It is with regret that DNSW has accepted the resignation of Kirsteen Dixon as Treasurer, effective mid-June 2023, due to increasing personal commitments. 

Kirsteen has made an enormous contribution to DNSW during her time as Treasurer, and we are grateful to have benefited from her depth of accounting and legal knowledge.  She will be very sorely missed and on behalf of DNSW members and the broader dressage community we thank her for her input and wise counsel, and wish her the very best.

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DR MIKE TOMLINSON

Already this year Dr Mike Tomlinson, based in Thousand Oaks, California, has officiated at many shows around the US, worked in NZ and attended a veterinary seminar in Uruguay. 

• Read more about International FEI Vet from the USA officiating at the 2023 Sydney CDI

Introducing PETER STORR (FEI 5* Judge Great Britain)

In April Peter Storr will be judging in Sydney. It will be his fourth visit to Australia.

At the beginning of 2021 he had been promoted to 5* judging status signifying his eligibility to officiate at senior FEI Championships around the world.

Based in the U.K. he has trained and competed many grand prix horses.

• Read more about Meet the Judges for the 2023 Sydney CDI - Peter Storr

DNSW is committed to supporting Clubs in regional areas through a series of “Regional Dressage Festival Series” in regional areas. Funds to support this initiative are provided from Equestrian NSW to Dressage NSW with additional contributions from DNSW.

• Read more about DNSW Regional Dressage Festival Funding Now Open

HANS CHRISTIAN MATTHIESEN (FEI 5* Judge from Denmark)

Veterinarian and 5* judge, Hans Christian Matthiesen, has been to Australia several times from his home in Denmark.

• Read more about Meet the judges for the 2023 Sydney CDI

Come along for a Celebration and Presentation of DNSW 2022 Annual Awards, proudly sponsored by Dressage NSW.

$100pp (plus nominate fee) includes a complimentary  drink on arrival (buy your own after that), 3 course buffet, DJ and dancing. 

Why not make it a party and book a table for 8 to 10 friends.

WHEN: Saturday, 18th March 2023

TIME: 7.00pm to midnight

WHERE: Hawkesbury Raceclub, Clarendon

Any questions - ask Gail Benson on 0407 017 066 or mgbenson@bigpond.

• Read more about DNSW Pirouettes Party & 2022 Annual Awards

An important notice to competitors:

At the forthcoming prestigious Sydney CDI event at SIEC, Australia’s dressage riders will find a range of one-star and three-star CDI classes on the program which so many of you have requested.

• Read more about Reach for the Stars at the 2023 Sydney CDI

The schedule and conditions of entry for the 2023 Sydney CDI is on now the website [click here].

Please read the conditions of entry and qualifying information before entering.

The approved FEI Schedule will be published when available. Changes to some conditions for the CDI/CPEDI competitions may need to be updated depending on final approval from the FEI.

• Read more about Schedule for 2023 event out now