Australian International 3 Day Event

Jacqui Bladier is pictured aboard her nine year old Warmblood/Clydesdale, 'Ramirus' by Wg Spencer during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase.

Sarah Ray is pictured riding her Thoroughbred gelding, 'King Vassie' by Dodge during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase.

Matt Gaske is pictured during the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase riding his New Zealand gelding, 'Coloraddo MVNZ' by Pico Bello.

Well known eventing rider, Andrew Cooper is pictured during the CCI 2 Star dressage phase riding his typey Crested Wave Thoroughbred gelding, 'Black Crest'.

Now resident in Victoria, Robert Palm rode Cassie Lowe's Thoroughbred gelding by Southern Image, 'Koko Story' to hold seventh place with 54.80 after the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase.

With the busy Friday city life going on beyond the Victoria Park Racecourse venue, Cindy Lyall and Her 'GI Joe' by Show A Heart complete the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star.

The historic Victoria Park Racecourse grandstand was packed to the rafters (on dressage day), mainly, by the sound of the applause with spectators from Western Australia.

German guest clinician, Dirk Schrade is pictured giving the good oil during the dressage masterclass to Lucy Yeomans from Victoria riding 'Dennis'

Tegan Lush finished the CCI 4 Star dressage phase in seventh place riding her Thoroughbred by Jetball, 'Tempus Fugit'.

Twenty two year old Jessica Manson from WA holds sixth place in the CCI 4 Star after the dressage phase riding her delightful Australian Stock Horse cross, 'Legal Star.

Eighteen year old, Madison Simpson from Carbrook in Queensland is mictured aboard her Thoroughbred, Major James during the dressage phase of the CCI 4 Star competition

Stephanie Puris is pictured aboard her Thoroughbred gelding,'Barrowby Green Media Mogul' one of many Thoroughbreds in the Horseland CCI 2 Star during the dressage phase.

Tarryn Proctor is pictured aboard her Irish Sport Horse 'ESB Irish Quest' by ESB Irish Descent during the dressage phase of the CCI 4 Star

Nineteen year old Isabel English from Biddaddaba in Queensland holds fourth place after the CCI 4 Star dressage phase riding the delightful Thoroughbred/Connemara, 'Feldale Mouse'.

Seumas Marwood has his wonderful Contango II mare, 'Wild Oats' in great condition for the Adelaide FEI Classics CCI 4 Star and they hold third place after the dressage phase.

Nineteen year old Jamie Stichel from Charleston in SA is pictured aboard her Kirby Park Irish Jordan gelding, 'Image Blue Ice' during the CCI 4 Star dressage phase.

Elizabeth Moore and her Thoroughbred gelding, 'Sir Dex' were one of the 16 combinations to go in the Horseland CCI 2 Star on the second day of competition at the Australian International Three Day Event. There are 53 competitors in total in the CCI 2 Star.

Charlotte Price from England is currently looking after Kevin McNab's property in Queensland whilst Kevin competes in the UK as well as his horse, 'Kinnordy Gambia' that holds fifth place after the CCI 4 Star Dressage Phase.

Soigne Jackson from Bunyah in NSW is pictured aboard her Opera Prince Thoroughbred gelding, 'Gold' are pictured competing in their fourth CCI 4 Star during the dressage phase..

Christine Bates is pictured aboard Jennifer Kinsella's Thoroughbred, 'Jimmy O'Reilly' during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star. The experienced equestrian professional holds 25th place with Jimmy, but leads the field after the dressage phase riding Gundy Park Pastoral's Cooper it gelding, 'Kung Fu Panda GP' with a score of 47.50.

Elizabeth Lowrey from Kenthurst in NSW is pictured aboard her Hurricane Sky Thoroughbred gelding, 'KL Kismet' during the dressage phase of their first ever CCI 4 Star.

Twenty seven year old Belinda Isbister from Brigadoon in Perth was delighted with her Thoroughbred gelding, 'Holy Bruce' by Woodman that holds second place after the dressage phase of the CCI 4 Star.

Megan Jones as expected holds the lead in the CCI 4 Star after the dressage phase riding her own and husband James Deacon's, Rustic Amber gelding, 'Kirby Park Allofasudden' . "Floyd" has placed second twice in the Adelaide Four Star and this could be their year.

Tegan Cook rode her Fuiji Kiseki Thoroughbred gelding, 'Better On Sunday' to hold eleventh place after the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase with 56.30.

Former National Australian Showjumping Reserve Champion, Anthony Thomas from South Australia is pictured aboard his New Zealand Grand Prix showjumper, 'Levitation NZPH' by Cacao Courcelle during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI2 Star. They finished down the line in this first phase, but will no doubt make a marked ascent when the jumping starts tomorrow.

Matthew Constance is one of a small group of male riders in a female dominated Australian International Three Day Event. Matthew is pictured aboard his 'Alchemist' during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star competition.

Rob Vlasschaert from WA is pictured riding his Warmblood mare, 'Hanover Park Gianne' by Hanover Park General during the dressage phase of the Horseland CCI 2 Star.

Eleanor Osborne opened day two of the Horseland CCI 2 Star riding her Thoroughbred gelding, 'Aim High' (pictured). They finished down the field somewhat, but Eleanor holds third place after the dressage phase riding her own, 'Highborne Rocker' on a score of 49.40..

Favourite South Australian daughter, Megan Jones is pictured aboard her home bred, 'Kirby Park Impress' by the Thoroughbred, KP Nantamboo (unmistakably chestnut with plenty of chrome). They hold fourth place after the Horseland CCI 2 Star dressage phase with 50.80. Megan also holds second place aboard , 'Kirby Park Invader' also by KP Nantamboo with a score of 48.50.

Talented Western Australian rider, Deon Stokes had a successful Australian Dressage Championships at the end of October and is taking in the Horseland CCI 2 Star on his way home. Deon is pictured aboard Elizabeth and Eileen Moore's Inspiration gelding, 'Crime Time'. They did not produce a top ten dressage score, but it is early days yet in this competitive competition.