With more than 90 entries in the CCI classes this year’s Sydney's Three Day Event to be held from 25^th-28^th April 12, 2003 has a star studded entry of horses and riders including recent World Equestrian Games representatives Stuart Tinney and David Middleton as well as elite riders Megan Jones and Tim Boland.

Two lucky readers of The Horse Magazine, Claire and Ingrid Rowe, from Geelong Victoria are packing their bags and heading north to Sydney after winning 2 Gold VIP Passes and 3 nights accommodation courtesy of the event’s Hotel Sponsor Holiday Inn Rooty Hill and The Horse Magazine.

This will be Claire’s first trip to Sydney, and Ingrid, Claire’s mother is looking forward to showing her the sites of Sydney before enjoying front row seats in the Miranda Wines VIP Marquee at the first water jump. Claire and Ingrid will have the opportunity to listen to expert dressage commentary, go on guided cross-country and jumping course walks as well as indulge in fine food and wines from the event’s new wine sponsor Miranda Wines.

There is still time for Pony Clubs and EFA affiliated clubs to enter the draw and win "Horseland’s Instructor for the Day" – Prue Barrett. By simply purchasing 10 or more general admission tickets in advance your club could win Prue for a day’s instruction. Prue has an outstanding record having represented Australia as well as winning eight Advanced Three-Day Events herself. She is currently Assistant Coach to our national eventing team. Prue loves to teach adults and children alike, her youngest pupil is just four years old. Prue will travel anywhere in New South Wales to instruct for the day.

All purchasers of advance general admission tickets ($10 per day, under twelves free) will also go into a draw to "win a behind the scenes tour" to meet famous horses and riders. Admission includes free parking.

Another great way to get behind the scenes is to volunteer. Contact Barbara and Jim McSweeney on 02 9521 3477 or bnj63@ozemail.com.au