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Susan Pape and the exciting prospect, Harmony’s V-Plus, were unbeaten at the recent Wroclaw CDI3* in Poland (26-26 October 2023), winning both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special on the young stallion’s first international big tour appearance.

Despite only having a short time to prepare for this para dressage international, Wellington Riding in Hampshire ran a successful competition which was much appreciated by the para dressage community. With wins for Irish, Canadian and Greek riders, as well as homegrown contenders, there was a true international flavour to the 2* and 3*event.

British Equestrian’s Young Professionals Programme welcomes new cohort of aspiring equestrian entrepreneurs.

Bury Farm hosted the first of the 2023 Cavago Associated Championships between 14 –16 October. The variation of breeds and sizes featured Natives, Arabs, Traditional Gypsy Cobs and Draughts, plus part-bred and sidesaddle contenders.

The British contingent that travelled to Le Mans CDI3* (19 – 22 October 2023) achieved a number of successes between them at the popular French CDI. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jess Dunn each took a double of wins in the CDIU25 and CDI1* respectively while Ellie McCarthy and her exciting prospect, Brave Heart, claimed two podium placings in the Big Tour.

British Dressage is excited to announced that the two Cavago Associated Championship fixtures are set to be brought under one roof in 2024, with Onley Grounds Equestrian unveiled as the new host venue. 

With the Olympic and Paralympic Games just 9 months away, the FEI has confirmed the Ground Jury who will officiate at the 2024 event taking place in Paris next summer.

Following the 2023 Annual General Meeting, held at Aintree Racecourse earlier this month, British Dressage is pleased to share the meeting recap and confirm new appointments to the Board.

Our 2023 Annual General Meeting takes place this evening at Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS. Members are welcome to join in person or we'll be live streaming here when the meeting starts. 

The following horse and rider combinations have been selected to represent Great Britain this week at Le Mans CDI3*/U25 in Le Mans, France (19–22 October 2023).