BD Board Elections 2025

In accordance with the British Dressage Articles of Association, we can confirm that the BD Training Director and Para Director positions are due for election this year.   

These are member-elected positions, where both of the current post-holders are eligible to be nominated for election for a second term of four years. 

This notice is being posted as required under articles 18.8 and 18.9, to invite those wishing to stand for election to formally submit their nominations. Nomination forms are available below, or on request from the BD office, and the closing date for all applications is midday on Tuesday 6 May 2025.   

All applicants will then be reviewed by the Nominations Committee, in accordance with Article 23.3, with a shortlist invited to interview. The successful candidate(s) will then be put forward for election by members in the summer. An electronic ballot will be held over six weeks, from mid-July to late August 2025, with all eligible BD members able to cast their votes online.   

The result will be announced in early September and officially commence from the date of the 2025 British Dressage Annual General Meeting (to be confirmed).  Please note that the membership vote is binding and not subject to formal ratification at the AGM. 

All applicants 

All applicants will need to have the specific technical knowledge, experience and competencies required to be a Board Director, which are detailed within the role descriptions for each position.  

Candidates will need to provide a full curriculum vitae, together with a supporting statement detailing how they meet the role requirements, as well as complete a declaration of interests form, by midday on Tuesday 6 May 2025.  

Details of the nominees, including any candidates nominated by the Board of British Dressage under Article 18.7.2, will appear on the BD website. 

To request a nomination form, or for further information on any of these Board positions, please email: ceo@britishdressage.co.uk or call 02476 698804. 

Documents 

TRAINING DIRECTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

PARA DIRECTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

NOMINATION FORM

CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM