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With the Principles of Dressage just around the corner, we’re excited to announce the demo rider line up for what promises to be an insightful, inspiring two days of learning and collaboration for judges, coaches, stewards, riders and supporters.

We're excited to be able to release wildcards for the NAF Five Star Winter Championships taking place from 15 - 19 April at Addington Equestrian in Buckinghamshire.

The Red Gorilla Combined Training series continues to give riders the opportunity to showcase their skills in both dressage and showjumping. Recent qualifiers saw combinations celebrate impressive results, new partnerships and championship qualifications as they took on the challenge of this popular dual-discipline competition.

We're excited to be able to release the wildcards for this year's Petplan Winter Area Festival Championships, taking place alongside the NAF Five Star Winter Championships from 15 - 19 April at Addington Equestrian in Buckinghamshire.

The final qualifier of the FEI Dressage World Cup Western European League in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) turned into a direct duel between the world numbers one and three: Justin Verboomen (BEL) and Charlotte Fry (GBR). In the end it was Verboomen with Zonik Plus who came out on top, while Fry and Glamourdale had to settle for second place.

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.