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2003 Horseland Melbourne International Three Day Event. 5th-9th June, 2003 Report - Page 8 Showjumping and Presentation
CIC-W World Cup Qualifier Unfortunately the lighting and speed of the action made good pics of the showjumping very difficult. It was a big course and with limited space the horses had to be absolutely with the rider and prepared to ligten to instruction. Many of the horses seemed to rush and 'take over' which limited their chances. Some horses touched every jump with some gut wrenching banging and crashing to attest to the demands of this tight track. Fortunatly there were no injuries - except perhaps to the rider's hearts - of which some were broken.
The Event Director Geoff Sinclair - he would be very proud of how the event has 'come together'.	The EFA were well represented with this colourful jump
The Ground Jury for the event Gill Rolton, Jean Mitchell from Ireland and Barry Roycroft has a very demanding job for four very busy and long days.	A much valued sponsor Virbac
Russ Withers and Jill Sinclair enjoy the action. Russ did a great job with his expert commentary.	The Rick Wolany Toyota - part of the interestion course decoration.
The International atmosphere	Heath Ryan walks the Course
In his wonderfully flamboyant style, Heath Ryan explains the course to the interested crowd. This was a great way to inform the spectators of the challenges facing the riders & horses.	The riders walk the course.
The riders walk the course. Counting out the step on this tight track to ensure that they give their horse the best chance of a clear round.	Wayne Roycroft and Wendy Schaeffer discuss some of the issues involved in this David Sheppard designed course. A good clear round could see her and Sun Shades wining this prestigious event.
Pongsiree Bunluewong prepared for his showjumping ride on Eliza Jane - his good preparation enable his to put in a fantastic round and come ight up the placings.	Mike Sullivan - the Chariman of the Event Committee. He prepresents the many scored of people who have worked very hard to ensure that this event has the 'manpower' and funding to make it happen. Well done to all of them.
Top 8 CIC-W 118 Nick Roe Wondaree Hooley Dooley AUS 151 65.65% 152 66.09% 152 66.09% 65.94% 51.1 6th C 4.0 55.1 3rd C C 55.1 1st 105 Michael Baker G.S. Chevalier AUS 152 66.09% 148 64.35% 155 67.39% 65.94% 51.1 5th C 13.2 64.3 8th C C 64.3 2nd 101 Wendy Schaeffer Sun Shades AUS 171 74.35% 169 73.48% 159 69.13% 72.32% 41.5 2nd C C 41.5 1st 24 C 65.5 3rd 117 Megan Jones Kirby Park Irish Hallmark AUS 167 72.61% 168 73.04% 169 73.48% 73.04% 40.4 1st C 11.2 51.6 2nd 12 7.0 70.6 4th 108 Pongsiree Bunluewong Eliza Jane THA 136 59.13% 133 57.83% 129 56.09% 57.68% 63.5 17th C 0.8 64.3 7th 8 C 72.3 5th 114 Boyd Martin True Blue Toozac AUS 151 65.65% 147 63.91% 140 60.87% 63.48% 54.8 11th C 11.2 66.0 9th 8 C 74.0 6th 98 Kadi Eykamp Iz'bella Roselini AUS 163 70.87% 163 70.87% 153 66.52% 69.42% 45.9 3rd C 15.2 61.1 5th 8 14.0 83.1 7th 103 Chris Smith Uptrend 8th.
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