Australian International 3 Day Event July Enewsletter 2017

There's only four months to go until the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International Three Day Event. Tickets are now on sale, new sponsors are on board and the ground jury has been announced.

Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International Three Day Event (MMAus3de) to be held from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 November 2017.

Early bird tickets for the Chairman's Lounge, Giddy Up Club and Grandstand are NOW available until 1 September 2017. Get in quick and save! Click here to purchase your ticket.

We are proud to welcome Qantas as the official airline partner of the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International Three Day Event. We also welcome Bates Saddles as our saddle partners for the event.

This month, we chat with John Vallance, Chair of the Equestrian Australian Showjumping Committee, in the lead up to the 2017 World Cup Showjumping and new Jumping Futurity Class at the 2017 MMAus3de.

Stay tuned for more news,updates and announcements on our facebook page here.

Tickets for the 2017 MMAus3de are now available to purchase via T icketek . You can choose from early bird tickets for the Chairman's Lounge, Giddy Up Club and Grandstand, depending on your budget, timeframe and ultimate experience level. Early bird tickets will be available until September 1st, so get in quick as these usually sell fast. For the complete list of ticketing options, read below.

The 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International Three Day Event is pleased to announce Qantas as our official airline partner.

Travel in comfort to the event with Australia’s national carrier, with direct flights to Adelaide available on Qantas and QantasLink from nine destinations around the country.

Qantas will fly officials, judges, and stewards to the event as part of the sponsorship. We look forward to working with them again in 2017.

Visit Qantas online here to view their latest offers and book your flights.

Inflight Travel now has package prices available for the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event. Choose from either three and four night packages, or longer stays if you wish. Inflight Travel will also book your flights from your home city to Adelaide and return.

If you would like to book one of these packages please contact Inflight Travel by phone or email.

Once you receive a confirmation of your booking, payment will be due immediately. Please advise Inflight Travel of your preference of hotel, number of nights, if you require a twin or double room and if you would like them to book your flights – from which city, along with names as per drivers licence.

Click here to see the full range of Travel Packages available.

The MMAus3de would like to thank Gerard Lighting Group for supporting the 2017 event and hosting the MMAus3de Welcome Function, as well as providing an office space for the event management staff during the event.

Gerard's is by far Australia’s most comprehensive family of lighting brands for consumer, trade or specific projects and is based in Adelaide.

The MMAus3de Welcome Function will be held at the Gerard Lighting office, which will be an invitation only event. Stay tuned for more details.

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Q: As the Chair of the Equestrian Australian Showjumping Committee, how important are events such as the Thomas Foods International World Cup Show Jumping at the Aus3de?

A: The Thomas Foods World Cup jumping competition is one of twelve World Cup qualifying competitions conducted in Australia. The WC series is a worldwide competition which enables the top riders in each league to qualify for the World Final. They are competitions at the very top level of the jumping sport and are important for Australian riders to test themselves and their horse at the very top level. In addition to the focus on the World Cup final, this year the Thomas Foods World Cup qualifying competition is one of six competitions that the riders can gain a certificate of capability to be considered for selection to represent Australia at the 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games. The 2017 Thomas Foods World Cup will also host the final leg of Equestrian Australia’s Triple Crown Series.

Q: What is your background and experience in the showjumping world?

A: Currently I am Chair of Equestrian Australia’s Jumping Committee. I am an FEI Level 4 Course Designer and Technical Delegate in Jumping. I have been a Course Designer for approximately 80 World Cup competitions over the last 25 years. I was also the Co-Course Designer for the jumping at the Sydney Olympic Games on on the Course Design Team at four Olympic Games and twice for the Youth Olympic Games. I have helped designed courses in Mexico, Singapore, Canada, UAE, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, China, New Zealand.

Q:How does the World Cup Showjumping differ from the eventing showjumping phase?

A: The WC jumping differs from the 3DE jumping phase by being higher, wider and more technical through the distance between obstacles and the construction of the obstacles. Both the WC and 3DE event jumping at Adelaide International 3DE are designed and built at the top level for each discipline.

Q:What makes the Aus3de Thomas Foods International World Cup Show Jumping unique?

A: The MMAus3de Thomas Foods International World Cup Show Jumping is unique in that it is the only time in Australia we bring together athletes at the very top level of their disciplines. The atmosphere generated by having the top athletes in the superb setting of Adelaide is also unique as the arena is surrounded by an enthusiastic and informed crowd that places more pressure on the athletes. In addition to the importance of the World Cup, there is the added pressure of being part of the EA Triple Crown and the WEG qualifying opportunity.

Q: Can you tell us about the new ‘Futurity’ class at this year’s event?

A: The new competition for jumping at this year’s MMAus3de, the futurity is a competition that brings together the top emerging horses in the sport. These are younger horses than those in the WC and it challenges them with a slightly more difficult course than the normal competitions they would compete in. The futurity is a window into the future of the sport with these horses likely to go on to represent Australia at future WC finals, WEG or Olympic Games.

Q: Why do you think this class will be one to watch?

A: The futurity is a window into the future of the sport with these horses likely to go on to represent Australia at future WC finals, WEG or Olympic Games.

Q: What can spectators and riders expect at the 2017 Aus3de for the Thomas Foods International World Cup Show Jumping & ‘Futurity’ Class?

A: As the Victoria Park venue for the Adelaide 3DE and TF WC competitions provides such a superb setting, great arena conditions, top prize money, and the opportunity to get to WEG or the WC final the competition will be challenging, intense, and exciting. As well, some riders will be looking two years down the track for the Tokyo Olympics and will be using this event as a developmental stepping stone for the future.

The MMAus3de are pleased to confirm that high-performance saddle brand Bates Saddles will once again support the 2017 event as the Official Saddle Partner.

Bates Saddles have also committed to remain as the sponsor of the Bates Saddles CCI2* Young Rider Championships, and once more donate a Bates Saddle of the winners choice to our popular online auction.

With your horse’s comfort top of mind, Bates Saddles offer highly specialised saddles for every discipline, created from the finest European leather. For you, the rider, enjoy instantaneous comfort, optimal balance and seamless contact with your horse, leaving you free to concentrate on your aids. For your horse, the CAIR® Cushion System and EASY-CHANGE® Fit Solution ensure their absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

If you’re attending the MMAus3DE be sure to stop by the Bates Saddles stand to see their latest products, speak to their saddle specialists and enter for your chance to WIN a Bates Saddle of your choice.

To find out more about Bates Saddles and to locate your nearest stockist, click here.

The 2017 MMAus3de welcomes officials, judges and ground jury with a wealth of international experience and talent. See below the 2017 officials list and board members.

Four months to go.....