CDI4* CDI3* CDIU25 Dressage International, Villach (AUT): Here we go!

14 May 2014

Welcome to Dressage International. © GHPC – Studio Horst

Tomorrow is the day. The GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER opens its doors for the Dressage International, the most spectacular dressage event in Austria. The only international 4-star dressage show in Carinthia will start today at the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER. Until Sunday, international riders from 15 countries with around 120 horses will prove their skills in the dressage arena.

GLOCK’s Superstars: Edward Gal and GLOCK’s Undercover. © Nini Schäbel

The show starts on Thursday (15.05) at 11 o’clock with the 3- and 4- star Grand Prix as an opening. From this point, you can enjoy exciting horse sport in the dressage saddle, from the U25 junior riders up to the superstars in the dressage saddle. With 100,000 euros, this show weekend is endowed and every day you can watch the performances of Olympic, World and European champions in the dressage arena with free admission. The highlight of these four days is the CDI4* Freestyle to music on Sunday, which is endowed with 40,000 euros, and is a qualifier for the World Equestrian Games 2014.

Spanish temperament in the dressage arena: Darling of the public Jose Daniel Martin Dockx will participate with his PRE stallion Grandioso. © Nini Schäbel

Rider stars
Who wants to cross the fingers for Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, Jose Daniel Martin Dockx, Valentina Truppa, Elena Sidneva, Edward Gal, Hans Peter Minderhoud or our local heroes Peter Gmoser, Martin Hauptmann, and Nicholas Erdmann can entry the show ground with free admission and enjoy equestrian sport from close up. For four days the GLOCK HORSE PERFORMANCE CENTER offers an exceptional program according to the motto “Horses and Stars” at Dressage International.

What, when, where?
What: Dressage International
When: 15th –18th  May 2014

Source: GHPC