Another Hester fairy tale in the making?
Fans of Olympic rider Richard Davison will be thrilled with his return to the competition scene, following a win in the Grand Prix on Sunday 10 March at Myerscough Premier League show, Lancashire....
View ArticleEHV1 Outbreak in Gloucestershire
BD would like to inform members of an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus – 1 (EHV1) on a dressage yard in Gloucestershire. Four horses on the yard have tested positive. The yard has been isolated and...
View ArticleVidauban CDI3*: Brits reap rewards on the Riviera
British riders have amassed an impressive total of 13 wins at the Vidauban CDI3* Spring Tour in Southern France, 27 February – 10 March 2013. Carl Hester and Dances with Wolves (pictured) dominated the...
View ArticleRegional vacancies
Two BD regions are recruiting for voluntary vacancies on their committees – have you got the right credentials and want to put something back?Southern RegionPlease be advised that the Southern Region...
View ArticleBritish Equestrian Federation – Job vacancies
Do you have a passion for equestrian sport? The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has ambitious targets to increase the number of participants riding, driving and vaulting in England as part of our...
View ArticleUnder-25s on form at Keysoe
More than 200 of the UK’s leading young riders converged at The College Equestrian Centre in Bedfordshire for the Keysoe Under 25s Show, 16 – 17 March 2013. The mass of classes over the weekend offered...
View ArticleDestination Deauville for magnificent seven
Seven of Britain’s most experienced para dressage riders are en route to Deauville CPEDI3* (22 - 24 March), the first international para competition in Europe of the 2013 season. Paralympic team gold...
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History in the making at YPA final
Six of Britain’s brightest stars had probably their toughest test on Monday 18 March in the Young Professionals Award final at Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire. This year’s judges, Judy...
View ArticleWorld Class Equine Pathway: changes and applications open
The Equine Pathway seeks to identify and support world class horses, who have the perceived potential to develop into medal winning horses and compete for Great Britain on the world stage. Selection...
View ArticleFinal call for AASE candidates
Applications for Hartpury College's first ever intake of AASE students close this Friday, 29 March 2013 for anyone who's interested. If you're aged 16 - 16 and meet the criteria, then this could be...
View ArticleHome team looking for Addington advantage
A top class British entry has been announced to contest the Senior, Young Rider, Junior and Pony CDIs at Addington Manor EC over the Easter holiday weekend (29 – 31 March). Plus, riders from eight...
View ArticleDeauville proves just delightful!
Seven of Britain’s top riders ventured to the north west of France for Europe’s first CPEDI of the season with overwhelming success. Grade IV rider Sophie Wells was the star of the show with her...
View ArticleBEF Futurity 2013 dates and venues
The dates and venues for the 2013 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/BEF Futurity evaluation series have been announced. The Futurity is the fastest growing young horse evaluation programme in the UK...
View ArticleNAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships – EHV Statement
British Dressage has been working closely with the organisers of the Winter Championships to put necessary precautionary measures in place as a result of the EHV- 1 outbreak in Gloucestershire. We take...
View ArticleEaster European action for British riders
Four British riders are in action over the holiday weekend at CDI3* Stadl Paura (AUT) 28 March - 01 April and CDI2* Nice (FRA) 29 March - 1 April. Our sole representative in Nice is Matt Hicks and Anne...
View ArticleStadl Paura CDI3*: Emma and Chequille on form in Austria
Emma Hindle had a worthwhile trip to Austria, from her Brookhouse Stud base in Germany, to compete in the big tour at Stadl Paura CDI3*, 26 March – 1 April 2013. The 37-year-old double-Olympian rode...
View ArticleNice CDI3*: Matt's Talent reaps rewards
Matt Hicks, the sole British representative at the Nice CDI3*, 30 March – 1 April, made his mark with a promising appearance, including a win, in the small tour. Although entries were sparse, the trip...
View ArticleThree names dominate at Addington CDI3*/CDIP/J/Y
Britain’s top young riders put up an amazing fight at last weekend’s Addington CDI3* to take a number of top placings, as well as our senior representative scoring a GP second and a win in the...
View ArticleBD rule consultation - 2014 rule book
Over the winter the Rules and Fixtures committee has embarked on a review of the competition rules focusing on particularly on participation and qualification. The current BD Rules are structured...
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