The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI set to shine with four days of world-class dressage

The stage is set for the 37th edition of the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025, unfolding this week against the magnificent and historic backdrop of Blenheim Palace, Great Britain. A total of 55 athletes from 17 nations presented their horses to the Ground Jury during today’s first horse inspection. All combinations passed, setting the scene for two days of Dressage that will begin today and continue into Friday.

The stars aligned in Germany’s horse capital as Gerit Nieberg and the 10-year-old Ping Pong van de Lentamel delivered a dream result – a home victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riesenbeck. In front of an electric crowd, Nieberg rose to the occasion to secure his first ever LGCT Grand Prix win, the emotion of the moment written across his face as the German national anthem rang out through the packed stadium.

On 20 September 2025, the global endurance spotlight will turn to Buftea, Romania, as the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors unfolds over 120km. For the riders aged 14-21, the event is the pinnacle of their discipline – a chance to test years of preparation, the bond with their horses, and etch their names into Endurance history.

Four Australians – Kevin McNab, Sammi Birch, Sarah Clark, and Isabel English – will contest the prestigious CCI4*-S for young horses at Blenheim International (18–21 September), with dressage start times now confirmed ahead of an exciting weekend.

The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI (18–21 September) returns with four thrilling days of world-class dressage.

Tim Boland, one of Australia’s most respected event riders, has just enjoyed the thrill of seeing a horse he owns win big in England — the talented Sparky Lad.