Two Australians have been appointed to key roles for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, with Mary Seefried and Kirsten Neil joining the international officiating team for one of the sport’s most prestigious global events.
Lucy Johnston is the kind of Pony Club member every club dreams of having — dedicated, kind, reliable, and always ready to lend a helping hand. Her ongoing commitment to her club, Midlands Pony Club (MPC), Tasmania, and to the Pony Club movement as a whole has seen her named the 2025 Pony Club Australia Best Achievement by a Rider Aged 13–17, proudly sponsored by Ranvet.
The stage is set for one of the most hotly anticipated dressage showdowns of the season as the CDI-W FEI Dressage World Cup returns to the London International Horse Show this December.
EBM Group has been announced as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2026 Australian Youth Dressage Championships, strengthening its commitment to supporting young riders and the wider equestrian community ahead of January’s showcase at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
A superb final day at the 2025 Limitless Lodge Sydney International Three-Day Event saw Oliver Barrett capture the feature CCI4*L title with Sandhills Briar, headlining strong performances across all classes.
Brianna Ballesty has been named the inaugural winner of Pony Club Australia’s Soundness & Welfare Award, sponsored by Scootboot, after choosing her horse Tuscan’s wellbeing over competition at the 2025 Pony Club Victoria State Championships.
Shenae Lowings and Bold Venture strengthened their position at the Limitless Lodge Sydney International Three-Day Event, delivering a faultless cross country round on Saturday as several star classes saw major reshuffles ahead of Sunday’s decisive show jumping phase.