One of New Zealand's premier equestriennes will put Australia's top young horses through their paces at the nation's premier international dressage event, The OTTO SPORT AUSTRALIA Sydney CDI, from May 2 to 5.

Vanessa Way has spent the past two decades riding, competing and training at the highest levels to cement her place among the most noted international dressage riders New Zealand has ever produced.

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Our outgoing Administration Secretary, Tracey Lesslie advised last year that she would be resigning as the Admin Secretary in early 2018 and DNSW is now seeking applications for a replacement.

The Committee is pleased to advise that Tracey's skills and experience will not be lost to the Committee and membership.  At the recent Committee Meeting,  Tracey was co-opted on to the Committee and has been appointed at the Honorary Secretary (Acting) replacing Toni Venhaus.  

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Australia's premier international dressage event, The Sydney CDI, welcomes OTTO SPORT AUSTRALIA as its Naming Rights Sponsor for 2018.

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Congratulations to the following combinations who have been provisionally invited onto the 2018 squad subject to accepting the terms of squad participation. These riders have been invited based on having achieved the performance targets set in 2017. 

2018 DNSW Young Rider Squad [here]

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Handy hints from the EADJC that highlight common areas where riders loose marks.

1801_RidersThrowingAwayMarks.pdf

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The equestrian community is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Miguel Tavora a gifted and immensely respected horseman and master dressage trainer.

• Read more about Vale Miguel Tavora (1943 – 2017)

Kittel jumps to strong lead on Western European League table and looks well on his way to Paris Final; Netherlands Gal has to settle for third.  

by Louise Parkes 

They say it’s never over until the fat lady sings, and at tonight’s FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League qualifier at Olympia in London (GBR), when it seemed Sweden’s Patrick Kittel (41) already had it in the bag, along came the home side’s Emile Faurie (54) with a last-to-go ride that almost overtook the league leader. 

• Read more about Swedens Patrik Kittel and Delaunay win leg five at Olympia