Sunfox Dressage

02/22/2026

Here is more information about the upcoming CPEDI May 7-10.

🌟 BIG NEWS FOR VANCOUVER PARA DRESSAGE! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce that Southlands Riding Club has officially secured a CPEDI 1, 2, 3*** on the FEI calendar at our Southlands Spring Dressage Show, May 7–10, 2026!

This is a monumental step forward for Para Dressage in British Columbia and across Canada. 🇨🇦

💡 Why This Matters

Hosting a CPEDI here at home means:

More access for Canadian Para athletes

Reduced travel to California or Florida

Lower overall costs for competitors

Increased development opportunities as we move toward the LA Olympics

This is about growing the sport where our athletes live and train.

💰 The Reality

Hosting a competition of this level requires a budget of $40,000.

The good news?
Equestrian Canada has created a Para Dressage – CPEDI Competition Development Fund, which means:

✔️ Donations receive a tax receipt
✔️ Funds support show organizers hosting CPEDIs
✔️ We build long-term opportunities for Para athletes right here in BC and across Canada

🫶 How You Can Help

Please consider donating to the Para Dressage – CPEDI Competition Fund.

👉 Visit: https://equestrian.ca/community/get-connected/donate/

👉 Scroll to “Your Donation”
👉 Select: 10. Para Dressage – CPEDI Competition Fund

(Donations are processed securely through CanadaHelps.)

Every contribution — big or small — helps us create meaningful competition opportunities for Canada’s Para athletes.

Please help us spread the word and share this post.
Together, we can make this happen. 💙

02/07/2026

Call to Action

The Good News:
We officially have a CPEDI 1*,2*,3* competition in Vancouver BC at the Southlands Spring Dressage show, May 7-10 2026 on the FEI calendar!

The Challenge:
A competition like this requires a budget of $ 40,000!
Equine Canada has created a Para Dressage - CPEDI Competition Development Fund. This means a tax receipt for any donations made to the fund. The incentive is to be able for show organizers to apply for funds to cover the cost of hosting a CPEDI. Going forward the hope is that approaching the LA Olympics more CPEDI’s can be hosted right here in our Province and across Canada where our Para Athletes live and have easier access without having to travel to California or Florida.
This means large savings!
I appeal to you and ask that you consider donating to the Para Dressage – CPEDI Competition Fund which will give you a charitable donation receipt.

Here is the link for the EC website where donations can be made:
https://equestrian.ca/community/get-connected/donate/
Scroll down to “Your donation”
Choose: 10. Para Dressage – CPEDI Competition Fund
You will see that the link is set up through Canada Helps.

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We’re building something BIG and YOU can help make it happen! We need passionate supporters to commit to giving $500 a year from now through the LA Olympics in 2028. We need to get our athletes – horses and riders – on the road to the world’s biggest stages, starting with the World Champions...

12/02/2025

Please support our West Coast riders to make their goals become real!!

Tuesday is giving Tuesday! DBC would love it if you would consider the DBC High Performance Fund to give to this year!

DBC looks forward to supporting riders moving onto the international stage in 2026!
https://www.dressagebc.ca/high-performance-program

11/24/2025

Information about the 2026 BC High Performance Opportunities with 2026 Omar Zayrik

2026 BC High Performance Opportunities with Omar — Two Distinct Programs

With our 2025 programs receiving excellent participation and consistently positive feedback, we are pleased to offer both initiatives again for 2026.

We are excited to share the two pathways available for BC riders working toward higher performance goals in 2026. These programs serve different purposes and have separate application processes, ensuring that riders at various stages of development can access the support that best fits their needs.
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Technical Director Program – Open to All CDI & EC Gold Show Riders

The Technical Director Program is open to any BC rider competing in CDI and Equine Canada Gold sanctioned shows and offers structured support throughout the 2026 season.

Participants receive four video-call sessions with Omar to review test videos, analyze score sheets, and receive specific guidance on areas needing focus to improve overall performance.
This program provides riders and their coaches with consistent, high-level feedback and meaningful judging insight to help elevate scores and strengthen competitive readiness throughout the year.

Cost: $1000 CAD
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2025
Application form: https://forms.gle/DXmkL88rLA4tHMuH8
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High Performance Clinics – Application Required / Omar Selects Riders

The High Performance Clinics are a separate and more selective initiative designed for BC riders preparing for CDI-level competition. Entry into these clinics is not automatic, and participation in the Technical Director Program does not guarantee a clinic spot. Omar personally reviews all applications and selects riders for each clinic. Each clinic has its own application process, and riders must apply individually for each date.

In the 2025 clinic series, we were able to accommodate riders of all levels throughout the year; however, participation still requires that riders are actively showing in Equine Canada Gold-sanctioned competitions, and priority will be given to those preparing for CDI competitions.

2026 Clinic Dates
January 12–26 (exact dates to be confirmed within this window)
June 12–22
July 6–13
October 2–12

January Clinic - Applications open now.
Cost: $350 CAD per ride
Deadline to apply: December 15, 2025
Application form: https://forms.gle/HVo35GszkSAiatMH7
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We encourage you to share this information with your students, clients, and riding community so that all eligible riders can stay informed about the 2026 opportunities.

Photo credit to Marion P. Cox

10/25/2025

Congratulations Kelsey!

10/22/2025

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Champions Crowned at Equestrian Canada National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships (West), at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC

10/19/2025

Equestrian Canada has released the final declaration list for the national championships, which will take place at Thunderbird and Becancour.

10/18/2025

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Hi my name is Eleonore, I am a Canadia Para Dressage Eque… Eleonore Elstone needs your support for Support My Dream to compete at the World Equestrian Games

10/08/2025

1/2 pass set up

08/29/2025

Here is an update for the National Dressage Championships

Equestrian Canada is happy to report that we now have a final declaration list for the National Championships. The list has been organized by region (East/West).

East Region: 236 declared athletes
West Region: 170 declared athletes

Based on the declaration fees collected the organizers will receive the following payments to support the competition delivery.

East Region: $6,275
West Region: $4,625

In addition to the above EC will contribute $5,000 to each organizer from the Dressage levies collected to offset delivery expenses.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the East and West Championships very soon! ➡ Head to the news page on our website for the full announcement & links to the lists!

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Canada Équestre (CE) est ravi d’annoncer que la liste finale des athlètes ayant déclaré leur intérêt pour les Championnats nationaux est maintenant publiée. Elle est organisée par région.

Région de l’Est : 236 athlètes
Région de l’Ouest : 170 athlètes

Les frais de déclaration suivants ont été cumulés et seront remis aux comités organisateurs pour les aider à offrir les Championnats :

Région de l’Est : 6 275 $
Région de l’Ouest : 4 625 $

CE utilisera également ses cotisations reçues pour le dressage pour donner un montant supplémentaire de 5 000 $ à chaque comité organisateur.

Nous avons très hâte de vous accueillir aux Championnats de l’Est et de l’Ouest! ➡ Visitez la section Actualités de notre site Web pour l'article complet et les liens vers les listes!

07/20/2025

Hi my name is Eleonore, I am a Canadia Para Dressage Eque… Eleonore Elstone needs your support for Support My Dream to compete at the World Equestrian Games