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Make this winter count with British Dressage
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:43
Whether you're planning to sharpen your skills over the winter, stay competition-ready for the next eventing season, or experience affiliated dressage for the first time, a British Dressage Winter Membership is your gateway to six months of exclusive member benefits, competition opportunities and championship qualification.
Winter membership
Designed for riders who focus their training and competition schedule during the winter months, our Winter Membership gives you all the benefits included in a Full (competing) Membership from October through to March.
As a Winter member, you'll be able to compete in British Dressage affiliated competitions at every level, work towards championship qualification and gain access to a wide range of exclusive member benefits, including:
- Compete at affiliated British Dressage competitions nationwide, with over 675 shows to choose from during the winter period
- Qualify for and compete at British Dressage Championships
- Access to expert equine legal advice through Rothera Bray
- Third party public liability and personal accident insurance for all equestrian activities, provided by KBIS
- Regional training, camps, yard visits and social activities
- Discounts on national and regional training opportunities
- Monthly British Dressage Magazine
- BD Members Handbook
- Engage member e-newsletter
Join today and start making the most of your winter riding goals.
Quest Winter League
Looking for a friendly, supportive way to start your British Dressage journey this winter? The Quest Winter League (QWL) is the perfect introduction.
Created for people who are interested in starting their BD journey, Quest offers a welcoming competition environment where the focus is on personal achievement, progression and enjoying your horse. Whether you're taking your first steps into affiliated dressage or looking for a fresh challenge over the winter months, Quest provides achievable goals and great competition experiences.
Winter Membership gives you the opportunity to:
- Access to all of the QWL competitions
- Receive our regular email newsletter ‘Engage’
- Access to online horse and rider competition records
- Event only insurance cover by our partners KBIS
- Access to a legal helpline with Rothera Bray, whose specialist equine solicitors are widely regarded as trusted experts in equine law
With a full winter season of opportunities ahead, there's never been a better time to get involved.
Join today and see where Quest could take you.
