The Steelworks Constructions Queensland International 3 Day Event incorporating the Eventing Queensland State Championships was held by the Tamborine Equestrian Group from 20 - 23 October with 192 horse and rider combinations entered to showcase their hard work and training. Despite the torrential rain in South East Queensland, the Tamborine weather dome managed to hold up which provided a wonderful first two days of competition leaving the grounds in a wonderful condition to run the FEI classes. Unfortunately by day three the ground on cross country just became too wet and some classes were unable to complete their 3rd phase.
There had not been a 4* International eventing competition at the Tamborine Equestrian Group since 2019, firstly due to COVID-19 and now the weather causing havoc. Recently more and more events are having to be cancelled across all States, so many competitors were eager and travelled from as far as Victoria.
Congratulations to event director Charlotte Price and her army of supporters behind the scenes who worked tirelessly to run a premier event on the Queensland calendar!
All of the hard work that goes into runnnig this major event, especially in the current climate does not go unnoticed!
Riders and their families were also able to enjoy socialising on Saturday night with the Story Bridge Hotel sponsored bar, food vendors and Emily Rink singing live.
Thank you to all the sponsors, officials, stewards, volunteers and photographers.
Congratulations to all riders and their beautiful horses, you all no doubt came away with an achievement or learnings from the event and we look forward to seeing you next year!
CCI 4*-L sponsored by Steelworks Constructions
1st Sophie Fox - Mr Pig
2nd Courtney Slattery - Rocky Road
CCI 4*-S sponsored by Southern Queensland Steel
1st Andrew Barnett - Go Tosca
2nd Andrew Cooper - Omega Star
3rd Andrew Cooper - Pepper Jack
4th Andrew Cooper - Hey Arnold
CCI 3*-L sponsored by Multispan Australia
1st Olivia Barton - Henrik APH
2nd Madison Simpson - Tiraumea Sportsman
CCI 3*-S sponsored by Wilpack Meats
1st Teegan Ashby - Magic Mushroom TAE
2nd Rebel Morrow - Maximus Prime
3rd Gemma O'Leary - Arnage Porsche
4th Andrew Barnett - Oscar Park Deluge
5th James Ferrier - Sidestep
6th Georgia Van Der Drift - Regal
1st Olivia Barton - APH Sodoku
2nd Courtney Slattery - Glenhill Bounce
3rd Sophie Nicholls - Booroodabin Bella
4th Madison Simpson - Tiraumea Coachella
5th Bridget Garlick - Riverside Kasanova
6th Indira Ash - Brombeere
CCI 1*-L sponsored by Space Frame
1st Matt Gaske - Leads The Way
2nd Olivia Barton - APH Sebastian
3rd Mattea Davidson - Capriati D
4th Esther Cantwell - Finch Farm Chadwick
5th Kate Irvine - Quintessentially Q
6th Charlotte Price - Cochrane Farms Baloo
CCI 1* Under 21 sponsored by Belrock Equestrian
1st Amilia Schooley - Sandhills Stella
2nd Sophie Nicholls - Booroodabin Galaxy
3rd Georgia Van der drift - Lethal Addiction LDE
4th Amilia Schooley - Finch Farm Caruna
5th Aleisha Lorensen - Miss Oreilly
6th Lily Mee - Hawkesbay Bentley
The event saw National classes being divded into A and B classes where the A classes were held as a long format being run over 3 days and the B classes being held over 2 days. Unfortunately, the decision was made to cancel the cross coutnry phase of the B class on Sunday leaving the competitors with a combined training result.
EVA 95cm A sponsored by King Track
1st Geneva Searle - Grey Opinion
2nd Annika Werny - Nicandro
3rd Kate Irvine - Codak Xtreme
EVA 80cm A sponsored by National Luxury Homes
1st Sophie Nicholls - Booroodabin Force
2nd Sophie Nicholls - Booroodabin Empress
3rd Isabel Gilley - Kiss My Assets
EVA 65cm A sponsored by Aitkens Saddlery
1st Katrina Bull - Dicavalli Duke
2nd Stephanie Commens - Justastep Quicker
3rd Mia Jensen - Hollywood Boulevard Girl
EVA 95cm B sponsored by Motorama
1st Georgia Rohde - Cassio Xtreme
2nd Sarah Webster - Arion Chiaura
3rd Aamelia Slarke - Heart of Hearts
EVA 80cm B sponsored by Finch Farm and Cantle Performance Horses
1st Isabella Wilkinson-mcintyre - Casall Cupid
2nd Jordan Vivian - Cavale
3rd Isabella Baker - Flash
EVA 65cm B sponsored by Manuel Equine Transport & Aussie Blue Heeler Products
1st Scarlett Landman - Kracker Jax LB
2nd Bethany Williams - Rockview Rogue Trader
3rd Melanie Grob - Vuvuzela