Calling all Clubs - It’s Time to Support Your Sport

Come 23 October 2013 Australia’s most talented dressage riders will be competing at the 2013 Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park.  

At the 2013 Saddleworld Australian Dressage Championships more than 200 of Australia’s best riders will compete over five days of competition. This year’s National Championship is a World Cup qualifier, with a huge program of events from Novice to Grand Prix level.

There could be no better way to inspire the champions of tomorrow than seeing today’s champions compete at the highest level. So gather members of your local, riding club, pony club, or school and plan a trip to enjoy watching Australia’s best riders go head to head at this world class venue.

In addition to watching Australia’s medal winning Para Equestrians, young riders from your club will also be inspired by seeing members of the following NSW and National Dressage Squads compete:

• DNSW High Performance Squad; DNSW Talent Development Squad;DNSW Youth Development Squad and the National Youth Development Squad National Dressage Elite Squad and National A Level Squad
• Children under 16 will be able to attend for free on Thursday, Friday and Sunday of the competition – so it’s a great incentive for your club to contribute to the dressage community in attending.

Club crowd pleasers in this year’s program include the following:

1. Thursday 24 October – Australia’s most talented Para Equestrian athletes compete in the Para Equestrian Championship Test Competition.

2. Friday 25 October – a record number, (40 horse and rider combinations) will take part in the Australian Sports Commission Grand Prix CDI-W. Riders in this event can gain qualifying scores for the World Equestrian Games in Normandy

3. Saturday 26 October – Don’t miss the chance to see the Pessoa Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle with Freestyle events running all day Saturday.

4. Sunday the 27 October – The Equestrian Australia’s Prix St George – Stars of the Future is a must see for all dressage enthusiasts.

By: Scott Pollock

Quick Links

• To assist your club in planning its trip, visit the Dressage NSW website Saddleworld 2013 Australian Dressage Championship
• Dressage horses for sale on HORSEZONE
• Dressage STALLIONS AT STUD on STALLIONZONE

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