2017 Australian International 3 Day Event, Adelaide

Back again on demand, New Zealand sensation, Alycia Burton and 'Classic Goldrush' give a fantastic Free Riding exhibition.

On an uncharacteristically wet Adelaide Dressage day, New Zealand representative, Laura Wallace is pictured aboard her Thoroughbred, 'Van Heck' by Desert Fox during the dressage phase of the RM Williams CIC 3*.

Well known Eventing and dressage rider from WA, Deon Stokes holds second place after the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase riding Elizabeth Moore's , 'Crime Time' by the Dutch stallion, Inspiration with 48.60 penalties.

Katie Taliana from NSW is pictured during the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase riding her well performed, 'Friday Street'.

Successful and experienced Victorian eventing rider and coach, Emily Anker is pictured aboard her Brilliant Invader gelding, 'Glenwood Park Cooper Street' during the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase.

Successful young South Australian eventing rider, Jamie Stichel looks elegant aboard her, 'Image Blue Ice' by Kirby Park Irish Jordan out of a Mikado mare during the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase.

Olympic Silver Medalist and World Championship Team Bronze Medalist and a favourite daughter of South Australia, Megan Jones is pictured aboard her home bred, 'Kirby Park Invader' by KP Namtamboo out of a Salmon Leap mare that holds equal sixth place after the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase with 54.40 penalties.

Samantha Bain from WA does not look to mind the rain at all. She is pictured aboard her, 'Barabadeen Woodstock' by Barabadeen Warrigal on their way to equal sixth place after the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase with 54.40 penalties.

Jet setting Rio Team Bronze Medalist Shane Rose is back home for Adelaide. He is pictured aboard his own and wife, Niki's Contenda gelding, 'Swiper' during the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase. They sit in tenth place at this early point in the competition with 55.80 penalties. We can expect him to start moving up the rankings once the jumping starts.

Molly Anne Barry looks confident aboard her Thoroughbred gelding, 'La Muso' by Distant Music. They hold fifth place with 53.70 after the dressage phase of the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase.

Very successful NSW rider and coach, Christine Bates rode her super, 'Adelaide Hill' by Stirling Sprite and a combination of Thoroughbred, Warmblood and Australian Stock Horse blood to claim the lead (by six penalties) after the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase with 42.20.

Tim Boland is another successful jet setting eventing rider. He is pictured aboard his typey, 'Napoleon' by APH Spiegel during the RM Williams CIC 3* dressage phase. They hold fourth place with 52.40.

WA eventing sensation, Sonja Johnson again produced the goods with Nikki Harwood's former racehorse, 'Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison' by Made of Gold out of a Luskin Star mare to hold second place with 49.50 after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* competition.

Successful Victorian eventer and veterinarian, Rohan Luxmoore rode his Irish Sport Horse, 'Bells N Whistles' by Ard Black Cat to take eighth place after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4*.

Pictured in front of the wonderful Victoria Park Grandstand, Tania Harding and her, 'Jirrima Yorkshire' eased in to sixth place with 51.80 after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4*.

Young, but very experienced Madeline Wilson from Queensland is leading the CCI 2 Star field and is pictured aboard her Fisherman's Friend gelding, 'I'm Bruce' during the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4*.

Representing New Zealand, Virginia Thompson is pictured aboard her TB/WB, 'Star Nouveau' by Goldstar during the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4*.

Clarke Johnstone, a member of the New Zealand Rio Eventing team is pictured aboard his Olympic partner, 'Balmoral Sensation' by Senator VDL. Second in the CCI Four Star last year, Clarke aims to go one better this year. The combination lead the Mitsubishi CCI 4* field after the dressage phase with 45.70.

Katie Taliana has formed a good partnership her performed Four Star horse, 'Trevalgar II a BSH by Fleetwood opposition. They hold fourth place after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* with 50.80.

Successful Victorian eventing rider, Yona Lloyd is pictured during the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* riding his Inspiration gelding, 'Sergeant Crisp'.

Outstanding Australian eventing rider, Stuart Tinney is pictured during the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* riding his own and Corinna and Darren Huskinson's, 'War Hawk' by Ramirez. Stuart finished down the line a little, but you can guarantee that he will make a steep climb up the rankings in the next two days.

Megan Jones holds third place after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* with her home bred, 'Kirby Park Impress', a mare by KP Nantamboo on a score of 49.60.

Successful New Zealand rider and regular Adelaide visitor, Samantha Felton is pictured aboard her impressive Pico Bello gelding, 'Ricker Ridge Pico Boo'. After the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI4* they hold fifth place with 51.30.

2016 CCI4* winners, Hazel Shannon and Terry Snow's, 'Willinga Park Clifford' hold tenth place after the dressage phase of the Mitsubishi CCI 4* dressage phase with 54.50.

Donna Edwards-Smith captured attention before entering the ring with her eye catching palomino, 'DSE Mr Hokey Pokey' by Gotta Lotta Gold. They hold seventh place in the Mitsubishi CCI 4 Star after the dressage phase with 54.10.

Steven Hill jumped a super clear aboard his sensational Conquistador mare, 'Yalambi's Bellini Star' in the World Cup Warm Up One Round class this evening.

Back from Europe, Jess Brown is pictured aboard the beautiful 'Casco' during the World Cup Warm up class this evening. The World Cup will be contested on Sunday 19th.

New Zealand international jumping representative, Katie Laurie, now living in Australia took second place in the World Cup Warm Up class riding, 'Springfield'.

Well known and very successful jumping rider, Billy Raymont is pictured in front of the packed heritage Victoria Park grandstand. He is riding the Clark and Brice Family's, 'Anton'. Earlier in the competition, Billy rode Stephanie Tucker's, 'Oaks Redwood' (Conquistador/Oaks Miss Scarlett) to win the Warm Up One Round class.

Hayley Morris won the Stars of the Future Warm Up One Round class tonight riding , 'Miss Money Penny'.