Wellington Riding Autumn International Festival of Dressage – A Key Fixture on the International Calendar

Now in its third year, the Wellington Riding Autumn International Dressage continues to grow in stature as one of the most important international dressage events heading into the autumn and winter season.

Taking place from 6th to 12th October 2025, the event features a full schedule of CDI 1*, CDI 3*, Youth classes, and CPEDI 2* & 3*, attracting riders and teams from across Europe and beyond.

World Class Facilities

With world-class facilities set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, Wellington Riding offers competitors exceptional competition arenas both indoors and outdoors, with surfaces maintained to elite standards by Andrew Bowen Ltd. Spectators enjoy panoramic views from the premium clubhouse, making it a true destination venue for international dressage.

The 2025 competition sees record entries in the CDI1* Small Tour, with 10 nations represented and riders benefiting from three full days of competition, culminating in a highly anticipated freestyle to music on Sunday. Freestyle competition also features earlier in the week for Para Dressage athletes, with CPEDI freestyle classes on Thursday, bringing the inspiring talent of elite para riders to the spotlight.

Distinguished Judging Panel and Stewards

The event’s distinguished judging panel includes Olympic and World Championship officials such as Isobel Wessels (GBR) and Francis Verbeek (NED), joined by experienced international judges including Mats Eriksson (SWE), Nick Burton (GBR), and others, delivering exceptional expertise across all classes.

Wellington is also proud of its exceptional stewarding team, led by internationally respected FEI Stewards. Tess Clarke heads the CDI stewarding, bringing years of Olympic and international experience and long-standing leadership at Wellington, while Amanda Rodgers oversees the CPEDI with equal expertise and professionalism.

Unwavering Support

None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of Wellington Riding’s annual affiliated sponsors, who contribute across all areas of the event. Special thanks go to Woodhouse, our stabling sponsor, who ensures that even with an unprecedented number of entries, every horse is comfortably housed on dry, secure footing, ready to perform at their best, whatever the weather brings.

With top-class sport, world-class facilities, and outstanding organisation, the Wellington Autumn International Festival of Dressage is fast becoming a firm date in the international calendar, and a must-attend for riders, owners, sponsors and spectators alike.

Key Dates

CPEDI 2* & 3* – Arrivals on Monday 6th October with competition on 7 - 9 October 2025

CDI 1* – Arrivals on 9th October, with competition on 10 - 12 October.

CDI 3* and CDI Children/Pony Riders/Juniors/Young Riders/Under 25’s – Arrivals on 10th October and competition on 11 - 12 October.

Want to watch the action?

Follow the competition live and then on demand with H&C: Wellington International Festival of Dressage

Starting lists and results on Equipe.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonriding.co.uk