The Western Championships will be held in BC, October 9-11, 2026.

Ottawa, ON, April 13, 2026 -- Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to officially announce the 2026 National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships, showcasing the nation’s top horse-and-rider combinations across both Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. With premier venues, identical East and West judging panels and a clearly defined qualification pathway, the 2026 Championships promise an exceptional and unified national standard of excellence.

Championship Dates & Venues

• Eastern Championships
  October 1–4, 2026
  Bécancour, Québec
   
• Western Championships
  October 9–11, 2026
  Thunderbird Show Park, British Columbia

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED for Declarations and Qualifications HERE.

Christine Peters, EC’s Senior Manager Dressage Olympic / Paralympic Program is enthusiastic about the return of the Championships following the 2025 edition.

“From emerging talent to seasoned international competitors, the 2026 Championships are where Canada’s top dressage and para dressage combinations will come together to compete, inspire, and define the national standard.

“The success of last year’s Championships showed us this is exactly what we needed at the right time to bring our Dressage and Para Dressage communities together in the spirit of sport. We are looking forward to building on that this year, and in the years to come.”