Entries to this show will close at midday on Saturday 20th December

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Entries to close on the Saturday before the show at MIDDAY
All tests are current 2024 BD tests!!
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.
Dogs allowd but they MUST be on a lead, and they are not permitted in any competition arena space..
All unaffiliated shows are run within the spirit of BD rules

^^^ The show times for this event will not exceed the hours of 08.30-13.30 ^^^ 

CLASS SECTIONS:
INTRO CLASSES
Restricted to non-BD & BE members (excluding BD associate 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 members may enter the class in the Open Section

PRELIM & NOVICE SECTIONS
Restricted Prelim - Restricted to non-BD/BE members (excluding BD associate members) who have not won 3 tests at prelim or above at Bury Farm (horse and rider combination.) Horses and riders must not be fully registered with BD/BS or BE.
Restricted Novice - Restricted to horse and rider combinations who have no points at novice level or above or who have not won 3 tests or more at novice level or above at Bury Farm (horse and rider combination.) Horses and riders must not be fully registered with BD/BS or BE. 

Open Prelim and Novice - Open to all
***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***

PYO & FSM:

Please state which test you are riding in your class notes.

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.

 

Horse and rider combinations scoring 60% or above in any of our classes qualify for the 2026 Unaffiliated Dressage Championships which will be held at the centre in August 2026.

 ******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.

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.

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.
This may be downloaded from our website or found at Reception.

Email, phone and address details may be used by Bury Farm to communicate forthcoming events at the Centre. These details will not be passed on to any third parties. Please inform the dressage secretary, dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk if you do not wish to receive communication from the Centre

Withdrawals need to be made in writing and emailed to dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk or text 07568 395548