Main image: Kate Kyros and Chemistry won the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle this evening with 74.895%. Image by Michelle Terlato Photography.
The QSEC indoor looked a picture under lights tonight for the International Horse Breeders CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle. Kate Kyros and 12-year-old KWPN stallion Chemistry (Connaisseur x Glock’s Johnson TN) backed up their CDI3* Grand Prix victory with another win this evening in the Freestyle, scoring a huge 74.895%. The pair began their test with one-tempis down the centreline into a double pirouette, and the highlights certainly didn’t end there. This horse’s passage has just continued to improve and is better than ever! What a great event so far for 20-year-old Kate, who is stepping up to the senior-level CDI Big Tour competition and has the CDI Grand Prix Special still to come tomorrow.
Second place went to 23-year-old Tanisha Ryan riding her 12-year-old NZ-bred Hanoverian gelding Prequel (Prestige VDL x Dream Boy), originally owned and trained by Vanessa Way. The pair produced a very impressive test to score 73.385%.
Third place went to Lisel Dingley and 18-year-old Australian-bred Warmblood x Welsh D gelding Carousel Oasis on a great score of 69.36%, with a very technically correct test. This was Lisel’s first international-level dressage event – but she has also competed at FEI level in the discipline of driving a few years back!
Fourth place went to evergreen Rozzie Ryan with 12-year-old homebred gelding Bronze Boy R (Byalee Briar x Regardez Moi); a beautiful test and a great score of 69.1%. A fabulous result for Rozzie, with Bronze Boy R also having competed at Grand Prix level dressage and four-star level eventing with Heath.
Breanna Tillitzki and 14-year-old BZ Rafael (Regardez Moi x Jive Magic) achieved fifth place with a score of 68.605%; Matthew Lord and rising 16-year-old Immenhof Scout (Sunny-Boy x Lander) finished sixth with a score of 67.505%; Mary Nitschke and rising 13-year-old Astronomical (Quaterback x Gymnastik Star) secured seventh with a score of 66.390%; and Holly Lewis with rising 19-year-old Heatherton Park Romeo (Routinier x Shedad) finished eighth with a score of 65.005%.
Kate Kyros and 12-year-old KWPN stallion Chemistry (Connaisseur x Glock’s Johnson TN) backed up their CDI3* Grand Prix victory with another win this evening in the Freestyle, scoring a huge 74.895%. Image by Michelle Terlato Photography.
Big, Medium & Small Tour
Earlier today, the CDI-U25 Grand Prix saw Maddison Vallender and Ronan R achieve first place with a score of 65.410%. Bridgette Dalmau and Bon Jovi MH followed in second with a score of 64.821%, while Charlotte Waterman and Campari AS took third with a score of 59.769%.
In the CDN Grand Prix Freestyle, Ellyn Parker and My Rosalee achieved first place with a score of 69.965%, while Karen Crommelin and Elite Destiny finished second on a score of 62.720%.
Emma Flavelle-Watts and Scarlatti Mio VSR won the CDN Intermediate A/B Freestyle with a score of 67.205%, and Danielle McMahon and Remi Lauries Joy finished in second with a score of 66.700%.
Medium Tour Champion: Emma Flavelle-Watts and Scarlatti Mio VSR
Medium Tour Reserve Champion: Danielle McMahon and Remi Lauries Joy
In CDN Intermediate I Freestyle, Matthew Lord and Remi Vigneron backed up their wins in the Prix St Georges and Inter I on Thursday and Friday – achieving first place today with a score of 73.575%. Mary Nitschke and MSJ Nemo secured second with a score of 72.265% following their brilliant Freestyle, while Ava Halloran and Good Time finished third with a score of 69.670%.
Small Tour Champion: Matthew Lord and Remi Vigneron
Small Tour Reserve Champion: Robyne Smith and Lord Larry
The CDI-U25 Grand Prix saw Maddison Vallender and Ronan R achieve first place with a score of 65.410%. Image by Michelle Terlato Photography.
Matthew Lord and Remi Vigneron, pictured here in Thursday’s Prix St Georges. Image by Derek O’Leary.
CDI-Y, CDI-J & CDI P
In the CDI-Y Young Rider Individual, Tia Rose McKenzie and Franzisco RW clinched first place with a score of 69.588%. Olivia Farrell and Big Fish finished in second with a score of 62.765%, while Erin Johnston and Regal Don Ronaldo took third with a score of 58.059%.
In the CDI-J Junior Rider Individual, Maddison Vallender enjoyed another win, this time with mare Rubinell; the pair earned first place with a score of 68.176%. Tia Rose McKenzie and Phenomenon secured second place with a score of 64.412%, while Isabella Anderson and Fortune Cookie finished in third with a score of 63.029%.
In the CDI-P Pony Individual, Abby Weel and Reitland’s Obama topped the standings with a score of 67.676%. Alicia Dyke and Indi Molloy followed in second place with a score of 64.243%, while Morgan Lyall and Mr Banks secured third place with a score of 62.135%.
In the CDI-Y Young Rider Individual, Tia Rose McKenzie and Franzisco RW clinched first place with a score of 69.588%.
Open & AOR Advanced Championships
In the Open Advanced 5.2, Elloise Devlin and Remi Lausanne took first place with an average score of 70.000%. Serena Ireland and Tjibbe B finished in second with a score of 69.342%, while Matthew Lord and Denira secured third place with a score of 69.079%.
In 5.3, Matthew Lord and Denira secured first place with a score of 68.649%. Tanisha Ryan and Jembrae Rattle N Hum finished second with a score of 68.559%, while Serena Ireland and Tjibbe B took third with a score of 68.514%.
Open Advanced Champion: Matthew Lord and Denira
Open Advanced Reserve Champion: Serena Ireland and Tjibbe B
In the AOR Advanced 5.2, Madison Clarke and Fiesta topped the competition with an average score of 69.518%. Kayla Webb and Kenlock Enfield Sky finished in second with a score of 65.570%, while Mikaela Pohlner and Dusty Rivers Q Wood claimed third place with a score of 63.684%.
In 5.3, Madison Clarke and Fiesta secured first place with a score of 69.505%. Kayla Webb and Kenlock Enfield Sky took second with a score of 64.775%, and Jan Mastin with Basali finished third with a score of 64.189%.
AOR Advanced Champion: Madison Clarke and Fiesta
AOR Advanced Reserve Champion: Kayla Webb and Kenlock Enfield Sky
Open & AOR Elementary
In the Open Elementary 3.2, Gary Lung and Durk Fan Oostenburg claimed first place a score of 72.542%. Emma Flavelle-Watts and Glamour Rock BHI finished second with a score of 70.000%, while Harvey Besley and Rodrigo HPS took third with a score of 69.875%.
In the 3.3, it was Gary Lung and Durk Fan Oostenburg who again secured first place with a score of 71.382%. Sally Devlin and Ellanbrae Matteo finished in second with a score of 70.528%, while Matthew Lord and Remi Legionnaire took third with a score of 69.878%.
Open Elementary Champion: Gary Lung and Durk Fan Oostenburg
Open Elementary Reserve Champion: Emma Flavelle-Watts and Glamour Rock BHI
Gary certainly had a big day, also commentating on the event livestream for Equestrian Life and ClipMyHorse.TV – congratulations Gary!
In the AOR Elementary 3.2, Jana Stadelmann and Quintessence R won first place with a score of 67.292%. Linda Janse van Rensburg and Stonefox Zara came in second with a score of 67.042%, while Tracey Goss and QS Charleston secured third place with a score of 66.417%.
In the 3.3, Jana Stadelmann and Quintessence R achieved first place with a score of 69.065%. Tracey Goss and QS Charleston finished in second with a score of 67.236%, while Shaina Berry and Elyse Park Charisma took third with a score of 66.829%.
AOR Elementary Champion: Jana Stadelmann and Quintessence R
AOR Elementary Reserve Champion: Tracey Goss and QS Charleston
Open & AOR Preliminary
In the Open Preliminary 1.2, Victoria Welch and Ellanbrae For Diamonds secured first place with an average score of 72.917%. Harvey Besley and Radiance B also achieved a score of 72.917%, finishing in second place. Hannah Giblin and Barnaby completed the top three with a score of 72.143%.
In 1.3, Hannah Giblin and Barnaby took first place with a score of 73.333%. Victoria Welch and Ellanbrae For Diamonds finished second with a score of 72.153%, while Harvey Besley and Radiance B claimed third with a score of 71.875%.
Open Preliminary Champion: Victoria Welch and Ellanbrae For Diamonds
Open Preliminary Reserve Champion: Hannah Giblin and Barnaby
In the AOR Preliminary 1.2, Sarah Kassulke and Springside Eddison took first place with a score of 71.845%. Hannah Guise and Cambridge VDB finished in second with a score of 68.929%, while Janelle Ware and Danson Royal Melody secured third place with a score of 67.976%.
In the 1.3, Sarah Kassulke and Springside Eddison achieved first place with a score of 72.292%. Janelle Ware and Danson Royal Melody finished in second with a score of 71.736%, while Hannah Guise and Cambridge VDB took third place with a score of 68.333%.
AOR Preliminary Champion: Sarah Kassulke and Springside Eddison
AOR Preliminary Reserve Champion: Janelle Ware and Danson Royal Melody
Tune in from 8am Sunday
Competition wraps up Sunday at QSEC, with the action from the Main Arena once again available live and free via Equestrian Life’s Live TV page from 8am AEST. All of the action from the Main Arena at the The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI & QLD Dressage State Championships can be re-watched at any time via ClipMyHorse.TV.
