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From outstanding amateurs balancing competing with careers, to new mothers and veteran horses, the first day of action at the Petplan Summer Area Festivals had it all.

Relive the highlights from four days of exciting competition at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships, where we crowned the 70th National Champion and some worthy winners across the levels.

Our next BD Presents host in the spotlight is Michael Eilberg. The super successful rider and trainer takes to Hurstbourne Equestrian in Hampshire on Saturday 1 November for BD Presents... South alongside Dan Greenwood.

From 1 to 5 October 2025, the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships returns to Arena UK in Lincolnshire where competitors will go head-to-head to secure the prestigious standard and freestyle titles.

International dressage is set to make a powerful return to the iconic All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in May 2026, thanks to an independent initiative led and organised by Team GB dressage rider Daniel Watson.

The LeMieux Quest Semi-Finals get under way this weekend, as teams and individuals across the country vie for golden tickets to the grand finale, taking place at Arena UK in November.

As we prepare for our first BD Presents Regional Roadshow event, taking place at Hurstbourne Equestrian on 1 November, get to know more about top host Dan Greenwood.

The BD Learning Hub offers a vast selection of fascinating content, and the Training & Education team are delighted to add a brand new module to the platform, with three courses on Tack and Equipment available to access from September onwards.

The Equissage Pulse Para Dressage Championships 2025, held at Hartpury University & College in Gloucestershire (19-20 August 2025) provided two days of fantastic competition as the titles were decided for the Bronze and Silver Championships, as well as the Gold Semi-Finals.

Alongside four days of top competition at the LeMieux National Championships, British Dressage recognised outstanding commitment to the sport by presenting the prestigious BD Medal of Honour to two inspiring recipients.