Dressage

Dressage Canada's Competitions Committee Launches Online Discussion Group

Dressage Canada's Competition Committee has launched the first online Canadian Dressage Competition Organizers Discussion Group. Taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience in producing dressage shows from Primary and Provincial to National and CDIs (FEI) across the country, this help line will connect show organizers through email.

FEI Secretary General Resigns

The Executive Board of the Fédération Equestre Internationale accepted the resignation of Dr Bo Helander as Secretary General, effective 31 August 2005.

Dressage Canada National Championships For FEI Pony, FEI Junior and FEI Young Rider to be Held in 2005

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the first head to head Dressage Canada National Championships for all three FEI Youth divisions, which will be held August 25-28, 2005 in conjunction with the Ottawa Fall Classic in Ottawa, ON. Riders, aged 12 to 21 will compete for Champion in the FEI Junior, FEI Pony and FEI Young Rider divisions. With each of Canada's four regions sending their best riders, this will be truly a nation-wide Championship.

Canada Wins Individual Silver and Team Bronze at Sydney CDI3* Invitational in Australia

Ontario's Chris von Martels won Individual Silver in the International Prix St. Georges Derby at the Sydney CDI3* being held in Australia April 28 to May 1, 2005. The event, hosted at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park, site of the 2000 Olympic Games, is the only CDI3* held in Australia each year.

Anky Wins 7th World Cup Title

Dutch dressage queen Anky van Grusven won her 7th World Cup title Saturday night in front of a packed crowd at the Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas.

Leslie Reid Finishes Second in Grand Prix Freestyle B

Canada's Leslie Reid made a comeback in the Freestyle after a disappointing ride in the Grand Prix at the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas.

Steffen Peters Wins Invitational in Las Vegas

American dressage rider Steffen Peters, riding Floriano, won the Invitational Grand Prix held today at the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas.

Edward Gal of the Netherlands, riding Geldnet Lingh, won the opening Grand Prix at the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, Presented by Offield Farms, at the 2005 Las Vegas FEI World Cup Finals.

Dutch Rider Edward Gal Steals Grand Prix Win from Dressage Queen Anky van Grunsven

Edward Gal & Geldnet Lingh from the Netherlands grabbed first place honours in the Grand Prix competition with the narrowest of margins.  Only .625% separated Lingh from teammate, and defending World Cup Champion, Anky van Grunsven and Keltec Salinero.

Germany's Loss is Canada's Gain at the World Cup Finals

Following the surprising withdrawal of Isabell Werth's Anthony FRH, Canada's Evi Strasser and Quantum Tyme have been given the nod to fill in. This will mark the first time in World Cup Finals history that Canada has had two riders in the dressage portion of the competition.