As momentum builds toward this year’s FEI World Championships, Australia’s second Para Dressage qualifier has drawn an impressive list of competitors. With the trot-up complete this afternoon, competition is set to commence Friday at Willinga Park.
British Olympian Carl Hester returned to the top step at CHI Al Shaqab, securing a CDI5* Grand Prix and Freestyle double in Doha with Fame, underlining his excellence and longevity on the international dressage stage.
Five-time Australian Olympian Edwina Tops-Alexander enjoyed a strong finish to CHI Al Shaqab in Doha (17-21 February), placing fourth in the CSI3* Grand Prix on Saturday.
After back-to-back runner-up finishes, Sweden’s Maria von Essen finally broke through in Gothenburg, capturing her first FEI Dressage World Cup qualifier with Invoice, ahead of compatriot Patrik Kittel and Denmark’s Carina Cassøe Krüth.
Boneo Park’s February Jumping Championships (20-22 February) saw show jumping action return once again to the Mornington Peninsula, with Frida Lindgren and Wondaree Colleen taking out Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Equestrian Australia has announced the Australian squad for the CSIO4* Wellington Nations Cup, to be held in Wellington, Florida (USA) from 24 February to 1 March 2026.