What's on in North and West
Here you can find out all of the details for upcomming training, competition and team opportunities in the North & West region.
The Ethos Bedding N&W Youth Championship Show
Senior Team Opportunities
British Dressage hold two Senior team competitions each year, all six regions and Ireland are invited to compete at these prestigious events.
What: Senior Inter Regional Competition 2026
Open to Bronze and Silver riders, this two-day competition features teams of four competing from Preliminary to Medium level, with both team and individual awards. Fun, competitive, and inclusive, the event offers a fantastic opportunity to build friendships across the region while developing valuable competition experience.
Riders or horses who have competed at the Winter and/or National Championships in the previous 12 months may not compete at the Senior Inter Regionals at the same level, but you can come at a higher level.
Where: Sparsholt College, Hampshire
When: 23 - 24 May 2026
Applications to be submitted by 12 April 2026
What: Senior Home Nations Competition 2026
Open to Gold, Silver, and Bronze riders, with teams of four competing from Preliminary through to PSG, with scores also counting towards individual placings at each level. The competition has a high standard in the format of an International event including an opening and closing ceremony and two full days of competition, attracting many talented horse-and-rider combinations.
Where: Pickering Grange, Leicestershire
When: 28 - 30 August 2026
Applications to be submitted by 1 July 2026
BD Youth Team Opportunities
British Dressage hold two BD Youth team competitions each year, all six regions and Ireland are invited to compete at these prestigious events.
What: BD Youth Inter Regional Competition 2026
Teams consist of three or four riders, with each competitor riding the Youth Rider Skills Test appropriate to their squad. Teams must include riders from at least three different levels. Each region may enter up to eight teams, providing plenty of opportunity for riders to represent their home area.
Where: Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Cheshire
When: 27 - 28 June 2026
Applications to be submitted by 5 May 2026
What: BD Youth Home Nations 2026
This event offers BD Youth riders the chance to represent their country at regional level and proudly wear their national colours. Held annually to under-25 riders, the BD Youth Home Nations brings together teams from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales as each nation competes for prestigious honours. Riders compete in BD tests from Novice to Medium, as well as FEI classes from Children on Horses through to Young Riders, with scores counting towards both team and individual titles. The exciting Home International format mirrors a CDI-style event, including horse inspections, veterinary checks, and an opening ceremony before the competition begins.
Where: Pickering Grange, Leicestershire
When: 2 & 3 August 2026
Applications to be submitted by 8 June 2026
Para Team Opportunities
Take part in an exciting team competition that replicates the format and style of an international event. Present your horse at the horse inspection and enjoy the opening ceremony ahead of two days of thrilling competition.
What: Para Home Nations
Teams consist of three or four riders, with no more than two riders from the same grade. The competition is open to riders from Grades I to V. To qualify, riders must take part in two regional training activities and achieve three BD Para Qualifier scores within a 12 month period. For details of local training opportunities, please contact your Regional Para Representative.
Where: Pickering Grange, Leicestershire
When: 27 - 29 August 2026
Applications to be submitted by 21 June 2026