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BD YOUTH FOUNDATION ACADEMIES – APPLICATIONS INVITED

Applications for the 2021 Foundation Academies, for B, B+ and A Squad riders who are competing consistently at a minimum of 66% at Elementary (or equivalent at age-appropriate levels on young horses aged seven years or under), are now open. Selected riders will receive coaching and performance development sessions, both mounted and unmounted, over two two-day camps running through autumn/winter. If you are a B, B+ or A Squad rider, are actively involved in your region and competing at Elementary level, this could be for you!

All information can be found on britishdressage.co.uk/ get-involved/bd-youth/youthacademies along with the application form.

Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 1 August 2021. Both electronic and postal applications will be accepted.

If you have any questions about the 2021 entry criteria please contact Hannah James, Youth Development Offi cer at hannah.james@ britishdressage.co.uk

BD 2021 ELECTIONS

Please see pages 33 to 35 where you’ll fi nd profi les for the candidates up for election for the roles of Para Director and Training Director, and details on how to cast your vote.

KEY DATES

16-18 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Sparsholt College, Hampshire 23-25 Jul Summer Regional Championships, Port Royal Equestrian, North Yorkshire 23 Jul-08 Aug Olympic Games, Tokyo, Japan 03-05 Aug Summer Regional Championships, Keysoe, Bedfordshire 05-08 Aug Summer Regional Championships, The Cabin Equestrian, Inverurie 06-08 Aug Summer Regional Championships, Bicton Arena, Devon 06-08 Aug Summer Regional Championships, Mount Ballan, Monmouthshire 09-11 Aug BD Youth Home International, Mount Ballan, Monmouthshire 09-13 Aug Bishop Burton CPEDI1/2/3*, Yorkshire 23-28 Aug U25 Championships, Sheepgate Equestrian, Lincolnshire 24 Aug-05Sep Paralympic Games, Tokyo, Japan 26-29 Aug World Breeding Championships, Ermelo, the Netherlands 27-29 Aug Bury Farm High Profi le Show, Buckinghamshire 03-05 Sep Senior Home International, Vale View, Leicestershire 04-05 Sep Equissage Pulse Para Bronze and Silver Championships, Solihull, West Midlands 08-12 Sep Senior and U25 European Championships, Hagen, Germany 16-19 Sep LeMieux National Championships, Somerford Park, Cheshire A comprehensive list of major dates can be found online at

britishdressage.co.uk/competitions/international-and-major-dates JUDGE RETIREMENTS

Jennifer Harvey (List 6) from Somerset, Kate MacPhail (List 6) from North Yorkshire, Sarah Skelton (List 3) from Lincolnshire and Philippa Washer (List 5) from Monmouthshire have retired from the Judges Panel. British Dressage would like to thank Jennifer, Kate, Sarah and Philippa for all their hard work and support over the years and wishes them all the best for the future.

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.

TAKE YOUR COACHING CAREER TO NEXT LEVEL

Applications are invited for the 2021/2022 National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence (NPDCE), which comes under the stewardship of British Dressage for the fi rst time.

A 12-month personal development programme, the NPDCE is aimed at ambitious coaches in all disciplines working with adult and young people who ride for recreation and competitive purposes. However, this is a learning programme like no other. We’re looking for coaches across the industry from all member bodies, who are dedicated to bringing new riders to the sport and keep them motivated through inspirational coaching with a modern approach.

If you’re a coach wanting to improve your own performance, hold a UKCC level 3 qualifi cation or equivalent and demonstrate a degree of high performing criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the BD website news item dated 07 June for details, and if you would like further information on this programme and the opportunities it provides, please call Viki Dicesare on 02476 698833 or email viki.dicesare@britishdressage.co.uk