CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN TO HEADLINE THE CONVENTION

British Dressage is excited to announce a partnership with Equestrian Management Agency to deliver the 25th anniversary celebration of British Dressage at this year’s National Convention, with Charlotte Dujardin headlining the two-day event.

The popular National Convention has been a flagship event in the British Dressage calendar throughout those 25 years, bringing together some of the sport’s leading names to deliver a programme of training and education to an enthusiastic and

British Dressage has launched a new classifieds partnership with HorseQuest, the UK’s leading equine sales website.

Members and visitors to the British Dressage website on the search for their next horse or pony will now be able to source their perfect partner via HorseQuest.

BD members will enjoy an exclusive member benefit discount to use the service; with 10% off advertising plus a free upgrade with the code BDP10 passionate audience. This year’s Convention returns to Addington Equestrian for the first time since 2019 and will take place on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November 2023.

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The last decade has seen a transformation for the sport in Great Britain, with a medalwinning generation of riders and horses achieving the most success ever witnessed in the history of dressage in the UK. We want this year’s Convention to be a celebration of these achievements, delving into what has led to this success, and how we can use these training methods in our

own training at home or at the stable with our horses.

Dual Olympic Champion Charlotte Dujardin will be anchoring the 2023 Convention and sharing the principles that have led her to the top of the podium, holding every world record in the sport in the process.

Equestrian Management Agency aims to put the 25th anniversary of British Dressage at the heart of this year’s Convention, whilst adding some new initiatives to the two-day event, making it entertaining and informative – and an essential date for your diary!

Former British Dressage president, Susan, Duchess of Richmond passed away on Tuesday 13 June at the age of 90.

Her Grace, Susan, Duchess of Richmond was a loyal supporter of British dressage. Through her creativeness and drive she led the laying of the foundations at Goodwood for the rise of British dressage from a little-known sport into Olympic gold medal winners and this included introducing music to dressage within the FEI. The Duchess of Richmond was president of British Dressage from 2007-2012.

For 21 years (1973 – 1993), Goodwood hosted international dressage competitions and many of the world’s greatest combinations of the time graced the arenas in front of Goodwood House. It also staged the 1978 World Championships, where Jennie LoristonClarke and Dutch Courage won individual bronze, and the 1980 Alternative Olympics following the political boycott of Moscow. For our full tribute, please see the BD website news (17 June 2023).

Tickets are now available for the LeMieux National Dressage Championships on 14-17 September.

Entering into its third year at Somerford Park, the best display of dressage in the UK returns, promising to be bigger and better than ever. So make sure to join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of British Dressage in style.

With classes from Prelim to Grand Prix, as well as the showcase KBIS Young Dressage Horse series finale and dedicated U21 championship, there’s no better opportunity to see the full range of British Dressage levels on show –all whilst Britain’s top amateurs and elite battle it out for the 31 prestigious titles on offer.

Ticket prices include free parking, free access to grandstand seating and free admission for children aged 12 and under. Visit the BD website for full details of the timetable, what’s on over the four days and how to purchase tickets.

The South & West team won the Equissage Pulse Para Home Nations crown at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre in Warwickshire (18-20 May).

A massive congratulations to all who took part both individually and in your respective teams.

British Dressage thanks the team at Onley for putting on a fantastic three days of competition.

Team Competition:

1. South And West 408.84 S&W

2. Pendragons 408.54 Wales

3. Green Goddesses 406.49 S&E

4. Buckingham 403.73 N&E

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