Sat 26th Oct 2024 Area 13 Arena Eventing Qualifier 2024

Any members wanting to compete at the Area qualifier for the Arena Eventing and is prepared to travel to the Championship please email me on caroline.exley@talk21.com

British Riding Clubs Area 11 & 13

TopSpec Arena Eventing Qualifier Schedule

Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Brighton, BN45 7EG 

Saturday October 26^th 2024

                                                         (Championships to be held May 30-31 2025, Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6RT)

Horses can compete at 2 consecutive heights 

Accepting qualifier entries only 

BRC Preliminary entries by 5th 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

Cheques payable to Rudgwick & District Riding Club or payable by BACS

Rudgwick & District Riding Club | 20-42-58 | 40770833

Entries close 19th October 

Clubs will be required to supply a minimum of one helper per club for 2-3 hours – please email names and contact details to Katy Pocock (kt.pocock@gmail.com) by mid-October

Start times available on Area 13 website and FB page October 24

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 (2018) 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 11/13 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.