A Weekend of Talent, Teamwork and Outstanding Horsemanship 🏆🐴
What an incredible weekend at the February 2026 Pony Club Victoria State Showjumping & Dressage Championships! Riders from across Victoria came together to showcase their talent, dedication and partnership with their horses.
From elegant dressage tests to exciting showjumping rounds, the championships highlighted the determination and teamwork that make Pony Club so special. A huge thank you and congratulations to all competitors, zones, supporters, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 2026 State Championships such a memorable and successful event.
Dressage State Champions
Our dressage arena saw outstanding performances across all grades. Congratulations to the following riders and their horses who claimed the title of 2026 Dressage State Champion in their grade:
Advanced Champion: Asha riding Talingka Park Matthias – Midland Zone
Grade 1: Sara riding Athena Van Francesca – South Metro Zone
Grade 2: Edith riding Ironbark Jester – West Gippsland Zone
Grade 3: Olivia riding Phoenix – North Eastern Zone
Grade 4: Anneka riding Habafield Jett – Central Zone
Dressage Team Champions
A special congratulations to the teams whose consistency and teamwork earned them the Dressage Team Champion titles:
Grade 2: Central Zone
Grade 3: Central Zone
Grade 4: Central Zone
Showjumping State Champions
The showjumping arena delivered thrilling rounds and impressive partnerships between riders and their horses. Congratulations to the riders who took out the 2026 Showjumping State Champion titles:
A Grade: Tex riding Stoneliegh Sunday Rose – Central Zone
B Grade: Emily riding Tempting Fate – North Metro Zone
C Grade: Abigail riding Champagne Magic – Central Zone
D Grade: Jasmine riding Brooklyn Park Stepping Out – East Gippsland Zone
Showjumping Team Champions
Congratulations to the zones that took home the Showjumping Team Champion titles:
B Grade: Central Zone
C Grade: East Gippsland Zone
D Grade: East Gippsland Zone
Off The Track (OTT) Section Winners 🐎
Well done to all riders competing in the Off The Track (OTT) sections. These classes continue to highlight the versatility and talent of Thoroughbreds after racing, and it was fantastic to see so many impressive combinations in the arena.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Events like the State Championships would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. We extend our sincere thanks to Petstock, Bega Cheese Group, Peter Milne Earthmoving, The Midfield Group, Saputo Dairy Australia, Matthew Williams Racing, Kentucky Equine Research, Johnson’s Natural Formula, Off The Track, Horseland Warrnambool & Schrive Family. Your support helps create incredible opportunities for our riders and clubs across Victoria.
