It started from Crete!

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The organization of the Development Tournament 2026 kicked off in Crete!

On Saturday, March 14, a Dressage competition took place at the facilities of the Plakias Athletic Equestrian Club, with the participation of 18 athletes and a total of 31 entries from four clubs across Crete.

On Sunday, March 15, a seminar followed with the two judges, Rozmari Georgopoulou and Alexandra Stergiopoulou, contributing to the education and development of athletes and coaches.

A special highlight was the presentation of the horses before the start of the competitions—an initiative introduced for the first time in the history of the event, aiming to showcase the best turnout. A total of 12 horses tied for 1st place, and after a draw, the winner was Joris.

? The next stop of the Development Tournament is Rhodes, from March 20–22, at the facilities of the Rhodes Equestrian Club.