Update: new competition structure
A letter to members from Paul Graham, BD's Sport Operations Manager.Dear members,1 December has come and gone and we’re now fully immersed in the new competition structure. First indications are that...
View ArticleCharlotte roasts the competition at Roosendaal CDI4*
19-year-old Charlotte Fry made her U25 international debut on a brand new horse and celebrated with two wins at Roosendaal’s CDI4*, the Netherlands (2 – 6 December 2016).Piloting Anne van Olst’s...
View ArticleNew Year, new Chair for BD’s South West Region
The British Dressage Board of Directors unanimously ratified Susie Cumine as the new Chairman of the South West Region last week. Based near Corsham in Wiltshire, Susie will take over her post on 1...
View ArticleIn memoriam: Gill Drew
It was with great sadness that British Dressage learned of the passing of retired list 1 judge Gill Drew after a short illness on 03 December. Gill leaves behind a family as dedicated and supportive of...
View ArticleBD is looking for new venues to hold Team Quest and My Quest
In 2014, British Dressage (BD) launched a new competition for riders of all ages and abilities called ‘Team Quest’ (TQ) which exceeded all expectations. The following year, in 2015, Team Quest became...
View ArticleOlympia GP win number five for Charlotte
Charlotte Dujardin led from start to finish with Carl Hester and Sasha Stewart's Uthopia with a new international personal best of 77.46% in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Grand Prix in association with...
View ArticleCarl's gamble pays off
What an amazing night Olympia produced for us! It was a night of British personal bests, top flight competition, sporting greatness and finally a win for the sport’s most esteemed rider, Carl Hester in...
View ArticleEquestrian services recognised at Olympia
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) awarded four members of the equestrian community with BEF Medals of Honour, in recognition of the outstanding services they have given to equestrian sport,...
View ArticleRevised Equine Prohibited Substance List - Key changes
The 2016 version of the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List will come into force on 1 January 2016. There are a small number of changes. For the detail you should look at the revised Equine...
View ArticleWeltzin bows out
Over the Christmas break, Hannah Biggs, announced the retirement of Weltzin, her much loved ‘superstar stallion’ who kick-started the dressage rider’s stellar success on the international stage.The...
View ArticleRule clarifications: January 2016
We hope that you have had a good break over the festive period and are now raring to go for the 2016 season. We’re now in full swing with the new competition structure but having monitored it over the...
View ArticleFarewell MacBrian
Amy Stovold’s Grand Prix horse MacBrian (pictured) has been put to sleep at the age of 19. The horse sustained a fractured pelvis before Christmas and despite the best efforts of the Arundel Equine...
View ArticleBD Vacancy: Para-Equestrian Committee Member
There has never been a more exciting time to get involved with Para Dressage. The sport is enjoying a public profile like never before, as participation goes from strength to strength and Great Britain...
View ArticleAddington High Profile Show
The first big fixture in the UK since Christmas, Addington Manor High Profile Show, gets underway this week at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire, 16-18 January 2016. If you’re in...
View ArticleCentral region seeks marketing representative
Are you experienced in marketing? Would you like to put something back in to the sport you love whilst expanding your own CV and experience? The British Dressage South West is looking for a marketing...
View ArticleSouthern region seeks marketing representative
Are you experienced in marketing? Would you like to put something back in to the sport you love whilst expanding your own CV and experience? British Dressage Southern is looking for a marketing...
View ArticleIssue 1 of BD magazine out this week
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 issue:Celebrating the best of...
View ArticleBYRDS Ambassadors
A dozen young people with first-hand experience of the British Young Riders Dressage Scheme, or BYRDS as it’s known, have been carefully selected to act as BYRDS Ambassadors. Actively involved in each...
View ArticleFounding Official Partner unveiled
British Dressage (BD) is extremely proud to announce Shearwater Insurance Services Limited as its first ever ‘Official Partner’. The Shearwater and British Dressage brands have long been associated...
View ArticleU25s, help your career with the YPA!
Are you 25 or under and looking to build a career in dressage? Whether it’s riding, coaching, judging or yard management, we’d love to hear from you!The Young Professional’s Award (YPA) scheme focuses...
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