The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation hosted its largest dressage event so far this year, bringing together riders from across Cayman for a dual-competition weekend.
Held at the Cayman Islands Equestrian Center off the Linford Pierson Highway, the event featured both the Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) Regional and Mini Dressage Challenge and the 7th National Dressage Show of the 2025/2026 season.
The CEA Regional and Mini Dressage Challenge allows riders of its member nations to compete against their regional peers without the logistical challenges of international travel.
“Instead, a single internationally accredited judge travels between participating countries to ensure consistent and fair evaluation,” stated a Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation press release.
Officiating both competitions was Alexandre Lacerda Leão, an International Federation for Equestrian Sports four-star judge from Brazil.
“He praised the high standard of riding, the quality of the horses, and the excellent facilities in Cayman,” said the federation.
Competitors in the Challenge were ranked both individually and as part of their national teams.
“Final regional standings for Cayman’s riders and the Cayman National Team will be announced once all participating countries have completed their competitions in 2026,” the federation said.
Caribbean Equestrian Association Regional and Mini Dressage competition winners in decreasing order of difficulty:
| Test | Winning Rider and Horse |
| FEI Intermediate I – Freestyle | Jessica McTaggart on Lovely Pictura |
| Third Level – Freestyle (adult) | Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
| Third Level – Freestyle (junior) | Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
| Third Level Test 3 (adult) | Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
| Third Level Test 3 (junior) | Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
| First Level Test 3 (adult) | Abbey Swartz on Claire de Lune |
| First Level Test 3 (junior) | Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
| Training Level Test 3 (adult) | Jessica McTaggart on Could be Magic |
| Training Level Test 3 (junior) | Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
| Training Level Test 1(adult) | Juliette Forrester on Monty |
| Training Level Test 1 (junior) | Phoebe Luijten on Could be Magic |
| Introductory C (adult) | Caroline Key on Sunday’s Edition |
| Introductory C (junior) | Siena McDonald on Blue Fox |
| Introductory B (junior) | Téa Laing on Detektive |
Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation 7th National Dressage Show winners in decreasing order of difficulty:
| Test | Winning Rider and Horse |
| FEI Junior Individual (junior) | Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
| FEI Junior Team (adult) | Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
| FEI Junior Team (junior) | Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
| FEI Children’s Individual (adult) | Abbey Swartz on Blue Ridge Dream On |
| FEI Children’s Team (junior) | Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
| FEI Children’s Prelim B (junior) | Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
| First Level Test 3 (junior) | Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
| Training Level Test 3 (adult) | Juliette Forrester on Monty |
| Training Level Test 3 (junior) | Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
| Training Level Test 1 (junior) | Phoebe Luijten on Could be Magic |
| Introductory C (junior) | Hallie Giuzio on Philippe |
| Introductory B (junior) | Chloe Luijten on Glenridge Lightning Thief |
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