South Oxfordshire Riding Club Open Dressage (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Mon, Apr 6, 2026
Closing Date
Thu, Apr 2, 2026
Website:
Starting Times:

Will be posted on SORC Facebook page by 21:00 on the Friday before.  Times will also be emailed to the address linked to your ‘MyRidingLife’ entry on the same day.

 


Class 1
Introductory - PYO    
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
PYO test - Intro 2 or Prelim 3 - please state which test in notes when entering Open to riders in any tack and boots, including bitless - a bridle and saddle must be worn (no at liberty or bareback for insurance purposes)
Class 2
Introductory - Test 1 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Lead reins welcome. The class results will be split between assisted and unassisted, please select your section when entering Combination not to have competed at Novice or above. Spurs may not be worn.
Class 3
Preliminary - Test 2 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Member Fee:
£16.00
Class 4
Novice - Test 2 (2024)    
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Member Fee:
£16.00

Show Secretary: South Oxfordshire Riding Club
Oxfordshire,
Email: info@sorc.biz


Location
Pyatts Farm, Pyatts Farm Lane, Lane End, High Wycombe, Bucks HP143NW
Map Link: Pyatts Farm

Show Information

 

ADVANCE ENTRIES CLOSE at midnight on the Thursday before each event (please note if classes are full before this date we will close them)

 

TIMES: will be uploaded to SORC Facebook page by 21:00 the Friday before each event.  They will also be emailed to the email address registered to your My Riding Life account.

             

             Please note – Any tack classes must be ridden in a bridle and saddle for insurance purposes (no at liberty or bareback entries will be accepted).

 

Rosettes:  1st 6th Place in all classes

 

All children under the age of 14 will receive a ‘special’ rosette if unplaced; please note the child’s age in class notes when entering.

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

No telephone or email entries accepted. Online entries Only 
Entries Secretary: rioeventing@gmail.com

Entry Fees: £16 SORC  members £18 Non Members 
Competitors are welcome to enter HC in classes/sections which they are not eligible for, but will not be awarded a place.

Prize Information

Rosettes:  1st – 6th Place in all classes

All children under the age of 14 will receive a ‘special’ rosette if unplaced; please note the child’s age in class notes when entering.

Terms & Conditions

1. No liability shall fall on the Organisers, Landowners, Judges or Officials in respect of any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused and all competitors are deemed to be liable to indemnify the said persons in respect of any such loss, damage or injury. 2. Every effort will be made to keep to the schedules, but we reserve the right to alter the order and composition of classes or to cancel them. 3. Any competitor may be warned or disqualified for improper or excessive use of whips, spurs etc. or other actions which the Judges or Officials consider warrants such penalty. 4. Correct riding attire must be worn at all times. All riders whether competing or not, must wear the correct headgear with a harness properly adjusted and fastened. Skull caps must be worn with a dark silk. Hats must conform to at least one of: British PAS 015: 2011 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked; VG1 01.040: 2014-12 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked European VG1 01.040: 2014-12 provided they are BSI Kitemarked or Inspec IC Marked American ASTM F1163: 2004a or 04a onwards provided they are SEI marked SNELL E2001 and SNELL E2016 Australian and New Zealand AS/NZS 3838: 2006 onwards provided they are SAI global marked. Failure to wear approved headgear will incur elimination. 5. All horses being ridden on the showground must be 4 years or older. 6. Stallions must be handled and ridden by people who have attained their 14th birthday on the 1st January in the current year. 7. The ruling of the judges is final. All complaints must be put in writing and handed to the secretary with a deposit of £20 within 15 minutes of the incident, returnable if the objection is upheld. 8. Entries may be refused without reason being given. 9. A refund (less admin fee) will be issued on production of a Medical/Veterinary Certificate or at the Secretary’s discretion. 10. Change of horse and/or rider must be notified to the Secretary 15 minutes before the start of the class or the entry will become void. 11. ALL DOGS must be kept on leads (non-extending) at all times. 12. It is the responsibility of competitors to know the rules – our stewards and officials are there to help and advise. Please remember all our helpers are volunteers. 13. All SORC events are run under British Riding Club Rules, a full rulebook can be found at http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc- handbook

 

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