British Riding Clubs Area 16

TopSpec Arena Eventing Qualifier

on Saturday 4^th February 2023

at

Epworth Equestrian Centre,

Scawcett Lane,

Epworth,

Doncaster,

Sth Yorkshire,

DN9 1LQ

 

(Championships held 10^th – 12^th March 2023 Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6RT)

 

 North Lincs Riding Club Team Manager is Caroline West Contact details are for any queries. You must book this event by the 10th January. If you have booked and can not attend you will still be responsible for payment unless your space can be filled. 

Entry fee for Members is Team Fee £38.50  Individual Fee £40.00

When booking please be sure to put in what classes you wish to do eg. Heights!

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Class	Class Name	Entry Fee in schedule below
1	70cm Mixed (Team)
2	70cm Mixed (Individual)
3	80cm Junior (Team)
4	80cm Junior (Individual)
5	80cm Senior (Team)
6	80cm Senior (Individual)
7	90cm Junior (Team)
8	90cm Junior (Individual)
9	90cm Senior (Team)
10	90cm Senior (Individual)
11	100cm Mixed (Team)
12	100cm Mixed (Individual)

Eligibility for all classes can be found in the current 2023 BRC Handbook (please note from September 1^st, 2022, 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. 

Times will be sent to Team Managers  on Thursday 2^nd February 2023.

 *Please note:

ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES ARE PERMITTED AFTER 12 noon on Wednesday 1^st February. 

Volunteers and names to Liz Horner  -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by Wednesday 1^st February 2023.

 Rules and Regulations

This competition will run under 2023 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/

 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 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. A BETA level 3 body protector that has a Purple 2009 or Blue 2018 label must be worn. The only exception being Exo Body Cage 2000 - Rule G22.3. refers.

 IMPORTANT!

Hats and Body Protectors need to be brought to the Official Steward for checking / tagging before competitors will be allowed to compete. 

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 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 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. 

Competition numbers are required to be provided by Competitor, along with x-c bib 

This is the link for a template to print your own. https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brc-downloads/  Click on Competitions. 

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.

 TEAM MANAGERS Please note:

The Qualifier will take place using the current Covid 19 as applied at date of qualifier. Any changes in Government guidelines may affect the information within the Rules section above. Information regarding updates for the qualifier competition will be sent out separately and not in an updated schedule.

 TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE DAY AND IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER: 07801 548216