March 24, 25 and 26, 2017 are the dates that you need to mark in your diary if you are to be part of the most fantastic showcase of young jumping horses, young dressage horses and ponies, young event horses and FEI Dressage classes from Prix St Georges through to Grand Prix and a Freestyle to music under lights.

With the inclusion of young event horses in this year’s program, the 2017show will be the biggest and best yet, and sees history in the making!  There is something for everyone, and a great opportunity for each of the disciplines to introduce their stars of the future to a broader audience.

Since the inception of Dressage with the Stars 19 years ago, this event has gone from strength to strength with an innovative, exciting, and educational program.  For many professional trainers and the most dedicated hobbyists, qualifying for a start at D&JWTS is their annual goal achieved, and a win or place sets up a bright future and international recognition.

Australia welcomes the chance to see in action, the highly acclaimed New Zealand competitor and coach, John Cottle who will assess all four classes of young jumping horses and ride the winners of the 4, 5, 6 and 7-year-old classes, to feel their scope and he will comment on their future potential and eventually name the 2017 Champion of Champions.

John is respected all over the world for his knowledge and success with jumping horses and gained enormous experience when he was based in Europe.  He has represented his country at two Olympic games (1984 Los Angeles Olympics and 1988 Seoul).

John Cottle’s horses have been named New Zealand’s Horse of the Year on 6 occasions, and he been the Grand Prix Rider of the Year 13 times.  John has produced 6 Olympic horses (Second Mate (Japan) Montreal 1976, Footman (Japan) Los Angeles 1984, Arturo (New Zealand) Los Angeles 1984, Ups & Downs (New Zealand) Seoul 1988, Challenger (Japan) Seoul 1988, and Monopoly (Canada) Barcelona 1992).

	John Cottle 2 times Olympian
	John Cottle - the early days.

Saddleworld is delighted that this internationally respected clinician will be conducting the Saddleworld Jumping Masterclass in 2017, and cordially invites you to be part of this ultimate educational experience!

A Saddleworld spokesperson said, “We are very proud to again be bringing the D&JWTS dressage and jumping Masterclasses to Australian enthusiasts as we know that seeing the world’s best horse people at work has guided many local riders, and they have gone on to prove themselves and their horses.  The positive year-on-year improvement that has come about after three days of young horse assessments along with the expert commentary, and the training hints shared at the Saddleworld Masterclass has provided invaluable knowledge and the tools to improve riders, trainers, and horses.  The past Saddleworld Masterclasses have shaped Australian equestrian sport, and we know that this flow on effect will continue to influence the future!”

The early days of this event were challenging, as the riders and trainers had very little help to prepare, and looking back, the basic training mostly fell short of international standards. 

Australian riders, trainers and performance horse breeders have appreciated the support and interest of the main name sponsor, PSI as their guidance and expertise in the development of young horses, has steered huge improvement in the way we select and start young competition horses.  In the modern era, Australia can be proud of producing young horses that are equal to the best in the world … and the world is taking notice, making Australia a source of equine talent for the best riders and the most prestigious events.

The Saddleworld Jumping Masterclass with John Cottle is scheduled for Saturday 25th March 2017, in Indoor 1 at Werribee Park.

Visit John Cottle’s website at http://www.johncottle.com/index.html or Go to http://djwts.com.au or competition information or catch up on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/dressagewiththestars/?hc_
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Check out the Saddleworld website at www.saddleworld.com.au for store details and lots of helpful advice about the jumping saddles, chosen by champions.

Enjoy the show ... and happy riding!