{"id":1574,"date":"2026-04-22T11:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area11\/?page_id=1574"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:22:35","slug":"key-dressage-competitions-and-dates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area11\/key-dressage-competitions-and-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Competitions and Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Key Dressage Competitions & Events<\/h2>\n

Dressage Area Competitions & Championships<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The Dressage Championships are the top event in The Pony Club\u2019s calendar. They form part of The Pony Club Championships and see the top Pony Club dressage riders from across the UK competing across multiple classes. Members can qualify through high placings at their respective Area Competitions.<\/p>\n

PCIA Dressage Competition<\/strong><\/h5>\n

We are pleased to be a part of an exciting opportunity for members to take part in an International Virtual Dressage Competition alongside other members from Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) countries.<\/p>\n

Click here to find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Dressage to Music\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Direct entry classes are available at The Spring Festival Final and at The Pony Club Championships. Perform a choreographed freestyle dressage test to music as an individual or in a pair.<\/p>\n

Home International Dressage Competition<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Held at RWHS, the competition comprises of teams from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Each team will be made up of two Open level riders, two Intermediate level riders and one Novice level rider who are selected based on their results at The Pony Club National Championships.<\/p>\n

Musical Ride Competitions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pony Club offers two Musical Ride competitions throughout the year: a live event at The Pony Club Championships and a virtual alternative. In both, teams of 6 to 12 riders dazzle with choreographed routines set to music, wearing creative costumes or uniforms.<\/p>\n

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The Pony Club Dressage Championships<\/h2>\n

See below for other Dressage opportunities held at the Championships:<\/p>\n

Specialised Ability Dressage Competition<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As part of The Pony Club\u2019s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for all young people, this dressage competition will showcase the often-unseen talent of so many of our young athletes whose different abilities, physical, neuro-diverse, visible or invisible can be a barrier to accessing competition.<\/p>\n

The aim of this showcase competition, held at The Pony Club National Championships, is to support such athletes and their horse\/pony by providing a pathway to enjoy competitive dressage. The competition will be held on Tuesday 12th<\/sup>\u00a0August at The Pony Club Championships.<\/p>\n

Information for the 2026 competition available soon.<\/p>\n

Dressage to Music\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Direct entry classes are available at The Pony Club Championships. Perform a choreographed freestyle dressage test to music as an individual or in a pair, or as part of a team.<\/p>\n

Elite Individual Dressage Competition<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Test out your next level training in a Championship environment, but without the pressure of having it on your record. A direct entry competition held at The Pony Club Championships, open to any Member of The Pony Club riding any level of horse or pony.\u00a0The test to be used will be British Dressage Medium test.<\/p>\n

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Dressage Test Information<\/h3>\n

New Dressage Tests for 2026<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are excited to announce the release of\u00a0new dressage tests<\/strong>, following a complete review by members of the PC Dressage Committee (BD listed judges and coaches).<\/p>\n

The new tests will\u00a0take effect for the summer Area Competitions, National and Regional Championships<\/strong>\u00a0and will be available for download from pcuk.org early in 2026 (please refer to Spring Festival rules for tests to be used at those competitions). Riders, trainers, and judges are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the updates ahead of the upcoming competition season.<\/p>\n

Score sheets are also available to download free of charge from the\u00a0Resource Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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