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2015 Pacific League World Cup Final

Australia's elite dressage riders followed by a crowd of equestrian enthusiasts will be trading BBQ’s and beer for gourmet food and wine as they head south seeking Dressage action at the 2015 Pacific League World Cup Final held at Boneo, Australia, on 16 - 18 January 2015. The League Final draws a diverse field of 12, boasting Olympians, World Equestrian Games representatives, seasoned dressage riders along with up and coming combinations.

Over three days the multidiscipline event will hold dressage classes ranging from Pony Club to Grand Prix, opening the CDI experience to a broad range of dressage competitors.

All eyes will be on Victorian Maree Tomkinson and Diamantina (by Diamond Hit) as they front up to their first major competition since the 2014 World Equestrian Games held in August last year. Sue Hearn and Remmington are entering the show on a high, following their second placing and personal best performance at EQUITANA in November last year.

Although four-time Olympian Mary Hanna does not have her World Equestrian Games mount Sancette, her Grand Prix horse Umbro will be stepping up, with Hanna seeking a number one positon on the board.

But no competitor or spectator will underestimate the quality in Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi. The famous pair enjoyed a successful 2014, taking out three major titles. Ryan also has his up and coming Regardez Moi protégé Utopian Cardinal in the mix.

Everyone will be eagerly watching the new kid on the block Katharine Farrell and her imported Hanoverian gelding Luxor (by Londonderry x Argentinus x Grannus), the pair have only been competition at this level for the past 12 months. “I was 18 when I did my first grand prix, I’m 19 now, so essentially I’m the same age as Heath Ryan’s horse Regardez Moi,” said Farrell.

Farrell and Luxor embarked on their Grand Prix debut during the Sydney CDI in May last year. “At first it was quite intimidating being the youngest one and I felt a little bit out of my league, all the other riders have been super welcoming, and really encouraging and I think that’s really helped,” explained Farrell.

At the Equestrian Grand Final Farrell and Luxor made their mark placing 3rd in the Grand Prix Freestyle, accumulating a score of 70.125%. “I was really happy with my test, it was a personal best for us and it was pretty amazing to compete in front of that crowd” reflected Farrell.

Farrell finished 1.7% behind Heath Ryan. “Heath is an amazing rider and so is Sue, who came 2nd, it was an honour to be third to the both of them,” she said.

On top of this Farrell also scored higher than her Coach Brett Parbery in the Grand Prix Freestyle. “It’s pretty cool because I admired him as a rider growing up, so it’s nice to have a bit of friendly competition out there” said a humble Farrell.