British impress at Drachten CDI
Three British riders made a solid start to 2015 after travelling across to the Netherlands for the first European CDI of the year, Drachten CDI3* (9 – 11 January 2015).After a successful junior career,...
View ArticleSterling year for British Bred equines
On Saturday 10 January breeders of the top British-bred horses from around the country converged in London at the Grange City Hotel, for the annual British Breeders Dinner and Awards Ceremony,...
View ArticleAddington High Profile Show
In need of a dressage hit this week? Then look no further than the Addington Manor High Profile Show, 16-18 January 2015. At this centrally-located Buckinghamshire venue, the first of the UK’s big...
View ArticleRDA and BD National Classification Policy for Para-Equestrians
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and British Dressage have launched a National Classification Policy for Para-equestrian which is designed to give clearer guidance and offer a more structured...
View ArticleAssociate Online Champions Crowned
The final stage of the second running of the British Dressage Associates Online Championships hosted by Dressage Anywhere has once again proved a triumph. British Dressage and Dressage Anywhere first...
View ArticleAddington High Profile Show marks a weekend of firsts
Britain’s current and future stars were out in force for the Addington High Profile Show, Buckinghamshire (16 – 18 January 2015). The first competition of the year for many, Addington received record...
View ArticleUpdate from BETA on EN1384
The British Equestrian Trade Association have updated the statment issued concerning the withdrawal of EN 1394 standard for riding helmet. It clarifies the Snell standard and confirms that the interim...
View ArticleIssue 1 of BD magazine out now!
Issue 1 of BD magazine out now! 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...
View ArticleBD Vacancies
There has never been a more exciting time to join the team at British Dressage. The sport is enjoying a public profile like never before, with a growing membership of over 14,000 plus a further 40,000...
View ArticleCountdown to the 2015 National Judges Convention
With Katrina Wuest announced as guest speaker and having revealed her plans for the day, this year’s National Judges Convention is set to be a convention with a difference (Wednesday 25 March 2015)....
View ArticleSuperstars look to continue World Cup reign at Amsterdam CDI-W
World, Olympic and European champions, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro are currently making their way across Europe to the Netherlands for the Amsterdam CDI-W (30 Jan – 1 Feb).A World Cup qualifier, the...
View ArticleNew competition structure: BD on the road
We’ve been working hard following your extensive feedback provided last year on the new competition structure proposal. The Rules & Fixtures Committee, alongside the working party established to...
View ArticleExciting calendar changes for British Dressage
2014 was a bumper season for British Dressage with competition numbers growing by around 5% plus rise in membership towards the end of the year by around 7%. Over the winter months, the 2015 fixtures...
View ArticleCharlotte and Valegro are Unstoppable in Amsterdam
The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ qualifier in Amsterdam this weekend (29 – 31 January 2015) belonged to British stars Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro who once again showed their supremacy with two...
View ArticleNorthern summer regional venue announced
The open application process and selection is now complete and British Dressage is pleased to announce that Port Royal in East Riding of Yorkshire will host the Northern summer regional over 7 – 9...
View ArticleAASE chance for 16 - 19 year olds
Top riders can get the support they need to be the best of the best with a unique ‘apprenticeship’ at Hartpury. The Equine Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) is provided by British...
View ArticleNew competition structure: BD on the road
We’ve been working hard following your extensive feedback provided last year on the new competition structure proposal. The Rules & Fixtures Committee, alongside the working party established to...
View ArticleBD vacancy: Pony Selector
BD are currently seeking a new voluntary Pony Selector to join the panel who oversee the selection of combinations to represent Great Britain at FEI competitions, including the annual European...
View ArticleWinter Regionals: Bishop Burton
Para riders threw down the gauntlet at Bishop Burton College, the Yorkshire venue hosting the first of the 2015 Winter Regionals, with Jane Lishman winning the KBIS prelim with Lordana TG and ‘Bert’...
View ArticlePara Symposium goes down a storm
Last weekend (7-8 February 2015) anyone who made the trip to the British Dressage Para-Equestrian Coaching Symposium ‘Two Athletes One Performance’ was rewarded with a range of inspirational...
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