From Area Festival first timers, Questers taking up dressage after 40 years in the saddle, young riders following in their idols footsteps, your stories inspire us to make British Dressage a sport for all.
Starting out
Meet Lauren and Pandora
Lauren, who recently joined British Dressage, tell us all about her first show and advice to those wanting to give it a go.
Regionals
Meet Charlie and Lord Percy The Pig
Percy the Pig is flying his way to the NAF Five Star Winter Championships - with a 15 year year riding gap Charlie will be piloting their way around the arena.
Meet Jen and Stevie
After putting their plans on hold due to Jen's ill health, Stevie the 18hh gelding is now dancing around the arena.
Petplan Equine Area Festival Stories
Meet Cheryl and Henry
With Henry renewing her passion for Dressage, the pair have taken to the dance floor at the Petplan Equine Area Festivals.
Meet Felicity and Leo
The £300 rescue pony that made the Petplan Equine Winter Area Festival Championships his fourth ever BD show. Find out how Felicity got the ride on Leo...
Meet Cheryl and Remy
Cheryl was determined to get back to Hartpury after competing at Prelim, Novice and Elementary there a few years ago. With Remy by her side and three attempts at qualifying did they make it back?
Meet Laura and Barry
Starting Saracen Horse Feeds Quest as a freshly backed five year old to now dancing at the Petplan Equine Area Festivals!
Meet Patricia and Z
A fluke field accident, they were told they would never compete again, Z proved them wrong to come 6th at the Petplan Equine Summer Advanced Medium Championships!
Meet Hannah and Kansas NS
From twisting off a shoe the night before a competition to coming second in the Summer Area Festival Championship Prelim Bronze.
Meet TGCA DeeDee
Hope and DeeDee share their success.
Saracen Horse Feeds Quest Stories
Where are they now?
After winning the Saracen Horse Feeds Quest National Championship last year, we caught up with some of the riders to see what they are up to now.
Meet Freya & Oliver
Freya and Oliver's journey to the Quest National Championships and how being a deaf rider doesn't stop you from achieving your dreams!
Meet Michele & Peaches
From the ice rink to the dressage arena, Michele tells us how she made the switch and all about her piebald named Peaches!
Meet Elise and Skyla
Sisters Elsie and Skyla both share the same passion for riding and compete together on the same Quest team!
Meet Susanne & Lois Seymour
Mother and Daughter share, Dylan and how he came back from surgery to get a wild card to the Quest National Championships!
Meet Lorrie and Prada
How Lorrie and Prada went from jumping to dancing around the dressage arena together and winning their first red rosette!
Meet Gwen and Snow
We spoke to Gwen about her first pony Snow and their Saracen Horse Feeds Quest National Championship journey!
BD Youth Stories
Meet Millie and Beau
How Millie found Beau...a new partnership with a lot of character. How the pair got started within dressage.
Meet Kassia and Kari
From winning the RDA Nationals, to My Quest and beyond meet Kassia who dreams of riding Grand Prix!
Meet Dakota and Lucas
Dakota and Lucas have had a very busy year together and have big plans in the arena!
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