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Are you aged 19-28 and thinking of a professional career in equestrianism? But ay e you la onfi den e in on i t anage ent putting together contracts or understanding employment law? Whether you already have your own business or are looking to start one in the uture the ritish uestrian Young Professionals programme is for you. unded y ort ngland and run in collaboration with British ressage ritish enting and ritish ho u ing the ross discipline programme has been designed to equip you with the key skills you need to grow your business and make it a success. The 12-month programme is delivered as twelve core sessions given by industry e erts and in ludes to i s su h as insuran e and fi nan es communication skills and building your personal brand. y the end o the sessions the aim is that you’ll have a broader skill set that’s tailored to gi e you the onfi den e to thrive and earn a living in the equine industry. a o enha a dressage applicant commented: “In addition to the workshop ontent as surrounded y other similar aged riders and trainers all at di erent stages in their careers. It has been great to talk and share ideas ith the and ni e to see a few familiar faces from the programme out at competitions this year. If you can apply for the Young Professionals rogra e then go or it thin e eryone regardless o the stage in their areer ould have a lot to gain.”

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lease see ages to here you ll fi nd rofi les or the andidates eing ut or ard or the roles o hair an nternational ire tor and udges ire tor and details on how to cast your vote.

VOTE HERE aura Whyte ist ro Lancashire has retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank Laura for all her hard work and support over the years and wishes her all the best for the future.

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Please note that there was a misprint to the competition s hedules u lished in issue o BD Magazine. Qualifying classes are identifi ed as su er ualifi er hen in a t they are inter ualifi ers i e W

Apologies for any confusion this may have caused. or larifi ation the inter qualifying season runs from uly to e e er

14-16 Jul Vale View Equestrian Premier League, Leicestershire 15-17 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Sparsholt College, Hampshire 22-24 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Bicton Arena, Devon 22-24 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Port Royal EC, North Yorkshire 21-24 Jul KBIS Young Horse Semi-Finals, Port Royal EC, North Yorkshire 25-31 Jul FEI Junior and Young Rider European Championships, Hartpury, Gloucestershire 29-31 Jul Summer Regional Championships, The Cabin Equestrian Riding Club, Aberdeenshire 02-04 Aug Summer Regional Championships, Keysoe International, Bedfordshire 03-07 Aug FEI Pony European Championships, Strzegom, Poland 05-07 Aug BD Youth Home International, Arena UK, Lincolnshire 06-14 Aug FEI World Championships, Herning, Denmark 15-19 Aug Bishop Burton CPEDI3*/2*1*, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire 16-17 Aug Summer Regional Championships, Mount Ballan, Monmouthshire 22-27 Aug Under 25 Championships, Sheepgate Equestrian, Lincolnshire 23-24 Aug Para Bronze and Silver Championships, Hartpury, Gloucestershire 24-28 Aug FEI U25 and Children on Horses European Championships, Budapest, Hungary 26-28 Aug Bury Farm High Profile Show, Buckinghamshire

A comprehensive list of all major dates including the Petplan Equine Area Festivals can be found online at britishdressage.co.uk/competitions/international-and-major-dates