Member update: music licence and KBIS insurance

British Dressage are sharing important updates for members using music in their tests and updated insurance policy information.

Music Licencing 

As of 1 July, this PPL/PRS Music licence is now fully integrated into the BD membership for all paid membership categories (excluding BD Community Members), and is valid whilst competing at BD affiliated events. With effect from the start of the new season on 1 July 2026, members will no longer need to complete a Music Licence Record Form or display music stickers when competing.

A separate music licence will need to be obtained for any event outside of BD affiliated competition through the event organiser. Please note that a British Dressage music licence is not valid for unaffiliated dressage, Riding Clubs or Pony Club competitions.

The main changes are as follows:

• As of 1 July 2026, British Dressage Members will no longer need to complete a Music Licence Record Form or display a music sticker when competing.
• The BD music licence for members is valid for affiliated BD competitions only; a separate licence is required for any event outside of British Dressage. 

British Dressage Member Insurance Cover

All paid BD members (whether Full, Club or Non-Competing) receive Personal Public Liability cover and Personal Accident Insurance Cover through our legal partner KBIS.  Unlike some other equestrian insurance provision, this cover extends to all horses under your ownership and is not just restricted to British Dressage competitions only.

Please note that BD Community Members are only covered if competing on a class ticket at an affiliated British Dressage competition. At all other times they are required to have their own insurance provision.

KBIS have recently issued new important documentation regarding member insurance cover, which includes:

• Overall scope of cover
• Key exclusions
• Policy conditions
• Relevant definitions

MEMBER INSURANCE PAGE

UPDATED BD MEMBER SUMMARY

PROOF OF POLICY

KBIS contact information:

For more information or to make a claim, please contact KBIS directly:

To make a claim, call: 0345 230 2323 or email [email protected]

If you need to notify KBIS of a claim outside of their hours, calls will be diverted to their loss adjuster Quest Gates: 0121 411 0535.

For general insurance enquiries, please call 0345 230 2323, email [email protected] or visit KBIS online.