Hindle heads to Manneheim CDI3*
Emma Hindle will be Britain’s sole representative at the Mannheim CDI3* (GER) which gets underway tomorrow (Friday 03 May). She rides her own Zangersheide-branded stallion, Chequille. The combination...
View ArticleSunny Saumur for Britain's 'Golden Girl'
Saumur CDI3* gets underway today at France’s National Riding School, the Cadre Noir.Spanning four days (2 May – 5 May), the International venue will host Small Tour and Big Tour classes (including...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Joanne Pitt 1979 - 2013
It is with great sadness that the British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage announce the untimely passing of para-equestrian dressage rider Joanne Pitt. A World Class Performance rider, Jo,...
View ArticleRiders in action at Roosendaal CDIPJY
Our squad out in Saumur aren’t the only young riders in action this weekend; we have a contingent out at Roosendaal CDIPJY in the Netherlands (03 – 06 May). Seven combinations have made the...
View ArticleStrong finish for Amy and Pardon at Roosendal
Roosendaal in the Netherlands proved a show of mixed fortunes for the five riders who travelled over. Amy Woodhead (pictured) was our only young rider representative with her own Jonggors Weyden-sired...
View ArticleTop five for Hindle in Manneheim GPFSM
Emma Hindle came up against a man on a mission in the form of Denmark’s Andreas Helgstrand at Mannheim CDI3* as well as some strong home challengers. The show got off to an eventful start when Dorothee...
View ArticleBrits shine in Saumur
British riders of all ages did not disappoint over four days competition at Saumur CDI3*, France. With the sun beating down, an eager supporting British crowd and a host of firsts, memories of the...
View ArticleFrom the race track to the dressage arena
Our first RoR Preliminary Racehorse to Dressage Horse 2013 Qualifier starts this weekend on the 12th May 2013 at East Solely in Berkshire.Other Preliminary Qualifiers in May and June include:- Crow...
View ArticleService details for Jo Pitt
BD have now received details of Joanne Pitt's funeral. It will be on Friday May 17th at St George's Church, Hardingham, Norfolk at 1.30 pm and everyone who wishes to come to her funeral will be more...
View ArticleAddington Premier League Show
Riders entered for Addington Premier League fixture will be keeping their fingers crossed that the sunny weather can hold on for just a few more days whilst the show is underway at the Buckinghamshire...
View ArticleBD Trainers Forum - details announced
The 2013 BD Trainers Forum will be on Monday 07 October 2013 at The College EC, Keysoe, Bedfordshire with an expert Panel to include David Hunt, Peter Storr, Becky Moody, Nicky Barrett, Jill Day and...
View ArticleHickstead to Host CDIO3*
Thanks to the Bechtolsheimer family, Dressage at Hickstead in collaboration with the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) is pleased to announce that it will host a CDIO3* 1-4 August 2013. Along...
View ArticleAddington Premier League 10 - 12 May
It was Michael Eilberg with his father’s 13 year old gelding ‘Marakov’ (pictured) who stole the show at Addington Premier League, 10 -12 May, with wins in both the Grand Prix and Special classes. This...
View ArticleBritish riders heading to Moorsele
A British contingent of pony, junior and young riders is enroute to Moorsele to contest CDI youth classes at the purpose built centre in Belgium (17 – 20 May). The pony riders are: Angus Corrie-Dean...
View ArticleHannah 'bigs it up' in Hamburg
Ten years ago Hannah Biggs was just out of Young Riders and looking for a horse to move into Seniors on. She wasn’t looking for a potential international superstar – just something that she ‘clicked’...
View ArticleBritish riders out in force
Several Brits have crossed the water to European shows this week. Emma Hindle and Chequille, her 14-year-old breeding stallion have travelled to Villach Treffen CDI4* CDI3* CDIU25, 16 – 19 May, at the...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Susan Caley 1930 – 2013
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of retired List 3 judge Susan Caley on Monday 13 May after a short illness. Heavily involved with horses throughout her life, Susan and her daughter...
View ArticleVidauban CDIO***: Furst victory for Rubin
Sarah Millis and Furst Rubin (Furst Piccolo x Rubinstein) captured their first international victory at Vidauban CDIO3*, in Southern France, 17 – 19 May 2013. Sarah and ‘Rubin’ (pictured) her...
View ArticleBEF Job Vacancy: Personal Assistant to the Chairman & Chief Execu
An exciting opportunity for a pro-active PA to use initiative in assisting and supporting the Chairman and Chief Executive of the British Equestrian Federation.In addition to diary, travel,...
View ArticlePavo Cup pre-selection UK
KWPN dressage horses are very successful around the world. The Olympic champion Valegro, the Olympic silver medallist and 2012 World Cup winner Parzival, and the Olympic team gold medallist Uthopia are...
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