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KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST NOTICES, NEWS AND VIEWS FROM BRITISH DRESSAGE AT BRITISHDRESSAGE.CO.UK
As published in BD Magazine Issue 2, there are two Director positions eligible for election this year – the roles of BD Training Director and BD Para Director. Applications are open until midday on Tuesday 4 May 2021 so there’s still time apply for either, which are fantastic opportunities to get more involved in shaping and developing future strategy in key technical areas.
Please see page 49 of Issue 2 to fi nd out more about the application and election processes.
PETPLAN EQUINE WINTER AF DATE CHANGE
The Petplan Equine Winter Area Festival due to be held at Beacons Equestrian Centre in Carmarthenshire will now run 2224 May 2021. The revised schedule is live on BD Online.
JUDGE RETIREMENTS
Barbara Marceau (List 5) and Pauline Velten (List 4), both from East Sussex, have retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank Barbara and Pauline for all their hard work and support over the years and wishes them all the best for the future.
ARE YOUR REGISTRATIONS UP TO DATE?
This is a polite reminder that horses and riders should be registered before entering BD competitions. Organisers may take late entries at their discretion, however the onus is on the competitor to ensure they are registered prior to the entry being accepted.
Due to the high volume of registrations at peak times, we advise you allow three working days for postal registrations to be processed. Alternatively you can join online at britishdressage.
co.uk/membership
Those who compete without being registered will not be covered by BD members’ insurance and their results will be excluded. Repeat offenders may be fi ned.
SAVE THE DATE
The team at Wellington Riding has pulled out all the stops and will host a CDI3*/1*/U25/YR/J/ CH/P over 11–16 May. Currently, the international won’t count for Olympic qualifi cation but can be used for the European Championships for all age groups.
FREE LEGAL HELPLINE:
0845 0178 601 30 minutes of free legal advice from fully-qualifi ed solicitors with specialist expertise in equine matters. The helpline operates seven days per week, with an answerphone message out of hours. You’ll receive a call back within 24 hours Monday to Friday.
Details of the specifi ed knowledge, experience and competencies required for a Board Director, along with the role descriptions, are available on the BD website: britishdressage.
co.uk/our-sport/britishdressage/job-vacancies/
To request a nomination form and for further information, please contact: Ben Waterhouse, Chief Operating Offi cer, on ceo@britishdressage.co.uk or call 02477 087805.
2021 BD APPROVED TACK GUIDE LIVE ONLINE
The updated BD Approved Tack booklet is live on the BD website. It’s an easy-to-use guide to check that your tack, dress and equipment are all BD-compliant before you compete. Visit: britishdressage.
co.uk/competitions/competition-rules/
KEY DATES (COVID DEPENDENT)
23-25 Apr Keysoe Premier League, Bedfordshire 30 Apr-5 May Myerscough Premier League, Lancashire 1-4 May Winter Regionals, Wellington Riding, Hampshire 13-16 May Winter Regionals, Morris Equestrian, East Ayrshire 18-22 May Winter Regionals, Myercough College, Lancashire 20-23 May Winter Regionals, Vale View Equestrian, Leicestershire 21-23 May Hickstead Premier League, West Sussex 22-25 May Winter Regionals, Codham Park Equestrian, Essex 23-25 May Para Winter Championships, Myerscough College, Lancashire 27-29 May Winter Regionals, Prestige Equestrian LLP, Gloucestershire 28-30 May Somerford Premier League, Cheshire 29 May-3 Jun Winter Regionals, Merrist Wood College, Surrey
ONLINE DRESSAGE
Why not use lockdown to get some competition practice using one of our four authorised providers: www.dressageanywhere.com, www.dressageonline.org, www.e-riders.co.uk, www.themaneshow.co.uk
