last updated on September 16, 2009 14:48

With a team silver and individual bronze still warm from Windsor, it's time to celebrate at the Dressage Party of the Year. Both Carl Hester with Liebling II and Maria Eilberg with Two Sox will join us fresh from their Europeans success to contest the Dressage Deluxe Grand Prix Championship.

They will be pushed every step of the way by an exciting field that includes ever popular Steph Croxford and Mr President and an thrilling crop of young talent including Gemma Green and Charlie Hutton. The excitement culminates in the gripping Grand Prix Freestyle competition to decide the 2009 Dressage Deluxe National Dressage Champion.

Alongside the topnotch competition, unique matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday will throw some exciting entertainment in the mix. This year the performances feature Peter Maddison-Greenwell with the famous Spanish Stallions of El Caballo de España; the magical Lusitano Display Team and the astounding 2009 Lusitano Champion of Champions. We also join in the Pony Club’s 80th Anniversary celebrations with our very own Pony Club Mounted Games Celebrity Ride and Drive.

Of course the highlight of the matinee performance has to be the Master Class and this year we are delighted to have GB Dressage Team Captain and Olympian Richard Davison join us. Richard’s clear logical approach to training is both accessible and inspiring for riders. With his down to earth attitude and sense of humour it promises to be a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business.

With so much action in the arena it’s easy to forget about all the fabulous shopping on offer. Visitors will be spoiled for choice with so many dressage specialists in one place. Wander round the tented village, soak up the buzz and enjoy the friendly atmosphere as we prepare to do dressage from dawn to dusk for four magical days.

So “Get Inspired, Get Up Close, Get Entertained and Get Shopping” at the 2009 Dressage Deluxe National Dressage Championships - with so much dressage in one place you're sure to have a great day out.

Here’s what last year’s visitors had to say:

"What a wonderful atmosphere. I've never been before because I thought it would be like attending any other dressage championships - how wrong I was! We were transfixed and even forgot to shop!"

"We love being able to see so many top riders in a professionally run show. The shopping is good quality without miles and miles to walk and its friendly and affordable - perfect!"

Advance bookings have now closed but tickets are available on the gate for only £12 Thurs/Fri and £15 Sat/Sun for adults and £8 per child per day. Please note there will be no credit card facilities at the gate. For a full list of times and further details visit the show website at www.bdchampionships.co.uk