Please note that classes may run in a different order to what is listed on the schedule. For any time restraints rider’s may have, please make a clear note under the Class Requests part of the Entry form and get in touch with the organiser of this event. 

Eligibility for all classes can be found in the current BRC Handbook. Eligibility will be taken from the date of the qualifier, any points/gained between the qualifier and championships will not be counted. All competitors must be a member and be on the BRC Database by midday the Friday before the qualifier. All riders must have a competitions pass on their membership profile for the horse they are riding. Anyone failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified and informed by BRC HQ when the results are processed. 

This competition will run under BRC Rules, anyone in attendance will be bound by the BRC Code of Conduct. It is important that all competitors are aware of the rules relating to this competition – please see the current BRC Handbook and also the BRC Rule Amendments and Changes Document. 

Entries: 

Entries to be made online via: https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=556321

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY 8^TH JUNE 2026, OR BEFORE IF FULL.  

PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ENTERING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, AS I REALLY DON’T WANT TO HAVE TO TURN AWAY RIDING CLUB ENTRIES BECAUSE OF LACK OF SPACE

Refunds:

Refunds can only be made (less £15 admin) if a Doctors or Vets Certificate is emailed to the entries secretary BEFORE the day.

BRC have adjusted the numbers to qualify due to requests from many areas. For further information on the numbers to qualify for BRC championships, members are advised to review the BRC current handbook. 

Hats 

All hats must have a visible HOT PINK BRC/BE/PC hat tag in place before they are worn on the showground, to show that they meet the current safety standards.  There will be a trained official available on the day to do this for you if your hat does not currently have one. For up-to-date hat rules please see the current BRC Handbook.  

Body Protectors 

A body protector is mandatory for all cross-country events; all body protectors must have a Level 3 BETA 2018 blue tag on them. Riders may wear an air–jacket/vest on top as well.  

Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events, so as paramedics can be informed. 

Flu Vaccinations 

Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations following rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also an excel date checker spreadsheet available to download on the BRC website.  It is compulsory for all horses to be microchipped. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure the horse is chipped and it is traceable. 

Please take your hat, body protector and Horses Passport to the secretaries for checking BEFORE you compete. It is the Team Managers job to ensure that all passports are correct before entering your members. We really hate having to turn people away whose vaccinations are not correct on the day.  

Entries:
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF BRC. 

FOR ALL OTHER (NON - RIDING CLUB QUALIFIER) ENTRIES PLEASE GO TO https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=556320 TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY.

HORSES MUST BE ENTERED UNDER THEIR PASSORT NAMES ONLY


The closing date of entries is 8th June, but if possible please enter before this date as the event is taking other Unaffiliated Entries as well and will close when full.  All Horses/Riders need to have an up to date Competition pass (from BRC) in order to compete.

Championships held 1st - 2nd August 2026 Swalcliffe Park, Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EX

Withdrawals & Refunds

Withdrawals asap, by emailing becca@munsteadhorsetrials.co.uk.

Refunds can only be made (less £15 admin) if a Doctors or Vets Certificate is emailed to the entries secretary BEFORE the event.

Hats
If the date All hats must have a visible PINK BRC/BE/PC hat tag in place before they are worn on the showground, to show that they meet the current safety standards. There will be a trained official available on the day to do this for you if your hat does not currently have one. For up to date hat rules please see the current BRC Handbook. Hats must NOT have a fixed peak in any discipline where there are fixed cross country fences involved, however fixed peaks can be used, for dressage and show jumping ONLY.

Body Protectors
A body protector is obligatory in all cross-country competitions. Please see the current BRC Handbook for details on up to date standards.

Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events, so as paramedics can be informed.

Please note that from 1st January 2024 the BETA 2009 Level 3 Purple Label is no longer an accepted standard in BRC competitions. The Blue 2018 Level 3 Label is now the only accepted standard for body protectors.

Flu Vaccinations & Microchips
Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations following rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also an excel date checker spreadsheet available to download on the BRC website. It is compulsory for all horses to be microchipped. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure the horse is chipped and it is traceable.

From the 1st of January 2024 BRC have updated their initial vaccination rules, which can be found below. Competitors should note this is only for new courses starting from 1st January 2024. Vaccinations started prior to this date can follow either interval guidance below.

If your vaccination is out of date and the course needs to be restarted, then you must apply for a yellow card from BRC/will be given a yellow card at the qualifier by the official steward. This will enable competitors to continue competing but ensure that they must follow up on the vaccination.

Horses and ponies cannot be vaccinated within the 6 days before competition.

Horses passports to be checked at the Secretary on arrival to the event. It is the team managers responsibility to check that they are all up to date and correct before the day.

Health and Safety
Further information on BRC’s health and safety guidelines can be found in the BRC handbook. The organisers oversee ensuring the appropriate health and safety precautions are being observed. Competitors, visitors, and officials are responsible for ensuring they all individually follow any and all guidelines put forth by the organiser / venue to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.

• This event is being run in conjunction with Munstead Unaffilated Horse trials. There will be classes open to all running on the same day.

BRC Code of Conduct
The BRC Code of Conduct includes the welfare of the horse/pony; conduct of members, officials, volunteers and representatives; safeguarding; equality and diversity; good conduct and discipline; and the BRC social media policy. Examples of the code of conduct can be found in Section 1, pages 3 through to 12 of the BRC Handbook.

Members should ensure that they are up to date with the BRC code of conduct to encourage a smooth competition.