Contact: Corrie McLellan
There are two national championships held each year – one in winter and one in summer.
Winter dressage – this is for teams and individuals and takes place at several levels from intro prelim to advanced medium. The flowchart linked below will help you decide which classes you are eligible for:
2026 Winter Dressage eligibility flow charts
Dressage to music – you need to be a Music Member of British Dressage to compete in these classes. They range from prelim to medium level, and there is even a pairs class! This flowchart describes eligibility criteria:
2026 dtm eligibility flow charts
Summer dressage – this is for teams and individuals. The novice team of four all ride prelim tests, whilst the open team consists of three members riding a novice test and one member riding an elementary test. There is also an individual medium competition.
