Saturday 20th July 2013
QLD State Equestrian Centre Caboolture QLD
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Congratulations to QLD Dressage rider Sheridyn Ashwood for her clean sweep at the 2013 Sydney CDI, winning the Grand Prix, the Grand Prix Special AND the Grand Prix Freestyle!

Sheridyn and Prestige VDL will be opening the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage in a Pas de Deux display with the stunning Riverview Cinderella and Danielle Shearer, who were also very successful at the 2013 Sydney CDI.

Set your alarm clocks early and don't miss out on seeing this amazing musical tango.
Have you ever thought about what it takes to represent your country at the highest level? Have you ever dreamed of being there yourself?

Hold onto the edge of your seats as Australian representative at the 2004 Athens Olympics, Rebel Morrow, takes us through the joy, the tears and the hard work behind that culminating moment. Don’t miss this seminar 'The Olympic Journey'.

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to read more about Rebel Morrow.
2013 Program now online!

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to check it out.
The great news just keeps on coming! We are excited to announce that leading Sports Psychologist - Jonah Oliver, will be presenting 'Overcoming the Fear Factor' in the Seminar Centre at the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

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2013 Trade Village is taking shape!

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to check it out.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Gold class tickets are selling quickly. Please note they are sold on a 'first in best dressed' basis, the sooner you buy your tickets the closer you will be to the action!

Visit the Tickets page to order your tickets online.
We are so excited to announce that ELF - The Little Grey Pony will be returning to the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage!

Elf has an ever-growing fan base of admirers since surviving a horrific ordeal in 2010. He returns to the QLD Festival of Dressage to show us his latest talent, painting.

Click here to read more about Elf.

Limited outside food items and snacks are permitted at the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

Please note outside items that will not be accepted on the QSEC grounds include:

  • Glass (bottles, containers etc.)
  • Metal (cutlery etc.)
  • Alcohol
  • Thermos flasks containing hot water
  • Large coolers
  • Outside take away foods (McDonalds, KFC etc.)
There will be a wide range of food and drink options available from the food court on the day.
Check out our 2013 Stallion Parade!

Stallions on display have been carefully selected, with a variety of local and imported bloodlines. Take your pick from the magnificent line up of stallions we've chosen for 2013...

Click here to view our 2013 Stallions.
Antoinette Foster, equine nutrition guru, to be presenting a seminar at the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

Antoinette offers natural health solutions and feeding recommendations for all types of horses. Antoinette shows horse owners how to improve the health and wellbeing of their horses while cutting the cost of feeding dramatically which is good news!

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to read more about Antoinette Foster.
The dynamic duo, Shane and Mattea Davidson, are returning to present at this year's event!

Highly successful cross discipline experts, Shane and Mattea Davidson, explain how and why cross training can improve your horse's paces and gymnastic ability on the flat.


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to read more about Shane and Mattea Davidson.
Want to know what the judge's are looking for? Liz Owens and Irene Bakels-Noreen will enlighten you at the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

Liz is an accomplished Dressage rider having won 5 National Dressage titles at FEI level, named as a member of the Olympic Athlete program from 1996 to 1999, and she has represented Australia at Grand Prix on two occasions. She is also a National C Level Advanced Dressage Judge and the Riders Representative on the Australian Dressage Council.

Irene has been involved in the Dressage industry for over 50 years. She is a retired International Judge, and a current National Level A Grand Prix Judge and Judge Educator. She is also a Level 2 Dressage Specialist Coach, Coach Educator, and Examiner and an FEI Steward.

Click here to read more about Liz Owens and Irene Bakels-Noreen.
Rebecca Ashton from NSW presenting 'Be the Athlete You Want Your Horse To Be'.

Rebecca Ashton is an accredited EA Equestrian Coach, a qualified Pilates Instructor and a Board member of the International Society of Rider Biomechanics. A proclaimed writer for many magazines including The Horse Magazine, Rebecca works with International Dressage competitors around the world.

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Harold the Horse set to return to Australia for the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage!

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International FEI Pony, Nobis Jules (IMP), to feature in the International Equine Connections Masterclass at the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage!

Nobis Jules is an 8 year old FEI pony with movement to rival his Dutch Warmblood cousins, an amazing temperament, and a natural talent for collection. He has achieved scores well into the 70's and taken out countless Championships on the International Dutch Pony circuit.

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International Equine Connections Masterclass with Annemieke Vincourt confirmed for the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

Annemieke Vincourt is based in The Netherlands. She is an International Grand Prix competitor, and in 2009 was selected to ride for Holland in the FEI World Breeding Championships, alongside riders such as Edward Gal. She is also a highly accomplished "Federal Trainer", training all levels of riders and their horses through the levels into the International circuit.

Annemieke has trained 10 horses to International Grand Prix and is currently ranked 1st in the 2012/2013 National Dutch Championships at small tour level on Kansas C (Krack C), bred and trained by Annemeike.

Click here to read more about Annemieke Vincourt and International Equine Connections.
'Bits and Bitting' seminar with Anita Marchesani confirmed for the 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage.

Originally from a non-horsey family in Perth, Anita worked as an event groom while finishing University before moving to Sydney. From here, Anita travelled to the United Kingdom where she worked as Head Groom for British Young Rider Team Member, Susanna Barker.

On return to Australia she founded Bella Equestrian - a retail business importing elite products for eventers and dressage riders from the UK and in 2009 she started Bit Bank Australia. Anita advocates a holistic approach to bitting the ridden horse, and Bit Bank Australia is the first service of its kind in Australia to offer a consultation service and 30 day trial.

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The 2013 Horseland QLD Festival of Dressage Date announced - Pencil Saturday 20th of July into your diary!