News
2026 BD Members’ Handbook now live
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00
The 2026 British Dressage Members’ Handbook, incorporating the rules and regulations effective from 1 January 2026, is available to view and download online from today.
The digital version of the BD Members’ Handbook is available online to read and download. You can bookmark, search, clip and save at any time, making it easy to reference wherever you are. Using the top navigation bar, you can search for keywords, skip directly to specific sections or pages, and bookmark or clip those that are relevant to you. By clicking on the download button in the top right corner, you can save a copy directly to your mobile or tablet, so you’ll always have a copy with you when out and about competing or training.
The 2026 edition is available to view here:
To easily get to grips with the key changes incorporated within the 2026 rules, please refer to the Rules Synopsis below.
Alongside the BD Members’ Handbook and rule change synopsis, we have also produced an updated Approved Tack and Equipment Guide, which provides pictorial guidance and clarification on our permitted tack and equipment.
As part of our sustainability drive, we have produced only a limited number of handbooks in physical form for our judges, stewards, organisers, and officials, who will be receiving their copy by post before Christmas. We also have a small quantity available for those members who require a physical copy, so if you have accessibility needs, please complete and submit the form below and our membership team will be in touch to process your request.
