Dressage
Read the latest dressage news from Australian and international events, discover training tips from the experts, and find out more about what's happening in the sport.
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.
The Australian combination of Simone Pearce and Will Marq have enjoyed success at CDI Ornago in Italy, winning the CDI3* Grand Prix and placing second in their debut CDI3* Grand Prix Special with strong scores.
In episode ten of 'The Equestrian's Inner Life' podcast, host Pernille Hogg catches up with international dressage rider Melissa Galloway.
Held in Taupō, the 2026 Bates New Zealand Dressage Championships (5-7 March) once again saw Wendi Williamson and Don Vito MH claim the CDI Grand Prix Championship for the third year running.
Two exciting additions to the dressage world arrived over the weekend, with foals born to two internationally recognised Grand Prix mares.
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.
Australian Samantha Sidwell has ridden her gelding Selected to victory in the seven-year-old classes at CDI Motešice, Slovakia (5-8 March).