South & West Region Updates
Here you can find out all of the latest news and updates from the South & West region.
In addition to checking in on this page, you can follow our regional activities on Facebook and Instagram (search and follow British Dressage South & West Region, plus British Dressage South & West region – (County) clinics and training), periodic newsletters emailed to all members, typically 4-6 per annum, and WhatsApp Groups for Youth, Senior, Coaches and Judges providing information and links direct to your phone – Please contact Mandy Rodgers to be added to the WhatsApp group relevant to you.
Over the coming months we are able to offer a variety of opportunities:
SOHO Equestrian Have a Go Show Dates
Soho Equestrian Have A Go Show -Burrows Court Farm, Gloucestershire - Saturday 5 July
Soho Equestrian Have A Go Show -Kings Sedgemore Equestrian, Somerset - Saturday 23 August
What the judge looks at with Sara Jane Lanning at Bicton College
Tuesday 5 August
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Bookings now open for camps
Wellington Riding Camp 30 & 31 August 2025
Win a 3 night Padstow stay
There are regular ICC Qualifiers in every county please visit horsemonkey for details.
From 1 January we will open Youth Squad Assessment Days for 2025, see Horsemonkey for details.
Senior and Para Ambassador for Hampshire
We are delighted that Amy will be joining Felicity as our Senior and Para Ambassador for Hampshire, please keep an eye out for the exciting things we are planning for you.
To join the Hampshire Whatsapp Group please email your phone number to Amanda Rodgers.
Seasonality of Body Changes and Importance of Saddle Fit
It is widely accepted that in wild horse populations there are seasonal fluctuations in body weight, predominantly due to the availability of food. There is generally more food available from spring through to autumn than there is over winter, resulting in weight gain and fat store development, which is then utilised over the winter months as a source of energy.
