Vivien Lipshut

Vivien Lipshut is a Victorian horse owner who became prominent in the equestrian community after successfully contesting the scoring results of the 2024 Australian Dressage Championships. Her horse, Estupendo, and rider David McKinnon were initially denied the title of Australian grand prix champion due to unauthorized changes in the scoring system. Lipshut's determination to uphold fairness and transparency in the sport led her to challenge the decision, culminating in a ruling by the National Sports Tribunal that recognized her as the rightful champion. Despite facing intimidation during the process, she has remained a strong advocate for integrity in equestrian sports.