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Join us as we crown the 70th National Champion
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:54
Get ready to join us this week as we return to Somerford Park for the LeMieux National Championships, as four spectacular days of competition run from 11 to 14 September 2025.
What's On
The LeMieux National Championships is the biggest showcase of dressage in the UK, where the nation's leading combinations come together to compete for the 34 national titles on offer. Expect back-to-back competition across four days and three arenas, hosting championships from Prelim to Grand Prix. The stars of the future will earn the spotlight in the KBIS Young Horse Championships and Rothera Bray U21 Championships, whilst there’s also a top quality showcase of para sport in the Equissage Pulse Para classes.
This year, we’re crowning the 70th National Champion – so the action in the LeMieux Grand Prix and Kudos Grand Prix Freestyle will be simply unmissable. We can’t wait to see who adds their name to an illustrious roll of honour, joining dressage legends such as Lorna Johnstone, Jenny Loriston-Clarke, and Carl Hester.
The Nationals offers the gold standard of dressage, making it the place to be for fans of the sport. Get right up close to the action from our grandstand seating and see behind the scenes in the warm-up arena as the riders get last-minute advice from trainers and grooms make the finishing touches.
Fan favorites Becky Moody, Gareth Huges, Lewis Carrier and Abi Lyle will all be cantering down the centre line at this year's event. There will be also a special appearance from Anna Ross as she hosts the LeMieux Masterclass on Saturday and Sunday; expect a Grand Prix entertainment showcase on Saturday, before we enjoy a brand-new session on Sunday, with a very special British breeding showcase.
Nationals Online
Don’t miss a thing throughout the event, and enhance your experience with our vast array of digital activity. Listen to the official Nationals Radio from your smart device, with hosts Kim Ratcliffe and John Bowen bring you the main arena action reviewed live with some special guests. Our digital programme offers unique features, trade stand details and presents a comprehensive guide to the week - available on all devices. Whilst the popular return of live scoring will be available for all to follow, track and share throughout the show via the BD website.
BD social media is also the place to be. Our team will be on site bringing you the best of behind the scenes content, news and interviews from our winners, stunning snaps and more. Follow us on the BD channels to stay in touch, wherever you’re following the show.
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Away from the competition
The Nationals Food Court is located between the Nationals Shopping Village and the arenas, with a range of food and drink options, to make sure you are fully refreshed during your visit. Socialise with your friends and catch up on the competition day while enjoying a delicious bite to eat and a drink.
Wanting to elevate your Nationals experience? Located in between arenas one and two, the LeMieux Pavilion offers prime, close-up viewing of both arenas from the comfort of your table. The exclusive Pavilion menu, brought to you by Farmers Fayre, will offer a variety of food and drink for you to purchase to enjoy whilst watching the competition, with table service so you won't miss a minute of the action.
The Nationals Pavilion tickets cost just £60 (+ booking fee) for Thursday or Friday, or £70 (+ booking fee) for Saturday or Sunday. Don't miss your chance to buy the best seats in the house!
Celebrate our stars
There are multiple opportunities to get up close with our stars at the LeMieux Nationals.
In the heart of the shopping village The Fan Zone will host a number of special guests such as Olympic Medallists Becky Moody and Carl Hester. The Fan Zone offers you a chance to hear insightful conversations as your favourite riders answer your most burning questions.
You can also show your support by cheering on our incredible riders during our Medal Parade, celebrating the outstanding achievements the horses and riders who have been competing internationally this year. We’ll be recognising the achievements of our senior riders who brought home a silver medal from their European Championships in Crozet, our para riders who collected a bucket of bronze medals in Ermelo, as well as the U25 and Junior teams, who each earned a team bronze medal at their respective European Championships. Join us in the LeMieux Arena on Saturday at 16.00 to cheer the teams on and give them a big welcome home!
Tickets
Join us for an action-packed four days of fierce competition as we find out who is going to be taking to the podium, from Prelim to Grand Prix, and don’t miss out on witnessing the 70th National Champion be crowned. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, come and show your support! Tickets can be brought until the moment of arrival, please note that tickets will not be sold at the gate and they must be purchased online prior to your arrival.
