International eventing returns to Victoria

Nicola Naylor of Great Britain enters the arena at the FEI Para Dressage European Championships 2025 in Ermelo, Netherlands, with her horse Humberto L. She has no visual markers, no glances at the letters, no reference points to line up the movements to guide her. Instead, she relies on sound, rhythm, and a remarkable ability to feel every nuance of her horse’s movements.

The Eventing Victoria Spring Horse Trials thrilled competitors and spectators alike at Werribee Park, with over 500 entries from EvA65 to CCI4*S. Samuel Jeffree, Shashank Kataria, and Rachelle Verma claimed top honours in the FEI classes.

Four Australian riders will line up in the CCI4*-S at Blenheim International, running alongside the 2025 Agria FEI Eventing European Championship, with Kevin McNab, Sammi Birch, Sarah Clark, and Isabel English showcasing their exciting young horses.

Boyd Martin has announced the sudden passing of his talented 11-year-old gelding, Barney Rubble. The promising eventer collapsed while schooling cross-country in Pennsylvania, leaving the equestrian community mourning a horse with immense talent and potential.

Australia’s Janelle Marshall will contest the 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies in France with Halcyonia Mistletoe, joining 44 athletes from 17 nations in the Pony Singles division from 17–21 September.

The campaign to save Clarendon dressage grounds has faced another hurdle, with Hawkesbury Council voting against further discussions. Despite setbacks, Equestrian NSW, Equestrian Australia, and the Save Clarendon group remain determined to protect this historic equestrian facility for future generations.