2024 SYDNEY CDI - Update for competitors

The Sydney CDI 2024 will offer a comprehensive programme, featuring a CDI 1* for FEI Small Tour Horses; a CDI 3* for Grand Prix level, a CDIU25, CDIY, CDIJ as well as all FEI level competitions conducted as CDN (national competitions). The NSW Young Horse Championships and Advanced competitions, including AOR Advanced will be included.  

UPDATE: FEI Pony competitions will be added as either CDN or CDIP, status to be confirmed. Qualifications will be the same as for the CDIJ

We have changed the timetable to allow riders to enter tests on consecutive days without a rest day in between. The competition programme has been decided and you can find an overview of what’s on each day on the event website.

Entries will close on Wed. 20 March 2024.  We will consider results from DJWTS and other events held from 20-24 March if riders are short of qualifying scores.

Qualifications will be similar to 2023.  We will confirm the qualification requirements when the 2024 EA Dressage Rules are available.  Below is subject to any rule updates and will be confirmed on the schedule.

CDI Competitions (10.17.3)

-        CDI1*:      Small Tour:   One performance of at least 60% or higher at the respective level (e.g. 60% or higher at PSG & 60% or higher at Inter I);

-        CDI3*:      Grand Prix:  One performance of 62% in a Grand Prix competition (not including GPS or Freestyle);

-        CDIU25:   One performance of 60% or higher at Inter. A/B, Inter. II or GP/U25 GP;

-        CDIY:        One performance of 60% or higher at FEI PSG & Int.I, or FEI Young Rider Individual or Team competition. 

-        CDNJ:       One performance of 60% or higher at EA Medium level or FEI Junior Team or Individual competitions.

National Competitions (CDNs)

-        Advanced:  One performance of 60% or higher at Advanced level;

-        CDN FEI PSG, Int I & Int II: One performance of 60% or higher at the respective level;

-        CDN FEI Inter A and B: One performance of 60% or higher  at Intermediate A or B;

-        CDN GP: Two performances of 60% or higher at GP level;

-        Young Horse/Pony: One performance of 6.5 (65%) or more in a Young Horse qualifier. Refer page 10 for more information.

 Please don’t leave your run too late to qualify.  

Sustainability and Longevity:

In 2023 our expenses exceeded projections significantly.  As a result, we will be raising entry and related fees in 2024 by a minimum of 10%.  

This fee adjustment is essential for maintaining the event’s financial stability, ensuring its continued success, and offering lasting opportunities for dressage enthusiasts.