Dressage competition is the test of training. Not only do you compete against other combinations in the class, there is the opportunity to compete against your own previous score. Dressage NZ offers a wide choice of competitions from Training to International Events and series for all levels.
The FEI World Dressage Challenge is an International Development Competition supported and organised globally by the FEI and participating national federations.
The 2026 Equestrian World Tours NZ Youth Dressage Festival will be held at the Fiber Fresh Taupo NEC on Friday 23 & Saturday 24 January
5 -8 March 2026 / Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre – Taupo
The Bates Championships are back in 2026 – Bates Saddles & Dressage NZ since 1998
Recent event and series results from around the country plus historical results from many events
There is a national series for every rider to participate in including open and restricted categories including Pony & Young Riders, Youth, Rising Stars and Masters.
FEI competitions are run under the jurisdiction of the FEI and complying with FEI rules for Dressage, General Regs and Veterinary Regulations. These are updated annually on 1st January. Riders entering in FEI competitions have a responsibility to understand the rules which can be found at www.fei.org
