Brett and Victory Salute 10th in the GP Freestyle

Brett Parbery on Victory Salute in the GP Freestyle at Aachen Photograph:Ilse Schwarz/dressage-news.com

All riders have returned home (or to their temporary home in the case if Brett) after a successful showing at Aachen.  The Australian dressage team were well received in Aachen with the fans and fellow competitors.  Even from afar one could feel the comraderie between the team members who were all so supportive of one another.  Long may it continue and Congratulations to Brett, Hayley and Lyndal their horses and owners. 

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Grand Prix Freestyle

Brett and Victory Salute improved on their standing placing 10th in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 73.175%.  A fantastic result for Brett and owner Carolyn.

Grand Prix Special

Brett Parbery and Victory Salute placed 13th in the GPS with a score of 69.422% making it through to the Freestyle on Sunday.  A wonderful result for Brett and owner Carolyn.  Hayley placed 24th in the Special on a score of 65.708%.

Grand Prix

Brett and Hayley make it through the Grand Prix Special on Saturday with Lyndal just missing out.   Brett on Victory Salute lead the field for the Aussies in the Grand Prix placing 10th with a score of 70.365%. Hayley commented that was disappointed with her ride being below par after making a few mistakes.  Lyndal performed well and notched up a few more WEG qualifying scores... Results

G'day Mates, or should we say Guten Tag!

Tonight marks the eve of Team Australia's performance here in Aachen.

So far things are progressing very well for us all; the horses are fit and breezed through the trot up and we are having a blast with all our fellow Aussies who have come so far to watch and support us. Sam, Pot and Reli all went through their paces well today, not effected by the heat or the large storm that hit this afternoons CDI, delaying the competition for an hour and smashing the arena while Elvis began his test!.

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the CDIO. Lyndal leads the charge in the morning, hoping to soften the judges a little, followed by Hayley to crank things up while Brett brings the team home with the final blow. Together we have a great team spirit and are having a great time together. Clip my horse will be covering all the action if you wish to follow the day!.

We are all very appreciative of all the support we are receiving, both here at Aachen and from home. Thank you to all our support crews- without you we would not be here. We have all received many messages sending us good luck, and have had the phone passed around to talk to people from home wishing us all luck. Thank you to all!!!!

Fingers crossed and GO AUSSIES GO!!!

Lyndal and Pot, Hayley and Reli, Brett and Sam, and team mascot Kev the Kangaroo!