The curtain came down on the 20th anniversary of EQUITANA Melbourne in the most fitting of ways . . . with the crowning of the IRT All Star The Way Of The Horse champ of champs. Bruce O’Dell edged out a true all-star field to take the supreme award but it was a hard-fought battle to the end between him, Ken Faulkner, Adam Sutton and Kiwi Tui Teka.

It was a special win for 30-year-old Clunes rider Steven Hill who took the honours in the Horseware Australia Jumping Grand Prix, heading home 37 other super-slick combinations at EQUITANA Melbourne this afternoon (Friday).

It’s been a day of thrilling competition and heart-stopping action at EQUITANA Melbourne. Thousands queued for the first of four days of horsey heaven at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Spectators at the opening day of EQUITANA Melbourne were treated to a host of top competition across the disciplines . . . and it is only going to get better as things ramp up over the coming days.

The countdown is on . . . EQUITANA Melbourne – the biggest equine event in the Southern Hemisphere – gets underway on Thursday and runs for four fun-filled action days featuring some of the best around.

A horse’s stature and power makes them one of the most majestic animals; however, their power also means that their handlers need to ensure that safety is always at the forefront of their minds. Even the most experienced person can become injured which can sometimes become fatal.

A record number of riders from across NSW the ACT and interstate are preparing to compete at the 2018 NSW Dressage Championships, to be held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) from August 29 to September 2 2018.

EOUITANA Melbourne is bringing back four All-Star trainers for this year’s The Way Of The Horse (TWOTH) Challenge. the world famous horse starting competition. which will run from November 15-18 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

EQUITANA Melbourne is taking showjumping to new heights with the introduction of the $120,000 Australian Open.
The biggest prize pool in Australia combined with shifting the competition to the highly-rated outdoor “Rowville Competition Arena” will bring the top showjumpers from around Australia believes Showjumping Director Kevin Hansen.

NSW Central Coast dressage rider, trainer and coach Gina Montgomery is preparing to take to the arena in Australia’s premier international dressage event, the 2018 OTTO SPORT AUSTRALIA Sydney CDI.

The professional from Kiar, just north of Wyong, will have two horses competing in the event’s prestigious young horse championship.

The 2018 OTTO SPORT AUSTRALIA Sydney CDI has received its largest entries in four years, with hundreds of the nation’s best horses and riders set to compete at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) from May 2 to 5.

A total of 262 horses will be put through their paces in nearly 500 tests across four days of competition in what is Australia’s most prestigious international dressage event.

EQUITANA Melbourne has announced that the hugely popular Australian Brumby Challenge will be returning in 2018 and will be partnering with Dolly’s Dream Foundation to develop a Youth Award In memory of Dolly Everett.

This year’s OTTO SPORT AUSTRALIA Sydney CDI*** will bring together judges from around the world to cast experienced eyes over the nation’s best horses and riders, and Danish FEI 5* judge Hans-Christian Matthiesen is no exception.

Mr Matthiesen is currently President of the International Dressage Officials Club, a member of the 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) Ground Jury, and former FEI Dressage Committee member.