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Applications for the 2023 Foundation Academies opened on 01 May 2023. If you’re a B, B+ or A Squad rider, competing consistently and meeting a minimum performance standard of 66% at Elementary level, this could be for you! Applications are also welcomed from athletes competing at higher levels or on young horses at a standard appropriate to the horse’s age and stage.

Selected riders will receive coaching and performance development sessions, both mounted and unmounted, over two two-day camps running through autumn/winter (pictured below).

All information can be found on britishdressage. co.uk/get-involved/bd-youth/ youth-academies. If you have any questions about the 2023 entry criteria, please contact Hannah James, Youth Development Officer, at hannah.james@britishdressage. co.uk. Applications are open until 01 August 2023.

Vivien Ayres (List 6) from the South & West region, Christine Cowe (List 6) from the Scotland region, Wendy Jago (List 3) and Jill Taylor (List 6) from the South & East region and Sarah Probin (List 3) from the North & West region have retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank Vivien, Christine, Wendy, Jill and Sarah for all their hard work and support over the years and wishes them all the best for the future.

Tickets are now on sale for the London International Horse Show, returning to ExCeL London from 13 – 18 December 2023. Visit the show on Wednesday 13 December to watch the

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As part of your British Dressage membership, paid members have access to up to 30 minutes of free legal advice from a fully qualified dedicated equine solicitor and access to legal advice for any other legal matter. It operates seven days per week, with an answerphone message for out of hours. You will receive a call back within 24 hours Monday to Friday, (48 hours if weekend or bank holiday). Legal advice helpline: 0115 841 6669 Or email: britishdressage@rotheras.co.uk Visit britishdressage.co.uk/ membership/member-benefits/legal-helpline to find out more.

26-28 May Somer ford Premier League

06-08 Jun Festival of Para Dressage, Wellington Riding, Hampshire

06-11 Jun Wellington Premier League, Hampshire

08-11 Jun Wellington Riding CDI3*, Hampshire

21-24 Jun Vale View Premier League, Leicestershire

01- 02 Jul BD Youth Inter Regionals, Vale View Equestrian, Leicestershire

02-09 Jul Har tpury Festival of Dressage, Gloucestershire, incorporating CDI3*, CPEDI3*, KBIS Young Pony Championships, KBIS Young Horse Semi-Finals and Premier League

11-16 Jul FEI Young Rider & U25 European Championships, Budapest region - Pilisjászfalu, Hungary

A comprehensive list of major dates including the Petplan Equine Area Festivals can be can be found online at britishdressage.co.uk/ competitions/international-and-major-dates opening test of the FEI Dressage World CupTM London leg, the Short Grand Prix supported by Horse & Hound. Dressage on Thursday 14 December, the Grand Prix Freestyle to Music competition, takes centre stage in the evening performance. The show introduces a second arena for 2023 that will host a dressage masterclass on the Thursday afternoon.

Other attractions include FEI Driving World Cup action, performances by the Portuguese Lusitanos and Shetland Pony Grand National, plus puissance, six bar, speed and grand prix show jumping competition. BD members are offered special discounts for Thursday afternoon and evening, Friday afternoon, Saturday evening and Sunday evening. The Wednesday afternoon is £35 for adults and £25 for concessions; with 25% off for the other performances. There’s also a Double Dressage offer: if you book tickets for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening, the ticket fee is reduced to just £25!

Visit londonhorseshow.com to book, quoting BDRESS23

Competitions: Schedules.