Our Misson Statement

To provide a fun and relaxed environment in which all levels of horse and rider feel welcome and are encouraged to participate in events, to contribute to consistent improvement in their dressage.

Our Objective:

  • To promote an inclusive environment for dressage in the Shoalhaven

How we will do this:

  1. Enable members to come together to enjoy  their horses and the sport of dressage

  2. Promote a fun, relaxed and inclusive environment for our members

  3. Positively encourage new and existing riders at all levels

  4. Conduct and arrange dressage events in the Shoalhaven, including Competitions, Training Days, and Judges Clinics

  5. Positively encourage Club members and volunteers to contribute to the Club with new ideas

  6. Steadily improve the facilities at the Worrigee Equestrian Common

  7. Positively  encourage  public knowledge of and interest in Dressage

Our Life Members

Shoalhaven Dressage Club is extremely grateful for the continuous support from our lifetime members

Roy Rogers

Jane Bruce

Maurice Bruce

Ros Quist

Gayle Loose

Kaleena Mathews

Judy Sweeney

Our Club Grounds

Shoalhaven Dressage Club competitions and events are held at the beautiful Worrigee Equestrian Common, located just outside Nowra, approximately two hours south of Sydney.

For visitors staying overnight, several motels, petrol stations, supermarkets, restaurants and takeaway options are available within 10 minutes of the venue, along with the Shoalhaven Sportsman’s Club.

We are fortunate to call these picturesque grounds our home, offering a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for both horses and riders, along with a range of excellent facilities, including:

  • Six competition arenas

  • Sand arena

  • Two warm-up areas

  • Float and truck parking

  • Permanent horse yards

  • Club house

  • Powered camping facilities

  • Toilet and shower block

  • One wheelchair access toilet and shower

  • All weather BBQ facilities

  • Wash area

Shoalhaven Dressage Club holds six competitions per year.

We offer dressage tests at every level, from Preparatory right through to Grand Prix. We also have a Freestyle competition once a year and often run Young Horse Qualifiers.

The Club Championships are very popular, being well supported by our most generous sponsors, with prize money now being offered for all events. Our Club Pointscore is hotly contested, with Rugs and Trophies awarded at our annual Presentation Night.

Our Competitions

The Club works hard to provide all its members with opportunities to improve their riding skills and to enrich their enjoyment of the sport.

Member's Club Days are low-key training days for members to practice their dressage tests and have it judged, without the pressure of competition.

Instruction Clinics are organised periodically throughout the year, with some of the best available coaches.

We also organise social events for fundraising, education of just to have an opportunity to get together.

Members Club Days | Instruction Clinics

Shoalhaven Dressage Club offers special awards for Juniors and Veteran Horses within our annual Pointscore awards.

We have Official and Associate Pony Classes. Junior's have their own events at all competitions with a discounted entry for junior members.

We welcome Para Equestrian and Virtus riders and offer test of choice at our competitions.

For more information about these classes, including the class rules, head to the Dressage NSW website.

Para Equestrian | Virtus | Young riders | Juniors | Ponies and Veteran Horses