Posted: 19th May 2017 | Back to news feed
Excitement is building with just over a week remaining until Somerford’s Premier League Dressage Show 27th - 29th May. With an increase in entries exceeding 2016 figures event organisers have been required to order 100 temporary stables, bringing the total available to 185. And are delighted to announce that the show will once again start a day early with classes taking place from lunch time on Friday 26th May.
This year Somerford Park welcomes Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester to their exciting line up of competitors. Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Durjardin will be competing across all three days at Somerford Park with a selection of young horses. While Carl will be contesting Sunday’s Somerford Park Haylage FEI Grand Prix with Barolo.
Carl Hester competing at Somerford Park Premier League Dressage with Fine Time
photo credit Jo Prestwick
These two eminent figures head up an all star line up of Britain’s dressage elite confirmed entries include; Michael and Maria Eilberg, Richard Davison, Charlie Hutton, Emma Hindle, Becky Moody, Matt Frost, Steph Croxford and returning winner from 2016 Georgia Stokes with SOS Talented Mr Ripley.
New to this year’s event and combining two of Cheshire’s most outstanding dressage shows - Somerford Park and Bolesworth - the Cheshire Crown a new award to owners of the horse with the highest combined percentage for the Grand Prix at the two shows, the award will be presented at Bolesworth in June.
‘The Premier League Dressage has always been well supported and we’re thrilled that this year has seen such high entries.’ said Event Organiser Millie King.
‘We’re very excited to have Carl and Charlotte heading the line up of Britain’s dressage elite, its a wonderful opportunity for spectators in the North West to watch and be inspired by these world-class medal winners.’
Don’t miss out on three action packed days of competition and fun for all the family at Somerford Park Premier League Dressage Show, Cheshire on bank holiday weekend running from Saturday 27th - Monday 29th May 2017. Admission is £10 per car for multiple occupants or £5 for a single occupant. For further information go to;
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