It has been a long time coming but an anticipated event will finally go ahead in the Shoalhaven.
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Eventing will make its long-awaited debut at Willinga Park next month.
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This event is the last equestrian sport to be added to the calendar. The facility with this addition now covers all three Olympic disciplines, joining Dressage which was held last month and Showjumping which will go ahead in September.
Eventing is described as being the ultimate equestrian challenge.
It is comprised of a mixture of dressage, show jumping and cross country, in a way it almost functions as a triathlon.
Competing riders have to aim for the lowest penalty score. They achieve this through their ability to showcase rhythm and harmony in the dressage event, balance and precision in the showjumping and bravery and speed in the cross country.
British-based course designer Mike Etherington-Smith and Olympic Gold Medalist Stuart Tinney worked together to design the brand new cross country tracks.
Willinga Park's Terry Snow says he is thrilled the event is going ahead and gives credit to the hard work and dedication of Willinga's team.
"Our team had meticulously built and prepared many of the unique jumps back in 2020. We had a test event in January this year to ensure everything was in order," he said.
"Willinga Park has undergone much development since the course was designed - it was great to test the course and know that everything fits around the new Showjumping arena."
"We've designed an equestrian and events experience like no other and are excited to welcome to the park in April."
The event will run from April 22 to 24.
Tickets are on sale now at www.willingaark.com.au