For the Team Class, Home International Riders must enter Saturday class numbers 1-15 and 17 to 31 for Sunday as this is a two day competition

All horses must have a valid passport and vaccinations up to date (in accordance with the BD members’ handbook 2022 Rule 11)

Timetable
1200 Stables open to competitors, unless you have arranged to arrive on Thursday.

1500 Trot up of all PHI Team horses. An order will be given on the day. Hard hats and suitable footwear must be worn.

1630-1800 Arena familiarization which will be stewarded

1730 Chefs Meeting

1830 Parade of Teams. Regions & Teams are encouraged to bring a team mascot and wear Team Clothing.

1900 Drinks and Canape reception

Team briefings organised by your DO or PARA Rep

Lorry Park
There is ample parking for Lorries and ample hook ups.
Hook up is available at the set fee of £50 for the duration of the show (Friday – Sunday). This is payable with entries.

Arena Walks and Familiarisation
Arena Familiarisation (exercise within the arenas) available from 16:30 on Friday until 18.00. Arena walks from 07:30 each morning until 45 minutes before competition starts. This is in walk, mounted, with competition number worn, and OUTSIDE the arenas

Exercise of Horses
There is one indoor arena for working in and for exercise for horses not warming up for their classes, space permitting. The competition arena is also indoors. Bridle numbers must be worn at all times.

General Rules
Normal BD Para championship rules apply. No whips or commanders are permitted in any test unless specified on the riders profile card. Grading points will not be awarded. Riders must be eligible to ride at the level which they intend to compete in accordance with the rules above.

Officials
The event will be stewarded in accordance with BD championships and a Ground Jury appointed. In the event of any technical or competition issues the Chef for each region should address the ground jury in the first instance.

Chef D’Equipes
There will be a Chef D’Equipes meeting on Friday 17:30
Contact details of all Chef D’Equipes should be sent to Bishop Burton with entries, prior to arrival.

Vet/Farrier
Contact details will be posted at the secretary’s office. Although not on site, a vet and farrier will be on call – please however ensure that your horse/pony is well shod.

Dogs
Dogs are NOT allowed in the competition arenas, stables or warm up arenas. Dogs MUST be kept on leads at all times and owners must clear up after them.

Accommodation
A list of local hotels and B&B can also be found at Beverley Tourist Information Centre - Beverley - East Yorkshire (visiteastyorkshire.co.uk)

Photographer
There will be an official photographer on site and photographs will be taken during the event.

Toilets and Shower Facilities
The toilets adjacent to Canters are open at all times and showers are open during the day.

Directions
Bishop Burton Equine Centre, York Road, Bishop Burton , HU17 8QG Please use the Main entrance from the A1079 and follow signs to the Equine Centre. **There is no access via the Village Entrance**

Entries in advance. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Bishop Burton College.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Stabling/Parking On-site permanent stabling. Stables are supplied empty of bedding, and must be left swept empty Duration of Show (Friday to Sunday) £8.50 (please notify in advance if you require longer) Shavings £9.50 (you are welcome to bring your own – not paper though). Please pre book bedding if possible. Please be on site before 8.00pm if you wish to purchase/collect bedding. Please state if you require a stallion stable. Stables are allocated in regions where possible (with the exception of stallions) and stable plans will be clearly visible on arrival. Please indicate on entry form time of arrival. Stabling will be available from Thursday evening for those wishing to arrive early, an arena will be made available for general exercise on Friday morning.

Prizes
Rosettes, sashes and trophies will be presented to the winning team of the two day competition.
Rosettes will be presented to teams placed 2nd – 10th place.
Prizes from Equissage Pulse will be presented to the top three teams.
Commemorative stable plaques for all competitors
The Marian Bach Shield and the Kings Trophy will be awarded to the winning team
ALL Competitors should attend prize giving; failure to do so may result in prizes being handed down to the next placed team.
An Overall Individual Champion will be awarded from the two day competition for
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Sash and rosette awarded to the highest place rider in each grade.

Entertainment
Parade of Teams on Friday night, followed at 7.00pm by drinks and canapes.

Food & Drink
Canters Café will be open from 1 hour before the first test, until 21:00.

Please note that after the definite entry date no refunds can be made. Entries Close: 28 April 2022 – no late entries and all entries for PHI will be online. information will be sent via your DO after selection has been announced. Substitutions will be accepted after close of entries until 6 May. However no refunds will be given.

All riders must be a paid member of British Dressage.

Riders in GSB must be Full Members (12 and over at 1 January 2022) of British Dressage or Dressage Ireland.

Horses/ponies must be 5 years or over and have a full British Dressage Membership

Riders must be eligible to compete in the Bronze, Silver or Gold section in accordance with BD rules, Rule 174 of BD Members’ Handbook 2022

Riders must have a national classification. FEI classification is not compulsory

One rider on each team may have competed in a CPEDI 3* since January 2018. Riders who have competed in a World, European or Paralympic Championships are not eligible.

Riders are required to attend regional training days in line with the Regional Selection Policy and submit test sheets by the required date, from the last 12 months’ of BD and/or RDA dressage competitions to their Para Rep or Regional Development Officer

No grading points will be awarded for this competition.

All horses must be vaccinated as per rule 11 of the BD Members’ Handbook 2020

Teams
Teams will be made up of 3 or 4 horse & rider combinations; these can be Bronze, Silver & Gold riders. No Team may contain more than two riders from any one grade.

The Team results are calculated as follows: In all team competitions the winning team is the one having the highest percentage. Percentages from both days will be added together and the scores added together of their three best athletes, the second placed team is the one with the next highest percentage and so on. In case of equality of percentages, the winning team is the one (1) whose third placed athlete out of the best three (3) has the best result.

At the end of day one overnight results will be posted. The Chefs for each team must check their team’s results and any anomalies reported to the Secretary without delay. On the second day a 30 minute time allocation will be made for Chefs/a regional representative to meet the scoring team and check the final results prior to publication and prize giving.

Dress Code
In accordance with British Dressage rules 2022. Those selected to compete as team members are entitled to wear their nation’s pocket badge (England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales – NB not the Union flag) on their competition jacket and saddle cloths for the duration of the Home International. Flags to be removed immediately after the competition. Flags must be fixed onto the left breast of the competition coat. Flags should also be worn on saddle cloths for the competition.

General Entry Information
Entries must be submitted by the Regional Development Officer or the Para Rep from each region on the official entry form supplied.

Entry Fees
£70 per rider / team competition tests.