Dirk Dijkstra and Aea Metallic, pictured here at last year’s Boneo Classic.
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By Equestrian Life
VIEW THE RESULTS FROM DAY ONE HERE
The Grand Prix CDN attracted a large number of competitors. Dirk Dijkstra and AEA Metallic won the class with a score of 66.022%. Second place went to Holly Cutler and Diva Royale, while third wen to Gary Lung and GB Winchester.
The Grand Prix CDI-WLF will take place tomorrow afternoon from 5pm and Equestrian Life will be live streaming via Facebook and our Live TV page!
The para dressage riders all rode their first tests today – the CPEDI Team Tests. The Grade II went to Victoria Davies and Bravour M and the Grade III went to Paralympian Emma Booth and Mogelvangs Zidane, who was back in the arena for the first time since undergoing serious colic surgery. The Grade IV, which was hotly contested with a large field, saw Rio Paralympians Katie Umback (Gondskovlunds Marquis) and Sharon Jarvis (Ceasy) finish first and second respectively. The Grade V test was won by Claire Graham and Comtesse.
Katie Umback and Marquis, pictured here in Rio.
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The para dressage riders will ride their individual tests tomorrow morning, starting from 8am – Equestrian Life will be live streaming via Facebook and our Live TV page.
In the FEI CDI-J Team test, Jessica Hivon continued with her success from the Australian Youth Dressage Championships last weekend when she won with Greenoaks Weltmann, while the FEI CDI-Y Team Test was won by Tayla Desmet and Rogrigo III. The FEI CDI-U25 Intermediate II was won by Abbie O’Brien and Magnus Spero.
Abbie O’Brien and Magnus Spero, pictured here at last weekend’s Australian Youth Dressage Championships.
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The FEI Prix St Georges CDN was won by Cynthia Bossema and Black Sterling Heike with a great score of 71.323%.
Following on from success at last weekend’s Australian Youth Dressage Championships, Jasmine Haynes and the stunning Steendieks Champ of Glory took out the FEI CDI-P Team Test.
Jasmine Haynes and Steendieks Champ Of Glory pictured here at last weekend’s Australian Youth Dressage Championships.
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The jumping also commenced today, with the main class being the Martin Collins Australia Open 130cm. Katie Laurie riding On The Point Sandy placed first, ahead of James Harvey and Pantangas Casino.
Tori Stuckey had a very successful day, placing first and second in the Open 120cm riding Belcam HB and Finch Farm Cab Sav.
Congratulations to all who competed today! Competition continues tomorrow at Boneo Park, and continues through until Sunday.
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