An Australian team is preparing for the 2025 Virtus World Equestrian Dressage Championships, set to take place at Sparsholt College in England from 21-25 July.
Andrew Driffield (NSW), Sarah Sherwood (Qld), Catherine Viney (SA), Luke Purtill (WA), Chloe Karsten (NSW), Sui Watts (NSW), Bel Dabic (WA) and Phoebe Roche (VIC) were all selected following outstanding results at recent Virtus online video competitions as well as local events.
All eight riders attended the Virtus European Championships at the same location last year where the Australian team claimed the silver medal. Individually, Sui Watts (II-2) secured a gold and silver medal, Bel Dabic (II-3) took home two silver medals, Sarah Sherwood (II-1) claimed a silver and a bronze medal, and Phoebe Roche (II-3) was awarded two bronze medals. Like the European Championships, Australian riders will again be on borrowed horses at the upcoming World Championships.
Australian Team – 2025 Virtus World Equestrian Dressage Championships:
II-1:
Andrew Driffield (NSW)
Sarah Sherwood (Qld)
Catherine Viney (SA)
Luke Purtill (WA)
II-2:
Chloe Karsten (NSW)
Sui Watts (NSW)
II-3:
Bel Dabic (WA)
Phoebe Roche (VIC)
Staff:
Head Coach: Mary Longden
Manager: Jessie Downs
Asst Manager: Nicole King
Stable Manager: Kathy Angel
