Dressage NZ has announced the team to tackle their Australian counterparts at the Australian Youth Dressage Championships scheduled for Wagga Wagga 11-13 July. Under the guidance of Team Manager, Karen Anderson (Christchurch) six riders will compete on borrowed horses and ponies generously loaned by Australian members, plus Grace Purdie (Waikato) on her well performed pony Skyhi Leandro K will compete in the FEI Junior section.
Photos Libby Law Photography
Pony Riders:
Alice Murfitt (Christchurch)
Zoe Lawn (New Plymouth) Photo on Pied Piper Trick or Treat winning the 2025 Saddle & Canter NZ Pony Championship
Junior Rider
Grace Purdie (Waikato) on Skyhi Leandro K
Young Riders
Charlotte vanderZwan (Northland)
Emily Townsend (Auckland)
Samantha Belsham (Waikato/Auckland) Photo on Dolcetto II winning the 2025 Saddle & Canter NZ Young Rider Championship
Samantha Wells (Waikato)
The event is being held at the Charles Sturt University Equine Centre | Wagga Wagga NSW. Wagga Wagga is located midway between Sydney & Melbourne.
The Charles Sturt Equestrian Centre is one of the excellent resources of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and provides facilities for teaching its courses in Equine Science, Veterinary Science and Animal Science. The Centre is an outstanding facility for horse-loving students and members of the regional community, with large indoor and outdoor arenas, deluxe stables, undercover yards, and yards.
Good luck to the team – its going to be a fabulous experience