The 2014 Thinline Dressage with Altitude CDI (International Dressage Event) will once again be held at the outstanding Bradgate Park property on the outskirts of Orange, NSW from 13-16 February, 2014. The event includes a CDI3*, CDI-U25 a CDI-Y and National competitions including Grand Prix, Novice and Advanced. 

 

ThinLine Australia has once again stepped up to the mark as naming rights sponsors and we are very proud to have them on board.

 

The judges have been secured and we are excited to announce a strong panel of 5* international judges, which include: FEI 5* judges Gothilff Riexinger (GER), Isobel Wessels (GBR), Mary Seefried (AUS), Susie Hoevenaars (AUS); FEI 4* Sue Hobson (NZL), Ricky MacMillan (AUS), Jane Ventura (AUS) and Gisela Nilsson-Harding (AUS) 3*. At this time we congratulate Susie Hoevenaars (AUS) who has been chosen as a member of the International Judging panel for the ‘Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games” to be held in Normandy in Aug-Sept 2014 this is a great privilege and an honour for Australian Dressage.

 

The 2014 DWA event is being run in conjunction with the Taste Orange Slow Summer Program which is in turn celebrating 150 years of Banjo Patterson. The entertainment options for both the Friday and Saturday evenings are not to be missed. Friday evening will see an educational segment followed by the highly anticipated Mini Prix Calcutta for small dogs, including both a small tour and big tour section.

 

Saturday night will feature “The Taste International Dressage in Orange Party with Wine and Gourmet Hamper” during the FEI Grand Prix Freestyles to music and entertainment with a Banjo Patterson twist will take place during the break. A weekend not to be missed, clear the calendar and book in the dates of 13-16 February to attend one of the most fun and innovative events on the dressage circuit.

 

Tickets are limited and bookings for Saturday night are essential.

 

With strong support from Equestrian Australia, Equestrian NSW, Orange City Council and others Dressage with Altitude CDI continues to be recognised as a “Tour de Force” in the Australian Dressage scene offering opportunity to the sport’s elite riders and encouraging emerging talent but at the same time maintaining this event’s unique repertoire of having a “boutique feel with a friendly atmosphere”.

 

For further information on the event contact:

 

Cathie Drury-Klein p. 0417 224 432 e. cathiedk@bigpond.com or

 

Sue Scaysbrook p. 0418 174 558 e. suescaysbrook@bigpond.com