2026 Sydney CDI – Programme Update

Dressage NSW & the Sydney CDI Organising Committee advise that the full range of competitions traditionally offered at the Sydney CDI will not be possible in 2026.

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The full DNSW committee for 2026 is now elected.

Jeff Oliver - President

Sally Barbera - Vice President

Ann-Maree Lourey

Imogen Thew

Jodie Dunstan

Kaye Spence

Kerri Wise

Krystina Burdekin

Lynda Bruce

Marjolyn Thomas

Rachael Downs

Suzanne Doyle

Congratulations to everyone.

The full committee will elect the remaining executive ASAP

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DNSW is calling for nominations to fill 5 casual vacancies.  

These positions expire at the AGM in 2026 and the persons filling the casual vacancies can then stand for election for the next three-year term.  Applications for these vacancies should reach the Admin Secretary by 13th Decenber 2025 at 5pm on [email protected].

Applications will be considered by the committee at the 16th December committee meeting.

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• Read more about Notice of DNSW 2025 AGM and Nominations for Committee

By Bettine van Harselaar

The Freestyle finale of the Jiva Hill Stables FEI Dressage European Championship 2025 in Crozet (FRA) was a true nail-biter. The top three combinations all delivered tests of exceptional quality, yet none escaped without errors. In the end it was Justin Verboomen (BEL) who, after taking gold in Friday’s Grand Prix Special, also claimed the Freestyle title aboard his own stallion Zonik Plus. With Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) in silver and Isabell Werth (GER) in bronze, the podium mirrored that of the Special.

• Read more about Verboomen doubles up with Freestyle gold in Crozet thriller

By Bettine van Harselaar

Belgium had never before claimed a medal at a major Dressage championship, whether in team or individual competition. That changed today when Justin Verboomen (BEL) made history in Crozet (FRA) by winning gold in the Grand Prix Special at the Jiva Hill Stables FEI Dressage European Championsip with his exceptional stallion Zonik Plus. Their 82.371% score left no doubt. Silver went to Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and Mount St John Freestyle, while bronze was awarded to Isabell Werth (GER) and Wendy de Fontaine.

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By Bettine van Harselaar

The team competition at the Jiva Hill Stables FEI Dressage European Championship 2025 in Crozet (FRA) went right down to the wire. Already on the opening day it was clear that Germany and Great Britain would be battling for the title, and until their final two team athletes it remained a neck-and-neck race. In the end, it was Isabell Werth (GER) with Wendy de Fontaine who clinched the gold for Germany.

Werth delivers under pressure

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Denise Rogan was appointed as the Riders Rep at the Riders Forum held via zoom on Monday 11th August.

Krystina Burdekin had made the decision to step down after 3 years in the position. Many thanks for a great job Krystina.

Denise's appointment is effective immediately and she can be contacted on : 0407 951 007

Email [email protected]

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