Kate Kyros is all smiles aboard Chemistry after taking out the FEI Big Tour Championship at the 2023 AYDC. Image: Amy-Sue Alston.
Young riders shine at SIEC
By Equestrian Life
The 2023 Australian Youth Dressage Championships (AYDC) took place at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) from 7-9 July, with young riders from around the country in action.
The event saw champions crowned across the levels, from Preliminary to Big Tour, with competitors also having the opportunity to ride Freestyle tests.
The event caps off what has been a big few weeks at SIEC, with the Hawkesbury Dressage Festival running for nine days earlier this month (17-25 June). Many riders at the AYDC, including Big Tour Championship winner Kate Kyros, took the opportunity to familiarise their horses and gain competition experience at Hawkesbury ahead of the Championships.
The 2023 AYDC Champions were:
FEI Big Tour Championship (FEI U25 Grand Prix, 16-25 years): Kate Kyros and Chemistry
FEI Small Tour Championship (22-25 years): Daisy Fielding and Gartina
FEI Young Rider Championship (16-21 years): Bridgette Dalmau and Bon Jovi MH
FEI Junior Championship (14-18 years): Tia Rose McKenzie and Phenomenon
FEI Childrens Championships (12-14 years): Matia Hopwood and Clare Downs Arian Lledrith
FEI Pony Championship (12-16 years): Abby Weel and Reitlands Obama
Advanced Championship: Jade Wilkinson and Sharellen Gadarene
Medium Championship: Jade Wilkinson and Sharellen Gadarene
Elementary Championship: Brooke Gatt and Celestial
Novice Horse Championship: Sophie Walker and Niclins Park The Baron
Novice Pony Championship: Allesandra King-Andrews and TL Bravo
Preliminary Horse Championship: Paris Kellner and Greenwood Divine Show
Preliminary Pony Championship: Allesandra King-Andrews and TL Bravo
You can find results for each level and test here.
The Freestyle winners were:
FEI Big Tour Freestyle: Kate Kyros and Chemistry
FEI Young Rider Championship: Kate Kyros and Intro K
FEI Junior Freestyle: Angelina Thompson and Enbarr
FEI Pony Freestyle: Abby Weel and Reitlands Obama
Advanced Freestyle: Katie Stewart and Frederico R
Medium Freestyle: Emily Yeoman and Long Park Secret Agent
Elementary Freestyle: Tahlia Coleiro and Nep Perfect Delux
Well done to all involved!
The next big event on the Australian dressage calendar will be the Australian Dressage Championships, scheduled to be run at Boneo Park from 11-15 October 2023.
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