The Victorian Dressage Squads aim to foster excellence and progression in the sport of dressage by providing structured opportunities for riders to develop their skills, achieve competitive benchmarks, and represent their region with distinction. Central to these squads is the commitment to nurturing talent, encouraging teamwork, and upholding the highest standards of equestrian discipline. 

Squad members have the opportunity to receive riding tuition from world-class coaches at a subsidised rate. In addition to mounted sessions, they will participate in a range of off-horse activities, including rider biomechanics, health and wellbeing, sports psychology, social media, sponsorship, team building, and presentation skills. 

Each squad member is offered four weekend training opportunities throughout the year. 

To support the program, riders are required to contribute volunteer assistance at least once annually. This may include helping with fundraising, lunch coordination, social media, coach transport, and other program-related tasks. 

Squad inclusion is by application only. Applications for the January26 intake close on 1st February 2026, with a further intake in June/July 2026 dates to be confirmed closer to the application time. 

COSTS 

Lessons are subsidised; Riders will be required to make payment 2 weeks before Squad 

DATES  

To be advised.  

LOCATION 

All squads will be based at WPNEC. Facility fees apply.  

To view the full criteria for each squad, and to apply, please click on the respective link below.