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. Periodic newsletters are 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:
Home Nations
What a Home Nations Championship! Congratulations S&W Donald Ducks (Jane Littlejohn, Lucy Baker, Helen James and Amanda King) winning the overall team and several individual champions:
- Alice Kneen - Prelim Champion
- Laima Davies - Novice Champion
- Jane Littlejohn - Elementary Champion
- India John - Advanced Medium Champion
Every single one of our 36 regional representatives did us proud and what an amazing show Jane Gregory and her team at Chard Equestrian organised for us.
Online training evenings
Improve your understanding and riding of the more technical movements … series of online training evenings with Jane Peberdy covering leg yield, shoulder in, pirouettes, half pass and flying changes. Find the link on the regional training page - relevant for riders, coaches and judges.
Isobels Wessels present Rob Barker & his horses
Wainlode Court, Gloucester
- 23 October Straightness, Suppleness & Contact
- 18 November Lateral Work
- 15 January 2026 Walk & Canter Pirouettes
- 5 February 2026 ‘Changes’
Inter County
Inter County qualification has started! Lots of qualifying events are organised throughout the region, so it is time to get organised and get your qualification sorted.
Halloween Ball & S&W Awards Evening
Join us for our spooktacular Halloween Ball and Awards Evening. Awards in recognition of successess and contribution to dressage in the region in 2025.
Special prize for best fancy dress!
1 November 2025 | Aztec Hotel, Almondsbury, Bristol
