Alexandra Medved shares her experiences as part of the Victorian Amateur Owner Rider (AOR) dressage community, which she says has helped encourage her to achieve her goals – including personal best scores at this year’s Dressage and Jumping with the Stars with her four-year-old, Wonderland Formidable Love.
Day two of the 2026 Sydney CDI saw Mary Hanna win the CDI3* Grand Prix with Ivanhoe, while the Australian team took an early lead in the Trans-Tasman Dressage Challenge ahead of the deciding tests on Saturday.
Australia’s Grace Kay has delivered a standout performance at the Strzegom Spring Open, claiming victory in the CCI3*S aboard Harthill Samba in a competitive field.
The 2026 Sydney CDI got underway at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on Wednesday, beginning with the CDN Intermediate II and CDN Prix St Georges classes.
Tamara Jackman, AOR Committee Member, introduces The AOR Village — an exploration of how community, connection and shared support empower Amateur Owner Riders to navigate complexity, balance life and sport, and thrive together in dressage as amateurs.
Victoria’s largest and richest event for retired racehorses gets even bigger, as the Racing Victoria Off The Track Carnival returns to Boneo Park for 2026.