BRC Area 16 NAF Five Star
Combined Challenge Qualifier
on
Saturday 3rd May 2025
You must have made payment by the 9th April if not your name will NOT be included.
NLRC contact is Caroline West 07974688107
email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Entry fees are Team if enough people £42.00pp Individual £42.50 pp
at
Epworth Equestrian Centre,
Scawcett Lane,
Epworth,
Doncaster,
Sth Yorkshire,
DN9 1LQ
(Championships held 27th – 28th September 2025 Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6RT
Classes:
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Class Name
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1
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70cm Junior (Team)
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2
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70cm Junior (Individual)
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3
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70cm Senior (Team)
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4
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70cm Senior (Individual)
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5
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80cm Junior (Team)
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6
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80cm Junior (Individual)
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7
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80cm Senior (Team)
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8
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80cm Senior (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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*Please note:
NO CHANGES AFTER 12 noon on Friday 2nd May 2025.
Times will be sent to team managers on Thursday 1st May 2025.
Eligibility:
For all classes can be found in the current 2025 BRC Handbook (page 90 – please note – horses may compete in two consecutive heights in the Combined Challenge qualifier – i.e. 70cm & 80cm / 80cm & 90cm / 90cm & 100cm). 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:
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/
BRC Code of Conduct/Showground Rules:
The BRC code of conduct must be observed at all BRC events, this includes the conduct of members, officials, volunteers and representatives. A full summary of the BRC code of conduct can be found in section 1 page 3 of the BRC handbook. This includes, horse/pony welfare, safeguarding, equality and diversity, good conduct and discipline and social media. Any person on the show ground must follow all instructions that are made.
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.
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 email BRC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Horses and ponies cannot be vaccinated within the 6 days before competition day, that is not after Saturday 26th April 2025 for this qualifier.
Please remember it is the owner’s / competitor’s responsibility to make sure the horse’s / pony’s vaccination certificate is correct. If a certificate is found to be incorrect the horse / pony will be issued either a yellow or red card. A red card will not be permitted to compete at the Qualifier
Numbers to qualify as per Appendix 10 in the current BRC Handbook.
G5.2: Riders Age
Senior classes are for members over 18 years on joining / renewing their membership
Junior classes are for competitors aged under 18 years on joining / renewing their membership and will remain a junior until they renew.
Numbers to qualify as per 2025 BRC Handbook.
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 must not hang lower than the shoulder line (when standing normally).
Only competitors may work in a horse/pony before a class/phase.
Children aged 16 years and under must not be left unattended in vehicles.
Individuals under the age of 12 are not permitted in warm-up arenas on foot under any circumstances. Juniors between 12 and 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Juniors 16 years old and above need to have a parent/guardian on site.
No one under the age of 14 is permitted to fulfil any volunteer role.
See Rule G20.2
Dogs must be on a lead.
No horses to be left unattended tied up outside horseboxes/trailers.
Cars to be parked in allocated area only.
Please pick all litter, muck and hay from around your horsebox in the parking area and take home.
Competition numbers are to be provided by Competitors, along with number bibs.
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.
TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE DAY AND IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER: 07801 548216
EVENT OF BAD WEATHER: 07801 548216
