CEA MDC Riders with Judge, Alexandre Lacarede Leao
Ebba Collins on Joey
Jessica McTaggart on Lovely Pictura
Phoebe Luijten on Could Be Magic
Siena McDonald on Blue Fox
Sierra Martin on Loris
Tea Laing on Detektive
This past weekend, the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) hosted its largest dressage event of the year to date, welcoming riders from across the Cayman Islands to compete in the Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) Regional and Mini Dressage Challenge and the 7th National Dressage Show of the 2025/2026 season. Both competitions were hosted by the Cayman Islands Equestrian Center, off the Linford Pierson Highway, George Town.
The CEA, which represents 10 member nations, is dedicated to promoting collaboration, sportsmanship, and excellence in Olympic equestrian disciplines throughout the Caribbean. This mission is embodied in the Regional and Mini Dressage Challenges, which provide riders the unique opportunity to compete against regional peers without the need for international travel. Instead, a single internationally accredited judge travels between participating countries to ensure consistent and fair evaluation.
Competitors in the CEA Dressage Challenge are 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.
This year’s event was judged by Mr. Alexandre Larcerda Leão, an FEI 4* judge from Brazil, who officiated both competitions. He praised the high standard of riding, the quality of the horses, and the excellent facilities in Cayman.
“Bringing internationally recognised judges to the Cayman Islands is critical for the continued development of our sport locally,” said Mary Alberga, President of the CIEF. She also expressed appreciation to Mr. Larcerda Leão for his engagement with local riders and for sharing his extensive expertise.
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CEA Regional and Mini Dressage competition winners, in decreasing order of difficulty were as follows: |
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Test |
Winning Rider & Horse |
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FEI Intermediate I – Freestyle |
Jessica McTaggart on Lovely Pictura |
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Third Level – Freestyle (adult) |
Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
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Third Level – Freestyle (junior) |
Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
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Third Level Test 3 (adult) |
Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
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Third Level Test 3 (junior) |
Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
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First Level Test 3 (adult) |
Abbey Swartz on Claire de Lune |
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First Level Test 3 (junior) |
Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
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Training Level Test 3 (adult) |
Jessica McTaggart on Could be Magic |
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Training Level Test 3 (junior) |
Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
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Training Level Test 1(adult) |
Juliette Forrester on Monty |
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Training Level Test 1 (junior) |
Phoebe Luijten on Could be Magic |
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Introductory C (adult) |
Caroline Key on Sunday’s Edition |
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Introductory C (junior) |
Siena McDonald on Blue Fox |
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Introductory B (junior) |
Téa Laing on Detektive |
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CIEF National Dressage Show #7 winners, in decreasing order of difficulty were as follows: |
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Test |
Winning Rider & Horse |
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FEI Junior Individual (junior) |
Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
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FEI Junior Team (adult) |
Abbey Swartz on Lancelot |
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FEI Junior Team (junior)) |
Sierra Martin on Loris7 |
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FEI Children’s Individual (adult) |
Abbey Swartz on Blue Ridge Dream On |
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FEI Children’s Team (junior) |
Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
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FEI Children’s Prelim B (junior) |
Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
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First Level Test 3 (junior) |
Matilda Tammemagi on Bandolero |
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Training Level Test 3 (adult) |
Juliette Forrester on Monty |
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Training Level Test 3 (junior) |
Caleigh Corbin on Lovely Pictura |
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Training Level Test 1 (junior) |
Phoebe Luijten on Could be Magic |
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Introductory C (junior) |
Hallie Giuzio on Philippe |
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Introductory B (junior) |
Chloe Luijten on Glenridge Lightning Thief |
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Introductory C (junior) |
Siena McDonald on Blue Fox |
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Introductory B (junior) |
Téa Laing on Detektive |
Complete results of all our shows can be found on the CIEF website at www.ciefcay.com .
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