Fiderfurst and Robert Harrisson Schmerglatt.
© Roger Fitzhardinge
Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce the Dressage Recognition Squads for 2019.
The EA High Performance Program recognises combinations that have achieved outstanding performances, within their relevant category, throughout the previous twelve months. The Recognition Squads also aim to identify emerging talent with the potential to represent Australia at an International level in the future. The High Performance Squad structure consists of two tiers, High Performance Squads and Recognition Squads.
It has been an exciting twelve months for Australian dressage with the Australian Team securing Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification after finishing in 8th place (of 15) at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon, North Carolina. Due to the unprecedented movement and sale of horses post WEG the Recognition Squads present a list notably absent of some of Australia’s leading dressage riders.
Although some of the familiar combinations that have been at the forefront of Australian dressage in recent years may not be listed, the exciting new prospects and partnerships obtained by not only Australia’s leading riders, but also by emerging talent, is at an all time high.
Equestrian Australia’s High Performance Director, Chris Webb, said “The performance delivered by the Australian Team at WEG this year was a positive indication of the calibre and potential of dressage in Australia, both at present and for the future.”
Scores that were taken into consideration when determining the 2019 Recognition Squads range from 1/11/2017 – 31/10/2018, with the horse’s age being measured by either Northern Hemisphere (1st January) or Southern Hemisphere (1st August) calculations.
Equestrian Australia would like to congratulate the combinations, and their connections, listed below who have been named on the Dressage Recognition Squads for 2019. All Dressage Recognition Squad members have met the selection criteria.
Senior Squad
Kristy Oatley and Du Soleil, owned by R & R Oatley
Judith Dierks on Diamond Star.
© Franz Venhaus
Development A: Emerging GP/Medium Tour, Horses 8-12 years
Hayley Beresford and Rebana W, owned by HB Equestrian International Pte Ltd
Judy Dierks and Diamond Star, owned by Vicki Newham
Emma Flavelle-Watts and Cabaret C, owned by Kim Tenkate
Rozzie Ryan and Jarrah R, owned by R & E Bevan H & R Ryan
Rozzie Ryan and Jarrah R.
© Roger Fitzhardinge
Development B: Small Tour (Prix St-Georges/Inter I), Horses 7-11 years
Riley Alexander and MI Sirtainly Sir, owned by Julie Farrell
Justine Greer and Jaybee Cavalier, owned by Mark Nicholls
Gordon Pratt and Bloomers Simply the Best, owned by Melanie Bloom
Robert Schmerglatt and Fiderfurst, owned by Madonna Hedberg
David Shoobridge and Kalimna Hotshot, owned by Eliza Newton
Maree Tomkinson and Donna Elena, owned by Maree Tomkinson
Lizzie Wilson-Fellows and Lets Jazzabit, owned by Lizzie Wilson-Fellows
Bloomers Simply the Best and Gordon Pratt.
Development C: Riders 16-25 years
Katharine Farrell and Luxor 118, owned by Gregory Farrell
Mary Warren and Mindarah Park Raphael, owned by Mary Warren
Katharine Farrell on Luxor 118 .
© Franz Venhaus
Development D: Riders 16-21 years
Michaela Bray and Flowervale Florenz, owned by Michaela Bray
Sarah Farraway and MW Rotsong, owned by Toby Farraway
Sienna Hawkins and Tallyho Something Saintly, owned by Sienna Hawkins
Tanisha Ryan and Quizzical, owned by Tanisha Ryan
Alistair Schramm and Zero Degrees, owned by A.Schramm
Sarah Farraway and MW Rotsong.
© Roger Fitzhardinge
Source: Equestrian Australia (EA) website
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