Well 2010 is just around the corner now and what better in the dark winter months than to think about the planning of the Annual Area Team Competitions J

 

In this document you will find information which outlines how these competitions work and also an eligibility table.  The more the merrier has always been our motto and the numbers of people competing for Findon keeps on increasing.  It doesn't matter what level you are competing at, if you want to have a go and get involved (and have lots of fun) fill out the attached form and get it back to me with an up to date photocopy of your horses flu certs.

 

Some key Dates for 2010

12/13 June – Area 22 Dressage & SJ at Philorth (hosted by Buchan RC)

10/11 July – Area 22 Horse Trials at Burgie (hosted by Moray Riding Club)

6-8 August – National Horse Trials Championships at Aston Le Walls

11/12 September – National Championships at Lincoln Showground

9/10 October – Dressage to Music & Quadrille Selection at Aintree EC

For those of you who want to qualify for the championships there are qualifying teams and for those who are perhaps less competitive, or just want to compete for a bit of fun, or even just don't want to commit to possibly travelling south, there are non qualifying sections.  Members are expected to pay the entry fee to Area competitions, this varies between £8 per Dressage/Show jumping competition to £35 for the Horse Trials.   Members will also have to pay for any stabling that they require at area competitions although if the competition is local then most people will just travel from home each day. 

To compete at Area and Championship competitions horses/ponies have to hold a current up to date flu vaccination certificate. If you are considering being available for team selection, it is advisable to send a photocopy of your flu vaccination certificate to me as soon as possible. 

Team selection for the qualifying ‘A’ teams is difficult.  We select teams based on several factors.  Firstly we take into account how well people have done at club and other local competitions and training.  Then we see if those who have been successful would be interested in travelling to the South of England (should we qualify).  Due to the distance of the champs we also take into account that people may not want to go all that way for one dressage test so when picking teams we try and have similar teams for all disciplines so that if we are lucky enough to qualify for several things then it makes it worthwhile going as people would have more than one thing to do.  No matter what though we will accommodate everyone who wants to compete and if you are not selected for the qualifying team you can possibly still compete as a qualifying individual although qualifying spaces are booked quite some time in advance of the competition so please indicate if you want to be a qualifier or a non qualifier.  We are happy to enter as many teams as there are people to fill them!

Should our teams qualify at the Area competitions we then get to go to the champs (dates above).  If you know you won’t be available for the Championships then please discuss with me before you volunteer, maybe I can use you as a reserve or put you in a non qualifying team.  The club will pay the Championship entry fee in full. However stabling and travelling expenses cannot be covered by the club and so individuals have to pay these themselves.

Stabling is approx £30 a night and depending on the level you are competing at, you may need up to 5 nights stabling for Horse Trials down to just 2/3 nights stabling for Lincoln or junior horse trials. 

Travelling long distance is also expensive and fuel for a 7.5 tonne lorry to the south of England and back can cost up to £400.  Camping is free at these events and members usually stay in their lorries, trailers and tents.  Last year we did fantastically well with the fundraising activities so that all championship stabling was paid for and each driver also received something towards fuel costs which was great.   If you are interested in competing for Findon please complete the enclosed form and forward to myself by mid April.  Alternatively, for further information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail samturpitt@hotmail.com, telephone 01651821592 or 07801428333.

 

If you are interested in competing for Findon please complete the enclosed form and forward to myself by mid April.  Alternatively, for further information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail samturpitt@hotmail.com, telephone 01651821592 or 07801428333.

Eligibility of Horses and fence heights
Competition	Fence Heights	Points/Winnings Allowed
		BE	BSJA	BD
Dressage: Prelim				0
Novice, Pairs & Music				0-124
Elementary				0-199
Medium				0-299
Novice Riding Test				0-60
Advanced Riding Test				0-124
Show Jumping
Junior Open	*95cm		£400
Senior Open	*1.10m		£600
Senior Intermediate	*95cm		£175
Junior & Senior Novice	*80cm	0	£0 (e)
Junior & Senior Style Jumping	85cm	10	£175
Junior & Senior	85cm	10	£175
* Show Jumping heights are for first round only.  Fences will normally be raised by 5cm (2”) for the second round.
Horse Trials
Junior Novice	85cm	0-5 (a)
Junior Intermediate	1m	0-20
Senior Novice	85cm	0 (b)
Senior Intermediate	l.00m	0-5 (c)
Senior Open	1.10m	0-60 (d)

1 penalty for each BE point.
Horses must not have any BE points, or have been placed 1st - 6th in any BE100 or have completed a BE BE100 or higher in the current calendar year.
1 penalty for each BE point – not to have completed a BE Novice in the current year.
Horses with more than 20 points will start the competition with however many penalties that equates to the number of points over 20.  i.e. A horse with 25 BE points will start the competition with a penalty score of 5.
Horse not to have any BSJA winnings other than Notional prize money gained in 70cm or 80cm classes held at BSJA Intro shows
	Eligibility of Riders
	Competition	BD group 1-6	BHSAI or BHSII	BRC Eq 4 (Grade IV)	PC A Test
	Novice Riding Test (or Juniors)	Yes	No	Yes	Not within last 10 Years
	Advanced Riding Test	Yes	Yes	Yes	"
	Novice Dressage	No	BHSII - No BHSAI - Yes	Yes	"
	Style Jumping	Yes	BHSII - No BHSAI - Yes	Yes	Yes

Riders who have competed under FEI Rules MAY be ineligible for some BRC Competitions – please specify on your teams form if this is the case.

 

Click here for the Area Teams Form