SEARCH FOR A DRESSAGE STAR
2026
Are you ready to be the next National Equine Dressage Star?!
We are oh so excited to be hosting the
National Equine Show Search for a Dressage Star for 2026
Sponsored by WOW Saddles
Do you have what it takes to shine in the world of dressage?
The National Equine Show is searching for the next Dressage Star, and it could be YOU!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this is your chance to showcase your talent and passion for equestrian sports!
Competition Structure
Qualifiers
FREE to enter at the National Equine Show – Paid entries open to everyone else
Deadline to submit videos – 31st March
Score 63% to qualify for the Semi Finals
Everyone who qualifies will get a QUALIFIED stable plaque
Semi Finals
Entry fee – £16
Deadline to submit videos – 30th April
Everyone who enters the Semi Finals gets a SEMI FINALS stable plaque
Top 15 go through to the Finals
Rosettes 1st-10th plus 5 QUALIFIED rosettes
Finals – PRIZES LISTED FURTHER BELOW!
Entry fee – £30 – 2 tests to be submitted
Deadline to submit videos – 31st May
Everyone who enters the Finals gets a FINALS stable plaque
Championship titles awarded
Championship Rosettes & Sashes 1st-3rd plus Placed rosettes to 10th
FINALS TESTS
Intro & Prelim Juniors
Open to riders who have not turned 16 by the 1st March 2026
E-Riders Intro 1f & Intro 1b
Horse/Rider Combination not to have competed at Novice level in the past 2 years
E-Riders Prelim 2f & Prelim 2b
Horse/Rider Combination not to have competed at Elementary level in the past 2 years
E-Riders Novice 3f & Novice 3b
Horse/Rider Combination not to have competed at Medium level in the past 2 years
E-Riders Elementary 4f & Elementary 4b
Horse/Rider Combination not to have competed at Advanced Medium level in the past 2 years
PRIZES
Juniors & Intro Finals
Champion – WOW Saddle Cloth & Beanie Cap
Reserve – WOW Beanie Cap
Reserve’s Reserve – WOW Beanie Cap
Prelim & Above Finals
Champion – FreeSpace Girth & WOW Saddle Cloth & Beanie Cap
Reserve – WOW Saddle Cloth & Beanie Cap
Reserve’s Reserve – WOW Beanie Cap