The Equi-Fun Club & RKF Chiropractic Winter Dressage Series 2025-2026

Including an Any Tack Championships

ENTRIES ARE STRICLTLY PRE ENTRY ONLY!!

NO TYING UP TO LORRY/TRAILERS ON THE SHOWGROUND!

NO HAYNETS TO BE TIED TO OUTSIDE OF TRAILERS/LORRIES!

Entries Close by 9am on the Monday before the show date or earlier if classes become full so that individual times can be given, no entries accepted after this. Individual times will be posted on the Equi-Fun Club Facebook page three days before the show. 

 Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.

Payment is secure and it goes directly to The Equi-Fun Club.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

ENTRY FEES

MEMBERS: £18 per class

NON MEMBERS: £20 per class

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY

Rosettes to 10th place in all classes/sections.

 THE EQUI-FUN CLUB WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES RULES 

THE LEAGUES – At each show throughout the series points will be awarded to the horse and rider combinations in each class. Points won at any of the qualifying competitions will be accumulated and a league table will be published and updated after each competition. The league tables will be published on the Equi-Fun Club Facebook page.

 THE PRIZES – The following Champion prizes will be awarded:

·       Senior Overall Champion (Kindly Sponsored by RKF CHIROPRACTIC)

Awarded across all levels to the horse and rider combination aged 16years and over that has accumulated the highest number of points throughout the series.

·       Junior Overall Champion (Kindly Sponsored by RKF CHIROPRACTIC)

Awarded across all levels to the horse and rider combination aged 16years and under that has accumulated the highest number of points throughout the series.

·       Most Improved Senior Combination (Kindly sponsored by RKF CHIROPRACTIC)

Awarded to the horse and rider over 17 years who has improved their percentage mark over the winter series.

·       Most Improved Junior Combination (Kindly sponsored by RKF CHIROPRACTIC)

Awarded to the horse and rider under 16 years of age who has improved their percentage mark over the winter series.

·       Lead Rein Tiny Tiddler Champion (Kindly Sponsored by THE HAIR BARN)

Awarded to the competitor who has earnt the most points in Class 1 throughout the series.

·       Intro Champion (Kindly Sponsored by MR MOT)

Awarded to the competitor who has earnt the most points in Class 2 throughout the series.

·       Prelim Champion (Kindly Sponsored by SUSSEX VEHICLE SERVICES)

Awarded to the competitor who has earnt the most points in Class 3 throughout the series.

·       Any Tack Champion (Kindly sponsored by PDG PHOTOGRAPHY)

Awarded to the competitor who has earnt the most points in Class 4 throughout the series.

Pick A Test Champion (Kindly Sponsored KINDLY SPONSORED BY MARSHALLS FARM LIVERY & RIDING ESTABLISHMENT)

Awarded to the competitor who has earnt the most points in Class 5 throughout the series.

THE POINTS - The following points will be awarded for each individual rider percentages:

0-59.9% - 1 point

60-61.9% - 2 points

62-63.9% - 3 points

64-65.9% - 4 points

66-67.9% - 5 points

68-69.9% - 6 points

70-71.9% - 7 points

72%+ - 8 points

If at the end of the series there are riders on equal points, then their percentage scores from each show will be added together to determine the winner!

THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – This show will be open to all qualifying riders/horses, to qualify you must have earnt points by being placed. Entries for the Championship show will open February 26^th 2026 and will be purely invite only, the Show Secretary will contact all qualifying combinations by email or Facebook messenger. This will be the last show in the Winter Series held on Sunday 23^rd March 2026 at Plumpton College, everyone who competes in this show will receive a special ‘Equi-Fun Dressage Series’ rosette. Only those rider/horse combinations who compete at the Championship Show will be entitled to win the Championship prizes. Prizes will be awarded at the Championship Show.

The Equi-Fun Club would like to thank all the sponsors for supporting the Winter Dressage Series and allowing us to offer the competitors prizes and fun.

NO REFUNDS UNLESS SPACE FILLED.

NO REFUNDS AFTER TIMES PUBLISHED.

 RULES AND REGULATIONS! DRESS: Everyone mounted, whether competing or not must wear a hard hat conforming to the following standards with a harness properly adjusted and fastened. Hats to specification PAS015(1998 or 2011). Hats to ASTM F1163(2004a) must have a SEI mark. Hats to SNELL E2001 must have an official SNELL label and number. Hats to AS/NZS 3838(2006) must have a SAI Global mark. No other hats will be allowed, and skullcap hats must be worn with a silk. ENTRIES: No verbal entries will be accepted. No entry fee will be returned without the production of a current veterinary certificate or doctor’s certificate. No entry will be accepted without the appropriate fee. Classes will be limited and in the event of over subscription, Equi-Fun members will be given priority. In the event of cancellation £2 will be retained to cover administration costs. ORGANISER’S RIGHTS: The organisers reserve the right to alter, change, cancel and / or amalgamate classes or refuse entry without stating a reason. The judge’s / organiser’s decision is final. All competitors must abide by the steward’s instruction. Any persons riding or acting in a dangerous or inconsiderate manner or misusing whip or spurs may be asked to leave the showground and may be banned from future shows. RULES: Classes will be run under the relevant equestrian body rules i.e. British Dressage/British Riding Clubs and the British Horse Society. In the case of BD these are available from the BD office at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LR DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Save for death and personal injury caused by the negligence of the owners or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of the event to whom the rules apply nor The Equi-Fun Club nor any agent, employee or representative of the Club accept any liability for accident, damage, loss, illness or injury to horses, owners, riders, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract, or in any way whatsoever. OBJECTIONS: Must be made to the Secretary in writing within 30 minutes of the incident accompanied by a £10 deposit, returnable if the objection is sustained. HORSES, DOGS etc: Dogs, bicycles, roller blades or similar are not permitted on the showground. Dogs must be confined to the owners vehicle. Horses / ponies must not be tied up outside boxes / trailers and left unattended. If any Horse / pony has been in contact with an infectious disease, it should not attend any shows, clinics etc. No lunging is allowed in the parking, competition or warmup arenas / areas. All horses attending events must be up to date with vaccinations. PARKING: All drivers are asked to enter and leave the car park with due consideration for other users. Vehicles shall be parked in a neat and sensible manner in the car park. Droppings, hay and other rubbish is not to be left in the car park. HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY: The organiser has the overall responsibility for Health and Safety. The event is organised in accordance with H & S legislation and all who have (to any extent) control of premises or site at the event are responsible for ensuring that (a) everything reasonably practical is done to ensure the H & S and welfare of those attending the event (b) they conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk (c) access and egress to the site is safe. All competitors should comply with the rules of the venue. Your signature on the entry form shall be deemed to be acceptance of the Rules and Conditions shown here and throughout the schedule