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Following the 2026 Annual General Meeting, held at the Arden Hotel and Leisure Club earlier this month, British Dressage is pleased to share the meeting recap.

British riders enjoyed a wealth of success at CDI Opglabbeek (27 October – 1 November), with Frost, Fry and Cawley all producing impressive performances at Sentower Park in Belgium. Matt Frost continued his meteoric rise on the international stage, while Lottie Fry celebrated a standout Grand Prix debut at international level on her young stallion. Lily Cawley delivered a string of top ten results in the Junior ranks, highlighting another encouraging week for British combinations competing against some of Europe's strongest fields.

With the President and Vice President roles at British Dressage due for renewal in 2026, British Dressage are delighted to confirm the appointment of both positions, as announced at this year’s Annual General Meeting.

British Dressage (BD) and British Equestrian (BEF) are recruiting selectors to join the Senior and Para Dressage selection panels, roles that are vital to the continued future success of Great Britain on the international stage.

Saffron will be joining Isobel Wessels, Michael Eilberg, Gareth Hughes and Brad Hill as the host for BD Presents… Harmonious Progression with Rothera Bray.

The eagerly anticipated D&H Associated Championships kicks off at Addington Equestrian, Buckinghamshire, tomorrow for six days of jam-packed competition (28 October – 2 November) that shines the spotlight on the horses and ponies of all breeds, shapes and sizes that make up the best of British Dressage.

Brad Hill is a Clinical Associate Professor at Nottingham Vet School and an equine vet with extensive experience in first-opinion practice.

The Team Quest Semi-Finals reached an exciting conclusion at Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire (17 – 18 October), where teams from across the country came together to compete for their place at the championships.

The final My Quest Semi-Finals took place at Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire (17 – 18 October), where combinations competed for the last of the direct qualifications to the Quest Championships at Arena UK next month.

CDI Herning (12 – 18 October) saw Harrison Ashton defend his title from 2025 in the Lövsta Future Challenge classes, while Annabella Pidgley claimed triumphant top-ten finishes in her World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Charlotte Osborne delivered impressive personal bests across two levels at CDI Devon (21 – 28 September).