1095 days (exactly three years) ago today, history was made by three outstanding individuals. After three days of close fought competition, Laura Tomlinson (then Bechtolsheimer), Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester climbed on top of a podium to receive Britain’s first ever dressage Olympic medal, and a gold one at that. Therefore, it’s with a great amount of excitement that British Dressage proudly announces that the golden trio will be reunited for this year’s ‘Best of British’ National Dressage Convention, held at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire, 21 – 22 November.
Joining Carl and Charlotte who were announced a couple of weeks ago, Laura is the latest high-profile name to be added to the presenting panel and she’ll be focusing on small tour with ridden and coaching sessions. With her exciting string of young horses featuring Duvals Capri Sonne Jr, Unique VII, Polar Bear and Dolcevendy, Laura has built up a great reputation of producing rides as she searches for her next Olympic partner to fill the gap left by the retirement of her 2012 team gold and individual bronze medallist, Mistral Hojris.
Our legal helpline providers Harrison Clark Rickerbys have also confirmed their support of this year’s top drawer event. With some 350 employees at seven locations across the Midlands and London, Harrison Clark Rickerbys is one of the UK’s most respected law firms and with a dedicated equine department, is ideally placed to help BD members with their legal issues. “We’re delighted to be supporting such a prestigious event which this year will be show casing the wonderful British talent that we have within the sport,” commented Senior Associate and equine law specialist Alison Goodwin.
A show is only as good as its presenters and we’ve put together a great duo. Your main host will be BBC presenter and dressage fan Lee McKenzie while BD’s Training Director Paul Hayler will provide his vast expertise. Lee is a presenter and pitlane reporter on BBC’s coverage of Formula 1. She was also a presenter at last year’s Commonwealth Games and is a reporter and interviewer at Wimbledon too. She’s been earmarked to front BBC’s Olympia coverage this year and will be a part of the equestrian team for Rio 2016. As an international rider, leading trainer and list 1 judge, Paul will support Lee to give the audience a great experience, ask those burning questions and get the thinking process underway.
Tickets are on sale now and excellent value at £50 for BD paid members and £55 for non-members for a daily ticket or why not make a weekend of it for £80 for members and £90 for non-members.
There’s still a number of names to be announced to represent para-dressage and riders at other levels so the two days are really shaping up as a not-to-be-missed occasion whatever your level of involvement in the sport. Tickets are already selling fast so book now through the BD website – via the shop or over the phone with Claire Carter 02476 698833.
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