From 11 - 15 November, we're shining a spotlight on our members with Dressage For All Week, seeking to raise awareness for the various different pathways available to those taking part in affiliated dressage activity, whilst aiming to understand more about each other's individual experiences and personal challenges.

This one's for the dressage ladies! Steph Bradley is a BDCC coach, rider, saddle fitter and student of Gloucestershire University where she's dedicated her time and energy into producing a pioneering piece of research on how the perimenopause and menopause impacts riders.

We talk through what the effects are, why Steph chose this subject as an area of interest, what the impact is on participation and how we can manage this. It's a fascinating discussion!

You can view Steph's research on the British Dressage website, and please do reach out and share your own experiences with our team, we're committed to sharing knowledge to make this topic one that's spoken about in tack rooms across the country. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

From 11 - 15 November, we're shining a spotlight on our members with Dressage For All Week, seeking to raise awareness for the various different pathways available to those taking part in affiliated dressage activity, whilst aiming to understand more about each other's individual experiences and personal challenges.

In this episode we meet Danielle Curzon, a former BD Youth squad rider who's journey with autism had led her to official classification with Sport Excel UK and Virtus, the  the global organisation that governs, advocates, and organises elite sports for athletes with an intellectual impairment. 

Listen to Danielle's inspiring story as we talk about how autism affects training and competition, as well as discussing the Virtus competition opportunities and experience. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

That’s Lame team Joanna Thurman-Baker and Evelina Shrieve return with their BD Youth collaboration podcast, and this month's topic is competing.

Young riders can take part in BD Youth competition from the age of 6 and stay in the system until 25. There's so much to get involved in from regional team competitions to international championships.

At British Dressage we're dedicated to supporting our youth network in their competition goals. Click here to find out more about how young riders can get involved with BD competition, plus much more about regional activity, training and learning out of the saddle.

This podcast is produced by That's Lame.

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

On 27 June, the British Olympic Association announced the line-up of four riders heading to Paris 2024 to represent Team GB.

Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin, Lottie Fry and Becky Moody are the British Dressage athletes making the voyage to Versailles, and we caught up with all four superstar athletes as they collected their team kit at the Team GB Kitting Out day.

Listen to four inspiring riders ahead of the biggest sporting show on earth, the Olympic Games.

To find out more and get involved with the final countdown to Paris, visit the British Dressage website to check out the Paris Hub; you'll find schedules, viewing information, rider profiles and ways that you can join in with Olympic fever from home, or from Paris.

We also want to hear from you! To celebrate the Games, we'll be sharing your rider stories to celebrate success from grass roots to Grand Prix. Contact our Communications Team to share your #mygoldmedal story - whether it's earning your first 70%, gaining trust from your horse, winning a National BD title or building the confidence to make it to the competition arena for the first time, get in touch via email below to have your say. 

Don't forget to stay in touch with British Dressage on social media for the latest updates, content and member news.

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Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

Tegan Vincent-Cooke presents the first episode of British Dressage's brand new podcast, Grades, Greys and Grand Prix A, showcasing all things Para Dressage!

Tegan is a 22 year old International Para Dressage Rider for Great Britain, as well as being a TV/media producer and content creator, who enjoys sharing her perspective of life while living with Cerebral Palsy and Dystonia.

Hear first hand what it's like to step into the wonderful world of Para Dressage as Tegan talks us through what the sport is and how to get involved. There's also a guest appearance by BD Para International Officer Natasha Pearce, who's on hand to support our Para Dressage riders at every stage of their journey.

If you have a Para Dressage topic you'd like to hear Tegan talk about, get in touch with our team on social media to share your feedback!

If this podcast has inspired you to learn more about Para Dressage and maybe even have a go, visit www.britishdressage.co.uk to find all the information you need.

The British Dressage podcast is produced by the BD Communications team. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

That’s Lame team Joanna Thurman-Baker and Evelina Shrieve present their second BD Youth collaboration, talking all things Young Professionals!

The Young Professionals Programme is an amazing launch pad to business success, supporting young riders on the step up to senior ranks, both in the arena and in life skills.

At British Dressage we're dedicated to supporting our youth network in progressing towards a professional career in dressage. Click here to find out more about the Young Professionals Programme, and other opportunities to learn and gain qualifications to get started in the equestrian industry.

This podcast is produced by That's Lame.

The Young Professionals Programme is ran by British Equestrian and is funded by Sport England. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

Enjoy the first episode in our BD Youth collaboration with top horse girl podcast That's Lame! In this episode Joanna and Evi discuss two key roles, coaches and judges - both of which young riders can begin taking part in from the age of 18. 

Listen to the duo chat through their preferred coaching style and best pieces of coaching advice, as well as breaking down judging perceptions and stereotypes! 

To find out more about judging and coaching with British Dressage, visit www.britishdressage.co.uk or speak to your local Development Officer. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

Enjoy a review of the month's international action as we catch up with Becky Moody, Abi Lyle and Isobel Lickley. With the race to Paris 2024 firmly under way, we'll be keeping you in touch with all things international each month, reviewing some of the key selection shows and talking to successful riders across the age groups. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

In our final mini series episode, Ruth Dancer talks us through how we can make changes on our own stable yards to be more sustainable. From water use and waste, to fuel and forage, hear some top tier advice on what you can do at home to help make dressage a sustainable sport. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk

In episode two of our mini series exploring sustainability hear from Ruth Dancer, Director of equestrian sustainability experts White Griffin, as we explore what a green future looks like British Dressage and discuss the all-important sustainability strategy launched in December 2023. 

Find out more: www.britishdressage.co.uk