NO ENTRIES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECT TO ADDINGTON EQUESTRIAN

Entries for all classes will close 10.00pm on THURSDAY 14 MARCH. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Closing date for additional wildcard entries will be notified with the wildcard.

Entries open on 15 February and will only be accepted online via My Riding Life by visiting the Entries/Times/Results page on www.bdchampionships.com
Updated information, entry confirmation and start times will be available at www.bdchampionships.com

For the detailed General Rules and Regulations, please refer to the full schedule available at www.bdchampionships.com. It is important to download and read the full schedule as it contains additional information to that published here.  Competitor info | British Dressage

ALL HORSES MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE VALID VACCINATION RECORD COMPLYING WITH BD RULE 10 AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON ARRIVAL AT THE SHOW.

SUPPORT: If you experience any difficulties making an entry or require support please text the MRL Team on 07798 626075.
If you have any queries or wish to make any changes to an existing entry please contact the Show Secretary on 07790 309424 or entries@showdirect.co.uk

TIMES
Times will be published on www.bdchampionships.com from 10.00am on 6 April. Please note that as it is a Championship all dressage times are drawn and cannot be changed. 
NB - the Early/Don't Mind/Late tick box in MRL cannot be turned off but will not be taken into account when drawing times. 

7. MUSIC - Ideally music should be provided as an mp3 file by emailing it to music@showdirect.co.uk to arrive by Sunday 7 April at the latest. The file name must be in the format "horse name, rider name, level" for unambiguous identification. 

If this is not possible, music may be presented on a CD or an mp3 file on a USB stick (one mp3 file per stick) which must be given to the Show Secretary by the Competitor at least one hour before the start of the competition for whcih the music is required. The Competitor must ensure that CDs are marked with horse and rider name on the box containing the disc and also on the disc itself. USB sticks must be presented in a small envelope marked with rider and horse name plus a means of identifying horse and rider attached to the USB stick itself. It is strongly advised that a second copy should also be provided. The Organiser cannot be held responsible for the quality of the recording or any mishap that may occur with the music. 

12. PRIZE GIVING
The top 3 competitors from each competition are required to attend the official prize giving and Competitors must be mounted for all prize giving ceremonies. All prize giving takes place in the NAF Five Star Arena. Competitors may have a handler to lead the horse in the prize giving if required, but the handler must be suitably dressed. Prize giving times are subject to amendment and competitors should present themselves to the steward in the NAF Five Star Holding Arena at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled prize giving time. The Organiser reserves the right to withhold prizes if Competitors do not attend the Official Prize Giving. 

TUESDAY 9 APRIL
Access to the showground from 1.00pm on Tuesday 9 April
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 4.00pm – 6.00pm (See General Rules, Clause 9)
Exercise in the NAF Five Star & Petplan Warm Up Arenas from 2.30pm - 7.00pm (See General Rules, Clause 10)
Exercise in the General Exercise Arena from 2.30pm – 7.00pm (See General Rules, Clause 11)

WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 6.45am – 7.30am

THURSDAY 11 APRIL
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 6.45am – 7.30am

FRIDAY 12 APRIL
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 6.45am – 7.30am

SATURDAY 13 APRIL
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 6.45am – 7.30am

SUNDAY 14 APRIL
Mounted walk exercise in the NAF Five Star Arena & Petplan Arenas 6.45am – 7.30am

NO ENTRIES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECT TO ADDINGTON EQUESTRIAN

Entries open on 15 February and will only be accepted online via My Riding Life by visiting the Entries/Times/Results page on www.bdchampionships.com
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

 17      STABLING – There will be 77 Permanent Barn Stables, plus Temporary Barn Stables available on the showground. Temporary stables are £38 per night and are booked through the stabling section of the online booking system. An upgrade to Permanent Barn stables is an additional £20 per night (total £58 per night). Upgrades may be booked via the Sundry section of the online booking system. Stables must be booked on-line. If you wish to increase the number of nights a horse is stabled once the initial stable booking is made, please contact the Show Secretary on 07790 309424 to amend your booking.

To secure a permanent stable, first book a temporary stable through the Stabling tab, then go to the Sundry tab and pay the supplement for each night and horse required. 

 Horses may not arrive before 1.00pm on 9 April and all horses must depart on Sunday 14 April.

 Any damage caused to stables will be charged to the hirer.

It is understood by competitors that horseboxes / trailers may be parked some distance from the stables and it is understood that it may not be possible to park competitors who have more than one horsebox / trailer at the Championship in the same location

Stable hire is from 4.00pm on day of arrival – 3.00pm on the day of departure (access from 1.00pm on Tuesday 9 April). Occupants are advised that stables must be vacated on time so that stables may be sanitised before incoming horses are stabled. If stables are not vacated on time a fine of £80 per stable may be charged for late departure.

 All Competitors will pay a £20 per stable cash deposit upon arrival at the Stable Managers Office prior to being allocated stables. This deposit is fully refundable prior to departure and upon confirmation that the Competitors stable has been emptied of bedding and left tidy. If the stable is not emptied of bedding and left tidy the deposit will not be refunded. Wheelbarrows are recommended.

 Should the Permanent Barn Stables not be filled on every night, horses may be upgraded.  

Should space be available late stabling requests may be accepted after 14 March, however, they will be subject to an additional fee of £5 per stable per night. please contact the Show Secretary on 07790 309424 to amend your booking.

18.      HORSES STABLED ON VEHICLES – Horses may not be stabled in horseboxes / trailers. A Competitor deemed by the Organiser to be stabling their horse / pony in such a way will be asked to leave the Show Ground.

19.      UNAUTHORISED USE OF STABLES – Any Competitor who enters or makes use of any stable that has not been officially reserved for their use will be liable for the daily charge for that stable (as set out in Clause 17) and an additional fine of £80 for that stable.

 20.      STABLE BEDDING – All stables will be empty of bedding at the start of occupancy and no bedding whatsoever is provided with the hire of the stable. Natural Flake Shavings may be purchased from the Stable Mangers Office at £8.00 per bale between 8.00am - 7.00pm. Straw is not permitted in stables.

 21.      HAYLAGE – Horsehage will be available to purchase on site from the Stable Managers at £9.00 per bag between 8.00am - 7.00pm.

 22.      STORAGE OF BEDDING & FODDER – No hay, fodder or any flammable materials may be stored by the Competitor next to or underneath their horsebox and should be stored within their vehicles. Should the Competitor fail to comply with this requirement they may be asked to leave the Show Ground.

13. PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY – Prize money will be paid to the rider by BACS transfer after the show via an online system. Riders must collect a prize money claim form from the Secretary in order to register their bank details for payment. All prize money claims must be made by 30 April 2024. Any additional prizes awarded and commemorative plaques must be collected from the Show Secretary prior to departure from the Show Ground. Additional prizes will not be forwarded after the Show

SPECIAL AWARDS
Eligibility for the Special Awards below must be indicated at point of entry.

1. BD AMATEUR OWNER/RIDER AWARD:
Open to those in classes 1 - 24 riding a horse registered in their name, or that of an immediate family member, and who compete in horse sports for recreational purposes only. Integrity caveat: This award is intended to recognise genuine amateur owner/riders. Only declare for this award if you genuinely feel that you are eligible according to the spirit in which this is intended. Eligibility must be stated at the point of entry to qualify for this award. The award may be collected from the Show secretary’s Office after each Presentation.

2. BEST BRITISH BRED AWARD:
A rosette will be awarded by The British Bred Sport Horse (BBSH) to the highest placed British bred horse in classes 1 - 24. The award may be collected from the Show secretary’s Office after each Presentation.

3. BD YOUTH AWARD:
British Dressage are awarding a BD Youth rosette to the highest placed rider under 25 years of age (in that calendar year) in all classes at the Championships including the Area Festival classes (except classes 43, 44, 45, 46, 48 & 49). The award may be collected from the Show secretary’s Office after each Presentation.

4. PETPLAN EQUINE SENIOR HORSE AWARD:
Petplan Equine will present a rosette to the highest placed horse aged 15 and over in classes 31 - 50 at the Area Festival Championships. The award may be collected from the Show secretary’s Office after each Presentation.

Special Awards that will be awarded automatically and do not require declaration at the point of entry

BD OWNERS AWARD:
British Dressage are providing an award to the Owner of the winning horse in competitions 1 – 24 at the Championships. This is awarded automatically and does not require pre-declaration and will be sent by British Dressage following the conclusion of the Show

 Available from the Addington Bistro from 4.00pm – 9.00pm on Tuesday 9 April and open from 7.00am on competition days.

2. WITHDRAWALS
4 April. Please see refunds of entry and stable fees (as set out in Clause 6) regarding refund entitlement.

6. REFUNDS OF FEES – A refund of 75% of the entry fee and / or stable fee will be made on written cancellation by the Competitor prior to 14 March 2024, then 50% of the entry fee and / or stable fee will be made on cancellations from the 14 March 2024 and prior to 20 March, after which the entry fee and stable fee is non–refundable. A refund of 75% of the hook-up fee will be made on written cancellation by the Competitor prior to 14 March 2024, after which the hook-up fee is non–refundable. No refund for whatever reason will be applicable after these respective dates

TERMS OF ENTRY

Entry to and attendance at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships and PetPlan Equine Area Festival Championships is subject to the General Rules and Regulations of the Show (as set out in the Official Schedule and British Dressage Rules (as set out in the British Dressage 2024 Members Handbook or available on the British Dressage website). By entering the Show you confirm that you have read, understood, accept and agree to comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Show and the Rules of British Dressage. In particular you acknowledge that the Organiser shall not under any circumstances be responsible for any loss, injury, illness or damage to (whether or not foreseeable and howsoever caused), or any theft from, any Competitor, any horse or other animal, any vehicle, or any other property whatsoever in the Show Ground, providing that nothing shall exclude or limit the Organiser’s liability for the death of or personal injury to any person caused by its negligence or that of its employees or agents.

For the detailed General Rules and Regulations, please refer to the full schedule available at www.bdchampionships.com. It is important to download and read the full schedule as it contains additional information to that published here. Competitor info | British Dressage