Halsall joins Judging's elite
British Dressage is delighted to announce that the FEI has promoted British FEI judge Clive Halsall to 5* Judging status as of 1 July 2018. Clive joins Andrew Gardner, Isobel Wessels and Stephen Clarke...
View Article80% dreams realised at Bolesworth
In the windy wrath of Storm Hector, history was made on day two at the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show. Yesterday’s Grand Prix competitors made their choice and opted for the Grand Prix...
View ArticlePara royalty star at Equissage Pulse semi-finals
Top-flight British para dressage took centre stage during the first two days of Wellington Premier League show in Heckfield, Hampshire (6 – 10 June 2018). The Waterloo Arena provided the perfect...
View ArticleBD vacancies: key international roles
British Dressage is looking to appoint two key roles, one volunteer, one paid, in our Intenational Teams area.We're searching for a Para Equestrian Dressage Selector to work as part of our team of...
View ArticleBD Abroad: Team NAF fly high in Hagen
Last week saw a highly successful trip to the Continent for the 11 youth riders representing Great Britain at the Hagen CDIO/CDI ‘Future Champions’ show hosted at Hof Kasselmann, Germany (12 – 17...
View ArticlePetplan Equine AF qualification clarification
With Petplan Equine Area Festivals well underway, we wanted to provide clarification on qualification to the next round. This year, adults and u21s are in mixed sections, which is working extremely...
View ArticleTeam NAF squads for Fontainebleau Europeans announced
The Selection Panel for Children on Horses, Juniors and Young Riders of David Trott, Leanne Wall and Nikki Herbert have announced their Team NAF representatives at this year’s FEI European...
View ArticleCatch the action at Hickstead Premier League
For the sixth instalment of the 2018 Premier League series we head to West Sussex to one of the county’s favourite venues, Hickstead from today (19 June) until Saturday, 23 June. With classes at...
View ArticleBD abroad: Rotterdam CDIO5*/CDI3*/CDIu25
The following British riders and horses have been selected for Rotterdam in the Netherlands (20 – 24 June):CDIO5* Lara Griffiths from Ampney St Peter with Dr Wilfried Bechtolsheimer’s Rubin Al Asad...
View Article2020 FEI YR and Junior Euros awarded to Hartpury
The FEI Bureau have announced Hartpury as the hosts of the 2020 FEI Dressage European Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Hartpury hosted a European Championships in 1997 when they had the Pony...
View ArticleNew ambassador for Combined Training
We are excited to announce that Ideal & WRS Saddle Company is back on board as sponsor of the British Dressage Combined Training Series for the 2018/19 winter season. Despite some challenging...
View ArticleTeam NAF British Pony Dressage short list
The British Dressage Pony Selectors David Trott, Andrew Harris and Sue McMahon are pleased to announce the Team NAF British Pony short list for the European Championships at Bishop Burton, Yorkshire, 7...
View ArticleBD abroad: Rotterdam CDIO5*
Last week five British riders vied for the ribbons at one of the jewels in the FEI calendar, CHIO Rotterdam (20 – 24 June).Taking home a win in the CDIO Grand Prix Special B Final was...
View ArticleHickstead Premier League
A bustling Hickstead Premier League took place last week, with the prestigious South of England venue enjoying great weather and great competition (19 – 23 June).Bounding to a debut Premier League win...
View ArticleSizzling Sheepgate
Today marks the start of the Sheepage Premier League and with the weather forcast set fair, it promises to be a magnificent few days, 29 June - 1 July. With classes from Medium to Grand Prix, there'll...
View ArticleNew horizons for riders with an Intellectual Disability
In an exciting partnership, British Dressage (BD) and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) are delighted to announce the inaugural RDA Intellectual Disability Dressage Championships in association...
View ArticleInagural President's Commendation - new submission deadline
STOP PRESS: DEADLINE EXTENDED to 31 JULY 2018As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, British Dressage is delighted to announce a new annual award to recognise outstanding contributions to the...
View ArticlePresident's Commendation - new submission date
STOP PRESS: DEADLINE EXTENDED to 31 JULY 2018As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, British Dressage is delighted to announce a new annual award to recognise outstanding contributions to the...
View ArticleBD abroad: Fritzens CDI4*
Great British duo Emile Faurie and Hayley Watson Greaves made the long trip to Fritzens CDI4* in Austria, home of the Swarovski family, a worthwhile one with impressive performances and scores to match...
View ArticleApplications open for new YPP intake
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is inviting applications for the second cohort of its Young Professional Programme. The 12 month programme is made up of eight workshops and covers a range of...
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