The Sydney CDI 3* 2020 welcomes Dr C Mike Tomlinson (aka Dr Mike), as the FEI Veterinary Delegate for our event.  In this interview, we learn about some of Dr Mike’s professional achievements, his tips for competitors at major events, reveal his latest equine research project, share his most difficult challenges as an FEI equine vet, and his approach to achieving work/life balance.

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As Australia’s premier dressage event, the Sydney CDI 3* takes great pride in bringing you, our competitors, supporters and spectators, the very best judging available in Australia and around the world.  We are honoured to have another FEI dressage official of global notoriety joining the Ground Jury for the Sydney CDI 3* 2020, Janet Foy. 

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The amazing Willinga Park is the venue for the FEI Regional Dressage Forum and DNSW president Petra Keranen reports on Day 1 of what is proving to be an informative and educational forum.

FEI Dressage Forum Day 1.pdf

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Tips on preparing young and/or inexperienced horses for their first CDI competition with Lizzie Wilson-Fellows

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To celebrate 20 years since the Sydney Olympic Games the Sydney CDI and Sydney International 3 Day Event are joining forces to present the Sydney Equestrian Festival. The Festival will offer a feast of Equestrian action across eight days of competition at the former Olympic venue, Sydney International Equestrian Centre. 

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Australia’s Premier Dressage Event the Sydney CDI 3* is the last opportunity in Australia for combinations looking to Qualify and be in contention for selection for the Dressage Team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.  If previous Olympic qualifying years are anything to go by, this year’s Sydney CDI 2020 as an Olympic qualifying event will provide something even more special for riders and spectators than the unique competition atmosphere the event is known. 

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Q and A with FEI 5* JUDGE MARIA SCHWENNESEN

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Aussie Expat Briana Burgess announced as the Young Horse Guest Rider for the Kohnke’s Own NSW Young Horse Championships

Successful Australian international Grand Prix rider and young horse finalist, Briana Burgess has recently returned from France after training with French Team rider Alexandre Ayache and Estonian Grand Prix Grete Püvi Ayache to be this year’s Young Horse Guest Rider at Australia's most prestigious international dressage event, the 2020 Sydney CDI3*.  

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Don't miss out on your size, preorder now, limited offer so get in quick!  Get your on point Sydney CDI merchandise on preorder now.  Online sales open for a limited time to allow us to increase the order if needed so get in quick!

Wide range of colours and styles available in jackets, polos, 3/4 sleeve tops, vests and caps

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Photo caption:  Yep, we’ve done it again! Three-time series champions Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD celebrated their fifth consecutive victory at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2019/2020 Western European League qualifier in Amsterdam (NED) today. (FEI/DigiShots) 

Weihegold produces flawless performance on road to 2020 Final 

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