The Saddleworld Winergy Dressage Festival will welcome competitors from all states of Australia as well as New Zealand. A three day showcase of competition, education and entertainment, the Festival will be held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre from 22^nd to 24^th March.

Friday features the Saddleworld Winergy Grand Prix , a major selection event for the Australian Dressage Team for the 2002 World Equestrian Games and the Horse Sports Education Day. This program presents lectures and demonstrations of interest to equestrians..

Organisers have planned an exciting program for Saturday night. There will be a special display by Australian Paralympian Sue-Ellen Lovett and her stallion Yarrahappini Hectic. Although legally blind Sue-Ellen is competing in open competition. There will be a special fundraising auction of donated service fees. The stallions APH Spiegel, Capone, Contango 11, AEA Just de Pomme, Rituel, Grand Kavalier and Magnetic Isle will be displayed whilst their services are auctioned. The evening’s feature is the Kur or freestyle to music. The 12 top riders from the Grand Prix will perform individually chereographed tests. The evening will complete with a special pas de deux display by RDA riders Anne Skinner and Marita Hird. There are a variety of options to enjoy the evenings entertainment , from a 3 course dinner to A and B reserve seating. Club St.George and dinner tickets are limited so early booking is essential. Contact Susannah Clarke on 03 5428 5113 Numbered seating is available , contact Shelli Parker on 5962 4531.

Sunday’s program welcomes Riders of the Future and will include displays by the Australian Horse Riding Centres, the VRC jockey’s school ,the HRCAV, vaulting and other commitments permitting Victoria Police. There will be a special vaulting display at lunchtime in the indoor arena. The Prix St.George competition will be the final round of the Fleetsmart Small Tour showing the future Grand Prix horses.