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Preview: Chart Stables International Dressage Festival at Hickstead
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00
Back for 2026, we are back at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead for the Chart Stables International Dressage Festival (11 – 17 May). It is the second domestic international fixture of the year, showcasing top senior, para and youth combinations as we return to the iconic West Sussex venue.
Laura Tomlinson and Full Moon II | Hickstead Premier League 2024
This event promises seven days of top-level competition; featuring CDI and CPEDI classes, premier league classes running from Medium through to Grand Prix, KBIS young horse and pony qualifier classes, national-level classes and the Dressage Masters at Hickstead. The CDI will be incorporating 1*, 3*, U25, Young Rider, Junior, Ponies and Children on Horses classes and the CPEDI will be hosting 1*, 2* and 3* classes.
With 26 entries in the CDI3*, including British Olympians Charlotte Dujardin, Laura Tomlinson, Richard Davison and Fiona Bigwood; and Irish Olympian Abigail Lyle, there is guaranteed to be hot competition. As part of that star-studded line up, Paralympians Sophie Wells and Georgia Wilson are due to compete in the CPEDI3*. In the Youth and U25 entries, we have multiple of last years’ British team members, including Myles Graham, Mette Dahl, Oriana McNamara, Demi Howard-Cartwright and Isobel Lickley.
There is also a staggering 432 entries in to the Premier League and KBIS Young Horse and Pony classes; including 28 entered for the Grand Prix that is being held on the Friday, and 199 entries across the rest of the Small and Big Tour classes happening across the week.
Working in collaboration with title sponsors Chart Stables and the team at Aster Events, British Team rider Daniel Watson led the initiative to revive this iconic event and bring one of Britains top competition venues back to the forefront of international dressage.
Spectators, friends and family are encouraged to come along to support and watch some of our top riders in action. Entry for spectators is free for all days of the competition. There are a range of hospitality packages available, please click here for more information.
For those following from home, live times and results will be available via the button below. Horse&Country will also be covering the action via live stream; this is a great chance to make the most of the exclusive BD member discounts, accessible through the member benefits page that can be found here.
On behalf of everyone at BDHQ, we would like to wish all competitors the best of luck!
British Entries
CDI 1*
Anna Bates and Ginita
Leah Beckett and Atterupgaards Capirossi
Tyler Bradshaw and Gijsbert
Gracie Catling and Qwinton
Charlotte Donovan and Just It’s Mie
Michael Eilberg and Jack Kennedy DVB
Sarah Jane Lanning and Choice
Sarah Jane Lanning and Hawtins Lirica
Dannie Morgan and Fever Tree
Abbie Newbury and Seagry Firstamour
David Sheerin and Shanti 39
Sarah Stewart and Djoe Dimaggio
CDI 3*
Henriette Andersen and Zackery
Fiona Bigwood and Donna Bella
Lewis Carrier and Rubico
Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson 2
Anne-Marie Cowan and Woodcroft Royal Charter
Richard Davison and Intero
Charlotte Dujardin and Brave Heart
Rebecca Jane Edwards and Dita Von Teese
Matt Frost and Helga
Matt Frost and Kerouac
Thomas Goode and Furstenrausch PS
Alexander Harrison and Kickback
Mark Mills and Tailormade Revention
Laura Tomlinson and Forest Hill
Richard White and Heroi Do Seixo
CDI U25
Lilah Gibbs and Dude III
Isobel Lickley and Katniss
Jessica McConkey and Wilsob Stensvang
Georgina Nicholls and Briarwood Notorious
CDI Young Riders
Francesca Cawley and Dame Blanche
Mette Dahl and Daytona Platinum
Mette Dahl and Fidelio Van Het Bloemenhof
Madison Eagle and Royalty
Myles Graham and Fred Astair WD
Demi Howard-Cartwright and Newton Astro Nascente
CDI Juniors
Lily Cawley and Quimbaya 6
Lily Cawley and Damon's Dan Farrington
Jessie Clarke and Doornroos II
Ella-Grace Dovey and Escomond
Sophia Games and Cerano Gold
Sophia Games and Bovary JBM
Ellie Harrington and Ice LH
Oriana McNamara and Active Solaris
Crystal Robinson-Long and Nabucco
CDI Ponies
India Adams and Reitland's Don Totilas
Ella Fraser and Brouwershaven's Viceroy
Amelia Goodear and Furioso V.H. Enkershof
Violet Hawkins and DZL Royal Sunrise
Annabella Howe and Champignon Sauvage
Martha Jones and Cognac IX
Georgie Morgn and Brouwershaven's Jasper
Lacey Owen-Morgan and Sulaatik's Vingino
Ever Sinfield-Day and Broomwich Wizard
CDI Children on Horses
Sebastian Houlston and Full Fusion BS
Amelia Dovey and Boccelli 6
Amelia Dovey and Sheepcote Jackson
Sophia Parry and Floran
Isabelle Stuart and Prince May the First
CPEDI 1*
Lacey O’Hara and Blue Diamond
CPEDI 2*
Alisha Robbins and Fransham Fella
Alexa Stewart and Beau
Isabella Benfield and SJL Lamborghini
CPEDI 3*
Flossie England and Sankro
Mari Durward-Akhurst and Watermill Cruise
Susanna Wade and Premier Royal Mint
Sarah Suddaby and Hit Song
Heather Bennett and Hawtins Figaro
Heather Bennett and Venus Gemini DHI
Vicky Earnshaw and Midline Rioja
Georgia Wilson and O Daily
Elan Williams and Nalique
Sara Bates and Socrates
Sara Bates and Solo Hit
Jemima Green and Fantabulous
Erin Orford and LJT Nutbush
Alice Begg and Kiolita
Julie Payne and Divinity
Sophie Wells and LJT Egebjerggards Samoa
Sophie Wells and MSJ Gold Standard
