Young talent and eye-catching fashion were on display as Melbourne International Three-Day Event began at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre on Thursday.
Australian vaulter Ginger Kennett has contested the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final at Sentower Park in Opglabbeek, Belgium (29-30 May), producing strong scores on the world stage.
Australia’s pinnacle showjumping event has secured a major new partner, with Boneo Park and Equestrian Australia announcing Petstock as Naming Rights Partner of the Australian Jumping Championships.
Justin Verboomen and his uber-talented stallion Zonik Plus are back at the top of the world rankings after their most recent success, leading Team Belgium to Nations Cup victory on home soil in Lier last month. Verboomen now leads the athlete rankings on 2,026 points at the expense of former world number one Denmarks Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour on 2,018, with Great Britains Charlotte Fry also down a place to third on 1,971.
A contingent of seven Australian show jumpers are set to compete at an international show in Deauville, France this week.
The 4CYTE™ Melbourne International Three-Day Event returns to Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre this week, with Horse & Country livestreaming all the cross-country and show jumping action via H&C+.