BD Abroad: Doha, Lier & Valencia
The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain at Doha CDI5* and CPEDI3*, Qatar (2 – 4 March 2017) and Leir CDI3*/CDIu25/CDIYR/CDIJ/CDIP, Belgium (2 - 5 March 2017).Doha...
View ArticleFabulous Faurie for five star master class
We’re excited to welcome British dressage star Emile Faurie as host of two master classes during the NAF Five Star Winter Championships at Hartpury College, Glos. Emile will take to the floor to...
View ArticleBD Winter Regionals: Morris EC
Last week the Scottish Winter Regional Championships took place at Morris EC, Kilmarnock (19 – 24 Feb). Taking home two titles at Novice level was Jo Barry with Reay Campbell’s Sugar Plum Fairy...
View ArticlePara Performance Manager appointment confirmed
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has today confirmed the appointment of Sarah Armstrong as Performance Manager to the undefeated para-dressage squad. Sarah will start with immediate effect and...
View ArticleBD Abroad: Lier CDI results
Results of the British riders competing at Lier CDI3*, CDIu25, CDIY, CDIJ, CDIP, Belgium (2 – 5 March 2017).CDIP Pony Team Test 1st – Gemma Owen with Der Kleine Lord, 72.90% (GBR) – (pictured in...
View ArticlePetplan Equine Area Festival: Wild Card THIRD RELEASE
BD can announce a third release of wild cards for this year’s Petplan Equine Area Festival Championships at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, 12 – 16 April 2017.Qualification packs have been sent...
View ArticleWilton wins Special in Doha
Four British horse and rider combinations flew to Qatar for the Doha CDI5* held at the Al Shaqab equestrian centre (2 – 4 March 2017). Olympic Team Silver medallist Spencer Wilton and Jen Goodman’s...
View ArticleBD Winter Regionals: Summerhouse
Last week, a month of exciting Winter Regionals drew to a close with the final Championships taking place at Summerhouse EC, Gloucestershire (1 - 3 March 2017). Golden-girl Charlotte Dujardin stole the...
View ArticleCracking '17 YPA Finale
The cream of Britain’s budding dressage talent converged on the Talland School of Equitation yesterday for the final of the Young Professionals Award. With generous support from Penny Pollard on behalf...
View ArticleMyerscough Premier League: Bravo Nathalie
Nathalie Kayal was on top form at Myerscough Premier League in Lancashire (1 – 5 March 2017), winning not one but two Prix St Georges level classes, in addition to Saturday’s Inter I Freestyle.The...
View ArticleNAF Five Star Winter Championships - WILD CARDS
BD can announce the list of combinations to receive a wild card for this year's NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships (12 - 16 April 2017). Please contact the office immediately if you will not...
View ArticleParalympic stalwart Anne Dunham OBE calls time
Nineteen-time equestrian gold medallist, Wiltshire’s Anne Dunham OBE, has today announced her retirement from the sport. With a career spanning over twenty-three years, Anne first represented Great...
View ArticleSICAB dressage qualifiers in the UK
We're delighted to announce that ANCCE (the Spanish PRE society), GBPRE (Great Britain PRE) and British Dressage have secured qualification in the UK for the annual COPA ANCCE PRE World Dressage...
View ArticleBD Abroad: Valencia CDI3* results
Results of the British riders competing at Valencia CDI3*, Spain (2 – 5 March and 8 - 12 March 2017).Week oneGrand Prix 1st – Nicole Favereau with Ginsengue, 69.88% (FRA) 5th – Anna Ross with Jane...
View ArticleInternational riders gear up for Keysoe CDI
The following riders have been selected to represent Great Britain at Keysoe CDI3* and CDIYJP, Bedfordshire (17 – 19 Mar 2017).CDI3* Big Tour Henriette Andersen with her own Flavio. Steph Croxford with...
View ArticleWay to go Briony!
Our very own BYRDS Ambassador for Wales and BYRDS committee member Briony Rose Cutler was the proud recipient of a Torch Trophy Trust award last night at their 54th annual awards ceremony at the...
View ArticleA Nirvana of Para Dressage
This weekend (18-19 March 2017) Britain's top para riders will be out in force for the first major competition of the para calendar, the Nirvana Spa BD Para Winter Championships. Once again it returns...
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