South & West Region Updates
Here you can find out all of the latest news and updates from the South & West region.
In addition to checking in on this page, you can follow our regional activities on Facebook and Instagram. Periodic newsletters are emailed to all members, typically 4-6 per annum, and WhatsApp Groups for Youth, Senior, Coaches and Judges providing information and links direct to your phone – Please contact Mandy Rodgers to be added to the WhatsApp group relevant to you.
Over the coming months we are able to offer a variety of opportunities:
Animals First Regional Sponsorship
"We at Animals First are a family business specialising in equine & other pet feed from 4 highly reputable Manufacturers based in the Netherlands - Hartog, Pavo, Van Gorp’s ’the best Horse food’, & Garvo. Coming from a dressage background ourselves, we began using these brands on our own horses over 15 years ago and know firsthand their emphasis on quality & dedication to research led feeds that are balanced and do not require excessive use of supplements. We supply feed and provide feed advice supported by the outstanding nutritionists at each of our suppliers."
"Having worked with the British Dressage South & East last year, we are looking forward to Sponsoring the South West region and continuing to support grassroots dressage."
Inter County
Inter County qualification has started! Lots of qualifying events are organised throughout the region, so it is time to get organised and get your qualification sorted. All qualifiers can be found on the regional training page here.
Read more about the qualification criteria below.
It's all in the head (from front to back)
17 May 2026 | Hartpury
Presented by Anna Gorman Cheltenham Equine Vets, Russell Guire of Centaur Biomechanics and Damian Hallan - understanding how your horse thinks
Maximising mental health
Milly Paton Horsecraft | A series of workshops focusing on you!
A wellbeing based approach for horses and their humans
Book on Horse Monkey.
2026 Team opportunities
The dates and venues are now announced for our regional teams … Inter County Challenge, Inter Regional and Home Nations. These are fabulous competitions giving you the opportunity to make new friends and experience the thrill of representing your region. Please see the regional teams page for updates on qualification criteria. Start planning now for your qualification to represent our regional teams. Flexi training is a great way to achieve the participation criteria … just make sure you book through Horse Monkey!
Squadding for Youth riders
It is time to renew your squadding for 2026! We are running a series of squadding and horse care events throughout the region, including the Channel Islands. Check out Horse Monkey for dates and venues.
Improve your preparation for Championships
We have some test riding days prior to regional championships at the championship venues to help with your preparation and receive some valuable tips on how to maximise your marks. If championships are not on your radar but you are keen to progress… look out for Soho have a go shows where you can try out a new level and identify key training objectives.
2026 camps
Plan your intensive training camps now for 2026.
Save the dates! All available to reserve your place now.
| Date | Location | Coaches |
| 11 & 12 April - Senior, Para and Youth | Duchy College, Callington, Cornwall | Douglas HIbbert, Damian Hallam & Nicky du Plessis |
| 10 & 11 June - Senior, Para and Youth | Chard Equestrian, Chard, Somerset | Alice Oppenehemer & Damian Hallam |
| 26 & 27 October - Youth | Unicorn Trust, Stow, Gloucestershire | Coming soon |
| 31 October & 1 November - Senior, Para and Youth | Unicorn Trust, Stow, Gloucestershire | Coming soon |
Duchy Camp | Stoke Climsland, Cornwall
11 & 12 April 2026
Enjoy two days of exceptional coaching both on and off horse with guest coaches Damian Hallam & Douglas Hibbert.
Workshops include:
- EQ bands
- Test riding
- Goal setting and analysis
- Equine pilates
- Sports massage therapy
