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Youth Panel

The BD Youth Panel is designed to give a voice to young people within British Dressage.

The Youth Panel will support the BD Youth Technical Committee and Regional Committees by advising, driving, and informing the work of BD Youth. This is your opportunity to have your say, and contribute to change that impacts you.

Youth Panel Members

  • Holly McHugh - North & West
  • Alanna Clarke - North & East
  • Oliver Lawery - North & East
  • George Campodonic - Wales
  • Sofia Sewell-Davies - Wales
  • Marie-Ayesha Barilits-Gupta - South & West
  • Moya Payne - South & East
  • Charlie Davis - South & East
  • Emma Horgan - South & East
  • Crystal Robinson-Long - South & East

Summary of last meeting

11.08.2025

"In the Youth Panel's most recent meeting we spent time reviewing feedback from this summer’s youth team competitions: Inter Regionals and Home Nations.

One point of feedback discussed was levels of participation across different regions, we then reviewed ways to increase participation where a potential demand for higher level classes for those not in the correct age category for FEI classes was revealed. In next years Youth Team competitions the Panel are keen to help organise social activities and take on a greater role in preparations leading up to the events.

Since our last meeting the Panel have been gathering survey feedback which has been given to BD Youth to be reviewed. The survey provided insight into what positively and negatively influences team competition participation and what youth members would like to see more of.

Lastly, the Panel reviewed the first year of the Youth Panel and considered how we can be more involved with BD activities. We hope to introduce more opportunities for members to help at BD events, trade stands and actively engage more with the BD Youth community."

- Emma Horgan

What we’re looking for

We are looking for applicants who:

  • Are aged 16-25 or 25-27 (with prior experience of BD Youth and are still competing with BD).
  • Are from a range of backgrounds to bring together a diverse group of perspectives and experiences.
  • Will act as an advocate of British Dressage and the perspective of BD Youth members.
  • Will represent Youth riders in their region.
  • Will support British Dressage’s vision and objectives.
  • Will act as a youth advisor, using current and previous experiences to support others.

Members of the BD Youth Panel will be expected to attend a maximum of four quarterly online meetings, and one annual in-person meeting. This is a voluntary role, and members are subject to a maximum length of two consecutive terms of two years.

READ THE FULL ROLE DESCRIPTION HERE

Opportunities for Panel members

In return for contributions to the British Dressage Youth Panel, members will have access to a range of opportunities, such as:

  • Volunteering at BD events
  • Participating in media training
  • Attendance at industry-relevant training and networking sessions
  • Developing leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

The application process

Applications are currently closed.

 

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