Gareth Hughes and Classic Briolinca
© ECARY/Hughes Dressage website
Join International Grand Prix Dressage Champion, Gareth Hughes, as he presents five masterclasses throughout the day!
He’ll be sharing his vast knowledge and best kept training secrets with us as he talks us through the levels, from establishing the foundations in the young dressage horse, right through to refining the FEI movements.
Over the past 10 years Gareth has amassed more than 30 National and International Titles including international wins at Small Tour and Grand Prix, both in the UK and abroad. He has represented Great Britain on numerous occasions at the European Championships and World Equestrian Games, picking up medals along the way.
Gareth and his Wife Rebecca set up their own successful dressage training barn in Warwickshire in 2011, here Hughes Dressage was born.
You cannot afford to miss what Gareth has to share!!
Roger Fitzhardinge
Joining us also this year is highly acclaimed Australian dressage trainer, coach and competitior, Roger Fitzhardinge
With over 35 years of experience in the sport, as a former A level National Judge, dressage specialist coach, FEI level competition, equestrian photographer and motivational speaker, Roger is passionate about the sport and is an excellent communicator.
His Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) gives him an added advantage of understanding the biomechanics of horse and rider.
As honoured Gow Gates Award recipient for Services to the Sport, we are lucky to have Roger as a presenter at this year’s event.
The Double Dans
Not only will you be spending the day absorbing valuable knowledge and training inspiration from Gareth and Roger, you’ll also be getting highly entertained by Double Dan Horsemanship!
This tremendously talented duo perform all around the world, wowing crowds with electrifying liberty horse demonstrations displaying the ultimate partnership between horses and handlers. Be inspired to push the boundaries of horsemanship and to build an extradorinaiy relationship with your horse. Prepare to question your limitations…
Plus shopping!
When the gates open at 8am You’ll immediately have access to our extensive Trade Village.
Retailers from all around Australia arrive at the QLD Festival of Dressage bringing with them a huge selection of products for you, the eager shoppers, to take advantage of. Here you will have access to many stores from interstate that you wouldn’t normally have access to. Come and enjoy the many ‘festival only’ bargains from our wonderful trade vendors.
Silent Auction and Raffles
In an amazing show of support towards our sport, leading stallion owners, trade vendors and sponsors continually offer up to $5000 each in products/services toward our crowd pleasing silent Auction and Raffles – wiht all proceeds being 100% directed back to Dressage in Queensland.
Often these items are won at half their valued price, so make sure you come along and check out the Silent Auction and be in with a chance to snap up a bargain!
Stallions
Planning to breed your next superstar?
Included in our Silent Auction is a wonderful selection of stallion services, you can view these quality stallions and/as their talented progeny in the IHB Stallion Display in the main arena at 2:00pm
Latest fashion
You don’t want to miss our ever popular Fashion Parade…
This is your opportunity to see the latest and greatest in equestrian fashion form the most popular stores in Australia! Pick out your favourite new outfit, it’ll be available for you to purchase on the day. Always good fun, get in early to secure the best vantage point and enjoy the show!
Tickets are on sale now! Click here to find out more!
General admission tickets get you full access to all of this and more!
However, if you want to spoil yourself a little and make the day unforgettable, you might choose to of with our ringside gold class option. Ringside tables are arrayed right next to the arena – you could almost reach out and shake hands with the presenters! Dining includes: morning tea, a delicious lunch and afternoon tea, served with complementary wine and unlimited fresh tea and coffee.
Either way, gather your friends and enjoy a truly memorable day of horses, shopping and dining!
Source: Event press release
READ THE LATEST NEWS ARTICLES HERE
