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The Para Home Nations (28 to 29 August) saw Pickering Grange welcome riders from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland as they came together to compete for team and individual honours. Ireland emerged victorious in the team competition and claimed two individual titles, while British riders Laura Tennant and Sara Bates secured impressive wins in the Grade III and Grade IV divisions.

British Dressage is pleased to confirm the arrangements for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, with full details including the time, date and venue provided below as part of the Notice of AGM.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Paul Belton, Founder of Albion Saddlemakers and longstanding supporter of British Dressage, who passed away on Monday 28 August, less than 40 days after the loss of his beloved wife, Sherry.

We’re delighted to release the wildcards for the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships, 30 September – 04 October 2026, at Arena UK in Lincolnshire.

We're pleased to announce the latest addition to the Learning Hub: First Aid, a brand-new course that has a 20% discount available for members.

With the Summer Regional Championships complete and the LeMieux National Championships fast approaching, riders headed to Bury Farm High Profile Show (20 – 21 August) for one final outing. Across the levels, combinations delivered impressive performances, fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the season's biggest stage.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing all your hard work come together in the competition arena. For Sophie Chatwin, Luke Barclay and Jennie Wolfe, their Petplan Area Festival performances brought exciting wins and unforgettable moments. We find out more about their journeys, their horses and their plans for the future.

British Dressage is delighted to publish the fixture list for major British Dressage events over the next calendar year.

From freestyle firsts and hat-trick wins to inspiring dressage journeys and exciting future goals, our riders at Chard, Sheepgate and Onley’s Petplan Area Festivals, had plenty to celebrate. We caught up with them to hear more about their successes, their horses and what comes next.

It’s nearly time for riders to travel to Pickering Grange in Leicestershire for the Senior and Para Home Nations (27 – 30 August), where regions will compete against each other for the team and individual prizes.