News

With a few days to go until the National Convention at Hartpury College, in association with Harrison Clark Rickerbys, we’re excited to announce the rider line up for the weekend.

British Equestrian and British Dressage are aware of and have been closely monitoring a case brought about by the RSPCA against Sam Duckworth, concerning the neglect of five young horses in his care, causing unnecessary suffering.

We are pleased to invite members to take part in the 2022 British Dressage competitor survey. Your feedback will help us understand how we can improve and enhance the competition experience for members at all levels of the sport.

As part of their commitment to promote the highest standards in welfare, British Equestrian is excited to launch a new initiative in Equine Health Week, Running from 28 November to 4 December 2022.

British Dressage is supporting the Equestrian Employers Association, alongside other key industry organisations, to raise awareness of the importance of good employment in the 2022 renewal of Good Employment Week. 

World Champion Lottie Fry has won the prestigious Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete prize at the 2022 FEI Awards.

Olympic gold medallist Carl Hester MBE has long admired the work of the Trust to buy suitable talented horses for our elite Para riders. As a good friend of the founder Henrietta Cheetham, he was delighted to accept her invitation to become President.

Olympic Bronze medalist Gio made a winning return to the top level with Annabella Pidgley earning her first High Profile Grand Prix victory, whilst Britain’s elite enjoyed a glittering week at Aintree Equestrian (26 – 30 October 2022) with high scores across the board from Medium to Big Tour.

Bramshott Braves (U21) and Three Hunters and a Hippy storm to Team Quest victory while natives and cobs shine in My Quest.

The first of British Dressage’s two Cavago-sponsored Associated Championships took place on 14-16 October at the popular show centre Bury Farm and featured Natives, Arabs, Traditional Gypsy Cobs and Draughts, plus their part-bred relatives, and Side Saddle contenders. With 46 different classes and sections the show was very well supported and there was a wonderful variety of different types of horse and pony to admire.