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Preview: Quest Semi-Finals
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:21
The Quest Semi-Finals are due to get underway this weekend, as teams and individuals make trips across the country in order to gain their golden ticket to the Quest Championships in November.
After yet another fantastic season of qualification, teams and individuals from across the country are preparing to take on the Quest Semi-Finals, where a place at the prestigious championships is on the line. Following months of hard-fought competition, combinations have earned their opportunity to compete against the best grassroots riders in the country as the Quest season reaches its exciting conclusion.
Here’s a reminder of the dates and venues as we get ready to cheer on Under 21 and Open combinations contesting Team Quest and My Quest honours over the coming weeks:
19 – 20 September | Kingswood Equestrian Centre, Staffordshire
19 – 20 September | Aster Academy Dressage, Kent
19 – 20 September | Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre, Somerset
19 – 20 September | Pickering Grange Equestrian, Leicestershire
19 – 20 September | Netherton Equestrian, Perth & Kinross
26 – 27 September | Holmside Hall Equestrian, Durham
26 – 27 September | Warren Farm Equestrian Centre, Merseyside
26 – 27 September | Fenning Farm, Cambridgeshire
26 – 27 September | Bridgend College, Bridgend
17 – 18 October | Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Buckinghamshire
The link to the times and results for each of the venues will be posted on the live events page as they become available. That page can be found via the button below:
After securing qualification through their regional leader boards, all semi-finalists begin the next stage of competition on a level playing field, with qualification points no longer counting towards championship selection. Riders and teams will instead focus on producing their best performances when it matters most, with championship places up for grabs at every venue. The Quest Championships at Arena UK (13 – 15 November) await for those top scoring teams as they compete to become our 2026 champions!
Leaderboards
Competition for qualification places has once again been fiercely contested, with teams across the country demonstrating exceptional commitment and consistency throughout the season. From seasoned Quest campaigners to emerging combinations making their mark, the standard of competition has continued to rise.
Congratulations to every Team Quest rider who has contributed to their team’s success during the qualification season, and best of luck to all those heading forward to the semi-finals.
The individual My Quest sections have been equally competitive, with riders from every region producing impressive performances throughout the qualification period. Across the Prelim and Novice levels, both Open and Under 21 competitors have demonstrated consistency, determination and outstanding sportsmanship in pursuit of semi-final qualification.
As the championship pathway continues, the focus now shifts to delivering those all-important performances on the day. Congratulations to everyone who has qualified, and best of luck to all riders as they set their sights on Arena UK.
How to follow
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