Hawkesbury
Dressage Festival

15 - 23 JUNE 2024

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 

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Home of your one-of-a-kind nine day dressage showcation

We believe all riders deserve the opportunity to enjoy high calibre events, from Preparatory to Grand Prix. Whether you're a recreational rider or full time professional, Hawkesbury Dressage Club offers events to suit every need, from Training Days, Education opportunities, to the nine day Dressage Festival each June. Click to learn more about our unique Festival event, an extended week to compete, practice, compete again, and improve! 


We believe all riders deserve the opportunity to enjoy high calibre events, from Preparatory to Grand Prix. Whether you're a recreational rider or full time professional, Hawkesbury Dressage Club offers events to suit every need, from Training Days, Education opportunities, to the nine day Dressage Festival each June. Tap to learn more about our unique Festival event, an extended week to compete, practice, compete again, and improve! 


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2024 dates

11 october 2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

29 september training day

15-23 JUNE - HAWKESBURY DRESSAGE FESTIVAL

"This is one of the only comps I do now outside of nationals etc. Great surfaces for the FEI, great environment for young horses to learn in, terrific facilities. brilliantly run and super friendly! It's such a terrific format thank you!!”

2023 Festival feedback survey

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"The Festival is hugely beneficial to the sport. It's unique, it's exciting, and generates a huge amount of PR for the sport as well as attracting top riders/horses, and to be the best you have to ride against the best.”

2023 Festival feedback survey

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"I love the festival. It is a great opportunity to qualify for states all at one go, it is a great chance to change levels and compete at current level."

2023 Festival feedback survey

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2023 Festival feedback survey

"“I loved [Volunteering at the Festival]! It gave me a chance to meet old friends and make new ones and see amazing horses in action.”

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"It was a pleasure to judge [at the Festival]. My co-judge was on the same page and extremely approachable to talk about our marking of movements. It was an enthusiastic atmosphere. The organization that I observed on the day was super efficient and friendly"

2023 Festival feedback survey

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