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. 🇨🇦
đź’ˇ 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.
đź’° 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. đź’™
