Saddleworld is very pleased to announce that they will again be the main name sponsors of this all-important dressage extravaganza in the “sunshine state”!

A Saddleworld spokesperson said, “All 40+ Australia wide Saddleworld stores are pleased to be a part of this exciting event as it has become a valued qualifying opportunity for Australian combinations with international aspirations and the Young Dressage Horse Championships herald exciting times ahead as the top 3 placegetters in all classes showcase the future stars of the sport!”

“The event is a real crowd pleaser and unites Queensland’s regional dressage clubs who make the event a major annual social occasion.   The clubs’ top Novice level combinations match skills with other participating clubs in the hope of taking out the Saddleworld Novice Club Team Challenge.  The prize is a new saddle which can be put towards the winning club’s fund raising efforts.
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The Brisbane CDI has an interesting history and the early years presented many logistical challenges due to the lack of an appropriate sized indoor venue that could cater for the competition and hospitality requirements.

The inaugural event was the “brain-child” of a dedicated group of Queensland Dressage enthusiasts who banded together to bring an FEI qualifying event along with Young Dressage Horse classes to Queensland.  The competition took place at Pine Lodge in Thornlands.

The number of entries received for 2002 prompted a change of format and the Young Horse qualifying rounds took place at an outdoor venue a few kilometres away, with the final rounds and FEI classes decided at Pine Lodge in the indoor arena. This format gave the Organising Committee a greatly increased workload, which was deemed unworkable, and the event was put on hold.

Queensland held CDI’s in 2005 at Nambour and again in 2007 at Toowoomba.
In 2012, the Brisbane CDI was reinstated and took place at the spectacular new State Equestrian Centre at Caboolture.  The purpose built facilities have given scope for this event to become one of the most important highlights on the Australian Dressage calendar.   

In 4 short years the Brisbane CDI it has grown in popularity and now attracts competitors and spectators from all over the country, with the best international judges and most experienced Australian judges officiating. 

The Brisbane CDI makes everyone welcome and gives interstate visitors some legendary Queensland hospitality and 4 days of glorious warm winter sunshine. Be sure to arrange accommodation and airfares early to ensure availability and best prices.

Some of the highlights planned for 2016:

Official information for the 2016 Saddleworld Brisbane CDI
ABN: 79 598 577 242

Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC)
Cnr Tuckeroo Drive & Beerburrum Road, Caboolture QLD
The competition will be conducted in accordance with current F.E.I Rules & Equestrian Australia Rules.

Entries: can be made online only via Nominate: www.nominate.com.au
and close on Sunday 5th June 2016.

Enquiries: Leesa Murray 0402 033 716
email: leesa_murray@optusnet.com.au