Showjumping and Cross Country fences on the All-Weather Arena
Entries close 48 hours prior to the competition

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On site catering at the Pavilion

Competition & Rules     60cm - 110cm Classes

Judged under BE rules.
The competition will take place on the all-weather arena.
Competitors will jump a course of show jumps immediately followed by portable and fixed Cross Country fences.
The optimum time will be calculated on the amalgamated show jumping and Cross Country speeds. In the event of equality the winner will be the competitor with the best jumping result and then nearest the Optimum time.

2 Penalties will be as follows:
Knockdown of SJ/CC fence 4 penalties
1st Refusal 4 penalties
2nd Refusal 8 penalties
3rd Refusal Elimination
1st Rider Fall Elimination
Horse Fall Elimination
Retaking obstacle already jumped Elimination
Starting before the Bell Elimination
Error of course Elimination
Exceeding the time limit Elimination
Every commenced second over or under the time limit 0.4 penalties

Horses/Ponies must be 5 years of age or older.
Competitors must be at least in the year of their 10th birthday.
The judges’ decision is final. They may disqualify any rider at any stage for dangerous riding, inappropriate behaviour, misuse of spurs, whips, ill treatment of the horse or if in their opinion the horse is lame, sick or exhausted.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the schedule, refuse an entry, cancel any class, alter advertised times.
Stop watches are not permitted.
Riders MUST dress in either full cross country colours or show jumping attire and wear skull caps and body protectors to the current British Safety standard. Competitors who do not conform to this rule will not be allowed to start and maybe eliminated.
All competitors take part at their own risk and are expected to take due care at all times.
Practise jumps to be approached from the direction indicated (red flag on the right).
Horses may compete in no more than 2 classes.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Dorset Showground.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

DSG Arena Eventing Championship

Terms and Conditions

Rules

The competition will be run in accordance with British Eventing Arena Eventing Rules.
All competitors are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to these rules.

Entries

• Each competitor may enter each class only once per event.

• Competitors may enter multiple classes (e.g. 70cm and 80cm) at the same event.

Eligibility for the Championship

All competitors who take part in the series are eligible to compete at the Championship.
The overall Championship standings will be determined by the total number of points accumulated across all qualifying events and the Championship.

Class Winners

The winner of each class, both at the qualifying events and at the Championship, will be the competitor with the least penalties, calculated from jumping and time faults in accordance with British Eventing rules.
In the event of equality, the competitor with the best jumping score, followed by the time closest to the Optimum Time, will be declared the winner.

Points System

Points are awarded at each qualifying event based on placing up to 6th place only, as follows:

• 1st place: 6 points

• 2nd place: 5 points

• 3rd place: 4 points

• 4th place: 3 points

• 5th place: 2 points

• 6th place: 1 point

No points are awarded for placings below 6th.

Points from all qualifying events are added together to determine standings going into the Championship.

Overall Champion

The Dorset Showground Arena Eventing Champion 2026 will be the competitor who has accrued the highest total points in that class height across all qualifying events and the Championship.

Prizes

• Trophies and rosettes will be awarded to the winner of each Championship class.

• The competitor with the highest total points overall, including qualifying events and the Championship, will be crowned Dorset Showground Arena Eventing Champion 2026.

Class-Specific Points

• Points are class-height specific.

• Points earned in one class height (e.g. 70cm) count only towards that class’s Championship standings.

• Points cannot be transferred between class heights.

• Competitors are ranked based on the total points accumulated at each height throughout the series.

Horse and Rider Combinations

Competitors must compete at the Championship on the same horse and rider combination used during the qualifying events in order to carry forward their points.

Safety and Conduct

• All competitors must wear appropriate riding attire, including a correctly secured, current standard riding hat and a body protector.

• Unsportsmanlike behaviour, including misuse of the whip or spurs, will result in disqualification.

Weather and Event Cancellation

The organisers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
In such cases, entries may be carried forward or refunded at the organisers’ discretion.

Liability

Competitors participate entirely at their own risk.
The organisers, venue, and sponsors accept no responsibility for any accident, injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event.

Photography and Media

By entering, competitors consent to the use of any photographs or video footage taken during the event for promotional and marketing purposes.

 60cm, 70cm, 80cm & 90cm Classes are qualifiers for Hickstead Sunshine Tour 2025. 1st 4 to Qualify, Qualification does not pass down the line, registration of qualification must be completed within one month of competition.  (Sooner for late July shows). Retrictions apply to both horse and competitor's previous winnings and amateur status, please check the website for Terms and Conditions.

Vist:  www.sunshinetour.co.uk for more info, to register and submit evidenc of results.

 Refreshments available from the pavilion, Breakfast, Baps, lunch, Toasties, Soup, Jaclet Potatoes etc.  

Please refer to the Dorset Showground website for full Terms & Conditions. All entries will be subject to the rules and conditions of the Show.