2027 Adelaide Equestrian Festival
15 - 18 April
The Adelaide Equestrian Festival, proudly takes its place alongside the other great international five star events, the Kentucky 3 Day Event in the United States, Burghley Horse Trials and Badminton Horse Trials in England, Luhmuhlen in Germany and Pau in France. The Adelaide event is unique in the world, being the only one staged in the heart
of a vibrant city centre, taking place in the picturesque Adelaide Parklands.
28/05/2026
Call us crazy, but we reckon team laps of honour are the best part! 🎉
Horses, ribbons, and officials going in every direction - pure chaos in the best possible way 😝
Here are some snaps from our winning Australian teams at this year’s Oceania Championships, where both the Young Riders and Seniors took home the win! 🇦🇺🏆
There really is nothing else like it! 🌆
Galloping hooves making their way through the heart of Adelaide, crossing city streets with skyscrapers in the background — it’s one of those moments that reminds you just how unique the Adelaide Equestrian Festival truly is. ✨
22/05/2026
Want to go back and relive the action of the Adelaide Equestrian Festival? 🐴✨
Horse & Country TV is the place to be! Watch the full livestream and on-demand coverage from this year’s event, plus revisit previous years, highlights, rider lists and event schedules all in one place.
Whether you missed a round or just want to experience the magic again - this is where to do it.
19/05/2026
🎉 AND THE WINNER IS… A huge congratulations to Georgia Bor from SA who has been drawn as the lucky winner of our Adelaide Equestrian Festival Major Prize Giveaway! 🐴
Held during this year’s event, visitors to the Trade Village had the chance to enter by scanning at participating stands and Georgia has been drawn as our winner, taking home the incredible prize pack valued at over $4,000.
A massive thank you to everyone who visited the Trade Village, supported our exhibitors, and took part in this year’s giveaway.
17/05/2026
Just two combinations delivered a clear round inside the time on RB Sellars Cross Country Day at the Adelaide International CC15* 👏
Congratulations to Sam Jeffree and Sam Woods!
A true testament to the skill, partnership and bravery required to tackle one of the world’s great 5* tracks and maybe a nod to the challenging course that our 5* designer Mike Etherington-Smith built! ✨
13/05/2026
One of our favourite additions to the 2026 Adelaide Equestrian Festival was the K1 by Geoff Hardy Cellar Door 🍷✨
With premium viewing right on the edge of the arena in a relaxed Festival atmosphere, it quickly became a favourite place to soak up the action across the four days - and even get a wave from the top riders!
If you joined us in the K1 Cellar Door this year, we’d love to hear - what did you think? 👇
Did you know every rider who completes Adelaide receives a commemorative completion pin? ✨
The colour and number of stars reflect the level of class achieved, making each one a true badge of honour.
Here, Sam Woods receives his Adelaide International CCI5* pin, one that will no doubt take pride of place on his jacket. 🐎👏
07/05/2026
Relive the very best moments from the Adelaide Equestrian Festival this Saturday on Channel 9 across Australia at 1:30pm ACST, with streaming available on 9Now. 📺✨
From world-class competition to the memorable moments where champions are made, it’s your chance to experience the magic all over again and see why Adelaide is home to Australia’s only 5* event.
Gather your crew, set your reminders and tune in this Saturday 🙌
05/05/2026
The Thatchers Cider Island was the place to be on Cross Country Day 🍻🐎
With one of the best vantage points on course, it offered front-row views of all the action - galloping hooves, big splashes and everything in between.
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket, see if you can spy yourself in our snaps. 📸
Did you catch George the Farmer at the Festival? 🚜🌾
There was plenty of dancing, singing, and a whole lot of learning as George brought farming to life for our younger Festival fans (and the young at heart!). 🕺
It was a fun, interactive way to connect with life on the land—and a big hit with Festival goers! 🙌
30/04/2026
Getting our horses home safely is no small task-and this year, transporting our New Zealand horses to Adelaide (and back again) was a huge undertaking. 🐎✈️
That’s where our sponsors IRT play a crucial role.
From managing complex logistics to ensuring every horse travels safely and comfortably, their expertise in international equine transport is what helps make the Adelaide Equestrian Festival a truly world-class event.
It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes work that often goes unseen but makes all the difference. 💙