Sat 28th Oct 2023 Area 13 Arena Eventing Qualifier 2023

Any HDRC members wishing to compete at the Arena Eventing Qualifier please contact Caroline Exley who is the arena eventing team manager.

British Riding Clubs Area 10 & 13

TopSpec Arena Eventing Qualifier Schedule

Paris Arena, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Brighton, BN45 7EG 

Saturday October 28^th 2023

(Championships held 31st May - 2nd June 2024 Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6RT)

Horses now allowed to compete at 2 consecutive heights 70+80cm, 80+90cm or 90+100cm

Qualifier entries only - BRC Preliminary entries to close on 7th October

            Entry fees:       £30.00 per entry

Entries to: Julia Edwards, 11 South Grove, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0ED      jheadlesswonder@aol.com Tel. 07833 686492

Start times available on Area 13 website and FB page October 26^th

           Clubs will be required to supply a minimum of one helper per club for a 2-3 hour shift 

Start times available on Area 13 website and FB page October 26th

Eligibility for all qualifier classes can be found in the current BRC Handbook. Eligibility will be taken from the close of pre-entry. All competitors must be a member and be on the BRC Database by midday the Friday before the qualifier. Anyone failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified and informed by BRC HQ when the results are processed.

Rules and Regulations

This competition will run under BRC Rules, anyone in attendance will be bound by the BRC Code of Conduct. It is important that all competitors are aware of the rules relating to this competition – please see the current BRC Handbook and also the BRC Rule Amendments and Changes Document which can be found at the link below: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brc-downloads/brc-handbook/ 

If the date of the qualifier is cancelled for any reason and rescheduled within 21 days, the close of pre-entry will remain. If the qualifier is rescheduled for more than 21 days after the original date, entries will re-open. Late entry fees will not be refunded.  Eligibility is taken from the Friday before the qualifier, regardless of rescheduling. Pre-entries that cannot attend the new date may be issued a credit note but the Team Manager must inform the office in writing before the cut-off date which the area will be informed of upon rescheduling.

Hats

All hats must have a visible current BRC/BE/PC hat tag in place before they are worn on the showground, to show that they meet the current safety standards. There will be a trained official available on the day to do this for you if your hat does not currently have one. For up-to-date hat rules please see the current BRC Handbook.

Body Protectors

A body protector is mandatory for this competition.

PARAMEDICS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. 

Flu Vaccinations & Microchips

Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also a checking device on the BRC website. If you are unsure, please call BRC on 02476 840518. As of 1 October 2020, it is compulsory for all horses to be microchipped. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure the horse is chipped and it is traceable.

Numbers to qualify as per Appendix 10 in the current BRC Handbook.

ENTRY FEES, WITHDRAWALS AND CANCELLATION DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL In the event of abandonment entry fees will be returned less an administration fee of £10 per entry. Clubs are liable to pay the entry fee for all entries as per their prelim entry to BRC, except in the case of abandonment

Competitors must supply their own number bibs.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 

Neither the organizers, Area 10/13 Riding Club Officials, nor Brendon Stud accept any liability for any accidents, injury, illness or damage to horses, owners, riders, spectators, ground or any persons or property whatsoever.