Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses 2016

Ermelo (NED), 1 August 2016 

Photo Caption: The fabulous mare, Fiontini, who was 5-year-old champion in 2015, returned to claim the 6-year-old title at the Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Championships for Young Horses 2016 at Ermelo (NED) yesterday. 

by Louise Parkes 

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A new date and venue has been announced for the Equestrian Victoria Youth Dressage Championships (incorporating the Young Rider Championships).     The Championships will run from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 January 2017 at the beautiful Boneo Park Equestrian Centre on the Mornington Peninsula.   Strategically positioned immediately before the 2017 Boneo Classic (19 -22 January)  the Youth Dressage Championships will allow riders to have two major events, during the summer holidays, within a few days of each other. 

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FEI European Dressage Championships for Young Riders, Juniors and Children 2016

Valencia (ESP), 24 July 2016 

Photo Caption: Hannah Erbe from Germany steered Carlos to three-time Junior gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Young Riders, Juniors and Children 2016 at Valencia (ESP). 

By Louise Parkes 

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FEI reviews alternatives for FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 after agreeing to part company with Bromont 

The FEI has today announced that it is working on alternatives for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 following mutual agreement between the FEI and Canadian Comité organisateur des Jeux Équestres Mondiaux 2018 (COJEM), the organising committee for the Games in Bromont, to terminate the contract to host the Games due to ongoing financial issues.

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Notice of Dressage NSW 2016 Annual General Meeting

 The Annual General Meeting of Dressage NSW Inc will be held on Tuesday, 6 December 2016 

Venue: Windsor Bowling Club, Cnr George & Tebbutt St, Windsor.

Time: 7.00pm

Changes to the Constitution:  Any changes to the Constitution should be sent to the Hon. Secretary of the Dressage NSW by 10 August 2016. 

Nominations for the Committee 2017-2019 Term: 

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The leaderboard for the DNSW Annual Awards as at 13 July is on the link below.

160713_DNSW_AA_Leader_Board.pdf

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Photo: demonstrated exactly why she is the world no. 1 rider  when leading Germany to a convincing victory yesterday in the sixth and final leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2016 series partnering Desperados. (FEI/Dirk Caremans)

By Louise Parkes

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Picture: Team Sweden celebrating on the podium after clinching victory in the fifth leg of the FEI Nations Cup Jennie Larsson, Patrik Kittel and Rose Mathisen, with Chef d'Equipe Bo Jenå in relaxed mood!

by Louise Parkes

Team Sweden have made it something of a tradition to come out on top in the FEI Nations Cup Dressage™ leg on home ground in Falsterbo, and they did it for the third consecutive year when pinning their rivals and neighbours from Denmark into runner-up spot by a significant 18-point margin today. 

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Dressage NSW conducted the Australian Youth Dressage Festival on behalf of Equestrian Australia at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on the 1 to 3 July 2016. 

DNSW was delighted to have on board Mary Houghton and Joanna Gunn as the event co-ordinators for the event.  Both ladies are experienced having been involved for many years at Club level. They both did a super job and should feel very proud of what was achieved. 

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