Dressage

A shared vision for horses – at the beginning of 2026, Olympic team champion Dorothee Schneider and horse breeder and owner Maik Kanitzky will launch their shared vision: an exclusive dressage training centre at Famos Stud under the sporting direction of the riding master.

Germany’s Bundeschampionate once again highlighted the country’s most promising young horses, with future dressage and jumping stars stepping into the spotlight. Influential bloodlines, including many represented by International Horse Breeders (IHB), proved their continued impact on both sport and breeding.

Broadford equestrian Stacey Rusic has been awarded a 2025 Churchill Fellowship to study and revive the historic art of side saddle riding, bringing renewed skills and opportunities to Australia.

Australian dressage rider Simone Pearce continued her winning form in Germany, taking victory with Will Marq and debuting her new partner, Jackson 116.

The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI closed with standout performances across several levels on Sunday. Jayden Brown and Quincy B starred in the CDI3* Grand Prix Special, while Jess Dertell shone as both a competitor and mentor.

Another stellar day unfolded at The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI on Saturday, with strong performances across the levels. Jayden Brown claimed a hat-trick, winning the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle, CDN Grand Prix Freestyle, and CDN Intermediate I Freestyle.

Jayden Brown and WillingaPark Quincy B lit up Brisbane’s CDI3* Grand Prix with a big score of 73.391%. Their masterclass test, mistake-free and polished, marked a rising benchmark for Australian dressage and confirmed their international calibre.