A reminder to competitors and Clubs re the starting possibilities and consecutive levels for horses entered in EA Dressage Events.

Please read Rule:  1.15.3 which details the requirements on competitions/levels that horses can be entered in at EA events.  This rule should be read in conjunction with "Definitions of Levels, Rule 1.15.2.

An example:

Under previous rules competitors could enter a horse at Intermediate I and Intermediate II competitions.  This is no longer permitted.

• Read more about Starting possibilities at EA Dressage Events

The Australian Sports Foundation has approved the recently launched Australian Dressage International Travel Fund. This enables supporters to make tax-deductible donations to the fund, which was set up to provide assistance to Australia-based riders for transport, stabling and accommodation as well as training and equipment expenses associated with maintaining horses, riders and their support staff in countries outside Australia.

• Read more about Dressage Travel Fund now able to receive tax-deductible donations

The EA Board has approved Dressage moving to a 3 year re-accreditation cycle. As a result there had to be some rule changes that have now been approved by the EA Board.

For judges to maintain your accreditation, details and compulsory requirements on what you will need to do over the next 3 years to 31/3/18 is provided.

More Information

• Read more about Judge Re-Accreditation moves to a 3 Year Cycle

• Read more about Toni Venhaus awarded EA 2014 Administrator of the year

The conditions of entry and schedule for the NSW 2015 Dressage Championships is now available.

A new exciting and expanded programme this year including divisions for Amatuer Owner Riders,  Pony Championships and Para-Equestrian. 

More Information

• Read more about 2015 NSW Dressage Championhips

The International Workshop with presenters Lilo Fore (USA) and Cara Whitham (CAN) held at the 2015 Sydney CDI is available on a DVD for purchase.

Cost is $20.00 (plus postage and handling if you wish to have the DVD sent to you).

DVDs ordered and paid for at the Workshop will be posted out shortly.

To order a DVD, please complete the booking form and send in to us.

• Read more about Sydney CDI International Workshop DVD

It was an extremely happy birthday for NSW rider Judy Dierks today after she secured victory in the 2015 Sydney CDI 3* showcase event, the Grand Prix Freestyle Competition (CDI), on Diamond Star.

It was standing room only as a huge crowd packed the indoor arena at Sydney International Equestrian Centre on what was the final day of the 2015 Sydney CDI competition, with no less than seven leader board changes during the two-hour Grand Prix Freestyle.

• Read more about Judy Dierks takes out showcase event at Sydney CDI 3*