The 2026 EBM Group Australian Youth Dressage Championships once again showcased the depth of emerging talent within the sport, with the event delivering four days of high-quality competition at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre. Across all age groups, riders demonstrated professionalism beyond their years, alongside the camaraderie and sportsmanship that defines the championships.
Jessica Dertell and Kilimanjaro continued their success in the U25 Grand Prix classes, winning all three tests with scores exceeding 70% to secure the FEI Big Tour Championship. Reserve Big Tour Champion was Charlotte Richardson and Liberta, who scored 65.950% in the Grand Prix Freestyle to finish second behind Jess and Kilimanjaro on 72.580%.
Jessica Martin and Zanzibar won the closely contested Prix St Georges with 63.922%, just 0.4% ahead of Jade Wilkinson and Sharellen Gadarene in second. Jade and Sharellen Gadarene won the Intermediate I with 65.980% and the Intermediate I Freestyle with 69.358% to secure the FEI Small Tour Championship.
Despite a smaller field, the FEI Young Rider division delivered some of the closest competition of the event. In the Teams Test, only 0.05% separated first and second, with Rosie Heagney and MSJ Nemo taking the win on 64.657% ahead of Jazi French and Syriana. Jazi and Syriana claimed the Individual Test on 63.637%, narrowly ahead of Rosie and MSJ Nemo on 63.480%. Rosie and MSJ Nemo sealed the Championship with a Freestyle win on 72.425%, while Jazi and Syriana finished Reserve Champions with 72.208%t — less than a single percentage point separating the pair across all three tests.
Millicent Fletcher and Amsterdam produced a clean sweep in the FEI Junior classes to secure the overall Championship with a highlight score of 76.067% in the Freestyle. Reserve Champion was Zali Mills and Royal Diamond Jubilee who were consistently second across the three tests. With 10 riders competing in the FEI Junior classes, it underlines the upcoming talent of dressage in Australia.
The FEI Pony Champion was Morgan Cockerell and Monteith Brunton, who won the Freestyle with 69.642%. Reserve FEI Pony Champion were Olivia Roberts and Chapel House Gwilym.
Lily Diss and Butterfly DS were crowned the FEI Childrens Champion with scores ranging from 66.857%-71.700% across the three tests. Reserve Champion was Jude May and Flowervale Bollinger who did not score below 68% across the classes.
FEI Para Dressage results:
FEI Para Dressage Grade II Grand Prix Test A: Maddison Cooke and Byalee Magic 2, 70.690%
FEI Para Dressage Grade II Grand Prix Test B: Maddison Cooke and Byalee Magic 2, 71%
FEI Para Dressage Grade III Grand Prix Test A: Ella Newbery and Bloomfield Royal Princess, 67.667%
FEI Para Dressage Grade III Grand Prix Test B: Ella Newbery and Bloomfield Royal Princess, 71.334%
FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Grand Prix Test A: Darcy Macaulay and Parklands Faltango, 62.292%
FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Grand Prix Test B: Darcy Macaulay and Parklands Faltango, 67.838%
EA Championship results:
Advanced Champion 22-25 years old: Jessica Dertell and Osaka P
Advanced Reserve Champion 22-25 years: Jade Wilkinson and Neron
Advanced Champion: Cleo Billings and Welfs Applause
Medium Champion 22-25 years old: Jessica Dertell and Osaka P
Medium Reserve Champion 22-25 years old: Taleisha Snell and HB Fraternite
Medium Champion: Jessia Sharp and Revelwod Synergy
Medium Reserve Champion: Ella McConachy and LP Sweet as Chocolate
Pony Medium Champion: Bianca Griffiths and Benita PD
Elementary Champion 22-25 years old: Natasha Moody and Penmain Rumor Has It
Elementary Reserve Champion 22-25 years old: Jessica Dertell and Roseglen Crown Royale
Elementary Champion: Molly Farran and Kohinoor Rock My World
Elementary Reserve Champion: Lamoza Velisha and Call Me Cooley
Pony Elementary Champion: Annabelle Webb and Freemans Lodge Global
Pony Elementary Reserve Champion: Bianca Griffiths and Benita PD
Novice Champion 22-25 years old: Charlotte Richardson and Yondella Fonzarrelli
Novice Reserve Champion 22-25 years old: Natsha Moody and Springside Serrano
Novice Champion: Molly Farran and Kohinoor Rock My World
Novice Reserve Champion: Lochie Colquhoun and Gesusa Park Divergence
Pony Novice Champion: Ella Walsh and Poetry in Motion
Pony Novice Reserve Champion: Zara Lally and Trussana B
Preliminary Champion 22-25 years old: Taleisha Snell and Dynamik Galatea
Preliminary Reserve Champion 22-25 years old: Taleisha Snell and Kenlock Charlie Brown
Preliminary Champion: Zali Mills and Yondella Davinci
Preliminary Reserve Champion: Charlotte Dickins and Dun Manus Macalla
Pony Preliminary Champion: Lyla Woolston and Loriot Skyes the Limit
Pony Preliminary Reserve Champion: Mietta Lumsden and Tamrie Park Primadonna
Interschools Championship results:
Elementary Champion: Mia Baxter and Bella Tricks
Elementary Reserve Champion: Lochie Colquhoun and Gesusa Park Divergence
Senior Novice Champion: Annabelle Richardson and Merricks Fiore
Senior Novice Champion: Mia Baxter and Bella Tricks
Intermediate Novice Champion: Ella McQuillan and Miss Money Penny PP
Intermediate Novice Reserve Champion: Elly Tepper and Coch Llew Helios
Primary Novice Champion: Lyla Woolston and Loriot Skyes the Limit
Primary Novice Reserve Champion: Edward Restall and Bling Du Rouet
Senior Preliminary Champion: Charlize Scott and Theodore
Senior Preliminary Reserve Champion: Charli Mia Zele and Maybe Milky Way
Intermediate Preliminary Champion: Elly Tepper and Coch Llew Helios
Intermediate Preliminary Reserve Champion: Bonnie King and Kenda Park Warrior
Primary Preliminary Champion: Gracelyn Karakaltsas and Dalbrae Vegas
Primary Reserve Preliminary Champion: Xoya Jell-Batha and Calvin K
