2008 Sydney CDI

Heath Ryan with Dr Margaret Evans' super Rubinstein stallion, 'Regardez Moi', winner by unanimous decision of the Need for Seeds Intermediate II with 67.36%.

Emmanuelle Josz with her 'Yaraandoo' by Duntroon and bred by Heath and Rozzie Ryan during the Needs For Seeds Intermediate II (CDN)

Kerry Mack with her, typey, talented and kind, imported Jazz stallion, 'Mayfield Pazazz' during the Need For Seeds Intermediate II.

Karen Pavacic rode Rachel Hunter's 'Jaybee Archer' by Aachimedes in to 12 place in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 61.05%.

Representing New Zealand, Wayne Williams rode his own and Geoff and Oliver Williams' 11 year-old Contango II gelding, 'Holstein Park Comedian' to take fourth place in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 63.90%.

Kate Billings from Western Australia rode her 'Gracefield Fabian' by Richmead Medallion to take fourth place in the Riders Shoppe Young Rider Prix St Georges.

Jessica Robinson with her 'Cimarron Bright Lad' by Heather Brae Master Alladin in the Riders Shoppe Young Rider Prix St Georges.

Kate Wilson rode her own, Kate and Perry Wilson and Marion Overton's attractive Alka Luke gelding, 'La Viva' in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges on the first day of competition at the Sydney CDI.

Prue Barrett with her own and husband' Craig's 'Staccato' put their best foot forward to take eighth place in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 62.70%. Both have had considerable success in the eventing arena and the stallion by Salute is the leading producer of eventing horses in the world.

Sharon Lang and her 'Abriolet' by Narioka Avenger during the Gow Gates Prix St Georges.

Judy Dierks with Andrea Beatty's impressive De Niro gelding, 'PSI De Caprio'. Not long at this level of competition, Judy has the horse really moving forward and expressive. Unfortunately today De Caprio was not settled in the arena, but he was exciting to watch.

Nina Boyd with the former Emmie Schmul ride, 'Belcam Aachron' by Aachen during the Gow Gates Prix St Georges.

Lesley rode her imported Oldenburg mare, 'Welp's Countess' by Wenckstern to take 14th place with 60.70% in the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges on the first day of the Sydney CDI.

With rider and owner, Rozzie Ryan in Europe setting the dressage scene buzzing with Susie Duddy's Donna Carrera,, Heath rode her talented Jazz stallion, 'Jive Magic' to take third place in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 67.35%..

Robbie Soster with her wonderful, Robali Irish Cream' during the Riders Shoppe Young Rider Prix St Georges.

Emma Flavelle rode her Falkland Victory mare, 'Nothern Meara' to take ninth place in the Gow Gates Prix St George with 62.05%.

Tor van den Berge looks really on the move with Cheryl O'Brien's outstanding imported Hanovarian stallion by Fabriano, 'Fishermans Friend'. They took second place in the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 68.20%.

Christine Crawford with Elaine Harrisons eye-catching stallion, 'Northern Simba' by Falkland Victory during the Gow Gates International Prix St George. They took 11th place with 61.70%.

Well-known and successful dressage rider, Janice Usherwood, with Katherine Howard-Olsen's charming, imported Brazilian Lusitano stallion, 'Que Craque' by Mikonos Itapua, during the Gow Gates Prix St Georges.

Victorian rider, Adam Villiere with Ken Hosking's Medallion gelding, 'Moscow' during the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges.

Government support. L-R NSW Dressage President, Prue Spurrett, President of the NSW Equestrian Federation, David Lawrence, NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham West and CDI Event Director, Toni Venhaus. West complimented the NSW EFA and the CDI organisers on their tremendous efforts during and after the outbreak of Equine Influenza.

New Zealand guest rider, Vanessa Way with Elise Ball's 'CP Perolus' during the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges.

Japanese guest rider, Yasuhiro Tsuyuzaki with Samantha Moyle's Valuta gelding, 'Victor Bravo' during the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges.

Japanese gust rider, Saho Takayama with Bev Edwards delightful stallion, 'Jaybee Leuwin' by Leonardo 68 during the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges..

Queensland rider, Tor van den Berge had a super day. Already leading with Fisherman's Friend, Tor topped that score riding Kay Sutherland's absolutely lovely imported nine year-old mare, 'Florett' by Floristan to win the Gow Gates Prix St Georges with 69.40%.

Sheree McConachy with 'The Carrock Victor' an Australian Fresian by Dagho, during the Gow Gate International Prix St Georges.

Hayley Gilbert with her Jazz mare, 'Odiana K' that took seventh place in the Gow Gates International Prix St Georges with 62.85%.

FEI Veterinary Delegate, Julian Willmore explains to students from the Northern Beaches Christian School his part in the running of an FEI Dressage competition. The students were part of the CDI Schools and Club Excursion Programme, which over the weekend will host 200 students from 14 schools at the CDI. The students were given and overview of Dressage by Sydney Olympian , icky McMillan, met the vet and riders including the ever popular Heath Ryan, and were shown through the stables. The initiative of NSW Dressage President, Prue Spurrett, is designed to introduce and educate both young and old to the joys of dressage.

Linda Foster with her elegant Richmead Medallion gelding, "Mauritius' during the Gow Gates Prix St Georges. They took sixth place with 63.65%.

Dimity Lowrey with the wonderful 'Hollybrook Boston' by Kasiber, during the Needs For Seeds Intermediate II.