Fifth Paralympic place for British
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) have confirmed that Great Britain has achieved an individual qualification spot (unnamed) for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The news means that GB will be...
View ArticleBrits Abroad: Valencia CDI3*
The following horses and riders have been selected to represent Great Britain at Valencia CDI3* (10-13 March and 17-20 March 2016).Big Tour:Michael Eilberg (29) from Beoley, Worcestershire with Ferdi...
View Article2016 BD rules: change and clarifications
We've had a number of queries in the office since the launch of the new 2016 rules regarding riding boots, bridles and spurs. At their recent meeting, the Rules and Fixtures Committee has made some...
View ArticleWinter Regionals: Myerscough
Emma Blundell’s consistently successful Mount St John Stud team clocked up a high scoring double at Myerscough Arena’s North West Regionals, where resident rider Lucinda Elliott claimed two titles,...
View ArticleBD statement: Central Region
Since the start of the year we have been contacted by a number of members about the training camps to be held at Addington in March and Wellington in June under the banner of Central Dressage,...
View ArticleWinter regionals: Summerhouse
High scoring winners dominated through the levels at Summerhouse EC, Glos, where the talent of Team Hester’s young protégées, past and present, presided over the novice, elementary and medium open...
View ArticleRegional refresh for BD
Spring is in the air, a new clothing range is on the horizon and a change was required, so the British Dressage team has taken the opportunity to refresh the colours of some of its eight regions.All...
View ArticleBD Abroad: Results
Results for British riders from a busy few weeks of competing at Wellington (USA), Jerez (ESP), Doha (QAT) and Lier (BEL).CDI Wellington (GDF 5) – 10-14 February 2016Prix St Georges 5th – Susan Pape...
View ArticleTorch Trophy Trust award for Geoff
British Dressage is delighted to announce that long serving volunteer Geoff Simpson was recently recognised with a prestigious award from the Torch Trophy Trust. Geoff, from Kidderminster, received his...
View ArticleU25s out in force for Keysoe U25 High Profile show
Some of dressage’s most exciting up-and-coming talent is heading to Bedfordshire this weekend for the annual Keysoe U25 High Profile show (12 – 13 March 2016). With classes ranging from Prelim to U25...
View ArticleWinter Regionals: Morris EC
Scottish riders proved their dedication to the sport in spite of harsh winter weather interrupting training and preparation for many in the lead up to these Regionals.However, several combinations...
View ArticleWinter regionals: Houghton Hall
International rider Nikki Crisp enjoyed another high scoring regional outing which she summed up as “a good day at the office”, adding a further three championship tickets to her Bishop Burton success...
View ArticlePara leading lights back in Leicestershire
This weekend (19-20 March 2016) Britain's top para riders will kick this Paralympic year off with a bang with the first major competition of the para calendar. The Nirvana Spa Para Winter championships...
View ArticleUnbelievable u25s at Keysoe High Profile show
The u25s took over Bedfordshire last weekend for Keysoe’s annual U25 High Profile show (12 – 13 March 2016) and showed exactly why British dressage has such an exciting future. The sport’s brightest...
View ArticleMyerscough kicks off the first of the Premier Leagues
Today, stars from all over the UK will flock to Myerscough, Lancashire for the first of eight annual Premier League competitions (22 – 26 March 2016). Spectators can expect five days of action-packed...
View ArticleInaugural BYRDS Symposium proves a hit
Last weekend, the inaugural British Young Riders Dressage Scheme (BYRDS) Symposium was held at Reaseheath College Equestrian Centre. The schedule, which was titled ‘Two Athletes – One Performance’, was...
View ArticleInspirational YPA final 2016
Six of the brightest lights in the sport gathered on Monday 21 March for the biggest day of their lives to take part in the seventh annual Young Professionals Award final. Held as ever at Talland...
View ArticleStars shine bright at Para Winter Championships
Last weekend many of the UK’s para riders took centre stage at Vale View Equestrian Centre, Leicester for the Nirvana Spa Para Dressage Winter Championships (19-20 March 2016). Congratulations to the...
View ArticleBD Abroad: Valencia CDI3* results
Results for the British riders competing at Valencia CDI3* (10-13 March and 17-20 March 2016).Week onePrix St Georges1st – Michael Eilberg with Elena Knyaginicheva’s Der Designer (pictured), 68.658%...
View ArticleCalling tomorrow's stars...
Do you have what it takes to become an equestrian athlete at the highest level, and ultimately to represent Great Britain at future Olympic and Paralympic Games?The National Lottery-funded equestrian...
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