The 2026 National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships – East came to its conclusion Saturday October 3rd at Complexe Équestre Bécancour, where 22 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.
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.
Podium winners from the National Dressage and Para dressage Championships (East) held at the Becancour Equestrian Complex. (Eve-Lyne Ouellet photo)
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
Belinda Trussel (ON) and Diamanten Dave earned a score of 69.130% during the Grand Prix. (Eve-Lyne Ouellet
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
Wanda Jamieson and Gerard XXII HCI, East Champion in the FEI Para Dressage Grade IV division. (Eve-Lyne Ouellet photo)
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