FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
The 2015 NSW Dressage Championships have been described as one of the best ever, as four days of competition wrapped up at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) today.
More than 200 riders completed in excess of 400 tests across all levels, including grass roots Amateur Owner Riders competing in their own championships for the first time.
The event was promoted as the “friendly championships”, and the atmosphere of the event, though competitive, was just that.
Dressage NSW president Prue Spurrett said she was very pleased with this year’s championships.
Helen Macaskill and Virginia Holmes took out the Amateur Owner Rider (AOR) Division of the FEI Small Tour Championships at the 2015 NSW Dressage Championships. It was the first year AORs have competed for their own championships at the event. Picture credit: Toni Venhaus
“What more could you ask for – fabulous horses, great weather and a super turn out brought everything together for the 2015 NSW Dressage Championships,” she said.
Helen Lawson and Floryda, winners of the AOR Medium Championship at the 2015 NSW Dressage Championships. Picture credit: Toni Venhaus
“Congratulations all round to Helen Lawson, Michelle Becchio and their team for creating a friendly atmosphere for all riders to do their best.
“Well done to all those who achieved their personal bests and everybody who made it to SIEC.”
Some championship results included:
Open Preliminary Champion: David McKinnon and Woodside Lady Loxley
AOR Preliminary Champion: Sarah Kiem and Glenlyn Regal Grove
Pony Preliminary Champion: Daniella Dierks and Gleisberg Champions League
Open Novice Champion: David McKinnon and Daytona Joy
AOR Novice Champion: Tyler Kimber and Kinnordy Gambado
Pony Novice Champion: Robbie Soster and Allengreen Medallist
Open Elementary Champion: Michelle Baker and Bradgate Park Puccini
AOR Elementary Champion: Tyler Kimber and Kinnordy Gambado
Pony Elementary Champion: Sara Price and Cheval De Luxe
Open Medium Champion: Daniella Dierks and Solo Feliz
AOR Medium Champion: Helen Lawson and Floryda
Pony Medium Champion: Amanda Shoobridge and Noble Dancer
Open Advanced Champion: Deon Stokes and Don Dancier
AOR Advanced Champion: Sheryl Morsley and Renwood Waratah
Pony Advanced Champion: Rochelle King-Andrews and Riverlands Classique
Open FEI Small Tour Champion: Matthew Dowsley and Adloo Richard
AOR FEI Small Tour Champion: Helen Macaskill and Neversfelde Rupert
Grand Prix Champion: Judith Dierks and Diamond Star
For full results, including all Para-Equestrian results, go to the Dressage NSW website http://www.dressagensw.equestrian.org.au/content/nsw-dressage-championships.
The 2015 NSW Dressage Championships – seasoned professionals, talented amateurs, ponies and Para-Equestrians. More than ever before!
