Twelve British Youth National Academy Athletes Selected for 2023

Dressage

Great Britain

Following a Foundation Academy season at the end of 2022, twelve British Dressage National Academy Athletes have been selected to be part of the 2023 National Academy.

"All athletes at the Foundation Academies demonstrated hard work and determination in their training and development both at the camps and at home between camps," British Dressage posted.

What are the BD Youth Academies?

BD Youth Academies are open to B-A squad riders who are active in their region. Selected riders will receive coaching and performance development sessions, both mounted and unmounted, over two 2-day camps running through Autumn/Winter.

The aim of the Academies is to develop all-round equestrian athletes and camps will include sessions such as: Performance profiling; Horse and rider nutrition; Rider fitness, balance and core strength; Lecture demonstrations with industry professionals Inspirational talks; Ridden coaching and test riding.

BD National Academy

Each year 12 athletes are selected to progress from Foundation Academies to National Academies! Riders are selected depending on their dedication to the process, improvement shown, knowledge and ability.

National Academy riders gain access to further training camps with in-depth coaching and athlete development from top industry professionals. Funded by Sport England, the BD Youth National Academy provides riders with many more opportunities, benefits and continued support throughout the year to boost progression as a young athlete.

Twelve for 2023

The twelve selected for the BD National Academy for 2023 are:

Tegan Ball (S&W)
Fran Cawley (Wales)
Emily Clarke-Attwood (N&E)
Molly Esberger-Shepherd (N&E)
Fi Grabham (S&E)
Morgan Haerr (Wales)
Emma Horgan (S&E)
Lois Hughes (N&W)
Sophie Hunt (S&W)
Sophia Marston (N&W)
Izzy Maughan (N&W)
Isla Sully (S&W)

A holistic programme of both mounted and unmounted training will support the development of both the human and equine athlete to sustain their future in the sport as well as supporting improvements in the competition arena. Sessions with coaches and a wide range of guest speakers will continue to build on the initial training delivered on the Foundation Academy programme in Autumn/Winter 2022.