OPEN SHOW JUMPING
SUNDAY 11th MAY 2025
Berkshire College of Agriculture
Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QR
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY AS TIMES WILL BE GIVEN
Entries Secretary: Bryony Houston – (07787)283781 or bryonyharper@gmail.com
Entries Close: Wednesday 7 th May 2025 or sooner if classes are full
OUTDOOR ARENA
ALL CLASSES ARE SINGLE PHASE – All combinations not eliminated in the first part of the course will continue into the timed section. Fastest double clear wins.
Class 101 – 60cm Single Phase competition 300 mpm entry fee £20
Class 102 – 70cm Single Phase competition 300 mpm entry fee £20
Class 103 – 80cm Single Phase competition 325 mpm entry fee £20
Class 104 – 90cm Single Phase competition 325 mpm entry fee £20
Class 105 – 100cm Single Phase competition 325 mpm entry fee £20
We will endeavour to ensure that competitors times are as close together as possible but please be aware that if you are travelling with another competitor doing separate classes then there may be a longer wait. These classes will be run concurrently with BRC Qualifier classes.
Please note – the above classes are not open to BRC combinations entered into the qualifying classes, except where they have already completed their BRC classes.
INDOOR SCHOOL WITH INDOOR WARM UP
CLUB SHOWJUMPING – OPEN TO RIDING CLUB MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS (RULES BELOW)
CLASS 201 - 40cm speed 250mpm – all clear rounds within the time share 1 st place entry fee £13
CLASS 202 - 50 cm speed 250mpm – all clear rounds within the time share 1 st place entry fee £13
CLASS 203 - 60 cm speed 250mpm – all clear rounds within the time share 1 st place entry fee £13
CLUB SHOWJUMPING RULES – OPEN TO RIDING CLUB MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS
These rules are specifically for classes 201, 202 and 203. They do not apply to any class beginning with 1
The course will be a simple with approximately 8/9 jumping efforts with minimal fillers
NON RIDING CLUB MEMBERS
Those not wishing to qualify may be led.
All riders may have assistance in the ring (1 person only). If not being led the assistant may move around the arena with the competitor but most not jump the fences.
Coaching and encouragement around the course is permitted. If the judge feels that it is unsafe to carry on, they will ring the bell.
There will be a generous time allowed after which the judge will ring the bell and ask you to leave.
All clear rounds within the time allowed will share 1 st place.
These classes have no eligibility restrictions on either horse or rider but in the spirit of the competition should not be entered by combinations capable of competing at 70cm or higher.
RIDING CLUB MEMBERS WISHING TO QUALIFY – CHAMPIONSHIP AT BURY FARM 6 TH SEPT 2025
Those wishing to qualify must belong to an affiliated Riding Club at the time of the qualifier.
To qualify for the finals, competitors must complete two clear rounds at the relevant height to gain qualification. You will then need to record this on a qualification form which are available for purchase https://brc.bhs.org.uk/select within 2 weeks of first qualifying round.
Those wishing to qualify must be clear at 2 shows within the qualifying period.
All clear rounds will share 1 st place.
Combinations wishing to qualify must not have competed at a BRC Championship with a jumping element in the previous three years. Onus is on the rider to ensure compliance with the eligibility
criteria to maintain the spirit of the competition.
Riders may move up a height during the qualification period.
At finals combinations may only compete at two consecutive heights. i.e. if they start out in the 40cm, then move up to 50cm and 60cm and qualifies at all three heights, they may only compete in the 50cm and 60cm classes at the championships.
One assistant per rider is permitted. Where an assistant enters the arena to help a competitor, they may move around the ring and be alongside the horse but must not jump the fences (unless pony is
being led). Coaching & encouragement around the course is permitted
DRESS RULES FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Hats to current BRC standard – please see the handbook. Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted but competition dress is not required.
Spurs are not permitted, and whips must be padded if carried.
The purpose of this series is to provide riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition but with the reassurance of a more experienced person alongside them if needed.