Principles of Dressage Timetable Released

We are delighted to release the full timetable for the Principles of Dressage Seminar, taking place at Hartpury University & College in Gloucestershire on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March. 

Whether you're a judge, coach or rider, the 2025 Principles of Dressage will offer something for everyone. Hosted by FEI 5* judges Peter Storr and Clive Halsall, alongside team stalwart Gareth Hughes, the two days will focus on training focused sesions, with our aim to promote a collaborative approach for judges, coaches and riders. 

We're delighted to present the timetable, with details available for both the ridden and classroom sessions. The year, the event is offering sessions for not only judges, but coaches and stewards too, as we aim to upskill our complete officials network. There's plenty for BD members who enjoy riding and competing to enjoy as well, with a full timetable of arena sessions providing unmatched detailed analysis into what judges, coaches and riders are looking for from individual movements. 

There are few opportunities to learn from two FEI 5* judges and a world class, gold medallist rider under one roof, we highly recommend adding this event to your diary and securing your spot!

Timetable 

Saturday (ridden sessions)

Time	Location	Session	Hosts	Officials Group
10.00-11.00	Indoor Arena	The Warm Up	All	All
11.15-12.15	Indoor Arena	Half Pass	Clive Halsall & Gareth Hughes	List 4 - 3a
12.20-13.15	Indoor Arena	Tempi Changes	Clive Halsall & Gareth Hughes	List 4 - 3a
Lunch break
14.15-15.15	Indoor Arena	Leg Yield	Peter Storr & Gareth Hughes	Trainee - List 5
15.30-16.15	Indoor Arena	Shoulder In	Peter Storr & Gareth Hughes	Trainee - List 5
Concluding discussions

 

Saturday (classroom session) 

Time	Location	Session	Hosts	Officials Group
11.30-13.15	Lecture Theatre	Movement Theory - Prelim to Elementary	Peter Storr	Trainee - List 5
11.30-13.15	Classroom	Warm Up & General Exercise - The Steward Response	Dan Chapman	Stewards
11.30-13.15	Classroom	Unlock Your Potential - Coach Planning, Profiling & Management	Harry Payne & Jane Critchley	Coaches
Lunch break
14.15-16.15	Lecture Theatre	Welfare of the Horse	Clive Halsall	List 4-3a and Stewards
Concluding discussions

 

Sunday (ridden sessions) 

Time	Location	Session	Hosts	Officials Group
10.00-11.00	Indoor Arena	The Warm Up	All	All
11.15-12.15	Indoor Arena	Simple Changes	Clive Halsall & Gareth Hughes	Trainee - List 5
12.20-13.15	Indoor Arena	Give and Retake	Clive Halsall & Gareth Hughes	Trainee - List 5
Lunch break
14.15-15.15	Indoor Arena	Walk Pirouettes	Peter Storr & Gareth Hughes	List 4 - 3a
15.30-16.15	Indoor Arena	Canter Pirouettes	Peter Storr & Gareth Hughes	List 4 - 3a
Concluding discussions

 

Sunday (classroom sessions) 

Time	Location	Session	Hosts	Officials Group
11.30-13.15	Lecture Theatre	Movement Theory - Medium to PSG	Peter Storr	List 4 - 3a
11.30-13.15	Classroom	Panel Session - Ethical coaching and navigating challenges	Harry Payne, Jane Critchley & Stephanie Jones	Coaches
Lunch break
14.15-16.15	Lecture Theatre	Welfare of the Horse	Clive Halsall	Trainee - List 5 and Stewards
Concluding discussions

Tickets

There are three ticket options available, depending on your role, with discounts for BD officials and members. 

Judges/coaches tickets

For all BD judges and coaches.
Weekend: £75
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £40

BD member tickets

For anyone who is a BD member but isn't a BD judge or coach.
Weekend: £85
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £45

Non-member tickets

For anyone who isn't a member of British Dressage.
Weekend: £95
Day (Saturday or Sunday): £50

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