To be run under BRC Rules. BRC 2026 hat rules apply. NUMBERS MUST BE WORN. Non BRC members are welcome to compete but must have insurance for jumping either through another body e.g. BE, PC etc. or proof of other third-party liability insurance, at the time of entry. Only competitors are allowed to ride in the warmup and competition areas.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
See Competition Details below for more information.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAY ARE REMOVED FROM BOX PARK
COMPETITION DETAILS:
1. Competitors will jump a course of show jumps immediately followed by cross country fences on a surface
2. The optimum time will be based on a speed of 375m per minute as agreed with the course designer depending upon the size and terrain of the arena. There sill be no more than 20 jumping efforts in total
3. Stop watches are not permitted
4. Clear rounds take precedence over anyone with jumping faults and the winner will be the one nearest to the optimum time with a clear round. In the event of a tie the winner will be the one closest to, but under the optimum time, with a clear round
5. The Judges’ decision is final
6. Show jumping phase will be run under current BRC rules, 4 penalties for a knockdown, 4 penalties for first refusal, 8 penalties for second refusal, elimination for 3rd refusal. Cross country phase will be 10 penalties for a knockdown, 20 penalties for first refusal, run out or crossing tracks, 40 penalties for 2nd refusal. Elimination for 3rd refusal. Elimination for a fall of horse or rider
RULES
1. All classes will be run under British Riding Club rules which will be available via the Secretary on the day
2. Each competitor must be responsible for producing his/her own numbers which must be clearly and safely displayed on their front and back
3. Jackets are required and hair must be neatly tied back above shoulder level or in a hair net
4. British Eventing, Pony Club and British Riding Club hat standards 2026. Hats tagged with pink colour comply
· British and European: PAS 015 (2011) and VG1, all with BSI Kitemark
- American: ASTM F1163: 2015 or 2023 onwards with SEI mark, Snell E2016 or 2021 onwards
- Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards with SAI Global mark
5. A body protector is compulsory and needs to comply with BETA Level 3 displaying a Blue 2018 Label. ONLY exception to this requirement is that the Exo Body Cages will continue to be accepted, provided they have a BETA Level 3 Purple 2000 Label – the secretary must be notified so they can inform the paramedic they need an allen key
5. No horse can compete more than twice, and if competed twice, that must be in different classes
6. ON NO ACCOUNT MUST CHILDREN 16YRS & UNDER BE LEFT UNATTENDED
7. Any competitors travelling alone MUST leave a contact telephone number with the Secretary.
8. No dogs allowed in the arena and all dogs must be kept on leads.