COMPETITOR INFO
You won't want to leave this one off the calendar.
Partially inspired by the dressage “series” concept offered in Florida, USA, and partially driven by necessity of maintaining dates at an in-demand venue like SIEC, the Hawkesbury Dressage Festival was born.
Hawkesbury Dressage Club is proud to offer one of the most unique events on the NSW Calendar:
A 9 day Festival featuring back-to-back weekends, and offering the perfect opportunity for a showcation with your nearest and dearest horsey friends.
HAWKESBURY DRESSAGE FESTIVAL
15-23 | 06 | 2023
the inaugural Hawkesbury Dressage Festival.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
competitor info
You won't want to leave this one off the calendar.
Hawkesbury Dressage Club is proud to offer one of the most unique events on the NSW Calendar: the inaugural Hawkesbury Dressage Festival.
Partially inspired by the dressage “series” concept offered in Florida, USA, and partially driven by necessity of maintaining dates at an in-demand venue like SIEC, the Hawkesbury Dressage Festival was born:
A 9 day Festival featuring back-to-back weekends, and offering the perfect opportunity for a showcation with your nearest and dearest horsey friends.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
what makes the hawkesbury dressage festival so unique?
We cater to riders of all levels. Whether you're competing at Preparatory or Grand Prix, have the opportunity to experience a high calibre and large-scale Championships - and with no qualifiers required.
Practice makes progress. A unique opportunity to ride at back-to-back competitions and improve on scores throughout the week.
Same same but different. A perfect test-run in the lead up to large competitions such as State and National Championships.
One for the sand dancers. One of the few opportunities in NSW, particularly in the metro area, to ride freestyles from Preliminary and upwards.
A quality venue. Access to a premium facility, including the high quality surface of the SIEC Indoor arena for FEI riders
A huge offering of education and social opportunities, making this more than just another competition!
ENTER HERe
The 2024 Festival is proud to include a CPEDI - in other words, the last opportunity for Australian equestrian qualifications for the Paris 2024 Paralympics!
Our sponsors have allowed us to produce some gorgeous rugs, ribbons and rosettes. With such tempting prizes, what choice do you have? You've gotta be in it to win it! Note that not all classes are Championship classes - please refer to the schedule.
CHAMPION RUGS AND ROSETTES
Sydney International Equestrian Centre is full of superb arenas, but its pride and joy is the glorious Indoor Arena. It offers a world-class Otto-ArenaTex surface. Not to mention a huge grand stand for all your adoring fans! This year, HDC is proud to offer a full day of indoor arena familiarisation with booked time slots.
Every rider that has entered in our Dressage Festival can get an awesome goodie bag filled with gifts and special treats and offers from all of our wonderful, generous sponsors. We only have a limited number though, so don't forget to drop by the Event Office to pick up yours before they all disappear!
RIDER BAGS AND LUCKY DOOR PRIZES
What's on offer:
see previous winners
register on nominate
see our sponsors
INDOOR ARENA USE + FAMILIARISATION
Note - not all links may yet be active.
Freestyle Friday is BACK! We're incredibly excited to be hosting a Freestyle event on the Friday night. So come and have fun with Freestyles of all levels. Not only that, there'll be entertainment, trade stalls, and even some delicious treats about! It's TGIFF (Thank God it's Freestyle Friday) and we can't wait! Not sure how to create one? Check out our freestyle writing tips here.
FREESTYLE FRIDAY
This festival isn't just about the championship competitions. There's going to be plenty to do through the week with fascinating seminars and events. Why not pick up some cool new tips and tricks for your next competition while you're here?
all week education
What better way to end the day than kicking up your heels, letting down your hair and having fun with a great bunch of people! From our rider's party to our NEW trivia night, what's not to love?
SOCIAL
EVENTS
how to make a freestyle
education schedule
rsvp
(Coming soon!)
(Coming soon!)
We all love a little celebratory spending spree! There's nothing like coming home with a whole swag of new toys after a great week of competitions. (Don't worry, we can give you a fake 'Congratulations, you won...' certificate to show your significant other if you need it!)
TRADESTANDS
apply to trade
Coming soon!
Need your height certificate for pony dressage, or just curious to find out if your horse is actually as tall as they feel? Register for our measuring days with an official EA measurer.
measuring
enter via nominate
Coming soon!
What's on offer:
Our sponsors have allowed us to produce some gorgeous rugs, ribbons and rosettes. With such tempting prizes, what choice do you have?
You've gotta be in it to win it! Note that not all classes are Championship classes - please refer to the schedule.
Sydney International Equestrian Centre is full of superb arenas, but it's pride and joy is the glorious Indoor Arena. It offers a world-class Otto-ArenaTex surface. Not to mention a huge grand stand for all your adoring fans! This year, HDC is proud to offer a arena familiarisation with booked time slots. Competitors can book in with their entry, or non-competitors can book via the week below.
Every rider that has entered in our Dressage Festival can get an awesome goodie bag filled with gifts and special treats and offers from all of our wonderful, generous sponsors. We only have a limited number though, so don't forget to drop by the Event Office to pick up yours before they all disappear!
CHAMPION RUGS AND ROSETTES
indoor arena familiarisation
rider bags & lucky door prizes
see previous winners
register on nominate
see our sponsors
Freestyle Friday is BACK! We're incredibly excited to be hosting a Freestyle event on the Friday night. So come and have fun with Freestyles of all levels. Not only that, there'll be entertainment, trade stalls, and even some delicious treats about! It's TGIFF (Thank God it's Freestyle Friday) and we can't wait!
Not sure how to create one?
This festival isn't just about the championship competitions. There's going to be plenty to do through the week with fascinating seminars and social events. Why not pick up some cool new tips and tricks for your next competition while you're here? And what better way to end the day than kicking up your heels, letting down your hair and having fun with a great bunch of people!
We all love a little celebratory spending spree! There's nothing like coming home with a whole swag of new toys after a great week of competitions.
(Don't worry, we can give you a fake 'Congratulations, you won...' certificate to show your significant other if you need it!)
FREESTYLE FRIDAY
ALL WEEK SEMINARS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
tradestands
HOW TO MAKE A FREESTYLE
keep up to date on facebook
apply to trade
2024 Festival Schedule:
2024 Festival Schedule:
CPEDI Freestyle
Weekday EA classes:
CUR Preparatory 1/2
CUR, Open, AOR, Pony, JR/YR:
Prep 1/2; Preliminary 1/2; Novice 1/2;
Open/AOR/Pony/JR-YR
Elementary 1/2; Medium 1/2; Advanced 1/2
MONDAY
17
CPEDI Individual Test
Non-Championship EA classes:
CUR Preliminary 2/3
OC Preliminary 2/3; Elementary 2/3; Advanced 2/3; Intermediare I; Intermediare B; Grand Prix
Equibility
SUNDAY
16
CPEDI | Virtus | EA Para
Non-Championship classes:
CUR Preparatory 1/2; Novice 2/3;
OC Novice 2/3; Medium 2/3; Prix St Georges; Intermediare A; Intermediare II
Equibility
Pas de Deux
SATURDAY
15
Outdoor Familiarisation all day
PM Indoor Familiarisation
CPEDI Trot up
FRIDAY
14
Weekday FEI classes:
PSG, Inter I, Inter A, Inter B, Inter II, Grand Prix
FEI-Ch, P, J, Y - Team, Individual
TUESDAY
18
Championship Classes:
CUR: Preliminary 2/3
Open/Pony: Novice 2/3, Medium 2/3
AOR/JR:
Preliminary 2/3; Elementary 2/3; Advanced 2/3
Open/Pony/AOR/JR-YR
Inter I, Inter B, Grand Prix
EA Measuring
SATURDAY
22
Freestyles:
CUR Preliminary
EA Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced
FEI-P, J, Y, Intermediate, Medium Tour, Grand Prix
Familiarisation
Rider's Party
FRIDAY
21
Championship Classes:
Open/Pony
Preliminary 2/3, Elementary 2/3
Open/Pony/YR/AOR:
Prix St Georges, Inter A
THURSDAY
20
Familiarisation:
Arenas 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Publicly available booked Indoor familiarisation
WEDNESDAY
19
Championship Classes:
CUR: Prep 2/3; Novice 2/3;
AOR /JR-YR: Novice 2/3; Medium 2/3
Open/Pony :Advanced 2/3
Open/Pony/AOR/JR: Inter II
SUNDAY
23
arena time plan*
(COMING SOON!)
*Some changes may be required in cases of higher or lower entries than expected, and riders are asked to bear this in mind. Where possible, the final allocations will be as close to this proposal as possible.
CPEDI Freestyle
CUR Prep 1/2, Pre 1/2, Nov 1/2
Weekday OC EA classes, Open, AOR, YR, Pony:
Preliminary 1/2; Novice 1/2; Elementary 1/2; Medium 1/2; Advanced 1/2
Afternoon Indoor Familiarisation
MONDAY
17
CPEDI | Virtus | EA Para
CUR Preliminary 2/3
Non-Championship OC EA classes:
Preliminary 2/3;
Elementary 2/3;
Advanced 2/3;
Intermediate I;
Intermediate B;
Grand Prix
Education: Elevate Your Scores: Insights from the A Level Judge's Seat
SUNDAY
16
CPEDI | Virtus | EA Para
CUR Prep 2/3, Nov 2/3
Non-Championship OC,
Open, AOR, YR, Pony:
Novice 2/3;
Medium 2/3;
Prix St Georges;
Intermediate A;
Intermediate II
Pas de Deux
SATURDAY
15
Competitor Familiarisation -
Arenas 4, 9, 10, Indoor
CPEDI Trot up
FRIDAY
14
Weekday FEI classes:
PSG, Inter I, Inter A, Inter B, Inter II, Grand Prix
FEI GP U25
FEI Team and Individual:
FEI-P, FEI Children's, FEI-J, FEI YR,
TUESDAY
18
Championship Classes:
CUR: Preliminary 2/3
Open/Pony
Novice 2/3, Medium 2/3
AOR/JR:
Preliminary 2/3; Elementary 2/3; Advanced 2/3
Open/Pony/AOR/JR-YR
Inter I, Inter B, Grand Prix
EA Measuring
SATURDAY
22
Freestyles:
CUR Prelim.
EA Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced, FEI-P, Ch, JR, YR, Intermediate, Medium Tour, Grand Prix
Rider's party
FRIDAY
21
Championship Classes:
Open/Pony:
Preliminary 2/3, Elementary 2/3
Open/Pony/JR/AOR:
Prix St Georges, Inter A
THURSDAY
20
Familiarisation:
Arenas 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10
Indoor familiarisation
WEDNESDAY
19
Championship Classes:
CUR; Prep 2/3; Novice 2/3;
AOR / JR-YR
Novice 2/3; Medium 2/3
Open/Pony
Advanced 2/3;
Open/Pony/AOR/JR:
Inter II
SUNDAY
23
arena time plan
(COMING SOON!)
*Some changes may be required in cases of higher or lower entries than expected, and riders are asked to bear this in mind. Where possible, the final allocations will be as close to this proposal as possible.
This year's Festival will offer a warm up weekend for all, and feature a closing weekend of Championships for Open, Pony, AOR, JR/YR and CUR riders.
