VICTORIAN YOUTH
DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
9 – 12 January, 2025
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.
Photo: James Abernethy Photography
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Some information about the FEI Children Tests for those thinking about entering the Victorian Youth Dressage Championships. At the 2025 event we are giving young riders Championships in either the FEI Children A & B Tests or, the FEI Children Team & Individual. Open to riders who turn 12 in 2025 and to the end of the year (2025) in which you turn 14. ![]()
The A & B tests are fairly simple:![]()
Working trot and canter, medium walk, 15m circles in canter, 4 loop serpentine in trot, half voltes, lengthen in trot, simple change, small amount of collected canter with a give and retake the reins and canter/walk transitions, stretch trot. ![]()
The Team and Individual tests ask for more:![]()
Working and medium trot. Leg yield. Turn on the haunches. Working, collected and medium canter. Simple changes. Give and retake the reins. ![]()
There will be separate Championships for A & B and Team & Individual. ![]()
The BIG difference is in the judging. There will one judge overseeing the technical (normal test) and two quality judges (see marking sheet below) ![]()
These tests are so good at giving you guidance over all aspects of your training and performance. ![]()
Tests can be found at (scroll down to the Children tests) ![]()
inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/organisers/dressage/tests and more information about what the judges are looking for can be found at, specifically pages 54-57![]()
inside.fei.org/sites/default/files/FEI%20Dressage%20Judging%20Manual%20-%20Effective%201%20Januar...![]()
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So that is a fast trip through the FEI Children Tests, they are very well crafted and offer riders a clear indication of how their training is progressing. Quality and Technical. A great introduction to competition dressage. If you need any more information email admin@vydc.org.au.
Entries are now open for the Luxehorse 2025 Victorian Youth Dressage Championships. Let's keep living the dream and become a part of an event that has nurtured and promoted young dressage riders since 2002. ![]()
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Exciting news. We have a naming rights sponsor, Luxehorse will be joining us in January. Watch out for a media release very soon. Thank you Luxehorse for your support of young riders. This is an exciting new venture for Australia.
While most of us are involved at events at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centreso maybe don't go looking for other activities, there is a lot to see. Visit Werribee and Surroundshas an amazing range of things to do in the area. Also, did you know that there is also a great beach and marina less than 10 minutes drive from the Equestrian Centre? Explore the Wyndham Harbour, you will be very surprised at all it has to offer.
Wyndham Harbour Marina | Visit Werribee & Surrounds
www.visitwerribee.com
Stroll along the waterfront and enjoy a leisurely lunch or ice cream under the palms.
Still time to vote for our very own Jessica Dertell. What an honour to make the final four.FEI AWARDS | Voting is open until Saturday 13 October, and this year, Equestrian Australia member Jess Dertell has progressed to one of the four finalists in the Longines FEI Rising Star for a 14-21 year old who demonstrates outstanding sporting talent and commitment. Jump onto the link below and vote now!![]()
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