Today the Australian Equestrian Federation announced the three dressage squads which form the National High Performance Dressage Program.
The Elite Squad for the combinations that have been identified as leading combinations in contention for the Australian Team for the next Major Championships ie Olympic or World Equestrian Games.
The National A Squad for talented combinations who, in principle, may not be ready for the next Major Championship, but may be ready for competition at the following Major Championship.
The National Futures Squad for young talented combinations who have been identified as having potential to be ready for future Major Championships.
There is also the Dressage National Youth Squad.
2012 Dressage National Elite Squad
Rider - Horse - Owner(s)
- Chantal Wigan - Ferero - Chantal Wigan and Gary Fairman
- Heath Ryan - Regardez Moi - Heath and Rozzie Ryan
- Lyndal Oatley - Potifar - Andrew and Carol Oatley
- Mary Hanna - Sancette - Mary and Rob Hanna
- Mary Hanna - Umbro - Mary and Rob Hanna
- Rachael Sanna - Jaybee Alabaster - Beverley and John Edwards
2012 Dressage National A-Squad
Rider - Horse - Owner(s)
- Alexandra Berns - Kings Legend - Alexandra Berns
- Brett Parbery - Lord of Loxley - Clyde Wunderwald
- Brett Parbery - Good As Gold - Carolyn Lieutenant
- Brett Parbery - DP Weltmeiser - Susan Duddy
- Hayley Beresford - Belissimo NRW - Zucht-u Sportpferde Schmidt GmbH
- Kelly Layne - Raja - Kelly Layne
- Maree Tomkinson - Diamantina - Maree Tomkinson
- Matthew Dowsley - De Caprio - Andrea Beatty
- Rozzie Ryan - GV Bullwinkle - Olivia Bunn
2012 National Dressage Futures Squad
Rider - Horse - State
- Cassia Montgomery - Rebel M - NSW
- Cassia Montgomery - Fioretta - NSW
- Daniella Dierks - Aber Hallo - NSW
- Denise Rogan - Virtuel 1 - NSW
- Nadia Coghlan - Fiderdanz - NSW
- Robbie Soster - Danora - NSW
- Danielle Shearer - Riverview Cinderella - QLD
- Hayley Gilbert - Dicavalli Dior - QLD
- Jayden Brown - San Andreas - QLD
- Nicole Tough - Flavio - QLD
- Melissa Van Den Berg - Dornkaart - QLD
- Tor Van Den Berg - World Royal - QLD
- Tor Van Den Berg - Lady Sinatra - QLD
- Angela Donaldson - Danson Destiny - SA
- Heather Currie - Emporio Van De Zwarte Molen - SA
- Ria Grivell - Acacia Ridge Galileo - SA
- Lydia Jackson - Flashazz - TAS
- Lydia Jackson - Splendido - TAS
- Ruth Walker - Walden Park Columbus - TAS
- Georgina Cattermole - Bellaire Cannavaro - VIC
- Holly Stansfield-Smith - Diva Royale - VIC
- Jenny Bray - CJP Diamon Dazzler - VIC
- Lilah Nieuwland - Wajama - VIC
- Sidney Hoffman - Freedom C - VIC
- Tegan Huitson - Heatherton Park Fame - VIC
- Colin Chantler - Bonita - WA
- Deon Stokes - Royal Oak II - WA
- Sally Rose Mayall - Hollingrove Sunburst - WA
Related Links
Equestrian Australia Announces Olympic Shadow Teams
Australian 2011-2012 Futures Squad for Dressage Announced
Australian Dressage Squads for 2011 Announced
Dressage Talent Identification for Australian Futures Squads