Eva is a wonderfully dedicated rider who returned to riding after a 35-year break and has thrown herself into dressage with a calm, determined “let’s learn” attitude. She is committed to building her confidence, skills and partnership step by step.

Eva competes Beauparc Charleston (AKA Charlie), her kind and funny 11-year-old RPXWelsh gelding who can get a little hot and spicy out at competitions (but is getting better every outing), and she’s also starting a new chapter with Diamond Night Piccolo (AKA Pippa), her first young horse — a 5-year-old GRP who she’s bringing along steadily as they begin their competition journey.

Eva’s focus for 2026 is clear: improve accuracy (shapes and movements) and develop the mindset tools to manage competition anxiety so she can ride with more calm, focus, and confident leadership from warm-up through to the arena.

Welcome to the Dressage Plus team, Eva — we can’t wait to support you, Charlie, and Pippa as you keep building your competition journey this year.

Karen Kells

Horse: Naketano R WE
Level: EA Medium Pony Dressage Rider
Location: Eumundi, QLD

Karen is a committed rider who brings a whole lot of heart to her dressage journey. After riding from a young age and having a break from horses for many years, Karen returned to the saddle and has embraced dressage as her new passion — proving that progress is always possible when you’re willing to show up and keep learning.

Karen competes her talented German Riding Pony, Naketano R WE, and together they have worked their way from Preliminary to now competing Medium level, with an exciting 2026 goal of stepping up to PSG.

Like many dedicated competition riders, Karen’s biggest challenge is managing competition and performance anxiety. She can ride her tests confidently at home, but on competition day nerves can take over — affecting sleep, focus, and even causing those “blank at A” moments. The good news is Karen is more than ready to conquer it. Her mindset is clear: it’s time to build the tools, back herself, and learn how to stay calm and focused when it matters most.

Welcome to the Dressage Plus team, Karen — we can’t wait to support you and Naketano as you keep building confidence and focus on your journey towards PSG in 2026.

Melissa Hoskings – Taafe

Horse: Revelwood Martini and Hollingrove Titus
Level: FEI Small Tour Dressage Rider
Location: Warragul, VIC

Melissa is one of those riders who lives and breathes dressage — passionate, hardworking, and deeply committed to doing the journey properly (both in training and in mindset).

What makes Melissa’s story so inspiring isn’t just the level she rides at — it’s the way she keeps showing up through the highs and the hard seasons. Over the years, she’s worked through the very real mental side of competition: shutting down comparison, trusting her own path, and stepping into the warm-up arena with more belief in herself.

The last few years have brought some incredibly challenging moments, including heartbreaking losses and setbacks, but Melissa’s focus this year is on rebuilding — with patience, purpose, and the kind of resilience that only horses can teach us.

Alongside her beautiful Warmblood gelding Revelwood Martini (Marti), she’s also beginning an exciting new chapter with Hollingrove Titus, a young horse who arrived at the right time and has brought fresh hope and direction to her riding. Her yearling, Squiggle, is also growing up fast and already a special part of her team.

This year marks Melissa’s 12th year as a Dressage Plus Sponsored Rider — a long-term partnership built on commitment, growth, and a shared belief that mindset work matters just as much as the training plan.

Welcome back to the team, Mel — we can’t wait to support you through another year of progress, perspective, and proud moments with Marti, Titus, and Squiggle.

Sally Cordner

Horse: Rhodolite
Level: EA Novice Dressage Rider
Location: Kilmore East, VIC

Sally is a dedicated dressage rider who’s passionate about doing things properly — training with purpose, building strong foundations, and putting the time into her partnership with her horse, Rhodolite (Tiger at home).

Tiger is a talented 6-year-old Warmblood with an exciting start to his career, including being named 4-year-old State Champion at the Dressage Festival and placing at Dressage with the Stars (DWTS).

Sally is part of the AOR squad and is now focused on building on a strong competition season. Her next goal is to step up to Elementary in the coming months and work towards qualifying for AOR State Champs, as well as the Dressage Festival.

Like many riders returning after taking a step back, Sally is currently working through a challenge that’s both technical and confidence-building: improving her sitting trot. She’s committed to doing the work, growing as a team, and keeping her mindset focused on what matters most — keep learning, keep showing up, and trust the process.

Welcome to the Dressage Plus team, Sally — we can’t wait to support you and Tiger as you keep climbing the levels and chasing those goals in 2026.

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