All were contesting - over the three-day event, from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19 at Bendick Murrell - for the prize money and trophies valued at $30,000.

The highly sought-after champion rug in all divisions from Preliminary to Grand Prix were also up for grabs.

 Riders came from many parts of Victoria including Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Tamworth and all points between.

Judges appointed to officiate came from as far as New Zealand, Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, as well as NSW and local. 

Between them 130 tests were judged and placed.

Cowra rider Megan Bryant had a successful three days, winning Champion and Reserve Preliminary with young horses and Reserve Champion Fei Small Tour with her lovely big horse Mr Jackson, whom she has trained from breaking-in stage to this high level of tests.

The Murrumburrah Light Horse troop gave an impressive display of formation, marching in troop line and tent pegging, all in steady rain on Saturday afternoon.

Despite the rain spectators watched and listened with admiration as a very comprehensive history of the Light Horse Regiments was read out on the public address system.

 This display was concluded with an emotional wreath laying ceremony - horses and riders thoroughly wet by that stage! 

The Young Dressage Club thanks all sponsors, NSW Dressage Association, EFA NSW and volunteers for another successful championships.