Entries to evening dressage shows will close at midday on the Saturday prior to the show 

NEW TESTS FOR 2025 - BD TESTS WERE CHANGED IN JULY 2024, WITH A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL VENUES TO USE THE NEW TESTS BY 1ST JANUARY 2025. 

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Entries to close on the Saturday before each show at 12pm.
2 Bridle or saddle pad numbers required as per BD Rule Change 1st December 2017 
Please declare on day of competition at BFEC to the steward for test locations.
No dogs allowed, other than in Lorry Park and MUST be on a lead.
All unaffiliated shows are run within the spirit of BD rules

^^^ Test times for evening dressage shows will start from 4pm and will continue for as long as daylight allows ^^^ 

OPEN AND RESTRICTED SECTIONS - DEFINITIONS: 

INTRO CLASSES
Restricted section - this section is for non-BD, BS & BE members (excluding BD associate/club members) who have not been placed 1st or 2nd in a prelim class at Bury Farm (horse and rider combination.) Can be ridden in any preferred tack. BD/BE/BS members may enter the classes in the Open section 

Open section - Open to competitors who are affiliated to BD/BS/BE organisations, and who regularly ride at prelim level.

PRELIM & NOVICE CLASSES
Restricted Prelim - Restricted to non-BD/BE/BS riders (excluding BD associate/club members) who have not won 3 tests at prelim or above at Bury Farm (horse and rider combination.) Horse must not currently be registered with BD, BS or BE 
Restricted Novice - Restricted to non-BD/BE/BS riders (excluding BD associate/club members) who have not won 3 tests at novice or above at Bury Farm (horse and rider combination.) Horse must not currently be registered with BD, BS or BE  
Open Prelim and Novice - Open to all horses and riders who wish to compete at the Centre regardless of membership or association to equine organisations, or of horse and rider points achieved in any ridden discipline
***Horse and Rider Combinations that have previously won a BFEC Unaffiliated Dressage Championship class can still compete at the same level but they must compete in the Open section***

Elementary, PYO and Freestyle to Music classes: Open to all 

PYO and Freestyle to Music classes: please state test when entering the class. New BD tests may be ridden in PYO classes

Music for freestyle classes should ideally be presented to the Bury Farm show team in both a CD and USB stick format to provide the maximum opportunity to play the music successfully from our sound system. Please place music clearly labelled with horse and rider name into the MUSIC IN basket located on the show secretaries' desk.

Entries in advance. No entry forms will be accepted without payment. To enter:
You can enter using a Secure Online Entry System
Payment is secure and it goes directly Bury Farm Equestrian Centre.
You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.

Bury Farm reserves the right to charge an administration fee for any late entry, refund or transfer of entries.

 

Any score over 60% qualifies for you for the Bury Farm Unaffiliated Dressage Championship on Saturday 30th August 2025.

 ******PRIZES FOR THE UNAFFILIATED EVENING DRESSAGE SEASON******

N.B. VOUCHERS WILL NOT BE PRESENTED TO PRIZE WINNERS AT THE SHOW. THESE WILL BE EMAILED TO COMPETITORS AFTER THE EVENT.

 £10 Bury Farm voucher for 1st place which can be redeemed against entries or in the cafe.

£5 Bury Farm voucher for 2nd place which can be redeemed against entries or in the cafe.

£5 voucher for 3rd place which can be redeemed against entries or in the cafe.

 Vouchers are awarded for OVERALL placings within a class and are offered within the spirit of BD rules regarding prizes:

5-8 entries - 1st prize awarded

9-12 entries - 1st and 2nd prize awarded

13 entries or more - 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awarded.

Vouchers must be used by the recipient. If used towards a show entry it can only be used against entries to a Bury Farm show (excluding championship shows). The voucher must be USED within the three month date, i.e. the event against which the voucher is redeemed must fall on or before the expiry date.

 Music for freestyle classes should ideally be presented to the Bury Farm show team in both a CD and USB stick format to provide the maximum opportunity to play the music successfully from our sound system. Please place music clearly labelled with horse and rider name into the MUSIC IN basket located on the show secretaries' desk.

The Paddock's cafe will serve hot and cold food, drinks and snacks throughout show hours.

 Please email withdrawals to dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk or text 07568 395548 on the day of the show. 
Refunds and transfers to future shows will not be issued after times have been published. A transfer of entries may be considered if the competitor emails dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk prior to the show times being published. Bury Farm will issue refunds for entries in line with British Dressage rules. Bury Farm reserves the right to charge an administration fee for any refund or transfer of entries.

Please refer to www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk for full terms and conditions. All Bury Farm EC affiliated dressage events are run to BD rules.

By entering any equestrian class or competition run or held at Bury Farm EC you acknowledge that you are taking part in a risk sport and are a competent rider at the level to which you are competing.

Please refer to our Show Rules & Conditions of Entry.

Please ensure you have read all of the information regarding guidelines for staying safe and well during your visit to Bury Farm EC

 Our agreed onsite partner SBM Photographic will provide a photographic service at selected Bury Farm shows, complying with GDPR guidelines. Some large Bury Farm events are live streamed by H&C TV and by Clip My Horse TV  under the guidance of equine media services policies.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES

All horses must be travelled with passports which can demonstrate that all vaccinations are up to date (Bury Farm operates a 12-month vaccination policy)

Horses must also show no clinical signs of the following when attending the centre:

1. recent cough of unknown cause
2. recent nasal discharge of unknown cause
3. enlarged lymph nodes
4. fever (>38.5 degrees)
5. recent onset of neurological signs of unknown cause
6. diarrhoea

Horses must also 

1. not be under current investigation for EHV infection
2. have not been in contact with and is not kept on the same premises as a horse known to have or be under investigation for EHV
3. have not travelled out of the country for the past 28 days.

 Horses should NOT be brought to the centre if they are not in good health on the date of travel.

1. The decision of the judges & stewards in all cases is final. They reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any part of the competition or to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
2. The organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards.
3. The organisers will not be held responsible and accept no liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, rider, spectators, vehicles or their contents and accessories, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify against any legal action arising from such incident.
4. All competitors must be suitably dressed in correct riding attire to current British Safety Standards. Riding / Jodhpur boots must be worn for all classes. 
5. Horses & ponies tied to lorry or trailers must not be left unattended.
6. Please ensure the area around your horsebox / trailer is clean and tidy. Droppings collected and not swept onto or left on BFEC. Please take litter home or use the bins provided.
7. Children must be supervised at all times
8. Whilst outside arenas, horses and ponies should be moved at a walk only.
9. No dogs allowed, other than in Lorry Park Only and MUST be on a lead at all times

10. Drivers are urged to take extra care when driving around the Show Centre and in the surrounding villages. Please be mindful of horses, pedestrians & other vehicles.