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Posted by Equestrian Australia on 02/04/2015.

1 month to go until Sydney International Horse Trials

One of Australia’s premier equestrian events The Sydney International Horse Trials (#SydHT) is just one month away.

Held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre 1-3 May, #SydHT is unique in that it hosts top level competition in two equestrian disciplines, Eventing and Show Jumping.

The feature of the Eventing program is the Equestrian NSW CCI3* with Olympian Shane Rose riding Shanghai Joe one of the favourites to take this year’s title. #SydHT will also be running CCI2*, CIC2*, CCI1* and CIC1* as well as the popular Young Event Horse classes (for 4, 5 and 6-year-old horses).

On the Show Jumping side #SydHT is pleased to announce that they will be holding the Greater Sydney CSI World Cup Jumping Qualifier. This is the highest level of Show Jumping competition with jumps up to 1.60m high and 2.0m wide. Spectators can expect to see 2014 Australian Jumping Champion Dave Cameron, Youth Olympic Games medallist Tom McDermott as well as the winner of the recent World Cup class at Sydney Royal Easter Show Allison Rowland along with numerous other top riders.

Other jumping highlights over the three days of competition include Amateur Jumping, Young Horse classes for 4 to 7-year-old horses plus 1.10m to 1.45m classes and Junior and Young Rider classes. 

The event promises a great day out for the whole family. The children will be treated to free face painting, petting zoo, jumping castle and pony rides.

The older generation may enjoy a social drink at the Water Pond Bar and Café whilst watching the cross-country action on Saturday.

On Saturday evening there will be a bareback (riding without a saddle) show jumpingWith $500 prize money up for grabs this is bound to be full of action and dare devil riding.

Sunday will see the return of the “Jockey’s Jumping Challenge”. Legends of the turf including Hugh Bowman, Jimmy Cassidy and Kathy O’Hara will swap their race silks for show jumping coats. They will be paired with a jumping rider who will have to test their skills at pony racing. It was a crowd favourite last year and is sure to get everyone laughing again this time.

Other activities available include behind the scenes tours, a guided cross country course walk, a hospitality marquee, an open forum on Friday evening, great shopping and so much more.

# SydHT provides spectacular photo opportunities with a high level of action. Interviews with leading riders and jockeys are welcome by arrangement. So don’t miss out on all this great event has to offer.

2015 Sydney International Horse Trials

When: 1-3 May 2015

Where: The Sydney International Horse Trials at The Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Saxony Rd, Horsley Park 2175

Directions: Click here for directions how to get there or catch the chartered bus from Centennial Park

How much: General admission is $20 on Saturday and Sunday

Tickets: Buy tickets online at Eventbrite - including tickets for the chartered bus from Centennial Park

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