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In line with the British Dressage Articles of Association, the positions of Training Director and Para Director are open for election this year.

The Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show have today confirmed that Royal Windsor Horse Show will take place from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 of July this year.

The outline plans for easing out of lockdown have now been announced by the governments in England and Scotland. Organised competition and training activity will be able to return in England from 29 March, although in Scotland it is likely to be April before we will see a return to action.

In this blog we discuss how to get your day started effectively in preparation for your training, the importance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and how your nutrition contributes to how you train both on and off the saddle.

British Equestrian can today announce a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in Jim Eyre, while Malcom Wharton has been formally appointed Chairman for a four year term.

During the autumn of 2020, British Dressage (BD) conducted an extensive review of the regional structure, as well as the role and responsibilities of the Regional Development Officers (RDO). Activity in the regions continues to be a key part of the fabric of BD, but the overall structure has remained largely unchanged for over 20 years. The impact of COVID-19, combined with a need to reinvigorate our approach in the regions to aid the recovery period, provided the catalyst for reviewing our priorities for the sport over the next strategic cycle.

It’s been six weeks since the new regulations for moving horses to and from the EU came into effect and the team at British Equestrian felt it would be helpful to provide an update on how the new processes are working in practice, some of the difficulties being experienced by those on the ground and what we’re doing to improve the situation.

As uncertain times continue, it’s becoming increasingly important for everyone to make sure they are getting a value for money when it comes to spending. This includes many horse owners who are understandably looking to make financial savings where possible.

Whether you've just started your fitness journey, or are experienced in your training, we've stamped out some of the common fitness myths to help you along the way! 

British Dressage and the team at Keysoe are disappointed to announce the cancellation of the Bedfordshire venue’s upcoming CDI, scheduled for 19 – 21 March 2021. An enormous amount of effort has gone into trying to ensure the show could run, but the lockdown restrictions and ongoing uncertainty has made it extremely difficult to plan an event so soon in the calendar.