20 April 2023

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Adelaide, Australia - The Adelaide Equestrian Festival is thrilled to announce the results of today’s Racing SA CCI3*-L Dressage Competition.

 

Oliver Barrett, a HSC 2022 graduate from NSW leads the field in the CCI3*Dressage at the conclusion of day one and is also leading in the contest for the Bates Young Rider Championship which will be announced on Sunday.

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"My horse Special loves the Dressage and has been in top form, so to have a win today was quite a good feeling. The Cross Country course looks immaculate and I love Cross Country. Galloping through the city - it doesn't get any better. To have the opportunity to ride here is something I am really looking forward to," said Barrett.

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Adelaide Equestrian Festival Chairman Greg Rolton said “What a fantastic start to this weekend’s competition. It was great to see our 3-star competitors perform so well in our stunning parklands today. We can’t wait to see the competition continue over the next 3 days and are thrilled to share that we have already surpassed 25,000 (2019 full event numbers) on day one of our festival.”

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“There are still tickets available online and we encourage everyone to come and be part of this exciting event.”

 

 RESULTS FOLLOWING the Racing SA CCI3*L Dressage Competition today (20/04/2023) are:

1. Oliver Barrett on Sandhills Special with a score of 26.1 

2. Jess Somerfield on Finch Farm Carpentaria with a score of 27.3

3. Teegan Ashby on Magic Mushroom TAE with a score of 28.9 

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