WEG 2014: Triple gold for Lee
The ‘god father’ of dressage put together a heavenly performance today to claim his hat-trick of Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games gold medals in the Grade Ib. It’s a title Lee Pearson has reluctantly...
View ArticleWEG 2014: They've done it!
Another day and another medal for Great Britain’s dancing duo. Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, owned by Roly Luard and Carl Hester, added a second gold to their name - and the third medal of their...
View ArticleJoin the BD Office Team
After a successful trip to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games where our riders secured qualification for Rio and a medal haul of six gold and five silver plus membership at an all time high,...
View ArticleLess than a week to apply!
Applications for the World Class Dressage Equine Pathway close on 17 September. If you have a talented young horse who you think has Championship potential don't miss the chance to put them...
View ArticleBritish impress at Zandhoven CDI3*
British riders Kay Maxted and Belinda Skipper impressed at the weekend’s CDI3*, held at Zandhoven in Belgium (11 – 14 September 2014).Riding her own 17-year-old Gribaldi-sired gelding, Privaldi, Kay...
View ArticleJill Day named Suffolk Sport’s Coach of the Year
Accredited BD trainer, Jill Day was presented with the acclaimed Coach of the Year award at the annual Suffolk Sports Awards (12 September 2014).A panel of judges assessed the nominated candidates...
View ArticleLeMieux National Dressage Championships 2014
The 2014 LeMieux National Dressage Championships are almost here! Four days of exhilarating dressage action gets underway tomorrow (18 September) with 22 championship titles up for grabs, ranging from...
View ArticleLine up for the HOYS Championship
A fierce battle is set to take place at this year’s Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), following the announcement of confirmed horse and rider combinations for the Mount St John Dressage Future Elite...
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LeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY ONE
Worcestershire-based rider Michael Eilberg has won a national title today at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Michael rode the crowd-pulling mare Woodlander...
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LeMieux National Dressage Championships: KBIS Para Championship
The Grade II got the 2014 KBIS British Para Championships underway this morning under leaden skies at the LeMieux National Championships. World team gold medallist Natasha Baker was back to winning...
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LeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY TWO
Day two of the LeMieux National Dressage Championships provided nine fabulous champions for the crowds despite grey skies and rain in the air for much of the competition. Berkshire rider Spencer...
View ArticleAGM summary
The British Dressage AGM was held at the Royal Pavilion, Stoneleigh Park on Thursday 18 September with the following outcomes:Ordinary BusinessThe following will be proposed as Ordinary Resolutions:1....
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LeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY THREE
Carl Hester today took one step closer to toppling the doyenne of dressage, Jennie Loriston-Clarke, after winning the LeMieux Grand Prix Championship at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships,...
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LeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY FOUR
Michael Eilberg was crowned LeMieux National Champion today after winning the Horse Health Grand Prix Freestyle with a personal best score of 75.90%. Michael and the 14-year-old Latvian gelding – owned...
View ArticlePrinciples of Judging seminar: Tickets available
Two of dressage’s most experienced judges, Jo Graham and Clive Halsall are taking the annual two day Principles of Judging seminar on 25 and 26 October 2014 at Arena UK, Lincolnshire.International FEI...
View ArticleRegional volunteer vacancies
The Wales and Southern Regions are looking for volunteers to join their Regional Committees to help promote and run British Dressage activity.Wales are currently recruiting a BYRDS representative...
View ArticleTop class young British-bred dressage horses at the 2014 BEF Futu
The 2014 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity series has seen some outstanding British bred young potential dressage horses and ponies. Seven hundred young...
View ArticleBD and Horse & Country announce Nationals broadcast coverage
Horse & Country TV (on Sky 253 and on smartphone, tablet and laptop via horseandcountry.tv /everywhere) will be providing viewers with a dressage-packed TV schedule this Autumn thanks to a new...
View ArticleMajor dates for 2015 released
British Dressage is pleased to share with members the BD major dates for 2015. From competitors and owners to avid spectators and fans of the sport, these are the must-have dates to keep in your diary...
View ArticleSummary of BD Rule changes for 2015
As reported earlier this summer, the decision was made to defer implementing any changes to the competition structure until 1 December 2015 for the 2016 competition year. This is to ensure that we have...
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