The Equestrian NSW Interschool Champs have begun and with over 1600 individual entries, 470 riders and over 520 horses, this year's event is the biggest we've ever run. More than 130 schools are represented this year from across the state and competition is already hotting up. Friday sees the showman classes as well as the dressage phase of eventing and combined training. Saturday has the vaulting, dressage and the last phases of eventing and combined training. Sunday is the final day of the event with jumping the highlight along with the prelim dressage. The gloomy weather has not been able to dampen the spirits of the competitors and SIEC is looking picture perfect and green. We hope to see you at the event over the next few days. But for now, enjoy these pics from day one of competition - showman and eventing (dressage phase).