BRC Competitions - Area 19

Thinking of competing ? The BRC Qualifiers have it all !

There are Winter and Summer Qualifiers, with the qualifying teams and individuals able to compete at the National Championships - full details on the BRC Qualifiers Page

Keep an eye on the Events pages for details of upcoming competitions for Junior and Senior Members in our Area

Senior Member Entries to the Club Secretary - Tanya Retter and Junior Member Entries to the Junior Team Manager - Sally Lewis

Show Jumping

The British Riding Club organises several different show jumping competitions for both Junior and Senior riders.

  • NOVICE AND INTERMEDIATE SUMMER SHOW JUMPING:

  • For both individual riders and teams of four riders. Riders jump two rounds. The second round is timed and these times are used to determine minor placings when faults cannot do this. If there is equality for first place after the second round, then there will be a jump off against the clock. The best three scores in each round will count for the total score.

    NOVICE AND INTERMEDIATE WINTER SHOW JUMPING:

  • For teams of four riders only (there are no competitions for individuals).

Dressage

The BRC runs a range of dressage competitions for both Junior and Senior riders:

  • NOVICE WINTER DRESSAGE:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and for individuals (all team members are automatically entered in the individual competition). Two team riders will ride a prelim test and two a novice test.

  • INTERMEDIATE WINTER DRESSAGE:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and for individuals (all team members are automatically entered in the individual competition). One rider will ride a prelim test, two riders will ride a novice and one rider will ride an elementary test.

  • OPEN MEDIUM WINTER DRESSAGE:

  • For individuals, open to juniors and seniors.

More information on these and other dressage competitions can be found on BRC Area Qualifiers and Area Reps | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk)

Horse Trials

The BRC runs horse trials competitions for Junior and Senior competitors:

  • OPEN HT 100+:

  • A mixed class open to senior and junior teams and individuals, teams may be any combination of senior and/or junior. The best three scores to count. At Championships, this will be a three-day event.

    SENIOR HT 100:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a three-day event.

    SENIOR HT 90:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a two-day event.

    SENIOR HT 80:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a one-day event.

    JUNIOR HT 100:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a three-day event.

    JUNIOR HT 90:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a two-day event.

    JUNIOR HT 80:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores to count) and individual scores. At Championships, this will be a one-day event.

Combined Challenge

The Combined Challenge is a test of the ability of a pony/horse and rider to negotiate a show jumping course together with a cross-country course. BRC runs six Challenge competitions for Junior and Senior riders:

  • SENIOR CHALLENGE 90/100:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores) and individuals.

    SENIOR PAIRS CHALLENGE 90:

  • For teams of two senior riders.

    JUNIOR CHALLENGE 90/100:

  • For individuals, open to juniors and seniors.

    JUNIOR PAIRS CHALLENGE 90:

  • For teams of two junior riders.

All pairs competitions at Area and at the Championships will be run after the corresponding Team/Individual Novice competition.

Combined Training

BRC runs two FOTH Combined Training competitions, one for juniors and one for seniors:

  • JUNIORS:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores) and individuals. Two team members to compete in the Prelim/75 section and two in the Novice/85 section.

    SENIORS:

  • For teams of four riders (the best three scores) and individuals. Two team members to compete in the Prelim/75 section and two in the Novice/85 section.

FAQS

Hats and Body Protectors

These must be the current standard. They will be checked and tagged prior to the competition.  

Saddle Cloths

Our teams will usually be provided with smart white saddle cloths embroidered in green. There are sometimes delays passing them between ourselves and being available to distribute them in time for people to warm up. If you are without a club saddle cloth please try to use a white one of your own (this is not essential, it just looks smart)