The prestigious Pryde’s EasiFeed CCI4-L* was won by Victoria’s Sophia Hill and Tulara Baltango, who soared from seventh after dressage to the top step of the podium | Image Click Capture
After five incredible days of elite equestrian sport, family fun, and community spirit, the curtain has closed on the 2025 Melbourne International Three Day Event. Set against the iconic backdrop of Werribee Park, the event once again proved itself as a highlight of the Australian eventing calendar.
In a fitting end to an action-packed weekend, Niki Rose and Cooley All Over were crowned winners of the Off The Track CCI2-L*, finishing on 27.3 penalties after a cool and classy clear jumping round. The pair led from start to finish, cementing their reputation as one of the country’s top CCI2*-L combinations. Right behind her was husband Shane Rose, who climbed from fourteenth after dressage to finish second on Limitless Lodge Zsa Zsa. Victorian Christopher Height and Royale Remington delivered the comeback of the weekend, leaping from thirty-fifth to third with double clear performances.
The Godolphin Lifetime Care CCIJY2-L* belonged to Victoria’s Lamoza Velisha and Call Me Cooley, who held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to take top honours on 34.9 penalties. Just 0.1 behind was Dominik Michalczyk and Fort Wirth, followed by Oliver Barrett and Tempranado in third. Congratulations also to Ella McCrum and Hez All That Jaz, who were named Best Performed Junior Rider in this class, finishing on a very respectable 44.6 penalties.
The Godolphin Lifetime Care CCIJY2-L* belonged to Victoria’s Lamoza Velisha and Call Me Cooley, who held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to take top honours on 34.9 penalties
Team New South Wales claimed the Teams Championship, with standout performances from Niki and Shane Rose, Alex Rolton, and Bree Baker securing a dominant victory.
In the 4CYTE CCI3-L*, Charlee Morton-Sharp and SV Supermaxi rose to the occasion, delivering a faultless showjumping round to finish on 32.2 and take the win. Charlee also received the Caitlyn Fischer Memorial Award and Best Performed Off The Track Thoroughbred honours, a touching tribute to a much-loved young rider.
The prestigious Pryde’s EasiFeed CCI4-L* was won by Victoria’s Sophia Hill and Tulara Baltango, who soared from seventh after dressage to the top step of the podium on 42.4. Shane Rose capped off a busy weekend with second aboard Holy Moses, while Hannah Klep and Tulara Chicouve secured third.
A fairy-tale ending in the Off The Track CCN1-L* saw Marlene Battedou and Le Grand D Amour claim victory, having led from start to finish. Charlie Richardson (VH Wingman) and Shashank Kataria (Tanoshi) completed the podium in an ultra-competitive finish.
The Gillian Rolton Award, presented to the Junior or Young Rider who finishes cross country closest to optimum time with no jumping penalties this year went to dual winners Dominik Michalczyk with Fort Wirth (OTT) and Ruby Gorton with Blazing Django (OTT), who both clocked in at an identical time of 7:48.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our sponsors, volunteers, officials, riders, traders, and spectators who made this event possible. With world-class sport, a vibrant trade village, kids’ activities, and fantastic food, the 2025 Melbourne International Three Day Event had something for everyone.
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