South and West Regional Training
As a member of British Dressage you can take advantage of a variety of regional training in the South & West region at a discounted price, including clinics, test riding, camps, fitness, social activities, yard visits, lecture demos and seminars.
Whatever level you are working at, you can take part in the regular training dates which are organised throughout the region. All of our training is open to everyone, with British Dressage members being eligible for exclusive member discounts!
See the full list of training available with individual links to training areas in the header, and book your place through our online booking system.
If you are booking through our new system for the first time then the following user guide tells you everything you need to know about booking a training session:
Training Camps
We run a series of Summer Camps across the region with many excellent trainers and workshops available. Many camps combine Seniors, Para and BD Youth riders.
Camp is designed to be a holistic experience with daily lessons, test riding with feedback, sports psychology, rider core strength workshops, equine nutrition and rules 2026 update. Having the opportunity to put all of those resources together over the one or two days makes it a great learning experience.
A series of Day camps are being planned and will be released as soon as each one is available.
| Date | Location | Details | Booking |
| 28 & 29 January 2026 | Unicorn Trust, Glos | Senior & Para camp | Book here |
| 16 & 17 February 2026 | Virtus Camp, Sparsholt | Senior, Youth, Para | Book here |
| 26 & 27 October 2026 | Unicorn Trust, Glos | Youth | Book here |
| 31 October & 1 November 2026 | Unicorn Trust, Glos | Senior & Para Camp | Book here |
Two Day Camp – 2024 Competition Focus-Senior/ BD Youth and Para
Where: Unicorn Centre, Stow on the Wold, Glos
When: 29 & 30 January 2026
Coaches: Damian Hallam, Kate Cowel
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lesson, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates and some theory content on how to improve your dressage marks. We offer High Performance Camps for our riders at the Unicorn Centre, Stow-on-the-Wold in the spring and autumn. These Camps open to all ages and abilities.
Posture and Position Camp -inc test riding practice – Open to all
Where: Sparsholt College Equestrian Centre, Hampshire
When: 16 & 17 February 2026
Coaches: Damian Hallam, Erin Orford & Matt Hicks
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lessons, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates and some theory content on how to improve your dressage marks. Physiotherapy for rider posture and position. These camps are open to all ages and abilities.
Senior & Youth Two Day Training Camp (option for 1 day)
Where: Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall. PL17 8PB
When: 11 & 12 April
Coaches: Damian Hallam & Douglas Hibbert
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lesson, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates, rider fitness and some theory content on how to improve your dressage marks.
We offer regular one and two day camps for our riders utilising our own accredited and recognised coaches and Listed BD judges
All Camp and Compete
Where: Chard Equestrian Centre, Chard, Somerset
When: 10 & 11 June 2026
Coaches: Alice Oppenheimer & Damian Hallam
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lesson, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates, rider fitness and some theory content on how to improve your dressage marks.
We offer regular one and two day camps for our riders utilising our own accredited and recognised coaches and Listed BD judges
BD Youth Two Day Training Camp
Where: Unicorn Trust, Glos
When: 26 & 27 October 2026
Coaches: Hannah Biggs & Alice Peternell
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lessons, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates, rider fitness and some theory content of now to improve your dressage marks.
We offer regular one and two day camps for our riders utilising our own accredited and recognised coaches and Listed BD Judges.
Senior & Para Two Day Training Camp
Where: Unicorn Trust, Glos
When: 31 & 1 November 2026
Coaches: TBA
This gives us the opportunity to offer members one/two days of super training including one to one lessons, test riding, poles for the dressage horse, sports psychology, equine nutrition, equine Pilates, rider fitness and some theory content of now to improve your dressage marks.
We offer regular one and two day camps for our riders utilising our own accredited and recognised coaches and Listed BD Judges.
To find out more please click here:
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Flexi Training
In addition to organised training sessions, we also have the option for you to book flexi-training with one of our BD accredited or recognised coaches if you're a rider. Flexi Training is a great way of accessing BD UKCC Qualified Coaches across the region for riders of all levels, with the flexibility of being able to book at time is convenient for you and the coach. They share the ethos of developing you and your horse or pony, building our regional teams and creating a community of riders across the region. All coaches are insured and have their DBS, safeguarding and first aid up to date.
How to book
You can book a session with a coach of your choice online:
- You will be able to see each coach's home coaching location, any specialisms such as BD Youth or Para coach, and it may also list other venues where you can arrange to have your session (additional venue charges may apply).
- After booking you will be provided with contact details and can arrange your session at a mutually convenient time and date, quoting your booking reference.
- Each booking is valid for three months against a code we use to record your training and on your confirmation email.
- The sessions are pay-as-you-go, so you will pay either at the time of booking or on the day direct to your coach.
County Have a Go Shows
These shows are ideal for having a go at a new level or having a go under a BD listed judge for the first time. They will be organised with your CCO and DO at local venues.
This is a series of shows from mid summer onwards open to members and non members, we will offer classes from Prelim to PSG, including FEI Pony, Junior, COH and YR tests. There will be two sections to each class.
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Show and Go – ride a test get feedback from the judge and leave with your sheet
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Train and Gain – we will have coaches to help you warm up and prepare and then ride your test in from of the judge, get feedback and then if you wish discuss future plans with the coaches
An opportunity for existing members and unaffiliated riders to have the experience of Competition with a friendly and helpful atmosphere.
Please keep an eye on Facebook and newsletters for dates and venues.
Coaches Club
Our coaches club has now been launched, which will offer support to coaches many online and hopefully face to face events. The first two workshops focussing on Coaching Sports Psychology will be released soon and we are looking very forward to supporting and working with all of our coaches across the region.
We're offering flexi training to all of our coaches, if you are not currently listed and would like to be included please email Amanda.
Judge training
There are some fantastic judge training options available throughout the region take a look in the Horse Monkey box above. Want to become a judge? Visit the BD judges' training page for more information:
