Preview: Barcelona CDI
11 British riders accompanied by 17 of their equine counterparts crossed the waters to Spain for the Barcelona CDI3*, which is taking place in two installments over the next couple of weeks (18 – 30...
View ArticlePreview: 's-Hertogenbosch CDI-W
Michael Eilberg and Jon and Julie Deverill’s Half Moon Delphi will be flying the British flag at the final leg of the Western European League of the Reem Acra FEI World CupTM in ‘s-Hertogenbosch in the...
View ArticleNewcomers noticed at BD Festival of Para Dressage
The UK’s emerging para dressage stars were on show at Vale View Equestrian Centre last weekend at the BD Festival of Para Dressage, 15-16 March. The two-day extravaganza featured the British Dressage...
View ArticleBD Chief Executive announces departure
British Dressage Chief Executive Amanda Bond has announced that she will be leaving the organisation to take up an exciting opportunity overseas in June.Amanda joined British Dressage in October 2008...
View ArticleBarcelona CDI3*: A stellar debut for Supernova
British rider Spencer Wilton and his ride, Supernova, played a starring role by winning the grand prix during the first week of the Barcelona CDI3*, 18 – 30 March. Spencer and 11-year-old Supernova,...
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Do you have a talented equine aged 6 - 11?
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 intake of the Equestrian World Class Programme Dressage Equine Pathway. Following last year’s changes to the structure of the Dressage Equine Pathway,...
View ArticleBD Vacancy: Chief Executive
British Dressage is the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of dressage. Following on from an amazing haul of 14 medals at two successful Games at London 2012, the sport is...
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Young Professionals to the fore
There was no shortage of talent, confidence or potential on show at this year’s Young Professional’s Award final on Monday 17 March. Held at the amazing facility of Talland School of Equitation, the...
View ArticleThe Brits take Addington Manor CDI by storm
British riders were out in force over the weekend for Addington’s CDI, held at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire (21 – 23 Mar). Blowing the competition out of the water, the Brits cleaned up, claiming...
View ArticleInter I boost for Petplan Equine Area Festivals
One of British Dressage’s best-supported competition series, the Petplan Equine Area Festivals, will now include classes at Intermediate I in 2014. The Area Festivals started in 1999 and Petplan...
View ArticleBrits bound for Deauville
Five of Britain's top para dressage stars are heading over the Channel to compete at Deauville CPEDI3*. It's the first International for our riders as they campaign for a place on the team to head...
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Long lists for British Junior and Young Rider teams
The Selectors would like to announce the following riders as continuing to meet the criteria for selection for the 2014 European Championships for Juniors and Young Riders. This list is partnerships...
View ArticleBrits travel to foreign shores for Italian and Dutch CDIs
Some of Great Britain’s top riders are venturing across Europe to Italy and the Netherlands for the Caselle di Sommacampagna CDI3* (4 – 6 Apr) and the Nieuw en Sint Joosland CDI3* (4 – 6 Apr).Trekking...
View ArticleSpencer and Supernova steal the Special
Following their success during the first week of Barcelona’s CDI (the 3*), Spencer Wilton and Jennifer Goodman’s Supernova II upped the ante for the CDI4* (25 – 30 Mar) and devoured the competition...
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Competition structure overhaul: members’ feedback
We have known for some time that groups of the membership have felt frustrated with the limiting nature of the current competition structure. We’re also aware that there are some barriers for new...
View ArticleEquestrian UKCC Level 4 Applications Open
The British Equestrian Federation is to announce the opening of the 2014 United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) Level 4 programme this Thursday (10 April). The bespoke programme aims to deliver an...
View ArticleFun in the Sun for Kay and Privaldi
Great Britain’s Kay Maxted and Privaldi (pictured) have enjoyed a successful trip to the Continent encompassing two competitions: Nice CDI3* in the south of France and Caselle Di Sommacampagna CDI3* in...
View ArticlePara superstars bring home the Nations Cup
Four of Great Britain’s top para dressage riders travelled across the channel to France for the Deauville CPEDI3* (4 – 6 Apr). Competing as a team for the first time in 2014, the para dressage...
View ArticleWinters here we come!
The final countdown has begun to the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire which kick of tomorrow. The championships are the culmination of a nail biting...
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Para pride at Hartpury
Day one at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships at Hartpury always brings the welcome spectacle of the Nirvana Spa Para winter dressage championships. It wasn’t the largest field across the...
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