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Welcome to the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships 2024 at Addington Equestrian!

We are delighted to welcome you to the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships 2024 at its new venue, Addington Equestrian. We have been the proud sponsors of these wonderful Championships for over fifteen years and these five days of exciting competition are as much anticipated for us as they are for competitors. We admire the dedication and effort that goes into qualifying for these Championships and we are looking forward to watching each and every competitor take to their Championship dancefloor.

We will be on site for the duration of the Championships, so please do drop by and see us on either our Five Star Metazone stand indoors or on the Wychanger stand. We’ll have a competition running on our indoor stand and some great offers on the Wychanger stand.

Whether you are a competitor, trainer, groom, owner or spectator, we hope that you have an enjoyable NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships and we’ll look forward to seeing you there.

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Welcome to the biggest dressage show in Britain, the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, which is hosted for the first time at Addington Equestrian.

We’re all set for five days of top-class competition as we celebrate the achievements of our riders, from amateurs to elite level. With over 1,000 competitors going down the centre line this week, the NAF Five Star Winter Championships capture the real essence of our sport. By the end of the week we’ll have crowned 44 new champions, from Preliminary to Intermediate I, proving that dressage is truly for all.

We are extremely grateful for the loyal support we receive from NAF and Petplan –their generous contribution makes this five-day fixture possible, alongside all our class sponsors. We couldn’t do a show of this magnitude without the support of our valued sponsors, so a huge thank you from all of us at British Dressage.

This year also marks 25 years of Petplan support for the Area Festivals, we’re proud to reach this landmark with a long-term partner who has been dedicated to promoting the growth and development of our largest grassroots series for almost as many years as British Dressage has been in existence. Now with two seasons and two fantastic championship finales, the Petplan Area Festival Series remains a much-loved and popular opportunity for BD members.

I would also like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to Kelvin Bywater and his team at Show Direct, who have worked tireless to bring the Winter Championships to a new venue and ensure that the event continues to provide a great experience for all visitors. Whether you’re a competitor, owner, sponsor, official or supporter at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, we wish you a successful and enjoyable show, and hope that memories will be made that last a lifetime.

Best wishes,

Jason Brautigam

Show Timetable

Please note all times are subject to amendment.

The top three competitors from each competition are required to attend the official prize givings.

Officials and show team

Show Organiser

Kelvin Bywater

Management Team

Stacey Barton

Management Team

Georgia Conlan

Management Team

Bryony Carey-Button

Trade Stand Manager

Chris Binns

Show Secretary

Sara Green

Assistant Secretary

Charlene Bryant

Arena Maintenance

Louise Bedding

Arena Maintenance

Lauren Keetley

Live Scoring

Thom Kerssis

Live Scoring

Luke Hunt

Dressage Scorer

Diane Miller

Dressage Scorer

Gloria Harrison

Chief Steward

Dan Chapman

Stewards

Pippa Hobbs

Sian Bernard

Sandy Laflin

Nicola Sleight

Lynne Campbell

Berni Lake

Ida de Fouw

Technical Delegate

Sara Green

Indoor Commentator

Andrew Pollard

Outdoor Commentator

Dino Maddern

Sound Engineer

Rod Stean

Sponsor Liaison

Maggie Jackman

Judges Liaison

Brenda Pamplin

Hospitality Manager

Ann Layland

Hospitality Assistants

Alisha Mills

Jess Brocklebank

Stable Manager

Adrian House

Stable Assistants

Mya Chanin

Ellie Chanin

Stable Services

Declan Perry

Danae Yves-Manger

Parking Control

Mark Neudeck

Horsebox Parking Manager

Andrew Murray

Horsebox Parking

Abi Howell

Brooke Munday

British Dressage Event staff

Press & media

Camille Peters

Becca Tuttle

Lydia Wesley

Ellie Mayner

Executive team

Jason Brautigam

Ben Waterhouse

Sport team

Lou Jones

Charlene Bryant

Tradestand

Rachel Smith

Jo Byrne

Nikki Birt

Hannah James

Emma Bayliss

Faye Bamford

Shelby Cherrington

Molly Bishton

Judges

Charlotte Osborne

Jess LaRosa

A year on Davy Harvey

We caught up with Davy Harvey a year on from his impressive treble at last year’s NAF Five Star Winter Championships.

The 2023 edition of the NAF Five Star Winter Championships was a huge success for Davy Harvey, who made an impact at the show securing not only his first-ever Winter Championship title, but also by walking away with a memorable hat-

trick. This, along with some strong CDI small tour results, unquestionably put him on the radar as one to watch for the future.

Having won the prestigious Superflex Intermediate I Gold with Judy Peploe’s British-bred Hawtins Rossana (Rubin Royal x Werther), he went on to scoop an Advanced Medium double when winning the Equitex Advanced Medium Gold and Nupafeed Advanced

Medium Freestyle Gold aboard 10-year-old Diamond Blue (by Don Frederic), also owned by Judy, and bred here in the UK by Darren Matthia and Rosie Moreton-Deakin.

The Wiltshire-based 29-year-old, who grew up in the Orkney Islands, was based at Pammy Hutton’s Talland School of Equitation, where his dressage career was set in motion, before setting up on his own.

How does it feel to have won three titles last year?

It was bit of a whirlwind, but it was incredible. I do have a tendency to think about all things we can’t do, rather than the things we can do – I’m the party pooper of the team! - but I have a very positive team around me. We all have our personal goals, which is not necessarily winning or being placed. Being pleased with the horses and knowing we’re on the right track with the training is the most important thing for me; however, good results bring great joy and motivation. It’s a long old winter, and it spurs you on to be even better.

What are your reflections on the past 12 months?

I feel very lucky that I have Carl (Hester) steering me. I have learned a lot about training the horses in the past 12 months. I trundle over to Carl’s before an important show, for example a Regionals, and whereas a couple of years ago I would have been hyper focused, Carl is always looking at the bigger picture long-term. So now I think, “What is my end goal?” And that it was I look at every day. A mistake before would have been the end of the world. Carl has steered me to look at the end goal and put in the building blocks to work towards that. I feel that’s the biggest thing I’ve learned.

Having won at last year’s Championships, has it changed your mindset at all when it comes to competing?

I’m very lucky in that I don’t suffer from nerves. I’m a very steady person and put the pressure on myself in the preparation rather than at a competition. I tell myself, “If I’ve prepared as best I can, then what happens in there happens.” I go in and ride what I’ve got on the day and make sure I’ve done the prep. My partner gets frustrated with me as he thinks I should be much more competitive and not so laid back.

How do you deal with riding multiple tests?

I don’t want to jinx myself, but again it goes back to that preparation. Even a month ahead, I look at the tests and vaguely have them in the back of my head all the time I’m training.

What are your plans for Hawtins Rossana and Diamond Blue?

Rossana is just continuing her training. It was great to do our first Grand Prix recently. Again, that’s thanks to Carl. We never thought she’d be able to do Grand Prix, mentally, as she’s so hot, but she cruised round the test happily. With Diamond Blue, we’re focusing on Addington and Hickstead Premier Leagues, and hopefully some CDIs.

What other promising horses do you have in the stables at home?

I’m hoping to get my own horse, Hercules (Foundation x Royal Diamond), out at Small Tour this year. And MFS Cayden HH (Contender x Caretino), owned by Caroline and Gordon Ironside – hopefully he’ll do Addington or Hickstead Premier League. Judy has another

Hawtins horse, eight-year-old Hawtins Letizia (Londontime x Dimaggio). She is very nice, and we’re very excited about her. It will be fun to see where she is at the end of the year.

Then there’s a couple of much younger ones for the future.

What horses are you bringing to this year’s Winter Championships.

We have Benefit, an eight-year-old by Belantis, qualified for the Elementary Gold and Elementary Freestyle Gold. He is also owned by Judy. He’s green, but he’s very sweet. I had him in to sell, but we liked him so much that Judy bought him. He’s not big moving,

but he loves to work and he’s pleasant to ride.

What do the Winter Championships mean to you?

I think the Winter Championships are really important for us British dressage riders. We have such horrid winterswe suffer through the wind and rain - so it’s important to have the goals of the Regionals and Winter Championships. It’s on the turn of when the weather is improving and it’s a real morale boost. It’s always full of people for the prize-givings and freestyle tests - it’s such a buzz - so a really good experience for the horses. It will be exciting to experience the Championships at their new home of Addington EC.

Proud Peploe

Judy Peploe has been a prolific owner, contributing much to British Dressage and enjoying the experience.

Speaking about her highlights as an owner she said, “There have been so many highlights. My first introduction to big shows was with Super Blue, who opened so many doors, with memorable trips toSaumur, Deauville and Le Mans. He’s now happily retired.

Last year’s Winter Championships was amazing for the whole team. It was like a dream. Davy was well prepared and when he asked the horses to up their game, they willingly responded.

The real highlight is what goes on at home – watching Davy train the horses daily and seeing them develop. Theendless care and attention of our home team, and the relationships with the wider team, farrier, vet and physio.

We’re so lucky to have Carl Hester train us and share his wisdom, he’s a highlight too.”

How to Follow

Times and results

Times and live results are available throughout the Championships via Equipe. There will be live results across all three arenas, so you can view the scores in real time for the Petplan and NAF action as it happens.

Live results

BD news

British Dressage will publish daily reports of the action at the Championships. Read what each winner had to say about their performance and find links to view the full results at the end of each day.

BD news feed

Listen to the podcast

The BD Championships podcast is back throughout the week, providing audio interviews with every winner and more. We’ll be hearing from great stories, so tune in via Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and others.

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BD social media

Enjoy live coverage of the Championships across the BD social media accounts. Visit the links below to find your favourite!

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Feet up

If you’re unable to join us at Addington Equestrian, you can enjoy following plenty of coverage from home with Horse & Country.

Tune in all day, every day for action from all three arenas. We’re sharing every class from dawn to dusk so there’s no need to worry about missing your friends and family enjoying their moment in the spotlight.

There’s also guest commentary from Judy Harvey for select classes!

BD members enjoy a discount with H&C. Find out more online.

The Petplan Connection

The NAF Five Star Winter Championships play host not only to the grand finale of the winter regional season, but also see the Petplan Area Festival Winter series take centre stage with the championships taking place under the same roof.

The Petplan Area Festivals have been the launch pad for countless great combinations and provide the perfect introduction to championship competition. We caught up with a handful of riders who made the move from Festivals to Five Star in 2024, achieving their qualification ticket to ride at the Championships.

Lola Rega

Amy 13

I have had ‘Marisol’ since 2019, she was six and very green when I got her.

After coming from such fun at the BD Quest finals, in 2022 I competed in my first Area Festival at Hartpury and we managed to become U21 Prelim Bronze Champions after being placed highest U21 at the Parwood Area Festivals. We also qualified first for the Summer Area Festival Prelim Silver at Wellington leading us to come fourth at the Championship.

At the end of 2022 and 2023 Marisol had to have surgery on a sarcoid that was by her eye, this had us out of action for several months.

However, we bounced back and gained a qualification to the AF Novice Bronze Freestyle. After being wildcarded in we managed to come fifth with one judge having us in first place! I was pretty proud of this after being wildcarded in.

Fast forward to this year, we gained qualification for the AF U21 Novice Silver Championship and then came the Regionals. We went for the Prelim Silver Regionals at Wellington. I was not expecting to qualify as it was our first ever time (I was aiming for top 10). Marisol gave me a flowing, relaxed ride and we managed to come fourth on 69.71%.

I was super proud as my pony managed to score a great score against some amazing horses. We managed to get a wildcard for this so we are

going to our first NAF Prelim Silver Championships!!

As you can imagine, I am super proud of this pony and she has done more than I could have ever imagined.

I’ll also add that the AF introduced us to the world of proper BD and then led us to get into the youth squad so it’s a great programme to get youth and amateur riders into an amazing championship! It also led me to the regionals which I never thought would be possible due to there being a lot of amazing horses and professionals. I must admit I was intimidated at first but I had so much fun at the regionals and I cannot wait for the nationals.

Bex Woolf Hillgrounds Woleena

I wanted to introduce you to my wonderful mare Hillgrounds Woleena, aka ‘Spice’.

I have owned Spice since she was an unbacked three year old. I bought her from a lovely British breeder in Devon, Clare Skinner.

We have previously competed at four Petplan championships at Novice, Medium twice and Advanced Medium over the past few years.

The last few years have been a bit stop start for us while I had my two children, now four and two, but Spice has come back stronger after each break.

We have competed at a few regionals over the years but for various reasons, it’s just never come together on the day for us.

We have had a stressful year with Spice! She had a serious stomach impaction last May and we came quite close to losing her. Then the week before the Petplan Summer Champs she came down with a virus, spent a week in the vets and we very nearly didn’t make it there. Fortunately our vets were amazing and got her back to health just in time.

So after all that stress, I wanted to have some fun with the music classes over the winter and entered Onley Regionals in the Medium straight and music. We came a respectable eight in a hot

straight class but danced our way to second place in the music gaining that wonderful golden ticket to nationals! I practiced riding our final centre line in extended trot one handed and I hadn’t decided until I turned down in the test whether I would or not but I figured go hard or go home right? And it certainly paid off! The judges seemed to love it.

She has most recently been diagnosed with EMS too so we are battling that with a combination of diet changes and increased exercise. However she seems to be going better than ever so I’m so excited to attend our first NAF Winter Championships and just enjoy every second dancing with her while I can.

Lucy Hainsworth Gurteen Freddie

My name is Lucy Hainsworth and I’ve been riding my connemara gelding, Gurteen Freddie, at British Dressage competitions for three years now.

After starting our partnership eventing, after COVID-19 we began doing pure dressage together. We began our British Dressage journey at prelim level without knowing much about the different championships, and managed to qualify for our first Summer Area Festival in 2022, by accident, where we came

third. After this, I began to aim to qualify for the Winter Area Festivals again, in the hopes of one day being able to get to the championships.

In 2023, my dream came true and we received a wildcard for the Area Festival Championships at Hartpury, where we came 13th. This was one of my goals within my dressage career, and I was so proud to have achieved it. Whilst I was there, I watched the prelim class in the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, and realised this was my next goal. This year, I managed to achieve that after coming fifth at the Regional finals, and receiving a

wildcard for the Winter Championships.

I believe the Area Festivals were a perfect stepping stone into competing at British Dressage championships and has prepared me and my horse well for the atmosphere of the National Championships. The Area Festival system gave me the confidence to believe I could qualify for a championship and helped me make the step up to regionals.

I now aim with Freddie to qualify for the Area Festival championships at Novice level, and hopefully one day the National Championships.

Rachel Mosey Isle Valena

My name is Rachael Mosey and I currently ride and compete the fabulous Isle Valena, stable name Velvet owned by Ros and Bridget Tate.

I have been riding all my life, now 42 single mum of two wonderful children and new to British Dressage, this is my first competitive year. I currently have the opportunity to ride and compete the wonderful young, extremely talented and rather exuberant Velvet. Our goal was to gain competitive experience and hopefully qualify for the Petplan Championships at Novice Silver and Regional Championships at Prelim Silver. We have achieved our goal and headed off to the championships, first championships for us both and I had only been riding Velvet for five months prior to the Petplan Championship. The Petplan Area Festival was a brilliant experience and it gave us both confidence for the regionals. The aim at both championships was to get clean tests and a well behaved Velvet. We certainly achieved this winning both classes, both

Petplan Novice Silver and Regional Prelim Silver champions for 2024 earning our tickets to the nationals!

Velvet was bred by the Tate’s out of their mare ‘Hawkins Werona’ who competed successfully up to Inter 1 level. I am extremely happy and proud of what

Velvet and her team have achieved with the support of Bridget and Ros Tate and my parents, Roger and Marie Weeks without which none of this would have been possible. I am looking forward to our first experience of the national championships whatever it may bring.

The Petplan Area Festivals present year-round opportunities for riders competing up to Intermediate I Silver level to qualify for two seasonal championships.

To find out more about the Petplan experience, visit www.britishdressage.co.uk/competitions

Let’s dance!

With 13 freestyle to music titles in the spotlight at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships, we asked you what it is that makes freestyle competition so appealing!

“The freedom and creativity it allows”

Hannah B Facebook

“Musical creativity and fun with my pony.”

Sarah G Facebook

“As a spectator I like to get a sense of the horse through watching the partnership work to the music. As a rider the magic of feeling that connection with a horse we find in the arena is amplified by feeling the rhythm of the music. Big fan of freestyle and the chance to enjoy the competition.”

Alison K Facebook

“That tingling feeling you get when you’ve put your hand up and you hear your music start!

Trudy J Facebook

“Good music, good rider, good horse, nothing more exhilarating! It can evoke many emotions in under 10 minutes, what is there not to like.”

Tania M Facebook

“I love choosing music that I enjoy riding too. Spending time building my floor plan to yes include the requirements but also having the freedom to play with the configuration to suit both myself and my horse.”

Jen B Facebook

“Having so much fun with my horse doing what we both love! The feeling you get from your horse with the right music that both of you love is amazing.”

Tracie L Facebook

“Freestyle should enhance a harmonious partnership and be a thing of beauty where horse and rider look as though they they are performing a choreographed programme with music that is carefully chosen to draw everyone in to the moment. A good freestyle should evoke the “feel good factor”

Lorraine G Facebook

“I love that you can make the choreography and music your own, dressage to music feels more fun for you and for the horse. My horse definitely knows when it is music time! He enjoys it.”

Gemma R Facebook

“Love riding to music as you get to dance the around the sandpit and tell a story similar to interpretive dance!”

Steffie B Facebook

“I can’t express how much I love riding to the music. I love my music and it makes me smile every time I do. It’s also really nice to always get fab comments and scores about how well the music fits my mare and the interpretation of it. It’s not a process but a passion! Dream it, feel it, love it!”

Vicky F Facebook

“You’re dancing your own dance , telling your own story, it’s unique to you and your horse. The music lifts the performance, the atmosphere is totally different, it’s so much fun everyone seems to have a smile on their face when they have finished both competitors and spectators alike Emma

Freestyles: Technical Talk

If you want to get creative with dressage, freestyle is the ultimate. It’s a chance to do more of what you and your horse love, play to your strengths and have fun. And while creating a floorplan can seem daunting, there’s plenty of help to get started.

Sara Green, Technical Delegate at the Winter Championships and master of making winning freestyle programmes, says the first step is to get a copy of the official BD test sheet for the level you wish to compete at. “This clearly lays out the compulsory movements, what you can do and what you mustn’t do.”

A visit to the BD website will also be helpful, as you can download and print freestyle floorplan templates for planning your tests, as well as reading the BD Guide to Dressage to Music.

Sara says, “The guide is applicable to everyone, so don’t be daunted when it talks about Grand Prix as the concept is the same at every level.”

Whilst there is occassionally an option to do freestyle in a 20x40m, most venues and all championships are in a 20x60m, so it is better to use the larger arena. Make sure any arena you use is the correct size as any

difference, even a metre or two, can have a huge effect when you compete in music. It’s also a good idea to practice on the type of surface you are likely to compete on; a deeper surface will ride more slowly than sand and wax, for instance.

When it comes to creating your test, Paralympian Sophie Wells advises looking at your horse’s strengths and weaknesses so you can highlight or disguise them, and thinking about any movements you particularly enjoy doing. “Think about the order of paces you want to ride. Is your horse’s trot better after canter? Should

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you walk first if your horse needs settling? Be clever about what enhances your horse.”

“It’s not compulsory to do trot to halt in freestyle, so choose a pace you can do a good halt from – walk might be better, and the halts at the start and the end are worth 20 marks, so they are important.”

Freestyle at Prelim and Novice have a minimum time allowed of four movements and a maximum of five. This is timed from the move off after your first halt to your final halt, so entry to the arena is not included, making a walk entrance worth considering.

Sara creates floor plans by thinking about the trot work and canter separately. “Keep the paces together so that it doesn’t become too bitty. Work out what you are doing in trot, and then in canter and use walk to join them up. If you find you are not on the correct rein or end of the arena that you want to be at, you can be creative with half circles back to the track for instance.”

Floorplan symmetry and flow are important, as is making each movement very clear. Judges won’t know your test, and must ensure each compulsory movement is completed, says Sophie. “A symmetrical plan helps the judge anticipate what is coming next – if the test doesn’t flow they will be guessing. It’s good to make it exciting, but you don’t want to keep the judge on their toes wondering what they’ve just seen.”

Using the whole arena is key, and while the music is what determines where a transition occurs, rather than a marker as in ‘normal’ dressage, consider where you will make transitions to ensure they are not directly before or after compulsory movements in case you happen to be in front or behind your music on the day.

In a transition to canter, for example, Sara points out that planning this between M and C and then a 20m compulsory circle at C will not give much time to sort things out should your horse strike off on the wrong leg. It would be ‘safer’ to canter between M and C, and then have the 20m circle at S, for instance, so there is a second opportunity to get the correct lead between C and H without affecting a compulsory movement.

“At novice level, make the medium trot obvious, even if the horse isn’t that good at it. Don’t ride it coming

towards the judge –instead, go for a short diagonal where you can balance the horse round the corner, push them on across the diagonal and bring them back.”

Using the arena creatively, for instance, a diagonal line from the centre line or using the three-quarter line will give a point of difference, says Sophie.

Riders on ponies, which inevitably cover less ground than a large horse, may need to work quite hard to ensure all compulsory movements are covered in the time allowed, says Sara.

Once you have formulated a floorplan, find a 20x60m arena to practice in, and ask a friend to come and video it, ideally from C so you can see what the judge sees. Ride it a few times to ensure you are happy with it before getting the music done, says Sophie. “Also ask a friend or your trainer to ensure they can clearly identify your compulsory movements.”

Above all, both Sara and Sophie stress that your floor plan and music should be something you and your horse enjoy. While it is being judged, Sophie advises against trying to please the judge too much. “Do it for you and your horse – you need to have feel and empathy and to enjoy riding it.”

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Winning ways In their make-up

Hear from former winners at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships giving their views on what made the perfect winning partner.

India Durman-Mills Escade

2023 Magic Prix St Georges Silver Champions

“He’s such a special horse, I could never have imagined doing anything like this! It’s been a whirlwind since we started together, Juniors, the Europeans – sometimes

I think ‘I actually did that!’ He really is a family character, he’s always on the yard with his ears forward – he’s cheeky but we love him.

He keeps building in confidence and we build as a partnership all the time, he’s a horse of a lifetime.”

Gabriella Kozersky

Slieve Rushen Frank

2023 Petplan Novice Bronze

Under 21 Area Festival Champions

“He definitely has his own personality! He enjoys being king of the yard at home and takes full advantage of that, he

Victoria Maw Benito Dorato

definitely loves the attention, and has loved being on his own on the lorry today. He has areas where he wants it done his way, so I know how he wants it and we’ve built our partnership around this. He loves attention and is very fond of treats!”

Georgina Tapner Bugatti II

2022 Petplan Intermediate I Bronze Champions

“He’s just really lovely, he’s cheeky! I don’t hack him, I’m terrified of him out hacking. My husband used to hack him but following an injury, he doesn’t now. He just thinks hacking is very exciting and I come back shaking and white – it’s the only thing he’s naughty about. He’s like a pet and mortified if he does anything wrong. He’s a lovely boy. We call him ‘Bug’ in the stable”

Victoria Maw Benito Dorato

2020 Elementary Freestyle Gold Champions

“He’s the dream horse – at home, in the arena and at a competition. I hope I can find another like him.”

Luis Vilhena Loves Black STH

2021 KBIS Prelim Silver Champions

“I’ve worked so many horses in my life and I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this

before, he is very special. He’s even had kids of four years old sitting on him and playing with piaffe – he’s just a very good boy.”

Kizzie Lucas Candito

2023 Petplan Elementary Bronze U21 Champions

“He’s so funny, so relaxed but when he has his moments all the dragon comes out and we’re piaffing everywhere and snorting! He’s so lovely, so trainable and willing to learn and just very forgiving.”

Kirstie Clarke

Ghita Fille de Zita S

2023 Advanced Medium Freestyle Silver Champions

“She’s very sassy, she knows she’s beautiful and she knows she’s talented. When she arrived here [at the Winter Championships], she was like a stallion, screaming in the car park. She pretends she’s very mare-ish but she’s not, she loves a cuddle and she’s very kind.”

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2022 Advanced Medium Gold Champions

“What can I say that’s polite about her!? When you ride her, she’s amazing, she literally can’t wait to be ridden. She’s up and down the stable like get me out, get me out and she’s not one for going in the field. She’s about the only one we’ve had that you can’t turn out. We’ve tried everything, on her own, with others, big field, small field, she just will not go out, we can’t work out why. She hand grazes, it’s as much as we can do. She’s got a funny

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character, but you’d never know when you ride her. The special ones always have something about them!”

Zoe Florence Sweet Madness

2023 Petplan Novice Silver U21 Area Festival Champions

“Sweet Madness is very sensitive. ‘If he had a bad day he would tell you, if he had a good day he would tell you. He loves all the horses and loves going out to the field, he’s such a sweetheart. He’s so good to ride, you can do anything with him and that’s what I like about

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him - you can razz him up, but you can also slow him down and make him relax. It’s a perfect combination for a horse.”

Florence Human Fulgencio

2020 Medium Silver Champions

“He’s the laziest horse you’ll ever meet! You’ll often find him at the back of his stable not doing anything, asleep! He’s very relaxed with life and it makes everything so easy.”

Alice Oppenheimer Headmore Bella Ruby

2019 Elementary Gold Champions

“The first time I sat on her, I knew she was special. Mum watched her and I said how amazing was and would go to the top, but she couldn’t see it, but I said, ‘well I can certainly feel it’. She’s just what you look for; go-ey, off the leg, an amazing canter. She’s such a genuine mare! She’s such a pro inside the white boards. You get a good mare like that who tries for you and…there’s no feeling like it.”

Ros Collins

Filligran

2023 Superflex Inter I Silver Champions

“He’s really charming. He’s stunning to look at as everybody can see, but he’s just as gorgeous on the inside. Every day I try to ride him first as he always puts everybody in a good mood. Whether you’re looking at him or riding him, he’s a gem.”

Davy Harvey Hawtins Rossana

2023 Superflex Intermediate I Gold Champions

“She loves her work. I think I definitely have to reason with her, you can’t tell her to do anything. The more I ride her, the more she gains trust, and she’s happier to do more for me without

questioning me and saying no. She’d rather do it all at 100 miles per hour... so we’re gradually slowly down!”

“She loves to trot – it’s her favourite thing in the world, and she loves extended canter – you feel her waiting for it in every test and when I say it’s time, I think everyone gets worried we’re not going to stop at the end. She loves it, I’m always saying ‘not too much.”

Greg Sims Waverley Fellini

2020 Prestige Novice Gold Champions

“He’s great, he’s lovely to ride always up for it and never hard work. He’s a real pleasure to ride.”

Mary Pearson Spielrencio

2023 Petplan Novice Silver Area Festival Champions

“Spielrencio is lovely, he’s just like a giant dog. He’d come home and sit in the living room with me if he could! He’s just so easy and lovely. It’s like he’s been here before, he’s just a gift, I’m over the moon.”

Kate Cowell Ray-Ban

2020 Advanced Medium Gold Champions

“He’s the most genuine boy, he’s so generous and he loves coming to a show. He’s on side and it’s a delight, he’s a delight!”

#myhorseathome

We’re excited to launch our spring campaign to tell the world about what our horses get up to at home.

We want you to share your news, photos and videos, introducing your horse and telling the world about his amazing personality.

Whilst our horses give so much in the arena, it accounts for just a fraction of the time we spend with them. We want to know all about what your horses get up to in their free time.

Get involved! Share your stable, field and personality updates with our hashtag #myhorseathome

Treat yourself Trade stands

Indoor trade stands

British Dressage

Here to help with all membership, competition, judging and test queries.

T: 024 7669 8832

E: membership@britishdressage.co.uk

www.britishdressage.co.uk

Cathedral Equine

Bridles, reins, headcollars, lead ropes, gloves, numnahs, grooming bags, dog collars and leads

T: 07920 452739

www.cathedral-equine.co.uk

The Centre Line

The exclusive UK retailer for Lotus Romeo Jackets and Tails, EquiPod, Hi Form & more.

T: 0118 3247471

E: hello@thecentreline.co.uk

www.thecentreline.co.uk

Classic Dressage

Classic Dressage are the UK’s leading retailer of dressage clothing and equipment.

T: 0800 2461994 / 07359 322950

E: shop@classicdressage.com www.classicdressage.com

Cyclo-ssage Equine UK Ltd

Suppliers of high performance human and equine massage equipment for sale or hire, individual treatments at the show for you and your horse are available, book at the stand.

T: 07785 315310

www.cyclossageequine.co.uk

Equitex

Equitex saddle pads.

T: 01582 316991

E: info@equitex.co www.equitex.co

Forever Beads

High quality collectable charm and bead jewellery plus our other silver jewellery.

T: 0784 1577315

E: jo@foreverbeadsonline.co.uk www.foreverbeadsonline.co.uk

Hoof Prints Photos

Photos and digital images for all competitors available to take home today.

T: 07909 683764

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HorseLight Limited

Summer every day with HorseLight, blue light and red night light therapy automatic lighting systems.

T: 01285 896440

E: info@horselight.co.uk www.horselight.co.uk

Joshua Jones UK

DeNiro and Donadeo riding boots, Joshua Jones Clothing and Accessories.

T: 01258 858 470

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LeMieux

Rider Clothing and accessories, Horse wear and Accessories

T: 023 8081 4360

E: info@lemieux.com www.lemieux.com

NAF

The leading manufacturer of equine supplements and care products. The only official supplier to the British Equestrian teams.

T: 0800 373 106

E: info@naf-uk.com www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Nupafeed Supplements

Nupafeed Superior Supplements.

T: 01438 861900

E: sales@nupafeed.co.uk

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PRB Horseboxes

Top quality Horsebox Company specialising in new vehicle builds, used vehicle sales, MOT’s and servicing.

T: 01568 614638

www.prbhorseboxes.co.uk

Prestige Saddles

T: 07818 051375

E: info@hammettequestrian.com

www.prestigeitalia.com

Stockpin Chic

British designer and producers of fine quality stock pins, Riding stocks & accessories.

T: 07966 763196

E: sales@stockpinchic.com

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Sports Horse Services Ltd

Saddle consultant where horse welfare matters! Showcasing Prestige AS-X Saddles along with Amerigo, Equipe, Fairfax.

T: 07939 625075

E: caroline@sportshorseservices.com

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MIRRORS FOR TRAINING EQUESTRIAN TRAINING MIRRORS

With the instant feedback of real-time reflections, you can easily adjust your moves on the moment without waiting for a trainer or video replay. Your horse can feel the correction right when it happens, making the learning process so much smoother. Plus, when your trainer explains the subtle nuances of each movement, you’ll have a crystal-clear understanding thanks to those trusty mirrors. With practice, you’ll develop those picture-perfect habits like nailing your half passes and shoulders ins, or perfecting your seat and leg positions. And if you’re a trainer, Mirrors are the ultimate teaching assistant for flying changes, and piaffe and passage perfection.

Our clients rave about the big improvement in their riding after adding mirrors to their arena, and swear they couldn’t live without them. So, let’s get strategic and add this asset to your training arena!

Our arena mirrors are renowned for their durability and toughness, distinguishing them from other ostensibly comparable products. Unlike conventional sheets of glass, our mirrors are assembled in our factory located in the Midlands, featuring an 3 layer system of safety mirrors, impact-resistant core enclosed within a sturdy steel frame and backing. This is particularly vital when using mirrors outdoors, as glass on its own, even with a safety backing, will not su”ce in terms of durability. Our mirrors are supported by a proven system and installation process, and we offer an extensive guarantee.

Reader offer 5 mirrors professionally installed on steel structure £5995 inc Vat or Timber Structure £3995 inc VAT FREE delivery

Option of vertical or horizontal configurations. Or DIY option 5 Arena Mirrors Ready to Install Steel backed mirrors £1495 with Easy fit brackets

Outdoor trade stands

Baileys Horse Feeds

Feeding advice and product information on Baileys’ range of feeds and fibres.

T: 01371 850247

E: info@baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Equi-Jewel by Emily Galtry

Bespoke competition jackets, tails and waistcoats, stocks and hair accessories.

T: 07512 762698

E: enquiries@equi-jewel.co.uk

www.equi-jewel.co.uk

Equi-Trek

A wide range of horseboxes and trailers with market leading payloads and safety features.

T: 01142 884411

E: sales@equi-trek.com

www.equi-trek.com

Flying Changes

Bespoke and ready to wear jackets, hats, boots, stocks and accessories.

T: 01285 425405

E: info@flying-changes.com

www.flying-changes.com

Hudson Equine

Hudson Equine is a premium retailer supplying top name brands for both horse & rider to include: Cavallo, Incrediwear, Uvex, Bucas, Fleck and many more.

T: 07948 794699

E: sales@hudsonequine.com

www.hudsonequine.com

Petplan Equine

Equine and rider insurance.

T: 0330 1021658

E: petplanequine.service@allianz.co.uk

www.petplanequine.co.uk

Spillers Horse Feeds

Equine Feed and Nutrition Specialists

T: 01908 226626

E: teamspillers@effem.com

www.spillers-feeds.com

Sue Carson Saddles

Manufacturers and fitters of bespoke saddles

T: 01629 540343

E: office@suecarsonsaddles.co.uk

www.suecarsonsaddles.co.uk

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERY HORSE IN THE

FIVE STAR EFFECTIVE NUTRACEUTICAL TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROCESS

“With

“Metazone has been a brilliant product for us.”

Effective without compromising gut lining

Ideal for horses with sensitive digestive tract

Supports the anti-inflammatory response to support healthy laminae Also suitable for long term support to maintain comfortable feet

“Each of my horses have managed to stay feeling as fit and well as possible.”

Supports muscular comfort following intense training and competition

Support the anti-inflammatory response to support healthy skin

“Metazone is a wonderful product that we would not want to be without.”

response to support healthy joints

Complementary to regular joint supplementation

WHAT’S IN THE METAZONE FOR YOUR HORSE?

Contact NAF using our FREE Nutritional Advice Line call 0800 373 106 or email info@naf-uk.om

“It is just great to see Ted enjoying his golden years again.”

Formulated to support healthy respiratory function

Helps maintain normal breathing

VETERINARY SUPPORT

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Charlotte Dujardin Sarah Higgins Gareth Hughes Emma Dunkley

the help of Metazone the horses were able to travel the world and perform at their best!”

Carl Hester