Alex Vodermair joins Dorothee Schneider’s riding team 

Data has revealed the top prize money earners in the dressage world, with German Olympian Isabell Werth topping the list for 2025.

The Global Dressage Festival CDI5* returns to Wellington this week, offering a USD $150,000 prize pool and attracting a field that includes six Olympians among the 13 confirmed starters.

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Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, 356 Shands Road, Main Ridge has been home to Alisha Griffiths for nearly 15 years. It has provided sanctuary, enabled her to pursue her love of horses – and served as her livelihood. Now listed for sale, the property offers unparalleled opportunities for one lucky new owner.

European-based Australian dressage rider Alex Vodermair has announced her new role as a rider for German Olympian Dorothee Schneider.

Jumping has reaffirmed its position as equestrian sport’s economic powerhouse, with Hippomundo data revealing British star Scott Brash as 2025’s highest-earning rider and highlighting a high-volume model driving success at the sport’s elite level.