| Date | 29 September 2000 — 10:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park, New South Wales | |
| Format | Top 15 riders advanced to Grand Prix Kür Freestyle. | |
| Judge E | Mary Seefried | AUS |
| Judge H | Volker Moritz | GER |
| Judge C | Eric Lette | SWE |
| Judge M | Jan Peeters | NED |
| Judge B | Axel Steiner | USA |