage Competition.

BARRETT LEADS THE COMPETITION ON DAY ONE OF 

2023 ADELAIDE EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

 

Adelaide, Australia - The Adelaide Equestrian Festival is thrilled to announce the results of today’s Racing SA CCI3 Star Dressage Competition.

 

Oliver Barrett, a 2022 HSC graduate and equestrian from NSW leads the field in the CCI3* Dressage at the conclusion of day one and is also leading in the contest for the Bates Young Rider Championship which will be announced on Sunday.

 

"My horse Special loves the Dressage and has been in top form, so to have a win today was quite a good feeling."

 

"The Cross Country course looks immaculate and I love Cross Country. Galloping through the city - it doesn't get any better. To have the opportunity to ride here is something I am really looking forward to."

OLIVER BARRETT (pictured above) - PHOTO CREDIT MICHELLE TORLATO PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Adelaide Equestrian Festival Chairman Greg Rolton said “What a fantastic start to this weekend’s competition. It was great to see our 3-star competitors perform so well in our stunning parklands today. We can’t wait to see the competition continue over the next 3 days and are thrilled to stare that we have already surpassed 25,000 (2019 full event numbers) on day one of our festival.”

 

“There are still tickets available online and we encourage everyone to come and be part of this exciting event.”

 

 RESULTS FOLLOWING the Racing SA CCI3*L Dressage Competition today (20/04/2023) are:

  1. Oliver Barrett on Sandhills Special with a score of 26.1  
  2. Jess Somerfield on  Finch Farm Carpentaria with a score of 27.3 
  3. Teegan Ashby on Magic Mushroom TAE with a score of 28.9  

 

The remainder of the 2023 AEF competition timetable  includes: 

  • Friday, April 21: Pryde’s Easifeed Dressage Day featuring RM Williams CCI4*-S and Adelaide International CCI5*-L Dressage, including the Dressage Masterclass, Horseland Rider’s Challenge, Cross Country walk. 
  • Saturday, April 22 Horseland Cross Country Day, including the Mounted Games, Working Equitation Displays in the Gillian Rolton Main Arena, as well as the Cross-Country Masterclass with Stuart Tinney after the completion of the Cross Country. 
  • Sunday, April 23: ATCO Jumping Day commences with the TRM Horse Inspection at 8am, followed by the Racing SA CCI3*-L and RM Williams CCI4-S jumping and presentations followed by the final jumping phase of the Adelaide International CCI5*. 
  • Competitions run from approx 9am-4pm. Daily Winner presentations at 4pm at the Gillian Rolton Main Arena. 

The remainder of the 2023 2023 social timetable includes: 

  • Friday, April 21: Ladies Day in the Peppermint Grove Lounge from 11am-4pm. Great food and K1 Wines & Rymill Coonawarra wines plus pop up gin, vodka, and cocktail bars thanks to Rustons Distillery.

SA LIFE POLO AT NIGHT UNDER LIGHTS: Bars open at 6pm with Polo from approx 7pm.

  • Saturday April 22: Horseland Cross Country Day - Family Day with free kids and family fun in the ATCO Kids Corral, and quality South Australian made food and drinks. Entry is free for children under 15 on this day. Barrister’s Block Blush Bar in Rymill Park, frock up and watch all the action lakeside to the water jump, includes canapes from 10am-5pm & a cash bar. Plus, Pop up gin, vodka and cocktail bars thanks to Rustons Distillery in Rymill Park.
  • Sunday, April 23: ATCO Kids Corral, Peppermint Grove Lounge for five-star ringside VIP action including 3-course meal and a selection of great K1 Wines as well as fine wines from Rymill Coonawarra and Cooper’s Beers plus great shopping in the marketplace precinct. Plus, Pop up gin, vodka, and cocktail bars thanks to Rustons Distillery.

 

About Adelaide Equestrian Festival (AEF):

The Adelaide International Horse Trials was born in 1997 to replace the Gawler Horse Trials that had been staged at Gawler, north of Adelaide, since 1954. The new event debuted in Adelaide’s East Parklands with a three-star rating but was subsequently upgraded to a four-star rating in 2002 to become the only event of this calibre in the Southern Hemisphere. The competition was relaunched and renamed the Australian International 3 Day Event (Aus3de) in 2007 to celebrate the event’s tenth anniversary and better reflect the international focus of the competition.  In 2019, the Aus3de was upgraded to five-star status, along with the other five international greats, in line with the updated FEI category designations. Due to COVID the event was not able to happen in 2020-22 but is back in 2023 under its new name the Adelaide Equestrian Festival (AEF which showcases the entire experience that this 4-day event encompasses). The AEF is owned, managed, and marketed by the Not-for-Profit Board of Adelaide Horse Trials Management Inc. comprising equestrian greats, professional business directors, and media advisers working with Chairman Greg Rolton. The event attracts over 25,000 annually and contributes $5.2 million in new economic expenditure for the state each time it’s run.  For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets visit: https://www.adelaideequestrianfestival.com

 

About Pryde's Easifeed

Pryde's Easifeed is an Australian company that specializes in producing high-quality, innovative feeds for horses. The company was founded in 1984 and has since grown to become one of Australia's largest and most respected equine nutrition companies. In addition to their feed products, Pryde's Easifeed also offers a range of supplements, treats, and accessories for horses. The company is committed to providing excellent customer service and expert advice to help horse owners make informed decisions about their horse's nutrition along with supporting the growth of Equestrian as a sport in Australia.

 

Notes to editors:

  • Equestrian competitions run from approx. 9:30am-4pm on Thursday 20and Friday 21 and 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday 23 April with the exception of Friday that starts at 9:30am.
  • Media call and Q&A each day from approx. 4:15pm on Thursday– Saturday and approx 4pm Sunday in the Market Place main stage near Horseland next to the Victoria Park Grandstand.

 

Media Contacts - Sarah Coligan & Bryan Littlely @ Profiler PR
e. sarah@profilerpr.com.au | m. 0404 003 061 / e. bryan@profilerpr.com.au | m. 0419 405 706.

 

 

 

AEF CCI 3 * COMPETITION TOP 3 IMAGES HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y4b689p6apfhrw8/AABtvyFHc8hWm6oulHieCg8Ba?dl=0 - PHOTO CREDIT MICHELLE TORLATO PHOTOGRAPHY