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Susan Pape and Harmony’s V-Plus returned to international competition with a podium finish in the CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle at Hamburg CDI (27 May – 1 June 2025), against a strong line-up at one of Germany’s most prestigious shows.

British Dressage is pleased to announce Lanxess Biosecurity Solutions as its Official Biosecurity Partner, as part of a three-year deal that will see the German global chemistry business support development and education in equine welfare.

The stage is set for the 2025 Wellington International Festival of Dressage (3–11 June 2025), which will host nine days of top-level Premier League, CDI and Para Dressage action.

Volunteers’ Week returns this year after reaching its 40th anniversary last year. From 2 - 8 June 2025, British Dressage will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

This UK Coaching Week, 2 – 8 June, we’re celebrating the power of great coaching guidance by encouraging coaches, organisations, the public and BD members to #PassItOn!

Somerford Park Premier League (24–25 May 2025) delivered a memorable weekend of dressage, as Sonnar Murray-Brown led the LeMieux National qualification charge with a triumphant return to the arena in the LeMieux Grand Prix on board Erlentanz, whilst Becky Moody and Amy Woodhead both recorded multiple victories.

A strong line-up of competitors descended on Somerford High Profile (Friday 23 May 2025), where Jess Dunn claimed wins in both the Grand Prix and Medium classes, whilst Sarah Higgins also enjoyed a double victory and posted the highest score of the show.

Lottie Fry spearheaded a strong British representation at Lier CDI, with 3* wins for the Dutch-based rider, and 4* placings for the Nations Cup team in action at the popular Belgian fixture (15 – 18 May 2025).

Laura Tomlinson delivered a double podium finish with the talented young gelding Full Moon II at Aachen CDI3* (19 - 21 May 2025), rounding off a successful spring trip to the Continent.

British Dressage Be Kind Month concluded on the final day of Mental Health Awareness week, completing five weeks of member kindness pledges, mental health stories, thank you messages, educational advice and positivity.