Wellington CDIW - World's Toughest Dressage Arena

Lily Chiu Zilo competes in the Wellington's Adequan Global Dressage Festival I ( AGDF ) CDIW / National on January 11 th ( Prix St. Georges ) & 12th ( I 1 ) 2019.

Lily proudly carries her Hong Kong colors.

First CDI of 2019

Lily Chiu Zilo completes the Jog successfully for Wellington's Adequan Global Dressage Festival ( AGDF ) CDIW / National commencing January 9 th 2019.

Lily Chiu Zilo is joined by Nicholas Fyffe ( Australia ) and Diana Zakharova ( Russia ).

Lily Chiu Zilo Starts 2019 with Her Daughter

Lily Chiu Zilo spends the Christmas holidays with her Jumper daughter, Stephanie Lauren Zilo. Currently living in Milan, Stephanie is completing her Master's Degree in Finance at the Bocconi University while riding on weekends. 

Thank you to Paolo Santana ( Santana Stables ) for inviting Stephanie to work one of his horses.

Favorite 2018 Photos

Lily Chiu Zilo sports her Hong Kong Dressage Team colors with great national pride.

Lily with her Trainer. Nicholas Fyffe.

Lily Chiu Zilo thanks the Gold Coast Dressage Association ( GCDA ) for its 2018 Year End Awards recognition.

2018 Dressage Calendar

Lily Chiu Zilo selected to be included in the 2018 Willow Creek Press DRESSAGE Calendar ( June ) distributed around the world and Available at Barnes & Noble.

David Marcus Shares his Magic with Lily Zilo

Part of the Marcus Fyffe Dressage Team,  Lily Zilo moves into training with Olympian David Marcus.

Nicholas Fyffe & Windsor's Aron brave the rain

Nicholas Fyffe and Lily Zilo's Windsor's Aron braved the rain to compete Prix St. Georges at the Gold Coast Opener.

Adequan Global Dressage Festival 12

Lily Zilo Competes in the AGDF 12 ( March 2th to March 31st 2018 ) Licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation

CDIO 3* /CDIO U25 / CDI 3* / CDI 1* / CDI J / CDI Y / CDI P / CDI AM / CDI YH / CDI Ch March 27-31, 2018 USEF/USDF No. 329199 Level 
Five Competition Global Dressage Festival, Wellington, FL

Lily Zilo pursues her passion with WINDSOR'S ARON and successfully completes the required AGDF 12 jog.

Lily Chiu Zilo with her Trainer David Marcus.

2017 Summer Dressage Season has Started

Lily Zilo kick started her 2017 Summer Dressage Season at the White Fences Equestrian Center on WINDSOR's ARON. Great scores and more blue ribbons paving the path to regionals.

Lily was also joined by Lucy, Frank, Johnson and Jason visiting from Taipei.

Fabulous Horse Sponsors Lily C. Zilo

LILY ZILO – A FABULOUS HORSE DRESSAGE SPONSORED RIDER

Meet Lily Zilo, a Dressage Fabulous Horse Sponsored Rider! She is not only a medalist but an inspiration as well!

Our interview with Lily:

*What age did you start riding?

At 36 years of age.

*What or Who has been your biggest influence?

Building partnerships and relationships are the biggest influences , all the top riders in the dressage world are my biggest influence. 

*How do you feel you are an influence to others in the riding world?

As an adult amateur rider, I have represented the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation in the Asian Games. I was one of the earliest full blooded Chinese dressage riders in the FEI world ranking; I feel that I am a role model for the young Chinese generations.

*Your biggest achievement in riding so far? (horse shows, medals etc.)

Won the Team Bronze medal in 15th Asian Games, United States Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist.

*What do you plan to accomplish in riding and future endeavors?

Continue bringing up horses in GP level and competing.

*What do you do in your spare time? (Hobbies and such)

I am an excellent cook of international cuisine, jewelry designer, and a fused glass maker.

*What is your favorite color?

Lavender

By: SG

Cara Witham, Canadian "0" Judge

Lily C. Zilo and H. Cara Witham, Canadian FEI "O" level dressage Judge. 

Ms. Whitham has the distinction of being the only equestrian official world-wide to hold FEI “O” judging license in two (2) equestrian disciplines, Dressage and Eventing.

Divide and Conquer Exhibition

Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu, Cadre Noir de Saumur graduate celebrated his first exhibition of paintings in Wellington, Florida at the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame held on February 2nd 2017. Hong Kong's Lily C. Zilo was also on hand for the exhibition, book signing, Artist talk and cocktail.

A Touch of 2016 Rio Bronze

Birds of a feather... ride together.... Lily C. Zilo and Bronze Olympic Medalist, Allison Brock attend this week's "Shop Talk" in Wellington, Florida. Thank you Michelle Hundt for hosting.

First Day of the 2017 FEI Dressage Grand Prix

Hon. Linda Zang & Lily Zilo enjoying the first day of the 2017 FEI Dressage season in Wellington, Florida.

Lisa Wilcox and Galant Came Out on Top for First Day of FEI Grand Prix at the 2017 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida.

2016 In Review

2016 Gold Coast Dressage Awards

Lily Chiu Zilo achieves yet another successful year in the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA). In a field of outstanding riders, Lily C. Zilo triumphed with overall scores on Windsor's Aron which yielded the pair a Bronze Medal for the 2016 equestrian season.

WINDSOR'S ARON 

2015-16 Gold Coast Dressage Association KWPN Breed Award third place.

FEI Int I - Third place

ESMALTADO IV  

Iberian Breed Third place

FEI  GP Reserve Champion 

Lily Zilo Makes The Washington Post

Washington Post, Friday, October 9, 2015 

A horse’s sleek body passes stands in the foreground as the Windsor Stable home of Lily Zilo, the Chinese champion of dressage, is seen in the background. Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport that requires the horse and its rider to memorize a series of moves in advance. Zilo was the torch holder for Beijing during the 2008 Olympics. (Sebastiano Vitale)

World Dressage News

United States Dressage Federation GOLD Medal

Awarded to the Riding Pair - Lily C Zilo & ESMALTADO IV ( P.R.E. Stallion )

April 10, 2015