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The Ideal Saddles Combined Training Championships gives jumping horses the chance to show off their fancy flatwork and dressage horses the opportunity to show they are not just one-trick ponies. This year’s series concluded at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex (11 – 12 December 2021) where multi-talented performers competed for the six titles on offer.

British Dressage (BD) is encouraging its members, as responsible horse owners, to help ensure greater data accuracy, traceability and biosecurity of the national equine herd by making registration with the Central Equine Database (CED) a requirement of our horse registration process from 1 January 2022. FAQs UPDATED 22/12/21

In the last 24 hours, announcements have come from the First Ministers of Wales and Scotland, with new measures being introduced to help control the spread of the new Omnicron variant of Covid.

The British Dressage Board of Directors convened for an emergency virtual meeting this morning following on from the sudden passing of Chairman, Linda Whetstone, last Wednesday.

Charlotte Dujardin and Gio delivered a sensational personal best performance tonight to win the Freestyle at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Qualifier, supported by Horse & Hound, held at the London International Horse Show, Excel London. Lottie Fry impressed yet again and all Brits finished inside the top ten.

Whilst British Dressage comes to terms with the sudden passing of our Chairman, Linda Whetstone, yesterday (15 December 2021) at the age of 79, we reflect on the immeasurable impact that she has had on our sport and the incredible legacy she leaves behind.

It was a bright and early start for the qualifying FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix, supported by Horse & Hound, to open the London International Horse Show at its new home at ExCel London and a high quality display of dressage awaited those up to watch the action unfold.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Chairman, Linda Whetstone. Linda was a stalwart of our sport, having dedicated over six decades of her life to her passion for dressage as a rider, judge and volunteer.

Henriette Andersen rode hot prospect Zackery II to a Prix St Georges victory whilst Fiona Bigwood and Hawtins Delicato headed both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at Keysoe Profile Show in Bedfordshire (2 – 5 December 2021).

Following an extensive recruitment drive, British Dressage can now announce the new names that have been appointed to join our international team from next year.