BD Strategic Plan
The British Dressage Strategic Plan takes us from from Tokyo 2020 to Paris 2024.
The strategy encapsulates our objectives and values, and underpins our daily business contributing to wider company goals.
Objectives
- To provide competition and championship opportunities for all, from grass roots to international level
- To encourage participation in our sport and make dressage accessible to as wide an audience as possible
- To provide training, education and development opportunities for everyone involved in the sport of dressage
- To increase awareness and understanding of the sport, generating more interest in dressage at all levels
- To set high standards and ensure that the sport is run professionally, efficiently and effectively for members
Values
British Dressage is committed to work for the benefit of all in the sport, participating in any capacity, at any level.
British Dressage adopts a collaborative, consultative, inclusive, transparent and open approach to the running of the organisation and strives to communicate effectively at all times. Acting with respect, integrity and professionalism, while delivering the highest standards of service for all members, is at the heart of everything that British Dressage does.
British Dressage endeavours to be accountable to members at all times. Major decisions affecting the membership are open to consultation, while the performance of the staff and volunteers is closely monitored and managed on an ongoing basis.
Respect: We will ensure that everyone involved in our sport is treated with consideration, courtesy and respect at all times.
Welfare: Equine and human welfare is at the heart of everything we do, celebrating the bond between horse and rider for the wellbeing of both.
Integrity: We aim to uphold the highest standards of good governance, transparency and accountability for our members.
Inclusivity: We endeavour to be accessible to all, with a commitment to promoting equality and diversity throughout the sport of dressage.
Teamwork: We will work collaboratively and collectively with all of our stakeholders to achieve common goals and objectives, communicating effectively in the spirit of partnership.
Public Benefits
Amateur sport
By acting as the governing body in Great Britain for the sport of dressage, by providing a fair and accessible competition structure and a safe environment for competitions, by training and listing dressage judges and officials, by composing and making available a series of constructive dressage tests, by encouraging participation at all levels by all, offering equal opportunities for riders of all ages with specific activities to encourage the participation of young and disabled persons, and by offering advice and guidance relating to all dressage matters, British Dressage promotes the amateur sport of dressage.
Education
By providing regional training, including training specifically for young or disabled persons, by administering apprenticeship schemes, by developing equestrian and dressage specific UK Coaching Certificates, by maintaining a trainers' database, by organising National and Judges Conventions open to all, and by showcasing the best talent and expertise at our Championship shows, British Dressage provides extensive education and training opportunities.
Animal Welfare
By promoting good horsemanship, by providing competition opportunities for all types of horses, by guiding judges and stewards at competitions to prevent abuse of horses, by supporting breeding of suitable horses, by carrying out dope testing at events, and by putting the safety and wellbeing of the horse at the heart of everything we do, British Dressage contributes to animal welfare.
Health
By promoting the sport of dressage to all, by providing a safe environment to participate in dressage, by encouraging participation in equestrian sport regardless of age or disability, British Dressage contributes to public health and fitness.
