By Zanna Northam

• Read more about Brett Parbery on DP Weltmieser win the Mulawa Performance Grand Prix CDI-W

LONGINES FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Compatriot Rothenberger pushes the legend to the limit; Denmark’s Dufour boldly takes bronze

by Louise Parkes

Isabell Werth (45) secured her third Dressage gold medal of the week when topping today’s individual Freestyle at the Longines FEI European Championships 2017 in Gothenburg, Sweden. But she had to pull out all the stops to pin German team-mate Sonke Rothenberger (22) into silver medal position while, mirroring the result of yesterday’s Grand Prix Special, Denmark’s Cathrine Dufour (25) took bronze.

• Read more about Werth wins ferocious battle for Dressage Freestyle gold

LONGINES FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: IT’S DOUBLE-GOLD FOR WERTH AND WEIHEGOLD AS THEY WIN THE DRESSAGE GRAND PRIX SPECIAL

25 Aug 2017 

by Louise Parkes 

• Read more about German legend sees off serious challenge from team-mate Rothenberger; young horses and riders sparkle under the spotlight

The 2017 NSW Dressage Championships is the final event whereby riders can gain performances to go towards the 2017 DNSW Annual Awards.  

Some riders are very close and the decider will be the results from the Championships.

A list of the current standings can be found on the link below.  

For more information [click here]

• Read more about Dressage NSW Annual Awards leaderboard Status

LONGINES FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Read more about Dressage Team Gold for Germany

By Louise Parkes

There’s a sizzle of excitement at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden ahead of this evening’s official opening ceremony for the Longines FEI European Championships 2017. Para-Dressage is already well underway, and with the veterinary inspections for Dressage and Jumping now completed another 147 horse-and-rider combinations - 66 in Dressage and 81 in Jumping - are making their final preparations for what promises to be a fantastic week of top sport.

• Read more about Longines FEI European Championships: Dressage and Jumping - ready to go!

Opportunity for riders in Australia to qualify for overseas events 

This CDI-W falls into the EA Preliminary Selection Period for riders to qualify for the EA Nominated Selection Events for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) which will be held in Tryon, North Carolina, USA next year. 

• Read more about CDI-W at the NSW Dressage Championships

Germany’s Isabell Werth, the most medalled Olympic equestrian athlete in history, will be chasing gold with Weihegold OLD at the Longines FEI European Championships. 

Longines FEI European Championships 2017 - Dressage and Para Dressage 

By Louise Parkes

• Read more about Can the defending Dutch hold off the German giants?

Expressions of interest are now open for the Australian leg of the 2017 FEI World Dressage Challenge to be held at Boneo Park 17^th October 2017.

The FEI World Dressage Challenge is designed to create a ‘bridge” between the National level and the first FEI level of International competition. This is Australia’s inaugural year in the long running FEI competition.

• Read more about EOI - to take part in the 2017 FEI World Dressage Challenge

Held during the NSW Dressage Championships 

Saturday, 2 September 2017 from 9am to 11am

Official Measurer: Mr Joe Charnock (ph 0415 489 622) 

Location: At the far end of Stable Block A 

There is no need book a time BUT if you have riding commitments on the day and wish to book a time please contact Joe on the above number. 

The measuring will take place during the NSW Championships and horse/ponies coming in just to be measured must not interfere in any way with the running of the event and follow directions of the Stable Manager and Officials.   

• Read more about Official Measuring for EA registered Horses/Ponies