Stratford Energy Solutions has been appointed as the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of British Dressage, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of dressage and the Paralympic sport of para-dressage in the UK.
The two-year partnership will see Stratford Energy work alongside British Dressage to support venues, equestrian businesses and members in exploring sustainable energy solutions including solar PV systems, battery energy storage and EV charging infrastructure.
Dressage sits at the heart of the global equine industry. As an Olympic discipline, it represents the pinnacle of harmony, precision and performance between horse and rider. It is also a significant economic sector, supporting thousands of jobs across training, coaching, breeding, event management and specialist services, and forming part of the UK’s £4.7 billion annual equestrian economy.
As energy costs continue to rise and sustainability expectations increase across sport and rural enterprise, long-term infrastructure investment has become increasingly important for equestrian venues and associated businesses. Through this partnership, SES will provide education, insight and practical guidance to help the British Dressage community understand the operational and environmental benefits of renewable energy technologies.
Stratford Energy managing director David Thomson said: “We are proud to become the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of British Dressage. Dressage is one of the most respected and technically demanding equestrian disciplines in the world, and it plays a vital role within the wider rural and sporting economy.
“Equestrian venues and rural businesses operate in a challenging environment, facing rising operational costs while also responding to increasing expectations around sustainability and environmental responsibility. Renewable energy is no longer simply an environmental decision – it is a strategic one.
“Our role is to help venues, yard owners and homeowners make informed, commercially sound decisions about solar and energy storage, improving long-term resilience while reducing their environmental impact. We look forward to working closely with British Dressage to support the future sustainability of the sport and the communities around it.”
The partnership will include collaborative educational content, digital engagement, event presence and the development of practical resources designed to support equestrian venues and rural property owners considering renewable energy investment.
By aligning with British Dressage, Stratford Energy Solutions reinforces its commitment to supporting rural communities and high-performance sporting environments with reliable, future-ready energy infrastructure.
British Dressage commercial manager Chris Phillips said: “We are delighted to welcome British Dressage’s new Official Sustainable Energy Partner, Stratford Energy Solutions.
“Sustainability is an increasingly important priority for our sport — not only in protecting the environments in which we train and compete, but in supporting our venues and members to operate more efficiently and responsibly.
“This partnership represents far more than a title; it’s about working with an organisation that can deliver tangible value to our community. Stratford Energy Solutions bring both expertise and practical support, helping our members better understand their energy use, reduce costs, and make informed, sustainable choices for the future.
“We are proud to collaborate with partners who share our long-term vision and who actively contribute to strengthening and future-proofing the sport of dressage.”
British Dressage members are able to access exclusive member offers at www.stratfordenergy.co.uk/britishdressage