Photo: Podium winners from the National Dressage and Para dressage Championships (East) held at the Becancour Equestrian Complex
Credit: Eve-Lyne Ouellet
October 4, 2026
Becancour, Quebec –
The 2026 National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships – East came to its conclusion Saturday October 3rd at Complexe Équestre Bécancour, where twenty-two National Champion (East) titles were awarded in various divisions and categories to the horse and rider combinations who most impressed the judges over the course of the two-day competition. Brooke Mancusi, Adélia Gauthier and Isla Grant (2026 North American Youth Championships Medallists,) Pan American Medallist Béatrice Boucher & Olympians Tom Dvorak and Belinda Trussell were among the recipients among other up and coming talents.
“It is such a great initiative for Canada to have these Championships. Since last year, the Championships have given everyone additional motivation,” shared Adélia Gauthier, currently second on the Canadian ranking for the FEI Junior with her horse Fayette DDS.
On their performance this week-end, which earned them the title of East Champions, Gauthier said “I think it went really well. Fayette is a horse that gives all her heart. I could not have a better partner. She works hard, she is with me always.” The Championships is the final competition for the pair this season, and, before they head back to training, they are taking advantage of the Becancour Gold Dressage Competition Sunday October 4th to try out the FEI Young Rider test as they are considering advancing to this level next season.
Photo: Adelia Gauthier, FEI Junior East Champion with her mare Fayette DDS.
Credit: Eve-Lyne Ouellet
Overall National Titles are on the Line
The ground jury (judges) composed of Brenda Minor (Ontario), Joan MacCartney (Ontario), Jayne Essig (British Columbia), Margaret Boyce (British Columbia), Karen Michele Ashbee (Alberta) and stewards Stephanie Boyles (Québec) and Patrick Dunn (British Columbia) will now travel to Thunderbird Show Park October 7th to October 9th for the 2026 Equestrian Canada National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships (West). Upon the conclusion of the West division, the overall 2026 National Champions will be crowned.
EC National Dressage and Para Dressage Champions – East
For the complete list of results click HERE
Training
Open Category: Julie Roy (Québec) & Cadenza
Junior Category: Morgan Baldwin (Ontario) & Bring it On
Amateur Category: Sophie Trussell (Ontario) & Otharin S
First Level
Open Category: Beatrice Boucher (Québec) & Jolene MTA
Junior Category: Rosalie Lafrance (Québec) & Leao
Amateur Category: Elizabeth Plourde (Québec) & Igor des 3 ruisseaux
Second Level
Open Category: Billie Boylen (Ontario) & Fuerstenstanz
Junior Category: Sophie Derusha (Québec) & Frankie
Amateur Category: Kim Studzinski (Ontario) & Supernova
Third Level
Open Category: Beatrice Boucher (Québec) & Prodigio MVL
Amateur Category: Carl-William Sévigny (Québec) & Alberto de Niro
Fourth Level
Open Category: Brooke Mancusi (Quebec) & Van Vincent
Amateur Category: Caroline Tétreault (Quebec) & Azzaro
FEI Youth
Children: Isla Grant (Ontario) & Wonder Woman
Junior : Adélia Gauthier (Québec) & Fayette DDS
U25: Brooke Mancusi (Quebec) & Kalisto Sollenburg
FEI Small Tour
Open: Tom Dvorak (Ontario) & Feinrich
Amateur: Juliette C. Barolet (Quebec) & Freud
FEI Medium Tour
Open: Belinda Trussell (Ontario) & Quincy
FEI Big Tour
Open: Belinda Trussell (Ontario) & Diamanten Dave
FEI Para Dressage
Grade I: Alexandra Vadnais (Quebec) & Alaska du Fjord
Grade IV: Wanda Jamieson (Ontario) & Gered XXII HCI
About Équico Québec
Founded by Carine Blaquière, Nathalie Desrosiers and the late Nicole Duplessis, Équico Québec’s mission is to contribute to the development of dressage, para-dressage, and Québec athletes by organizing national- and international-level competitions.
Equico Québec would like to thanks its sponsors and donors for their support – which is making this event possible: Gouvernment of Québec, Simons, Élégance Stables, Equine Signature et Saint-Eustache Chevrolet.
About the Equestrian Canada Dressage and Para Dressage National Championships
Over the course of the qualification period (January through September,) athletes from coast to coast have been working to qualify for an invitation to the Championships based on scores and rankings. In addition to the competition, a number of special activities and events will be held at both the East and West venues. Tickets are on sale for the Red & White Fundraiser happening to support our Dressage and Para Dressage teams competing on the world stage (purchase West tickets HERE.)
The West online fundraising auction is open to anyone/anywhere! It includes a broad range of items and experiences whether you are an equestrian or not! Click HERE for the West auction.
For those who wish to support on an annual basis, you can join one of the $500 Clubs. Your tax-deductible donation of $500 per year will go directly toward travel, training and competition costs for the team(s) of your choice. Nations Cups, World Championships, Pan-American Games and the Olympics – you can help make it happen for Team Canada! Click HERE to join the Club.
About Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada (EC) is the national governing body for equestrian sport and industry in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all equine and equestrian interests. With over 15,000 sport licence holders, 7500 horses, 11 provincial/territorial sport organization partners and 10+ national equine affiliate organizations, EC is a significant contributor to the social, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing of the equestrian industry across Canada. As a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association (RCAAA) EC is able to issue tax receipts for donations. EC thanks the Government of Canada for their financial support.
Team Canada is supported by Mad Barn, Ecclestone Horse Transport Inc. (EHT), 4CYTE™, the Government of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Own the Podium.
For more information
Alexandra Hill, Press officer
ah.alexandrahill@gmail.com
Photo: Wanda Jamieson & Gerard XXII HCI, East Champion in the FEI Para dressage Grade IV division.
Credit: Eve-Lyne Ouellet
Photo: Carl-William Sevigny, Third Level Amateur East Division with his Quebec-bred gelding Alberto de Niro
Credit: Eve-Lyne Ouellet
Photo: James Hood, High Performance director at Equestrian Canada and Jamie-Ann Goodfellow, Program coordinator for Dressage and Para-Dressage at Equestrian Canada presented the awards for the FEI Big Tour division. L-R: James Hood, Maya Markowski, Belinda Trussell, Tom Dvorak and Jamie-Ann Goodfellow.
Credit: Eve-Lyne Ouellet
Photo: James Hood, High Performance director at Equestrian Canada and Jamie-Ann Goodfellow, Program coordinator for Dressage and Para-Dressage at Equestrian Canada presented the awards for the Training Open division. L-R James Hood, Megan Charters (New Brunswick), Julie Roy (Québec), Amanda Dube (Ontario) and Jamie-Ann Goodfellow
Credit : Eve-Lyne Ouellet