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Freestyle dressage may be something you do on a regular basis, something you are intending to try or you might be wanting to host a competition.  In any form you must consider the requirements of a music licence for the music to be played.  British Dressage (BD) already holds a licence and will require competitors to complete various forms before they can take part in affiliated competitions.  Namely, a sub-licence music agreement and a music record form on which you list your music: title, artist, release date, record label and length of time using.  You will then be sent a set of licence stickers to put onto your CD boxes, which must be clearly visible when handed in to the show.  Ultimately, BD is aware of the requirements and will ensure you are compliant prior to the competition.  However, organisers of unaffiliated events must not be caught unawares and must ensure the requisite music licences are obtained by competitors so as not to fall foul of licensing laws.