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.
Despite the winter chill, Australian young riders – both at home and abroad – are continuing to shine on the global stage. From seasoned partnerships to promising new combinations, the July FEI World Rankings showcase the growing depth of Australian talent across youth and para divisions.
The 2025 Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series (VEIS) for Dressage has been run and won. Proudly sponsored by RB Sellars, the series consists of three rounds held across Victoria, beginning in February at Boneo Park and culminating in the Grand Final in June at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
CHIO Rotterdam delivered an action-packed weekend on the dressage stage, with the Dutch team narrowly securing victory on home soil. Their final score of 215.587 put them just 0.435 points ahead of Great Britain in a thrillingly close contest.
Young riders showcased their talent at the recent 2025 Equisk Queensland Youth Dressage Championships. An event designed to promote camaraderie among young dressage riders and foster their love for the sport, the Championships were once again successful in achieving that goal this year!
The penultimate day of the Hawkesbury Dressage Festival, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, delivered no shortage of excitement, elegance, and reflection.
The Hawkesbury Dressage Festival continued under brilliant sunshine and ideal riding conditions on Thursday (19 June), despite starting with a crisp winter frost. The surfaces were a little variable but okay, and the facilities world class.
The Hawkesbury Dressage Festival continued with two more days of exciting competition and top-quality horses on Monday and Tuesday (16-17 June).