In the media

British Dressage

Preview: Wellington Autumn International

Amanda and Kirkstall Spirit selected for Great Britain at the Wellington CPEDI2*, 6–11 October 2026: Timmy’s international debut.

Riding for the Disabled Association

The British Para Driving Team awarded the 2025 Birt Spooner Cup

The 2025 British para driving squad receives the Birt Spooner Cup at the RDA’s Annual Gathering.

Riding for the Disabled Association

Birt Spooner Cup 2025 nominees announced

Amanda named as part of the British para driving squad nominated for the RDA’s Birt Spooner Cup, which the squad went on to win.

FEI Para Driving World Championships

Official results: Lähden, Germany

9th of 17 in Grade I at her first World Championships with Ranger, including 6th in the marathon.

British Equestrian

Squads announced for FEI Driving Championships

Amanda named in the British para driving squad for the World Championships.

MKFM

Milton Keynes based charity launches new ‘Gather & graze for good’ campaign

Amanda backs Ride High’s summer fundraising campaign as patron.

“You don’t have to ask me twice to gather friends and eat cake!”

Ride High

Graze and Gather for Good

Amanda supports the patron-backed campaign to fund sessions for children on the waiting list.

British Dressage

BD International: Hartpury CPEDI3*

Selected for Great Britain at Hartpury CPEDI3* with her own mare Hermione, the only international of her 2023 season. She placed 3rd on her Grade II international debut.

British Dressage

Keysoe CPEDI: Britain’s paras on form at autumn international

3rd in the Grade III freestyle with Hermione.

British Dressage

Keysoe CPEDI: Britain’s paras impress at spring international

3rd in all three tests with Hermione.

Dressage magazine

In the face of adversity

Interview for the magazine’s series on people who inspire: Amanda on dystonia, getting back in the saddle and what keeps her going.

“Run when you can, walk when you have to, but never give up!”

Eurodressage

Scores: 2021 CPEDI Keysoe

2nd in the Grade III team and individual tests and 2nd in the freestyle.

British Dressage

Keysoe CPEDI: Britain’s paras impress at autumn international

2nd in the team and individual tests with Hermione, and 2nd in the freestyle with Remi II.

Eurodressage

Blake and Carnegie on form at 2021 CPEDI Bishop Burton

“Shirtcliffe does the double”: wins in the team test with Remi II and the individual test with Hermione.

“He’s a big chap and a bit cheeky – he knows how to get the better of me!”

British Dressage

Blake on song at Bishop Burton CPEDI

Two international wins: the team test with Remi II and the individual test with Hermione.

British Dressage

Para power on show at Myerscough

2nd and 3rd in the Grade III Gold class at the Para Winter Championships with Remi II and Hermione.

British Dressage

Keysoe CPEDI: Britain’s paras shine at first post-lockdown international

4th in every Grade III test with Remi II.

Horse & Hound

Kevin comes of age

LeMieux National Championships report: Remi II, co-owned by Amanda, wins novice silver, and Amanda and Remi finish 3rd in the Grade III para championship.

Hartpury CPEDI3*

Official results

2nd in the individual test and 3rd in the freestyle with New Princess.

Electric Mobility

Proud to support para dressage equestrian rider

Electric Mobility supplies Amanda with a Liteway 8 scooter.

“I absolutely love my Liteway scooter.”

Addington Equestrian

Winter Regional Champion, Novice Gold Freestyle to Music

Regional champion in the Novice Gold freestyle to music with New Princess, against able-bodied riders.

British Showjumping

World class athletes selected for equestrian 2019–2021 squad

Amanda named in the British para dressage World Class Podium Potential squad for 2019–2021.

British Dressage

Veteran joie de vivre at Vale View

National Veteran Championship title on Michelangelo, aka Magic Mike.

Horse & Hound

The Princess rules again

Amanda wins the elementary title at the Petplan Area Festival semi-final on her Grade III national champion, New Princess.

“Para dressage rider Amanda Shirtcliffe rode a gutsy test on her grade III national champion, New Princess.”

British Dressage

Wells leads the way at Hartpury CPEDI

3rd in all three Grade III tests with New Princess, including the freestyle.

Horse & Hound

Eastern’s winning endeavour

Part of the winning Eastern team at the para Home International, with two winning scores.

CPEDI3* Waregem

Official start list: Individual Test, Grade III

Amanda rides New Princess for Great Britain at the Waregem CPEDI3* in Belgium.

CPEDI3* Den Goubergh, Roosendaal

Official team competition results

Amanda rides New Princess for the Great Britain team in the Netherlands.

Horse & Hound

Eastern CU Lighting shine

Para Home International report: Amanda heads both Grade III team tests and the individual on New Princess as the Eastern team takes the honours.

“Amanda Shirtcliffe continued her run of good form to head both grade III team tests and the individual.”

Horse & Hound

A proper showdown

Para Winter Championships report: Amanda wins the individual Grade II championship on New Princess.

“She’s a saint in some ways — I can lead her from my wheelchair — but then she’ll spook at a shadow.”

Horse & Hound

Princess learns the ropes

Amanda and New Princess qualify for the summer regionals, shortly after Amanda’s selection to the World Class programme.

“She was just a happy hacker in Denmark.”

Horse & Hound

Horse & Hound Awards 2016

Amanda’s place at the Horse & Hound Awards 2016, the magazine’s annual celebration of the equestrian world.

British Dressage

Represented Great Britain, 2015/16

British Dressage certificate recording Amanda’s 2015/16 season for Great Britain: Bury Farm, Waregem, Roosendaal, Hartpury and Bishop Burton.

LeMieux National Dressage Championships

Preliminary Silver Championship results

2nd of 27 with New Princess, at the national championships against able-bodied riders.

Horse & Hound

Purple patch for Princess

Olympic souvenir issue: Amanda and New Princess on a winning streak, with two winning scores in the Grade II para classes at Windmill Farm.

“I’ve been getting her out more to improve our communication skills. It was so hot I nearly melted.”

SportsAid

Sports Bursary Award

Amanda receives a SportsAid Sports Bursary Award with MK Community Foundation, in recognition of her sporting achievements.

Horse magazine

Winning ways

January 2016 issue feature: top dressage rider Andrew Gould coaches Amanda and Ruby Rose II to boost her test scores.

British Dressage

Represented Great Britain, 2014/15

British Dressage certificate recording Amanda’s 2014/15 season for Great Britain: Waregem, Roosendaal, Hartpury and Bishop Burton.

British Dressage

Qualified for the KBIS National Para Championships 2015

British Dressage confirms Amanda’s qualification for the KBIS National Para Championships at Stoneleigh Park, 18–20 September 2015.

Horse & Hound

Quainton qualifiers (Central results)

Amanda wins the prelim and novice qualifiers at Quainton Stud on Ruby Rose II.

“Para rider Amanda Shirtcliffe won the prelim and novice qualifiers at Quainton Stud.”

British Dressage Magazine

Print feature (archived copy)

Members’ magazine coverage, listed in Amanda’s media archive.

British Dressage

BD Abroad: Verden & Bishop Burton (archived copy)

Selected to ride for Great Britain internationally with Ruby Rose II.

Horse & Hound

Against the odds

Amanda scores a double prelim win at Addington Manor on Ruby Rose II, less than two years after her dystonia diagnosis.

“Today was such a huge achievement for both of us and against all odds we made it down the centre line.”

Horse & Hound

Gets to grips with new ride Ruby Rose II

Amanda wins the Grade II para classes at Berkshire College on her new ride, Ruby Rose II.

“She’s quite tricky and I frequently hit the deck at first, but today she didn’t put a foot wrong.”

British Equestrian

Excel squad (archived copy)

Amanda selected for the British Equestrian Excel squad, the Podium Potential Pathway.

Horse & Hound

Polos and perseverance

Amanda heads the Grade II novice with Ruby Rose II.

“Polos and perseverance seem to be the way forwards.”

Horse & Hound

Far from just Run Of The Mill

Para Dressage Home International report: Amanda posts the top score of the show for the Central team, riding Run Of The Mill.

Local press

Local Success: Amanda victorious at the BD Para Home International

Amanda takes the highest individual score at the Para Home International, with prizes presented by Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Wells.

“It gave me good recognition for the GB squad and to hopefully compete internationally.”

Chiltern & Thames Rider

Rising Star

Five months after getting back in the saddle, Amanda talks dystonia, her first ride on Run of the Mill (“Milly”) and her goal of riding for Great Britain.

“I’m a competitive cripple and I strive to succeed in all that I do.”

British Equestrian

Rider profile: Amanda Shirtcliffe

Amanda’s official profile on the British Equestrian team pages.

Para Equestrian Foundation

Rider mentor: Amanda Shirtcliffe

Amanda’s rider mentor profile, from first ride back to the World Class Programme.

Tickford Park School

A special visitor from Team GBR

Amanda visits a Milton Keynes primary school to talk about para sport and life with dystonia.

“It was fascinating listening to her achievements and ‘can do’ attitude since being diagnosed with Dystonia in 2012.”