Draw is out. I am on at 2.55pm (10.55pm in Sydney if you want to watch). Second last to go and in between the 2 USA riders. Maybe my luck is changing. It is a great draw and I am very pleased with it.
I am riding again in the main arena between 7.00 – 9.00am in the morning. The earlier the better as there is the sound check for the CDI4* horses from about 8.00 – 8.45am. Would prefer to miss that one! Bastie was very settled and happy all afternoon. There will a heap of Aussie’s floating around over the weekend and be really nice to see some friendly faces from home. This is also the 1st time I have ridden with judges and the supervising panel. Should be interesting. I can’t pick a winner of the World Cup yet. Sooo many nice horses and good riders here. 
It’s a such a privilege to be here for Australia.
Rachael
Rachael Downs Dressage 