2018 Sydney CDI

During the CDI for many years, school groups have been introduced to all aspects of international dressage. From watching the action on the field of play, to visiting the stables and even understanding the scoring system, at least 20 schools so far have visited the 2018 Sydney CDI.

On a very windy day, Sharna Glover rode her Lauries As mare, 'Lovestruck' during the second round of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship.

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Gina Montgomery made top three in the Prydes EasiFeeds Seven Year Old Young Horse Championship riding Amanda Jakins', Lauries As gelding, 'Artes Lauries Gift'. The top three from each age division go forward to the final tomorrow.

Katrina Smith made top three in the Young Horse Six Year Old and therefore moving on to a final judging tomorrow with her Sandro Hit gelding, 'BC Sangria'.

A busy and successful Daniella Dierks rode Andrea Beatty's Royal Hit gelding, 'SPH Renaissance' to second place in round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Seven Year Old Young Horse Championship with a score of 79.6.

Andrew Buckley is pictured aboard his imported Spanish Andalusian stallion, 'Joselito De Arroyo' (Vencedor XXIX/Penelope) during round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Karen Skimmings is pictured aboard her Royal Hit gelding, 'Remarkable' during the second round of the Prydes EasiFeeds Seven Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Brett Peel is pictured riding his Challanger Jacaranda gelding, 'Geordie Boy' during round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Danni Wallis is pictured aboard Jenny Stock's eye catching Belissimo M gelding, 'Karizmah Billionaire' that took second place in round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship with a score of 79.60.

Young dressage professional, Elliott Patterson is pictured riding Nicky Kirkby's Fiji gelding, 'Almania Felix' during round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Tayla Desmet is pictured aboard Phillip Desmet's impressive and imported Zonic mare,'Zaubermaus' on their way to winning round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship. with a score of 80.50.

Katrina Smith is pictured aboard Adrienne Foulkes', 'River Toujours' by Regardez Moi during round two of the Sue Hemsworth and Susanne Weeks Five Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Nina Boyd is pictured aboard Rachael Downes', 'Maybelle Matilda' by Jive Magic that scored 75 in round two of the Sue Hemsworth and Susanne Weeks Five Year Old Young Horse Championship on day three of the Otto Sport Australia 2018 Sydney CDI.

Rodney Martin rode Emily James', 'Platypus Run Firenz' by Fuerst Piccolo to take fourth place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI3*with 68.35%.

Julie Bland is pictured aboard her Jive Magic gelding, 'Jordan' during the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* competition.

Regular Sydney CDI competitor, Janet Dillon-Smith is pictured aboard her Royal Hit (imp) gelding, 'Royal Diamond' during the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3*.

Successful Grand Prix rider, Sheridyn Ashwood rode Madonna Hedberg's Fidertanz stallion, 'Fiderfurst' to second place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 69.09%.

Sharon Potter is pictured aboard Beverley Healey's De Niro mare, 'Bradgate Park Delilah' during the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3*.

The always busy and successful, Lizzie Wilson-Fellows rode her Jazz gelding, 'Let's Jazzabit' to equal sixth place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 67.12%.

Gordon Pratt rode Melanie Bloom's talented Sunny Boy stallion, 'Bloomers Simply The Best' to take eighth place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 66.35%.

Yesterday, Maree Tomkinson won the Lisa Carver FEI Prix St Georges CDI 3* with 73.29% riding her imported Don Schufro mare, 'DJM Donna Elena'. Today the pair had to settle for third place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 68.50%.

Harvey Besley is pictured aboard his Sirocco gelding, 'Bloomfield Sorrento' during the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3*.

Michelle Baker rode Kelly Paton's , 'Bradgate Park Puccini' by Prestige to take ninth place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 66.12%.

Justine Greer from Victoria rode her Jaybee Alabaster mare, 'Jaybee Angelina' to take equal sixth place in the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate 1 CDI 3* with 67.12%.

Daniella Dierks riding the beautiful Regardez Moi/Dunmaid mare 'Rosetta', owned by Jennifer Rapson during the Jilli Cobcroft FEI Intermediate I CDI 3*

Kathy Mckinnon is pictured aboard her Thoroughbred, 'Koko Flash' (KInjite NZ/Visit A Star NZ) during the Bradgate Park Advanced Adult Amateur EA 5.3 competition.

Debbie Eisenahauer rode her Contender gelding, 'Flash' to fourth place in the Bradgate Park Advanced Adult Amateur EA 3.5 with 64.39%.

Damon Barlow rode his Sandro Hit gelding, 'Hillbreeze Stand Out' to sixth place in the Bradgate Park Advanced Adult Amateur EA 5.3 competition with 63.07%.

James Collin is pictured aboard his,'Neversfelde Kipling' (Furst Love/Neversfelde Kudu) during round two of the Pryde's EasiFeed Seven Year Old Young Horse Championship.

Romany Sanna is pictured riding Rachael Downes' Regardez Moi mare, 'Rose R' on their way to fourth place, with a score of 71.4 in round two of the Prydes EasiFeeds Six Year Old Young Horse Championship.