The Principles of Dressage Seminar

The Principles of Dressage Seminar in partnership with Black Horse One returns for 2026 on 21 & 22 March at Hartpury University & College. Whether you're a judge, coach, steward or rider, the 2026 Principles of Dressage will offer something for everyone. 

Tickets are now on sale for the Principles of Dressage event, presented in partnership with Black Horse One, set to take place at Hartpury University and College in Gloucestershire on 21 & 22 March 2026. From specific workshops for our officials, to arena sessions, this latest BD training event is not one to be missed!

Hosted by FEI 5* judge and Judges Director Peter Storr, fellow 5* judge Andrew Gardner and Olympic and European team medallist Becky Moody.

The popular classroom sessions return for 2026, with the aim of upskilling our officials' network across a range of subjects. Meanwhile, the arena sessions provide unrivalled analysis into what judges, coaches and riders are looking for from individual movements through the levels, along with extra advice on how we can improve these in our own training.

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Tickets

Tickets are on sale now with early bird prices available until midnight on 31 January.

Judges/coaches/stewards tickets
For all BD judges, coaches and stewards.
Early bird weekend: £67.50
Weekend: £75
Early bird day (Saturday or Sunday): £36
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £40

BD member tickets
For anyone who is a BD member but isn't a BD judge, coach or steward.
Early bird weekend: £76.50
Weekend: £85
Early bird day (Saturday or Sunday): £39
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £45

Non-member tickets
For anyone who isn't a member of British Dressage.
Early bird weekend: £85.50
Weekend: £95
Early bird day (Saturday or Sunday): £45
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £50

TICKETS

 

CPD

The Principles of Dressage: for judges
As with the previous Principles of Dressage Seminar, there will be arena sessions and classroom sessions for each judging section (Trainee – List 5 and List 4 – List 3A) across the weekend. Judges who are List 2 or above can choose to attend any of the judge training sessions. By attending the Principles of Dressage you will gain your full CPD requirements for the year.

The Principles of Dressage: for coaches
Providing a key CPD opportunity, the Principles of Dressage will enable you to earn both technical and non-technical CPD points, with arena and classroom sessions specifically for coaches across the weekend.