British Riding Clubs Area 16
TopSpec Arena Eventing Qualifier
on Sunday 25th February 2024
at
Epworth Equestrian Centre,
Scawcett Lane,
Epworth,
Doncaster,
Sth Yorkshire,
DN9 1LQ
Championships are May 31st - 2nd June at Aston Le Walls
North Lincs Riding Club Team Manager is Caroline West Contact details are for any queries. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. mob 07974 688 197
You must book this event by the 31st January 2024 If you have booked and can not attend you will still be responsible for payment unless your space can be filled.
Team Entry Fee is £39.50 and an Individual entry is £41.00
If you have requested a team place but not enough members for a team you will be expected to pay the difference of £1.50
If you are competing as a team you are also competing as an individual so the team may not qualifiy but you as an individual may still do well.
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Class
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Class Name
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1
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70cm Senior (Team)
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2
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70cm Senior (Individual)
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3
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70cm Junior (Team)
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4
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70cm Junior (Individual)
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5
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80cm Senior (Team)
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6
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80cm Senior (Individual)
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7
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80cm Junior (Team)
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8
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80cm Junior (Individual)
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9
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90cm Mixed (Team)
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10
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90cm Mixed (Individual)
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11
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100cm Mixed (Team)
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12
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100cm Mixed (Individual)
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Eligibility for all classes can be found in the current 2024 BRC Handbook (please note horses may compete in consecutive heights at Arena Eventing and Combined Challenge). 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.
Introductions
TopSpec are kindly sponsoring the BRC Arena Eventing qualifiers and championships. Based in North-Yorkshire, TopSpec has a team of the best nutritionist experts, all focused on ensuring the best equine feed balancers are available in the United Kingdom.
Entries close on Friday 31st January 2024:
The times will be sent to Team Managers no later than Thursday 22nd February 2024.
*Please note:
ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES ARE PERMITTED AFTER 12 noon on Wednesday 21st February.
Volunteers and names to Liz Horner - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday 21st February 2024.
Rules and Regulations
This competition will run under 2024 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 2024 BRC Handbook.
All entrants must submit a pre-entry to BRC (fees can be found in the current BRC Handbook) at least 21 days before the date of the qualifier. Pre-entries can be made via the pre-entry website https://brc.bhs.org.uk/login?referral=%2Fselect . Late pre-entries may be accepted at the discretion of the organiser with a late surcharge of £10 per individual and £20 per team (payable to BRC HQ) if space permits. Late entries cannot be guaranteed and so therefore must not be paid for until approval from the organiser and Area Rep has been gained.
Once the pre-entry has been made, an area entry must be made via the details outlined on this schedule.
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
Competitors must wear the correct standard hats - Rule G22.2 refers.
All hats must have a visible current BRC/BE/PC PINK 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.
From 1st January 2024 the BETA Level 3 Purple Label 2009 will no longer be accepted for riders to use in BRC competitions.
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they wear a body protector with the BETA Level 2018 Blue label.
The only exception being Exo Body Cage 2000 - Rule G22.3. refers.
Hats & Body Protectors are required to be produced for inspection at Flu Vacc checking
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.
Stop Watches are not permitted and must not be used.
Any item of jewellery or alternative medical treatment wristbands must be covered up by clothing or gloves, if they cannot be removed, at the riders own risk.
Hair must be neatly secured and should not hang lower than the shoulder line (when standing normally).
Only competitors may work in a horse/pony before a class.
No horses to be left unattended, or, tied to horseboxes/trailers.
Cars to be parked in the allocated area only.
Please do not leave litter or muck outside your horsebox on the parking area.
Children under 16 years old must not be left unattended in a vehicle.
Individuals under the age of 12 are not permitted in warm-up arenas on foot under any circumstances. Rule G20.2 refers.
Competition numbers are required to be provided by Competitor, along with
xc bib
The course will be available to walk on the day before the competition starting and in between each class.
The qualifier will be on surface arenas.
Disclaimer of liability – save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organiser or anyone for whom they are responsible BRC does not accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever.
