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Are you passionate about our sport? Enthusiastic about supporting the development of young people? We’re looking for a number of volunteers to give their time and voice to our BD Youth Technical Committee.

The 2026 Petplan Winter Area Festivals have recently concluded, with riders across the country competing for podium finishes and championship qualification. Recent competitions at Addington, Solihull and Aintree have seen combinations deliver strong performances, reflecting the hard work and preparation behind the scenes.

We’re pleased to announce that the Advanced Horse Care Certificate, the final and highest level of the pathway, is now available for members on the BD Learning Hub.

Wellington Riding’s Winter Regional (21 – 23 Feburyar 2026) was a who’s who of the Hampshire dressage scene, as some of the nation’s top performers headed to the premier venue for a shot at the titles and NAF Five Star Winter Championships tickets.

British Dressage is delighted to announce the appointment of Stratford Energy Solutions as our Official Sustainable Energy Partner, marking an exciting step forward in our commitment to supporting sustainable practices across our sport.

Lewis Carrier led a successful British visit to Belgium, earning a fantastic Freestyle win, whilst five riders earned top ten placings at a competitive show to launch the spring CDI circuit.

In accordance with the British Dressage Articles of Association, we can confirm that three positions on the Board are due for election this year: Chair, International Director, and Judges Director (to be renamed Officials Director).

The Equissage Pulse Para Winter Championships (19 – 22 February 2026) once again showcased the very best of para dressage talent, bringing riders together at Arena UK in Lincolnshire for a celebration of dedication, partnership and top-quality winter competition.

Multiple wins were the theme at Alnwick Ford’s Winter Regional Championship (19 – 22 February 2026) as plenty of worthy combinations stepped up and collected their tickets to the NAF Five Star Winter Championships in April.

With qualification under way, we’re pleased to unveil the dates and venue for this year’s much-anticipated D&H Associated Championships.