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Held in Cremona, Italy, this year’s edition of the IRHA-IRHBA Futurity showcased top international reining competition as the Western discipline continues to grow in Europe. When the sport began to make its way across the Atlantic four decades ago, the European enthusiasts were not only learning from Americans – there were two Australian trainers who also greatly influenced reining’s European development.
Two Australians have been appointed to key roles for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, with Mary Seefried and Kirsten Neil joining the international officiating team for one of the sport’s most prestigious global events.
Lucy Johnston is the kind of Pony Club member every club dreams of having — dedicated, kind, reliable, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Her ongoing commitment to her club, Midlands Pony Club (MPC), Tasmania, and to the Pony Club movement as a whole has seen her named the 2025 Pony Club Australia Best Achievement by a Rider Aged 13–17, proudly sponsored by Ranvet.
The stage is set for one of the most hotly anticipated dressage showdowns of the season as the CDI-W FEI Dressage World Cup returns to the London International Horse Show this December.
EBM Group has been announced as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2026 Australian Youth Dressage Championships, strengthening its commitment to supporting young riders and the wider equestrian community ahead of January’s showcase at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
A superb final day at the 2025 Limitless Lodge Sydney International Three-Day Event saw Oliver Barrett capture the feature CCI4*L title with Sandhills Briar, headlining strong performances across all classes.
Held in Cremona, Italy, this year’s edition of the IRHA-IRHBA Futurity showcased top international reining competition as the Western discipline continues to grow in Europe. When the sport began to make its way across the Atlantic four decades ago, the European enthusiasts were not only learning from Americans – there were two Australian trainers who also greatly influenced reining’s European development.
Two Australians have been appointed to key roles for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, with Mary Seefried and Kirsten Neil joining the international officiating team for one of the sport’s most prestigious global events.
Lucy Johnston is the kind of Pony Club member every club dreams of having — dedicated, kind, reliable, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Her ongoing commitment to her club, Midlands Pony Club (MPC), Tasmania, and to the Pony Club movement as a whole has seen her named the 2025 Pony Club Australia Best Achievement by a Rider Aged 13–17, proudly sponsored by Ranvet.
The stage is set for one of the most hotly anticipated dressage showdowns of the season as the CDI-W FEI Dressage World Cup returns to the London International Horse Show this December.
EBM Group has been announced as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2026 Australian Youth Dressage Championships, strengthening its commitment to supporting young riders and the wider equestrian community ahead of January’s showcase at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
A superb final day at the 2025 Limitless Lodge Sydney International Three-Day Event saw Oliver Barrett capture the feature CCI4*L title with Sandhills Briar, headlining strong performances across all classes.
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