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The Equestrian Employers Association have reported on the increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), instructing equestrian businesses to adapt to remain compliant and viable.

Becky Moody rode her newest star, James Bond II, to win the Grand Prix on the final day of Myerscough Premier League Show in Lancashire (05 – 10 March 2024), while Daniel Bremner, Kate Cowell, Sarah Higgins and Abigail Gray each scored multiple wins at the FEI levels.

It is with great sadness that British Dressage has learned of the passing of Juliet Seal. Juliet, who was one of the most influential figures in the development of Para Dressage in Great Britain, died peacefully at home on 30 January, at the age of 86.

British Dressage List 1 judge Richard Baldwin has recently completed the FEI Transfer Up course and exam, earning FEI Level 2/3* status. 

The following horse and rider combinations have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Aachen CDI3* in Germany (28 March - 1 April 2024).

British-bred talents were amongst the winners at Addington CDI, as Small Tour and Big Tour competition took centre stage at the opening UK-based international competition of the year (13 – 17 March 2024).

Britain’s para dressage stars were out in force for the season opener at Addington Equestrian, Buckinghamshire, as the path to Paris began on home soil (11 – 14 March 2024).

Following results and progress throughout the winter season, the British Dressage U21 Selectors are delighted to release their long lists of riders in contention for team selection for the FEI Youth European Championships 2024. 

The dressage world has lost one of its brightest stars in Pinocchio, who passed away on Wednesday (20 March 2024) at the age of 27. A history-making partnership with Sophie Wells OBE, Pinocchio brought national pride on the Paralympic stage and at the FEI Young Rider European Championships, winning the hearts of many along the way.

Britain’s youth riders displayed the results of dedicated winter training at the first domestic international fixture of the season, with Children on Horses to U25 Grand Prix classes taking place at Addington CDI (14 – 17 March 2024).