Dressage NZ Equestrian World Tours Youth Festival

28/01/2026

📸 A Huge Thank You to Our Event Photographers! 📸

The Equestrian World Tours Youth Festival would like to extend a huge thank you to Libby Law Photography - NZL, our official photographer and media extraordinaire. ✨

Libby does an incredible job capturing the true spirit, emotion, and energy of the event — from those special quiet moments to the celebrations in the arena. Be sure to head to her website to view the stunning images from the show:
👉 https://libbylawphotography.com/

We were also very lucky to have Alison Price from Spot On Photos covering arenas throughout the event. 📷 Riders can check out their photos and relive their rides by visiting:
👉 https://spotonphoto.co.nz

Thank youfor helping us showcase these unforgettable moments 💙🐎✨

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27/01/2026

Congratulations to Team Australia and thank you to Equilume for sponsoring the NZL vs AUS Team Challenge
And huge thanks to Equestrian World Tours and Sally Elwell for supporting this fantastic event making it possible in NZL and to the Equestrian Victoria for their collaboration - what fun we had !

25/01/2026

Dressage NZ Equestrian World Tours Dressage Youth Festival

HIGHLIGHT DELIGHTS🤩...

Happy Sunday to all... get ready for some delicious flashbacks to the action and goings on through this fabulous event...

📸 © Libby Law Photography - NZL

Photos are copyrighted, anyone wishing to use any image featured therefore always requires written permission from Libby Law Photography.
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All images are available for purchase on my website:
https://libbylawphotography.photoshelter.com/

24/01/2026

🌟 NON-REGISTERED RIDERS – NON GRADED TEAMS COMPETITION 🌟
NZ Youth Dressage Festival 2026

With some areas unable to field full teams, our Non-Registered Riders came together in composite teams, creating a fantastic opportunity for riders to compete, support one another, and make new friends.
A wonderful example of what youth sport is all about — teamwork, confidence, and fun in the arena.

🥇 Composite Team 1 – WINNERS
Total Points: 80

• Millie Al Khalaf – Catori Mistress
• Tamara Randell – Omahu Dundee
• Matilda Cochran – Troon Musician

🥈 Composite Team 2 – RUNNERS-UP
Total Points: 70

• Mollie Robertson – Ataahua Classical
• Nicole Caitlyn Milne – Instantly Victory
• Charlotte Griffith – Montello Mystical

👏 Congratulations to all riders for embracing the team spirit, cheering each other on, and delivering some great performances across the weekend.
These composite teams were a highlight of the festival and a reminder that dressage is just as much about connection and enjoyment as it is about results.

📸 Tag your teammates and share the friendships made both in and out of the arena!

If you didn't know you had won a rosette please let us know and we can get these to you!

24/01/2026

🏆 NZ HORSE VANS GRADED AREA TEAMS COMPETITION 🏆
NZ Youth Dressage Festival 2026

What an outstanding result in the NZ Horse Vans Graded Area Teams Competition, with both top placings proudly claimed by teams from the Waitematā region — a true showcase of depth, consistency, and teamwork.

🥇 1st Place – Waitematā Pink
• Charlotte Cashin – Cashins World Star
• Bella Guthrie – Dragonbach Master Rielly
• Piper Crake – Hot Coffee 2
• Billie Hughes – Rosemoor Ebony

🥈 2nd Place – Waitematā Silver
• Natalie James – GP Denena
• Ben Weir – NPE Del Rico
• Piper Crake – Riverpark Jeniro
• Rebecca Williamson – Suede MH

👏 Huge congratulations to all riders and connections, and a big thank you to NZ Horse Vans for sponsoring this competitive and prestigious teams event.
Waitematā dominance — well done! 💙🐎

24/01/2026

🏆 NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND TEAMS AWARD – 2026 🏆
NZ Youth Dressage Festival | Sponsored by Classic Equestrian

A fantastic inter-island battle showcasing the depth of youth talent across the country. Congratulations to both teams on outstanding performances throughout the festival!

🔵 NORTH ISLAND TEAM – WINNERS 2026
✨ Champions ✨
• Samantha Belsham – Dolcetto II
• Grace Purdie – Mirstadobalina
• Maddy Bostock – Deveron Gamechanger
• Piper Crake – Ferrari MH

🔴 SOUTH ISLAND TEAM
• Holly Hanson – Hot Gossip
• Alice Murfitt – Kingslea Busy Bee
• Luca Swale – Riverrock Felene
• Mikayla Wildermoth – Donnerock EH

👏 Well done to all riders, horses, coaches, and supporters, and a big thank you to Classic Equestrian for proudly sponsoring this prestigious teams award.

📸 Tag your teammates and share the inter-island pride!

24/01/2026

✨ CHAMPIONS OF THE WEEKEND ✨
Equestrian World Tours – NZ Youth Dressage Festival 2026 🇳🇿🐎

What an incredible weekend of talent, sportsmanship, and top-class performances. We are so proud to celebrate our Champions and Reserve Champions across all levels, and extend a huge thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible.

🏅 Para Equestrian Youth Rider
Sponsored by Saddle & Canter
🏆 Champion: Natalie James – GP Denena

🏅 Children’s Non-Graded Ponies
Sponsored by Gateshead Equestrian
🏆 Champion: Charlotte Giffith – Montello Mystical
🥈 Reserve: Matilda Cochran – Troon Musician

🏅 Junior Non-Graded Horses & Ponies
Sponsored by Oakridge Equestrian
🏆 Champion: Millie Al Khalaf – Catori Mistress
🥈 Reserve: Tamara Randell – Omahu Dundee

🏅 Preliminary U25 Rider
Sponsored by NRM
🏆 Champion: Piper Crake – Riverpark Jeniro
🥈 Reserve: Georgia Mullins – Beauden MH

🏅 Preliminary Pony
Sponsored by NZ Pony Rider Magazine
🏆 Champion: Kaycee Andrew – Charlie Taplin
🥈 Reserve: Danica Sands – Fifty Shades of Grey

🏅 Novice U25 Rider
Sponsored by Tackshop.co.nz
🏆 Champion: Luca Swale – CDS D’Artagnan
🥈 Reserve: Charlotte van der Zwan – Asti Amore

🏅 Novice Pony
Sponsored by Harcourts Taupō Holiday Homes
🏆 Champion: Alexandra Kenny-Schlup – Starstruck
🥈 Reserve: India Crowhurst – GF Top Secret

🏅 Elementary U25
Sponsored by Williamson Water & Land Advisory
🏆 Champion: Francesca Masfen – Riverrock Falcon
🥈 Reserve: Frankie Lawn – APH Dynamite

🏅 Elementary Pony
Sponsored by Saddle & Canter
🏆 Champion: Georgia Newton – Mr McCloud
🥈 Reserve: Bella Guthrie – Dragonbach Master Riely

🏅 FEI Children
Sponsored by IRT
🏆 Champion: Maddy Bostock – Dynamik Great Expectations

🏅 Medium U25
Sponsored by Duncan Equine
🏆 Champion: Luca Swale – Riverrock Felene
🥈 Reserve: Piper Crake – Ferrari MH

🏅 Medium Pony
Sponsored by Stance Equip
🏆 Champion: Maddy Bostock – Deveron Gamechanger
🥈 Reserve: Alice Murfitt – Kingslea Busy Bee

🏅 Advanced Medium U25
Sponsored by Equissage
🏆 Champion: Madison Schollum – Fanciful MH
🥈 Reserve: Campbell Ware – Arkenwood Donnervalde

🏅 FEI Junior Rider
Sponsored by Groom & Gallop
🏆 Champion: Piper Crake – Hot Coffee 2
🥈 Reserve: Grace Purdie – Skihi Leandro K

🏅 Advanced U25
Sponsored by Property Brokers
🏆 Champion: Grace Purdie – Mirstadobalina
🥈 Reserve: Michelle Wildermoth – Donnerock EH

🏅 Small Tour U25
Sponsored by Taupō Equestrian Supplies
🏆 Champion: Samantha Belsham – Dolcetto II
🥈 Reserve: Piper Crake – Georgia MH

🏆 Grand Prix U25 – KH Arvan Memorial
Sponsored by Williamson Water & Land Advisory
🏆 Champion: Lucy Cochrane – Gymanji
🥈 Reserve: Ben Weir – NPE Del Rico

🏆 Fissenden Trophy
🏆 Grace Purdie – Mirstadobalina

👏 Congratulations to all riders, ponies, horses, connections, coaches, and supporters.
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for supporting youth dressage in New Zealand.

📸 Feel free to tag yourselves, your sponsors, and share your favourite moments from an unforgettable weekend!

24/01/2026

Class 902: Williamson Water & Land Advisory U25 - FEI Under 25 Grand Prix (Q)
1 - Lucy Cochrane (Hawkes Bay) Gymanji 64.27%
2 - Ben Weir (Matangi ) NPE Del Rico 63.68%

24/01/2026

Class 702: Taupo Equestrian Supplies U25 Tour Championships - FEI YR FS (Q)
1 - Samantha Belsham (Te Awamutu) Donero RH 73.38%
2 - Piper Crake (Helensville,Auckland) Georgia MH 72.42%
3 - Samantha Belsham (Te Awamutu) Dolcetto II 71.52%
4 - Francesca Masfen (Clevedon) Joniro 69.48%
5 - Morgan Beere (Hamilton) Redwood Furst Affair 69.35%
6 - Brooklyn Rankin (Pahiatua) Aphrodite 68.34%