David Middleton and WEC In The Money win Ballarat CCI4*S

Young Australian dressage riders are making increasingly common appearances in the FEI Dressage World Rankings, with the latest update revealing 30 Aussie riders in the top 100 across the Under 25, Young Rider, Junior, Pony and Children’s categories.

Following the news that Galway Downs will not serve as the equestrian venue for the Los Angeles Games, Santa Anita Park has now been confirmed.

From 4-6 April, National Capital Horse Trials Association (NCHTA) held their second international horse trials in the space of seven months – and what a well-received event it was. The Asset Construction Hire Canberra International Horse Trials saw many riders on the hunt for qualification scores ahead of Adelaide Equestrian Festival (1-4 May), leading to big classes and impressive results.   

Galway Downs will not serve as the equestrian venue for the Los Angeles Games. Largely considered a near-certainly to host equestrian for LA28 in just over three years’ time, it was announced late last week that this is no longer the case – much to the surprise of the venue.

David Middleton and WEC In The Money were victorious in the CCI4*S at 4CYTE Ballarat International Horse Trials (11-13 April).

As the 2025 Braidwood and District Heavy Horse Show approaches, Christine Ellis takes a look behind the history of heavy horses in the area.