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Shane Rose Creates Adelaide History

Shane Rose, pictured with CP Qualified. (FEI/Julie Wilson)

Lausanne (SUI), 22 November 2015 – Shane Rose (AUS) created history today by taking first and second places at the Adelaide International 3 Day Event, second leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016 series.

Holding on to first place with his Dressage leader, Felicity and Elizabeth Wischer’s CP Qualified, and testing the owners’ nerves by using up his fence in hand, he claimed victory for them with a 1.50 penalty lead.

He then jumped clear on Michelle Hasibar and Brett Jones’ Virgil, and it was this round on the Vivant gelding that seemed to please him the most. “The only way to win is to have horses that don’t knock the poles down,” declared a delighted Rose. Disappointing Dressage scores aside, Rose has challenged the Rio 2016 Olympic Games selectors to ignore him at their peril. He intends to take both horses to Europe next year with a run in the Aachen CIC three-star on the radar as a hope-to-be Rio warm-up.

New Zealander Clarke Johnstone also came to Adelaide with Rio on his mind and his third place and classy performance riding Balmoral Sensation, that jumped clear in the tough final Jumping phase, put a shot across the bows of the UK-based Kiwis. Johnstone, who campaigns the talented grey in 1.50m Jumping classes, intends to head to the UK in April or May next year.

We predicted that Western Australian Sheep farmer Sonja Johnson would be in the hunt in the end, and indeed she was. Johnson was in two minds to come, as her horse suffered a bad overreach not long before it was due to travel to the event. “He really had a poor preparation, as I have only been able to ride him for a few days.” But once on the start list they both gave it their best shot, and Dressage aside the slight in stature, but big in heart Thoroughbred produced one of just four final phase clears to move from 15th place after the Dressage to fourth. Sonja Johnson and her tough little Thoroughbred will not be far from the selectors’ minds when it comes to making Rio team decisions.

Michaela Martindale (AUS) again proved the benefit of a clear stadium Jumping round, and moved from 16th, to 12th and then to fifth riding her Queensland-bred Hanoverian, Kinnordy Gatow by Gymnastik Star. Katja Weimann (AUS) would have been disappointed with her two fences down aboard BP Flamboyant, which left her in sixth place after such a promising start.

All 24 who completed the Cross Country phase passed the final veterinary inspection and it was also pleasing to see how well international traveller Fernhill Present (stable name Hilly) looked on the final day. Alice Dunsdon (GBR) was well received by the crowd that certainly appreciated her effort to get to Adelaide and Hilly lowered one fence to finish in 16th place.

The sun shone again on the final day at Victoria Park Grandstand with a best-ever crowd attracted to the event. Children were admitted free this year and non-horsey families were given a wonderful introduction to horse sport.

Shane Rose said it for everyone: “This is as good as any event in the world – we are proud of it and I love coming here.”

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By Anna Sharpley

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No Raining on Shane’s Parade in Adelaide

Shane Rose and CP Qualified retain lead after brilliant Cross Country phase at Adelaide International 3 Day Event, second leg of FEI Classics™. (FEI/Julie Wilson)

Lausanne (SUI), 21 November 2015 – Despite a burst water main on course, nothing could dampen Shane Rose’s performance riding his two four-star horses today. Rose demonstrated his talent by taking first and second place after an entertaining Cross Country. Although somewhat hesitant at the start, CP Qualified got into a good rhythm and jumped superbly to come home with the addition of just 3.2 time penalties, good enough to hold the lead by 5.5 penalties.

“Qualified is a horse I have got to get on the pace from the get-go,” declared Rose. “He is not the galloper that can catch up on time, and I lost it really over the first three fences.” Rose’s closest opposition was himself as he posted one of only two under time rounds riding Virgil, that is out of a Thoroughbred mare and perhaps that was what gave him those extra seconds. “Virgil was really up on his time throughout the course; he is a super horse. I have two really nice horses and I am lucky to have them.”

Although New Zealander Clarke Johnstone was not happy with his 50.10 dressage score, his performance today would have boosted his Rio bid with his four-star debutante, Balmoral Sensation. With the jumping phase tomorrow, Johnstone confirmed, “It’s not over yet,” and certainly the final Jumping day has shattered many dreams.

Johnston attributed his four time penalties to being a bit over cautious, but they certainly looked a major championship combination today. They moved up from fifth to a podium position, but the most impressive move of the day was the not unexpected advance of Sonja Johnson and Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison. The greyhound-like little Thoroughbred is certainly not lacking heart and came home with just the addition of 1.2 time penalties. You know the time is tight if Sonja has time penalties. Their Cross Country effort saw them move from 15th after the dressage to a lead threatening fourth, and Sonja is strong in the final Jumping phase.

Katja Weimann and BP Flamboyant let their grip on second place slip despite an impressive round today. With the addition of 11.2 time penalties they sit in fifth place, but again they are proven performers on the final day. Megan Jones improved her place by two to hold sixth place with Kirby Park Allofasudden. The Rustic Amber gelding is another proven final day performer.

Andrew Cooper is just out of Young Rider competition; however, he produced a sophisticated and slick round riding the Crested Wave Thoroughbred, Black Crest, posting the only other under time round of the day. Cooper’s efforts saw him move up 20 places to seventh.

Trailblazer Stuart Tinney added 1.6 time penalties riding Pluto Mio to move from 24th after the Dressage phase to hold eighth position. Hazel Shannon is well pleased with her first four-star performance riding her Thoroughbred gelding Clifford. She moved in to the top ten holding ninth place heading in to the final Jumping phase. Soigne Jackson’s Gold by Opera Prince demonstrated the courage and talent of the Thoroughbred by coming home with 4.8 time penalties to round out the top ten.

It was a glorious day in the Park Lands, and no doubt FEI TV viewers in the Northern Hemisphere would have been envious of the beautiful 23 degree Adelaide Spring day.

The course rode well and Shane Rose commented: “Mike Etherington-Smith did a really good job. He presents fences that look simple, but he is so good at putting question upon question. If you or the horse makes a little mistake, his course just catches you out. He doesn’t try and trick you or trap you, it’s all about being good enough and if you are, he is happy to say you are too good.”

Of the 30 horses to start, 24 finished including globetrotting Alice Dunsdon and Fernhill Present (19th), who sadly got momentarily lost on course which in the Park Land setting is easy to do. It was costly on time, however, and despite jumping clear she incurred 39.6 time penalties. Four horses were eliminated on course and one retired.

Shane Rose is over two fences ahead of the opposition – is it enough to claim the Adelaide leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016 series?

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By Anna Sharpley

Adelaide International 3 Day Event Media Contact:

Katherine Maitland
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Manager Press Relations
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Tel: +41 787 506 145

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Manager Press Relations
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Olympian Shane Rose Heats Up the Action at Adelaide

Shane Rose and CP Qualified lead after Dressage at the Adelaide International 3 Day Event, second leg of FEI Classics™. (FEI/Julie Wilson)

Lausanne (SUI), 20 November 2015 – Olympian Shane Rose jumped out of the barriers and got a head start on the opposition riding Elizabeth and Felicity Wischer’s CP Qualified, as a cool change blew away the heat of the last few days at the Adelaide International 3 Day Event, second leg of FEI Classics™ 2015/2016.

Early to go, Rose and the horse by Quiet Capitol out of a Corofino mare, produced the winning test, and sitting on 42.10 penalties they lead their nearest rival by a seven penalty margin.

They were in this position two years ago with the horse, then a green four-star contender; however, with two more years of competition under their belts, Rose will be heading to the Cross Country phase with a little more than his usual can-do confidence.

“He’s a different horse from two years ago and I would have been disappointed if I was not in this position today. I am confident he is going to do a good job in the next two days.” Rose has added assurance because the horse was imported to Australia as a potential jumper.

Thirty-two-year-old Katja Weimann bred and produced her BP Flamboyant, and is delighted to be in second place and declares she will be “chasing Shane all the way tomorrow.” Flamboyant had a serious injury a few years ago and has been carefully nursed back to the peak of fitness by Katja. “He feels very fit and strong,” said Katja, who is a tough and experienced competitor.

New South Wales rider and trainer Christine Bates is certainly no outsider and with Adelaide Hill is just 0.30 of a penalty behind Katja Weimann and BP Flamboyant. “I have been working hard with Eventing dressage trainer Gareth Hughes, and Adelaide Hill was the most relaxed and rideable he has ever been and he gave me 110% out there, even though the marks did not reflect that. I’d be very disappointed if I am not sitting in this position or better tomorrow evening.”

New South Wales rider, Katie Roots, is just a hair’s breadth from the podium in fourth place riding her impressive UK import, the Fleetwater Opposition gelding, Trevalgar II.

And what of tomorrow? “It is a really nice track and the going is good,” says Rose. “It is a typical Mike Etherington-Smith track. There is not one individual fence that looks difficult, just a consistent test all the way around and the time will be a factor, as it always is at Adelaide.” “It is a track that tests the communication you have with your horse,” adds Christine Bates. “You really need to know your horse.”

The top ten is a closely packed and talented bunch, with New Zealander Clarke Johnstone positioned nicely in fifth place just eight penalties behind the leader riding the New Zealand Sporthorse, Balmoral Sensation.

Will Enzinger, who gave Chris Burton his winning ride two years ago, holds sixth place with Wenlock Aquifer ahead of Shane Rose’s second ride, Michelle Hasibar, and Brett Jones’ Vivant gelding, Virgil. Megan Jones, second last year riding Kirby Park Allofasudden in eighth place is poised to strike if given the opportunity. The globetrotting and history making Brit, Alice Dunsdon sits at eleven, just outside the top ten.

Watch daily live Adelaide action (20-22 November) on www.fei.org.

Use hashtags #FEIClassics #Eventing.

See FEI YouTube interviews:

Dressage Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P9K-3R83l0

Cross Country Course Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydp6hTNJpvI

Andrew Hoy – Course Walk (ATCO Stag Corner, 22 a, b, c): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjueW72O4FM

Sam Griffiths – Course Walk (Corners 18, 19a, b): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i3LT7g9048

Shane Rose – Course Walk (Fence 6 a, b, c): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI9sVjOUf-E

By Anna Sharpley

Adelaide International 3 Day Event Media Contact:

Katherine Maitland
katherine@lightbulbmedia.com.au
M +61 (0) 407721004

FEI Media Contacts:

Ruth Grundy
Manager Press Relations
Email: ruth.grundy@fei.org
Tel: +41 787 506 145

Shannon Gibbons
Manager Press Relations
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+41 78 750 61 46

Rose’s Rookie Reigns after Dressage at Adelaide

Australia’s Shane Rose, seen here with overnight leader CP Qualified, is in first and third after Dressage at Adelaide (AUS). (Julie Wilson/FEI)

Lausanne (SUI), 15 November 2013 – Australia’s Shane Rose had the best of the action on Dressage day at the Adelaide CCI**** and goes into tomorrow’s Cross Country holding first and third place, but with the country’s most experienced and talented riders snapping at his heels.

Rose holds the advantage with Elizabeth and Felicity Wischer’s German import, CP Qualified by Quite Capitol. Despite the fact that the 10-year-old was bred for Jumping, he remained totally unfazed by the busy and bustling atmosphere to produce the test of the day for a mark of 39.70.

The supremely fit looking grey gelding’s canter work was a delight to watch and was the winner with both the judges and spectators alike. He is now 5.80 penalties ahead of two-time Adelaide CCI**** winner, Stuart Tinney, who rode John and Jane Pittard’s Daley K gelding, Pluto Mio into second place on 45.50.

Rose is also in third place with Jonnie Walker’s Taurus, the horse that was withdrawn from Australia’s London 2012 Olympic squad at the last minute. The Aries gelding produced a lovely test which Rose thought was his best ever. “Taurus did a good test and I felt he was quite harshly marked”, commented Rose. He received a score of 45.70 for a performance that was considerably better than the test they completed at Adelaide in 2011 for which they received 45.50.

Craig Barrett rode a good test on Keith and Juliette Osborne’s 2012 winner, the Staccato mare, Sandhills Brillaire to be well placed in fourth on 46.80. The four gentlemen of Australian Eventing are closely followed by two super-women of the sport, Christine Bates with her much fancied Stirling Sprite gelding, Adelaide Hill with 48.20, and Sonja Johnson with Nikki Harwood’s super little Thoroughbred, Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison by Made Of Gold, in sixth on 49.50.

Home for the holidays, Christopher Burton made the most of his catch ride aboard Stephanie Pearce’s Thoroughbred, TS Jamaimo, and is now handily placed in seventh on a score of 49.70. Will Enzinger, the horse’s usual rider, was certainly pleased with the test, which he watched on FEI TV from his hospital bed. The four-star Cross Country is quite a demanding ask for the new pairing, but with Burton’s experience and Jamaimo’s forward thinking and Thoroughbred bravery, the outcome could be the surprise result of the event.

Sonja Johnson, first out in the CCI****, holds eighth place on 50.20 with the Bell family’s Australian Stock Horse, Belfast Mojito by Blackwood Mikado. She is closely followed by Katja Weimann aboard her home-bred and produced Melbourne CCI*** winner, BP Flamboyant by Triathlete with 50.30.

New Zealander Donna Smith completes the top 10 with her Taupo CCI *** winner, Balmoral Tangolooma, a thoroughbred by Align on 51.50.

Not surprisingly Rose was delighted with his day’s work. “They’re both very good horses and I’m happy with the way they performed,” he says. Talking about the 6,375m course, he comments: “It’s a busy course and there is a lot to do. Taurus will be comfortable with the cross country questions; all I need to do is a good job. I am hoping CP Qualified will cope with the challenges and I will probably nurse him around the course a little more than Taurus and if I’m in the same position this time tomorrow, I’ll be ecstatic.”

“It is a good course and tough enough,” explains Stuart Tinney. “It’s really jumpable and there are not too many surprises. The good riders will make it look easy, but time is always tight here.”

Full results are available here.

YouTube: http://youtu.be/4b2x_8R9Lds.

FEI TV: The cross country will be broadcast live and delayed live on FEI TV http://www.feitv.org/live.

Prize money

At the end of the FEI Classics 2013/2014 season, the five riders with the highest number of points collected across the six FEI Classics events will share a total prize fund of US$120,000 split as follows: 1st – US$40,000 (Series Champion); 2nd – US$35,000; 3rd – US$25,000; 4th – US$15,000; 5th – US$5,000.

HSBC Rankings

The rider at the top of the HSBC Rankings at the end of the 2013 Eventing season will receive a US $50,000 bonus. The winning rider will be announced in December 2013.

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By Anna Sharpley

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Shane Rose and APH Moritz Take the Lead after Dressage in Adelaide

Shane Rose and APH Moritz “have a good day at the office”, taking the lead after Dressage at the HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide (Jenny Barnes/FEI)

Lausanne (SUI), 23 November 2012 – Beijing Team Silver medallist Shane Rose had a good day at the office today in Adelaide, taking the lead in the HSBC FEI Classics Dressage phase, as well as the CCI 2* competition.

Rose claimed the early lead in the HSBC FEI Classics with 45.80 penalties riding the Leder family, Jamie McDonald and Lee Hokianga’s Australian-bred Warmblood, APH Moritz by APH Coriolo.

He is closely followed by HSBC Bursary candidate Craig Barrett, who has started but never completed the four-star competition in Adelaide, but certainly means to do so this year riding the 2011 Melbourne CCI 3* winner, Wendela Jamie. Henry and Helen Hicks’ impressive Thoroughbred gelding is just a breath away on 47.30 penalties. And just over a point away from Barrett, Stuart Tinney is well placed in third with John and Jane Pittard’s 2012 New South Wales Eventing Champion, Pluto Mio.

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Shane Rose Keeps a Cool Head on Sultry Cross Country Day at HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide

Shane Rose on HSBC FEI Classics debutante Taurus leads after Cross Country in Adelaide. Jenny Barnes Photography/FEI.

Adelaide (AUS), 19 November 2011 – With storm clouds threatening over the nearby Adelaide hills, Shane Rose kept his cool riding the HSBC FEI Classics debutante Taurus to come home clear Jumping and time to remain on his Dressage score moving from third to first place with 45.40 penalties.

“The secret is to have nice horses and to ride them well,” said Rose. “Taurus is a great horse and he is getting better. He was great today.”

Western Australian sheep farmer and Olympic silver medalist Sonja Johnson proved today that she is tough and is certainly no one horse wonder. Her success with the Australian Stock Horse, Ringwould Jaguar, is now part of Olympic history, but she was back to her Cross Country best today riding the barely 16hh Thoroughbred gelding Parkiarrup Illict Liason by Made of Gold.

They posted the second of just two HSBC FEI Classics Cross Country clears. Their efforts have catapulted them from 11th after the Dressage phase to second place with 49.80 penalties. “He’s a fabulous little South Australian bred Thoroughbred and he bucked a lot of jockeys off before he came to me,” explained Sonja. “He is fit and loves it out there. He is a great fun horse.” Sonja’s efforts are all the more remarkable, as she has only been able to ride since last August following a broken pelvis, the result of a riding accident.

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FEI World Cup Eventing 2011 Series Opens at Kihikihi (NZL)

Lausanne (SUI), 6 April 2011 – The FEI World Cup Eventing 2011 series kicks off at Kihikihi in New Zealand tomorrow (7-10 April).

Australia’s Shane Rose, silver medallist at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and Chris Burton, member of the Australia Eventing team at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, have confirmed they will be competing along with the cream of New Zealand-based Eventing riders.

Please see following press release from Bevan Houlbrooke, Publicity Officer, Kihikihi International Horse Trial (bevan.houlbrooke@gmail.com; +64 21 2320784). He will also be producing reports at the end of each day of competition.

For on-site comment and rider interviews, please contact Monica Johns: +64 21 734 915.

The FEI will also be issuing post event reports throughout the FEI World Cup Eventing 2011 series with images of the winners.

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