Australia's top young dressage riders are currently aiming to qualify for the country's most prestigious international dressage competition, the 2017 Sydney CDI***.

The focus has switched to the next generation of the nation's dressage riders in the post-Olympic year, and Sydney CDI - taking place from April 27 to 29 at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) – is the perfect platform to showcase our best young riders.

• Read more about Young guns looking to qualify for 2017 Sydney CDI

Update issued by Australian Dressage Committee.

Following enquiries, the Australian Dressage Committee wishes to clarify the status of Novice Grading Points earned prior to January 1^st 2017. 

2017 EA Dressage Rule 1.16 (g) states:

Points are accrued when the horse or pony gains 61% or above in Official Competitive competitions from Elementary level and above.

The intention of the rule change is to allow horses to gain confidence without the pressure of acquiring grading points too quickly in the formative stage of their careers.

• Read more about Clarification of Novice Points – EA Dressage Rules 2017

FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2016/2017 - Round 6

Amsterdam (NED), 28 January 2017

by Louise Parkes 

• Read more about Werth and Weihegold make it a hat-trick in Amsterdam

In spite of a wide range of weather conditions the Ellanbrae Park Victorian Youth Dressage Championships proved to be a showcase for both talented established riders  and those who are on the way to a bright future.  Tests from Preliminary to Grand Prix attracted almost 200 riders to Boneo Park including a team of New Zealand riders together with entrants from New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and a very strong Victorian contingent.

• Read more about The Ellanbrae Park Victorian Youth Dressage Championships

The 2017 Sydney CDI is set to be a showdown of Australia's best up-and-coming dressage horses and riders, and international judges are hoping to discover the latest world beater Down Under.

German 5* judge Katrina Wuest will again travel to Australia to officiate as FEI Foreign judge for the April 27 to 29 event at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, and is hoping this year will reveal a star of the future.

“Everything is possible – I personally would love to be among the first to detect a new superstar Down Under,” she said.

• Read more about Search for Superstar Down Under

The current 2017 rule reads as follows:

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Dressage NSW in partnership with Equestrian NSW is pleased to announce the 2017 NSW Dressage Squad. 

The Selection Criteria and High Performance Program is a new format that was initiated in 2016. More information on the guidelines on the DNSW website [here]. 

• Read more about 2017 DNSW Squads Announced

In the lead up to the Sydney International Horse Trials Event on 11-14 May 2017,  the Sydney CDI is pleased to announce that Eventing riders entering the Sydney International will have an opportunity to take part in a warm up Dressage and Jumping competition at the 2017 Sydney CDI.

Other competitors not entering the Sydney International who would like to ride either a dressage test or the Jumping just for the experience are welcome

• Read more about Eventing Dressage and Jumping competitions included at the Sydney

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Tickets are now on sale for Australia's premier international dressage event, the 2017 Sydney CDI***, taking place from April 27 to 29 at Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

Showcasing Australia's top dressage combinations, the 2017 event is set to be better than ever with the best of the nation's next generation taking part in the CDI-Y World Cup qualifier and the FEI Under-25 Grand Prix Tour.

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FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2016/2017 - Round 5

Olympia, London (GBR), 14 December 2016 

By Louise Parkes 

• Read more about Hester wins and Valegro bows out on a night to remember at Olympia