Dujardin dances to European gold
It was the finale to the ECCO FEI European Championship everyone had hoped for. There was tension, there was drama, there were tears and certainly plenty of smiles as the dressage elite of Europe...
View ArticleIssue 6 of BD magazine out this week
British Dressage magazine is the official publication for BD, including news, features and insights, as well as full competition schedules for the next six weeks. In this issue:• Gardner’s World: Meet...
View ArticleBD vacancy: Regional Development Officer (Scotland)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join British Dressage in the pivotal role of Regional Development Officer for Scotland. Working full-time from home, the successful candidate will cover activity...
View ArticleBD vacancies: Regional Chairs NW and Central
BD is looking to recruit two new voluntary regional Chairmen/women. The right people for these roles will be keen to help deliver and develop dressage in their region. They will be responsible,...
View ArticleBD vacancies: regional representatives
There are several voluntary committee representative vacancies from around the regions so if you have a passion for dressage, time and energy to give and want to shape the future, we’d love to hear...
View ArticleSheepgate U25s Championship
Young dressage riders from across the UK gathered in Lincolnshire for this year’s Sheepgate British Dressage Under 25s Dressage Championships, 19 – 24 August. This was the Championship’s thirteenth...
View ArticleRule changes for 2014
British Dressage would like to thank all the members who contributed to the rules consultation which ran between April and June. As usual the members provided quality feedback and came up with wide...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Molly Sivewright, 1924 -2013
British Dressage is very sad to learn of the passing of Molly Sivewright who died peacefully yesterday (28 August) aged 89 after a long illness. A Fellow of the British Horse Society, Molly was a list...
View ArticleLaura Tomlinson Interview
This year Olympic gold and bronze medallist Laura Tomlinson will be hosting the National Championships Master Class aat Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.The Master Class is held on Saturday 21 September...
View ArticleIn memoriam: Mary McFarlane 1956 - 2013
BD life member, rider, judge and trainer Mary McFarlane from Blairgowrie, Scotland passed away on Sunday 1 September after a long battle with cancer.Mary, a Group 2 rider, had competed for her region,...
View ArticleBD vacancy: Fixtures Officer
British Dressage is looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and administrative skills to join the BD Sport team and fulfill the role Fixtures Officer. This full time role...
View ArticleCharlotte and Valegro back on top
Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and her 11-year old Olympic partner Valegro have reclaimed the world number one spot in this month’s FEI World Dressage Rankings. The London 2012 double gold...
View ArticleVote for Sophie C!
Fresh from her trip to Denmark where she dominated the Grade Ia competition with two golds and also helped the team remain unbeaten at Championship level since 1996, Sophie Christiansen has been...
View Article2014 major dates list released
For riders, officials and supporters looking to get their diaries filled, the 2014 dates list is out!Winter RegionalsBishop Burton, Yorks 8 – 11 Feb Addington Manor, Bucks 13 – 16 Feb Kingston...
View ArticleAnna to host Nationals demo
Anna Ross-Davies is an International grand prix dressage rider and freelance trainer.Former British Dressage Personality of the Year, Anna will this year be hosting a freestyle explained demo on...
View ArticleBYRDS High Performance Camps
British Dressage is pleased to release details of the next round of BYRDS High Performance Camps designed to help top ‘A’ and ‘B’ Squad riders develop further.Individualised training and development...
View ArticleSTATEMENT- Rowallan Activity Centre
Some members will be aware that Rowallan Activity Centre in Scotland changed hands suddenly yesterday morning (12 September). The Centre regularly hosts BD affiliated competitions and was due to host...
View ArticleFEI to review Dressage Freestyle judging
A Dressage Freestyle test event to review the judging of Freestyle competitions in order increase consistency and accuracy will be held on the premises of the German Equestrian Federation at Warendorf...
View ArticleEspayo National Championships 2013
Anyone out there excited? It’s just hours until the 2013 Espayo National Dressage Championships get underway for four days of the best dressage action of the year. 22 Championship titles will be won,...
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