Dressage

Equestrian Moves to Hong Kong for 2008 Olympics

The IOC confirmed today the decision of BOCOG (Beijing Organising Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games) that the equestrian competitions of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad would be organised in Hong Kong.

European Dressage Championships in Moscow Cancelled

The FEI has taken the decision to withdraw the 2005 FEI European Dressage Championship from Moscow. The event was due to take place from 29 to 31 July in Bitsa.

Gillian Duke & Riverside Finish Seventh in Consolations at 2005 World Championships for Young Horses

Gillian Duke and Riverside finished in seventh position in the consolation finals for the 5-year-old division at the 2005 World Championships for Young Horses held 1-3, 2005 in Verden, Germany.

See You in London in 2012

The IOC announced today that London has been selected as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games. London beat out 4 other cities including Moscow, New York, Madrid and Paris.

FEI European Dressage Championship in Moscow

The FEI has set an ultimatum with the Organizing Committee and Russian Equestrian Federation in order to prove their financial security for the European Championships. If demands are not met by July 7th, the Championships may be cancelled.

Evi Strasser Dances to Victory in Casino de Montreal Freestyle Extravaganza

Quebec’s own Evi Strasser claimed her first Grand Prix Freestyle victory at the Casino de Montreal Freestyle Extravaganza held as part of the CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International on Saturday night in Blainville, QC.

Young Guns Do Battle at CDI Blainville Dressage International

Ontario riders Julie Watchorn and Amy McIlwham battled it out for top spot in the Young Riders’ Division at the CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International running June 29 to July 2 at Blainville Equestrian Park in Blainville, QC.

Quebec’s Evi Strasser Scores Grand Prix Victory at CDI Blainville Dressage

Strasser of Ste-Adele, QC, earned a score of 67.33% for her performance riding Quantum Tyme, a 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding by Quattro. A member of the Silver Medal Team at the 2003 Pan American Games, Strasser and Quantum Tyme have been consistently winning this season, having also emerged victorious at last month’s World Cup Qualifying event in Ottawa, ON.

Tom Dvorak Dominates at CDI Blainville Dressage International

The popular CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International got underway on Wednesday, June 29, with Canadian Olympian Tom Dvorak proving to be his own best competition in the day’s featured class, the Prix St. Georges.

Dressage Dances Into Blainville Equestrian Park

The popular CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International returns to Quebec’s Blainville Equestrian Park from June 29-July 2, bringing with it the beauty and artistry that world-class dressage is known for.