Weekend masterclasses
This year, we have a very exciting set of hosts for the masterclasses, set to take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. Over the weekend, spectators are set to enjoy two different sets of hosts, who will be sharing a broad range of knowledge and entertainment.
Your 2026 hosts
On Saturday Abi Lyle and Ruby Hughes are set to present a joint masterclass, with British Dressage’s own International Director Judy Harvey hosting Sunday’s masterclass.
Saturday masterclass
Abi Lyle
Abi has established herself as a coach and rider who regularly holds clinics across the country and competes for Ireland at an international level.
Abi competed at her first Olympic Games at Paris in 2024 and World Championships in 2022 with Giraldo and competed at the Riesenbeck European Championships in 2023 with Farrell.
Saturday masterclass
Ruby Hughes
Ruby has made her mark on dressage from a young age, having not only won a Team bronze medal at the FEI Dressage European Championships for Juniors in 2023, but was also selected on the Youth European Teams in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2026. She has competed and campaigned a range of horses from Young Horse classes through to Grand Prix, and will be bringing her insight and expertise to the Nationals audience.
Sunday masterclass
Judy Harvey
British Dressage’s own International Director Judy Harvey will be hosting on Sunday.
Judy has won multiple national titles, competed successfully at Grand Prix, qualified for the National Championships for the past 43 year’s running, and trained riders who went on to represent their countries. She has also shared her knowledge as a BBC and Horse & Country commentator.
