Canberra International Horse Trials 2015

Canberra’s 2015 International Horse Trials on Oct 3/4th will see Victorian husband and wife Will Enzinger and Emily Anker go head-to-head in the 3CIC. The 3 class also includes fellow Victorian Seamus Marwood and NSW Olympians, Shane Rose and Stuart Tinney .

Canberra’s 2015 international horse trials has attracted record numbers in the 3* and 2* international classes, all keen to test out the revamped internationally designed cross country course. The tough cross country phase will pose a significant challenge at all levels including the CNC classes that start at Preliminary.

Riders from NZ and the USA will join over 250 combinations from the ACT,NSW, SA ,VIC and QLD at Equestrian park, in the heart of the nation’s capital. It’s a sport for all the family, with no gender bias, with strong competitive representations at each level by couples, parents and their children. A huge variety of horses will also compete, including off the track thoroughbreds, purpose bred sport horses and every type of brave equine in between.

The venue looks stunning, thanks to the hard working National Capital Horse Trials committee, volunteers, the course designers and builders.

The CIC event is proudly supported by sponsors, 3* Horseland, 2* Bucas Horse Rugs Australia, and 1* Pine Ridge Horse Agistment. The CNC sponsors include Southern Stars Saddlery, Horsezone, Funky Brew Coffee, Horse and Hound Specialists, Kilronan Equestrian, Tuff Horse Rugs, Wallaroo Equestrian, Main Event Photography.

Australia has already qualified the eventing team for the Rio Olympics, the squad selection process has been announced, and with Adelaide 4* Event around the corner, riders are hoping for confident performances at Canberra’s biggest international equestrian event.

Location:

Equestrian Park, Cotter Rd, Curtin, Canberra ACT

Event description:

Canberra International Horse Trials (extreme horse triathlon - each rider rides 3 phases , a dressage test, Cross country over a 3.5km course of 35 fixed obstacles at 570m/min, and show jumps over a course of coloured, knock-down fences.