Competition details
The course consists of 9 showjumping fences then immediately followed by cross country style fences with the last fence being a show jump/ joker fence set 10cm higher than the rest of the course which is a compulsory fence. There will be a maximum of 20 jumping efforts. The course is built by a BE or BS course builder provided they have been given a copy of the BE document on securing portable fences. The competition is timed as a whole and competitors should check the optimum time allowed for their class based on the height and speed chart in the BRC RULE BOOK APPENDIX.

Rules:
This competition is run under current British Riding Clubs rules unless superseded by the rules below. The current BRC Handbook and Rule Amendments document can be found on: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook/

Entries:
1. For Winter qualifiers and onwards, BRC has introduced a ‘competition pass’ this will take the place of Pre-Entries. To compete and qualify for BRC championships, all entrants must have a valid club membership AND a valid competition pass, which can be purchased via the BRC Sport80 portal. Any member competing at a qualifier without both club membership and a competition pass will be disqualified.
2. At all Area 2 competitions BRC members can enter as a non-qualifier which does not require a competitor pass.
3. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria; the eligibility table can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook/
4. Horses may compete in two qualifying show jumping classes provided they are consecutive heights (ie 60 & 70, or 90 & 100) in addition to a warm-up/clear round class

Tack & Turnout:
1. All riding hats must have a visible current BRC/BE/PC pink hat tag
2. For any event with cross country riders must NOT have a fixed peak on their hat.
3. A body protector to current 2018 standard is mandatory for XC competition.
4. Riders wearing Exo-Body cages, in which the BETA Level 3 2009 Purple Label, must inform the official steward/organiser before the event.
5. Saddle pads are not allowed; Saddles must have cantle and pommel.

Flu Vaccinations & Microchips
Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also a downloadable flu vac checking spreadsheet available to check the flu vaccination: BRC Downloads | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) under ‘Competitions’.
Please remember not to inject your horse within 6 days of the competition.

COMPETITORS CONDUCT AT COMPETITIONS
As a competitor you need to be aware of your responsibilities.
• Be courteous to all stewards and helpers, they like you are Riding Club members who have given up their time so you can compete.
• It is your responsibility to know the rules of the competition, riding club rules do vary from other disciplines, all rules can be viewed on the British Riding Club website. www.britishridingclubs.co.uk and also the rule book can be downloaded from this site.
• The owners of each venue have spent time preparing the premises for us to use, so please respect any of their wishes regarding the use of the venue.
• You are responsible for making sure that your vaccinations for your horse/pony are up to date.
• Anyone who is verbally abusive to any other rider, steward or helper, will be asked to leave and their score will be withdrawn from the competition.
• Facebook aggression will not be tolerated.
• When you have finished your part in the competition, please bear in mind that scorers and officials do their best to get the score out as quickly as possible, and any offer of help from yourselves would be gratefully received, e.g. in delivering drinks, collecting score sheets.
• The delivery of scores and the actual results will be put on line www.ridingclubresults.co.uk if you have to leave the competition grounds, please arrange for your team manager to pick up your score sheets and rosettes if any.

Team manager contact is Gemma Tolson. Mobile: 07899977719

Qualifier for TopSpec Arena Eventing Championships 29-31 May 2026 Astion-le Walls, Washbrook Farm, Daventry NN11 6RT

Please note: There will be no refund of entry/training fees after the closing date, other than if the event is cancelled.

Please refer to Corbridge & District Riding Club for full Terms & Conditions of entry.

Rules:
Theses competitions are run under current British Riding Clubs rules unless superseded by the rules below. The current BRC Handbook and Rule Amendments document can be found on: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook/

Entries:
1. For Winter qualifiers and onwards, BRC has introduced a ‘competition pass’ this will take the place of Pre-Entries. To compete and qualify for BRC championships, all entrants must have a valid club membership AND a valid competition pass, which can be purchased via the BRC Sport80 portal. Any member competing at a qualifier without both club membership and a competition pass will be disqualified.
2. At all Area 2 competitions BRC members can enter as a non qualifier which does not require a competitor pass.
3. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria; the eligibility table can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook/
4. Horses may compete in two qualifying show jumping classes provided they are consecutive heights (ie 60 & 70, or 90 & 100) in addition to a warm up/clear round class

Tack & Turnout:
1. All riding hats must have a visible current BRC/BE/PC pink hat tag
2. For any event with cross country riders must NOT have a fixed peak on their hat.
3. A body protector to current 2018 standard is mandatory for XC competition.
4. Riders wearing Exo-Body cages, in which the BETA Level 3 2009 Purple Label, must inform the official steward/organiser before the event.
5. Saddle pads are not allowed, Saddles must have cantle and pommel.

Health and Safety guidelines:

Flu Vaccinations & Microchips
Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also a downloadable flu vac checking spreadsheet available to check the flu vaccination: BRC Downloads | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) under ‘Competitions’. How the area will be checking flu vacs (before or at the competition)

COMPETITORS CONDUCT AT COMPETITIONS
As a competitor you need to be aware of your responsibilities.
• Be courteous to all stewards and helpers, they like you are Riding Club members who have given up their time so you can compete.
• It is your responsibility to know the rules of the competition, riding club rules do vary from other disciplines, all rules can be viewed on the British Riding Club website. www.britishridingclubs.co.uk and also the rule book can be downloaded from this site.
• The owners of each venue have spent time preparing the premises for us to use, so please respect any of their wishes regarding the use of the venue.
• You are responsible for making sure that your vaccinations for your horse/pony are up to date.
• Anyone who is verbally abusive to any other rider, steward or helper, will be asked to leave and their score will be withdrawn from the competition.
• FaceBook aggression will not be tolerated.
• When you have finished your part in the competition, please bear in mind that scorers and officials do their best to get the score out as quickly as possible, and any offer of help from yourselves would be gratefully received, eg in delivering drinks, collecting score sheets.
• The delivery of scores and the actual results will be put on line www.ridingclubresults.co.uk if you have to leave the competition grounds, please arrange for your team manager to pick up your score sheets and rosettes if any.
• Thank you.