New competition structure: final version
Members will have received issue 6 of the British Dressage magazine which details the final version of the new competition structure. There were a few errors in the copy which was unfortunate but...
View ArticleNorth West’s Faisans Are Fabulous!
Thirty-eight teams from all over the UK took up the challenge of representing their region at this year’s Senior Home International at Hartpury, Glos. In a tightly fought competition which took place...
View ArticleSimply sensational Sheepgate!
Young talent impressed at the 15th running of the Sheepgate BYRDS Under 25 Championships in Boston, Lincs, (24 – 29 August), which once again saw record entries and mammoth scores, with live scoring...
View ArticleNew Central Region RDO
British Dressage is delighted to announce our new Central Regional Development Officer, Laura Aitken, who replaces Kim Moloney. Laura (pictured) is based in Moreton Morrell making her well located for...
View ArticleBrand new BYRDS Symposium en route to the masses
British Dressage is excited to announce a brand new event in October for the under 25s - the BYRDS Symposium: Two athletes, one performance. Kindly supported by Ashbrook Equine Hospital and held at...
View ArticlePara Riders Primed for Stardom
The UK’s up-and-coming para dressage riders travelled to Solihull Riding Club in the West Midlands last weekend for the BD Festival of Para Dressage, 29-30 August 2015.Featuring the British Dressage...
View ArticleBD abroad: Perl CDI4*
The following combinations have been selected to represent Great Britain at Perl CDI4* in Germany this week (10-13 September 2015):Gareth Hughes (44) from Warwickshire riding at big tour with Rebecca...
View ArticlePony Prime and Progress Squads announced
The Pony Selectors are exited to announce the new intake of Pony Prime and Progress Squads following the veiwing day held at Vale View EC on Saturday 5 Setpember 2015.SELECTED FOR PONY PRIME SQUAD...
View ArticleNew officials named for youth teams
Following the recent interviews and subsequent Board ratification, the BD BYRDS department can announce the following appointments:Ponies Darryl Thickitt, Pony Team Trainer (replacing Peter Storr who...
View ArticlePara squad substitution
Sophie Wells will now ride her direct reserve horse, Charlotte Hogg’s C Fatal Attraction (an 8 year old gelding also known as Jorge; pictured) at next week’s European Championships in Deauville, France...
View Article2015/16 Junior & YR Squads announced
The Junior and Young Rider selectors are delighted to confirm the squads for the 2015/16 season following the veiwing day held on Saturday 12 September at the Unicorn Trust, Stow on the Wold. 25...
View ArticlePara team announced
Following all five British horses passing today’s horse inspection at the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships in Deauville, France, the quartet who will line up to compete for Great...
View ArticleLeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY ONE
The 2015 LeMieux National Championships at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire kicked off in style today with five titles won by five stunning combinations in front of a bumper crowd. Fairfax Saddles Prix...
View ArticleLeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY TWO
Woodlander Farouche, owned by Ferdi Eilberg and Alison Walton, added another title to her Nationals credentials in taking the Saracen Horse Feeds Inter I Championship with rider Michael Eilberg on day...
View ArticlePara Euros: Brits in pole after day one
There were some great performances from British athletes today on the first day of the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships in Deauville, France, as Great Britain finished with all five...
View ArticleLeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY THREE
Day three at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships gave the crowds a roller coaster ride between some of the country’s best young small tour horses and Charlotte Dujardin add two titles to her...
View ArticlePara Euros: Team gold
Some stunning performances from Great Britain’s equestrian athletes at the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships ensured the British Team retain their European title, and with it their...
View ArticlePara Euros: 11 medal haul for Team GBR
The final day of competition at the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships in Deauville, France, saw the Individual Freestyle medals contested across the five grades. Great Britain’s...
View ArticleLeMieux National Dressage Championships: DAY FOUR
Charlotte Dujardin dominated the fourth and final instalment of the LeMieux National Dressage Championships (17 – 20 September 2015), winning three out of the six titles up for grabs today. Piloting...
View ArticleBD Abroad:Saumur CDI3*
The following riders and horses have been selected to represent Great Britain at the Saumur CDI3* (25 - 27 September):Anna Ross with Die Callas (BT) Carl Hester with Wanadoo (BT) Hayley Watson Greaves...
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