Events
Northern Victorian Show Jumping Club (NVSJC) hosted the first Australian FEI Jumping World Cup Qualifier of the 2026 season at Shepparton on Saturday, with Sarah McMillan and Tyrone jumping to victory.
The final qualifier of the FEI Dressage World Cup Western European League in ‘s-Hertogenbosch turned into a direct duel between the world numbers one and three: Justin Verboomen and Charlotte Fry. In the end it was Verboomen with Zonik Plus who came out on top, while Fry and Glamourdale had to settle for second place. Home favourite Marieke van der Putten finished third with Zantana OLD RS2.
Sam Jeffree dominated the CCI4*S at Tonimbuk International Horse Trials, while Tasmanian Georgia Elias took out both the CCI3*S and CCI2*S. All eyes now turn to Wandin as the Victorian eventing calendar heats up.
The prestigious Maryland 5 Star will not take place in 2026, as financial and organisational changes prompt a pause at Fair Hill. Plans remain for the CCI3*-L, and there are hopes the five-star will return in 2027.
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle thrilled their home crowd of 8000 with captivating wins in both the CDI5* Grand Prix and Freestyle at the ECCO FEI World Cup Dressage in Herning.
Two horse flights from Doha, Qatar have now landed back in Europe and Longines Global Champions Tour has confirmed that all 147 horses are safely home.
The acceptance list is out for P.S.I Dressage and Jumping with the Stars and competition is looking exceptionally strong.