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Carl Hester, MBE is one of Britain’s most celebrated and influential dressage riders. Born on the Isle of Sark, where horses were essential for transport, Carl began riding at an early age. At 16, he moved to Dorset to work at the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, where his passion for dressage took shape. After becoming Young Rider National Champion in 1985 and joining the Young Rider Team in 1988, he trained under Dr. Wilfried Bechtolsheimer before establishing his own Gloucestershire yard in 2004.

Carl has represented Great Britain at five Olympic Games, famously winning Britain’s first Olympic dressage gold at London 2012, alongside multiple World and European Championship medals, including team gold and two individual silvers at the 2011 Europeans. With an extraordinary 66 national titles, he is Britain’s most successful dressage rider. In 2024, Carl and his horse Fame helped Team GB secure bronze at the Paris Olympics, reaffirming his elite status. Continuing his winning form into 2025

Bex Mason is a leading British Grand Prix showjumper and accredited coach based in Gloucestershire. Having trained with Olympians including Tina and Graham Fletcher (GB), Ludo Philippaerts (BEL) and Vicki Roycroft (AUS), she founded her own successful competition and sales yard, specialising in producing elite sport horses for national and international level.

Bex has achieved consistent results up to CSI 3* level, with career highlights including winning the Myloplast Foxhunter Masters at the 2019 British Championships, placing 4th in the Talent Seekers Final, and competing at the World Breeding Championships in 2017 and 2019. Recent successes include Grand Prix and Accumulator wins in 2025 with her mare Vancurtis at major British Showjumping tours.

Alongside competing, Bex is a British Showjumping committee member and BS-accredited coach.

Erin Orford is a British para dressage rider, double European medallist, and member of Team GB’s World Class Podium Squad. She won her first able-bodied title in 2012 at the Home International with Nirvana Morroko. In 2017, Erin made her championship debut with Dior, earning team gold and individual bronze at the FEI European Championships, followed by team silver at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Continuing her success, Erin won the Grade III title at the 2025 LeMieux National Dressage Championships on LJT Nutbush with 71.72%. A UKCC Level 2 coach, athlete mentor and motivational speaker, she inspires riders and audiences alike through her dedication, skill, and resilience in the sport.

Jemima Howden is a rising star in British eventing, based at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire. She has represented Team GB at the European Championships and continues to impress on the international stage. In 2024, Jemima claimed her first international victory in the CCI2*-S at Burgham International Horse Trials riding Van Kaunitz, followed by another win in the CCI2*-S at Cornbury House Horse Trials on Monbeg Whisper. Trained by Gareth Hughes, Laura Collett MBE and Jay Halim, she now competes multiple horses at international 2* and 3* level. With continued strong performances into 2025, Jemima is establishing herself as one of Britain’s most exciting young eventing talents.

Katie Bedwin is a leading British endurance rider who began competing internationally as a teenager. She became the youngest rider in Endurance GB history to complete a 100-mile ride, finishing second at Haywood Oaks on Elayla. Now competing at senior international level, Katie rides top horses including Gerko de Tenelle and Burfield Red Dragon. A member of the Endurance GB Development Squad, she recently completed the 120 km CEI2* at Fontainebleau with straight-A vet marks. Focused on representing Great Britain in 160 km events, Katie combines competitive drive with exceptional horsemanship and a commitment to horse welfare and long-distance performance.

Daniel Kehres is a German-born dressage trainer and co-founder of Lord Kehres Dressage Inc., based in Pakenham, Ontario, Canada. With a background in European training and years of experience developing horses and riders, Daniel has achieved growing success on the North American circuit. In 2025, he and Rockstar 1 earned top-five finishes at the CDI Ottawa, scoring 68.18% in the Intermediaire I and 69.80% in the Freestyle. Previously, he was Reserve Grand Champion at the Rainbow Ridge Ranch Gold Dressage Show with Diamanda CRS. Having trained with Team Irwin Dressage in Florida, Daniel now coaches, competes, and judges across Canada, sharing his knowledge to advance dressage at every level.

Dan Delsart is a French international showjumper based in the UK and founder of Teeton Valley Stables. After competing in the French junior championships, he trained under Olympic rider Bruno Broucqsault before moving to Britain, where he built a strong reputation for his puissance and six-bar performances. In 2024, Dan enjoyed success at major UK venues including Hickstead and Liverpool International, with consistent top placings up to 1.50 m level. Riding Granby and Layla van het Bildeken Z, he continues to compete in Grand Prix and Puissance classes across the UK and Europe, demonstrating exceptional skill, bravery, and horsemanship in every round.

Antoine Nowakowski is a French dressage rider based in Belgium, recognised for his skill in producing young horses for top-level sport.

After representing France at the 2022 FEI World Championships in Herning, he has continued to achieve success on the international circuit. In 2024, Antoine won the CDI Jardy 5-Year-Old class riding Daenerys, scoring 80.8% in the Preliminary and 77.6% in the Final. In 2025, he secured victory at the Grand Régional de Dressage Jardy with London Girl, scoring 67.57% and 69.05%. Focused on developing his talented mare Vidermie, Antoine continues to build towards consistent Grand Prix results.

Matthew Burnett is a British dressage rider and trainer based near Knutsford, Cheshire. His passion for horses began at age 12, and he has since built a career producing horses from young horse classes to Grand Prix. Having trained with top professionals including Conrad Schumacher, Emile Faurie, Carl Hester, and Peter Storr, Matthew is known for his empathetic and systematic approach to training.

In 2025, he achieved standout results with Za Za Zoom, including 73.00% in the Grand Prix at Aintree High Profile, 76.52% in the Elementary Gold at Somerford Park, and a 69.20% win at Arley Moss. Previously, he also represented Great Britain internationally with his horse Treliver Decanter.