Entries accepted in advance using our Secure Online Entry System only.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to West Wilts EC. You will receive an email confirmation of your class entry and payment.
Entries taken on the day if time allows. 
Late Entry Fee: £3.00 
 

Overnight stabling is available, please email the office, info@westwilts.com to book.

ROSETTES: 1st – 6th

Bates Arena COMPETITION STRUCTURE AND SCORING for Qualifying Classes 

Classes range from 80cm to 100cm  and consist of 8-10 show jumps immediately followed by 10-12 cross country fences including a water fence (this may be a water tray) and will finish with a joker fence. The joker fence will be approximately 10cm higher than the rest of the course and is not optional. 

·        The dimensions of the fences will be as per BE80, BE90 and BE100 classes.

·        There will be no more than 20 jumping efforts in total.

·        The course will finish with the last fence as a show jump, the joker fence, which will be approximately 10cm higher than the rest of the course.

·        British Eventing compliant XC kit must be worn.

·        Stop watches are not permitted

·        The Judges’ decision is final.

·        The winner will be the competitor with the lowest number of penalties. In the event of a tie the winner will be the one closest to the optimum time. The optimum time is calculated based on a speed of 325 mpm with the course designer depending upon the size and terrain of the arena.

·        Please print or bring a number which must be worn in a number bib and be clearly visible.

·        The whole round will be timed.

·        *Time allowed is twice the optimum time.

IMPORTANT

Where qualifying classes are split between Junior and Senior or Horse and Pony, the results are amalgated and the qualification criteria applied as a single class. 

British Eventing does not check rider eligibility at the time of qualification. Riders and /or their agents are responsible for checking their eligibility for the Championships.  

HOW TO QUALIFY

1. Qualifying competitions to be run at 80cm, 90cm & 100cm levels.  Championship classes will be AE80, AE90, AE100 as well as an AE100 Open championship for BE graded/downgraded horses.

2. Qualifying competitions are organised and run by the venue, please abide by the venue’s rules and guidance when competing there.  Qualifying competition results (rider name, horse name, position, penalties, competition class and date) will be shared with British Eventing to support championship qualification validation.

3. The qualifying period will be between 1st October 2026 to 14th February 2027.

4. The qualifiers are open to non-members, but everyone must be a BE member (minimum PAYG) to be eligible for the Championships. Horses will need a free BE registration. 

5. Riders must be in their 12^th birth year or older.

6. Horses must be 5 years of age and above to compete in all classes.

7. Horses must be at least 132cms in height to compte in 80cm and 90cm classes and at least 142cm in height to compete in 100cm classes.

8. Horse eligibility for the Championships

a)        Grade 4 horses (including Downgraded horses) can compete in all AE Championship classes. If the horse has never competed in BE competitions before, the horse is Grade 4 and is eligible for any Championship class.

b)        There is no limit on Foundation Points earned.

c)        BE Graded horses can compete in AE100Open Championships only.

d)        If the horse of a qualified combination is higher than BE Grade 4 (i.e. has earned BE Grading* points at BE Novice or above), it can only enter the AE100Open Championship.

e)        Horse may only be entered into each Championship class once, even if qualified with a different rider.  

9. Rider eligibility for the Championships

a)        Riders who have completed an Advanced, 3*, 4* or 5* competition prior to time of entry in the current season, or in the two previous seasons, may only take part in the BE100Open class.

10. The same horse’s passported name must be used when entering both the Qualifier and Championships (no stable names) unless the horse is unnamed – please state at time of entry.

11. Penalties will be awarded as follows:

12. Qualified combinations will be identified via the British Eventing website and email following receipt of qualifying competition results from the qualifying venues. Upon receipt of the qualification email from BE, competitors will have 14 days to become a member (minimum PAYG) of BE to retain their qualification. Failure to do this may result in the qualification being passed down the line to the next placed combination that has not already qualified.

13. Qualification is for combinations only. Substitutions will not be possible. If a combination is qualified for all 3 Championships, their Championship entries will be limited to the 2 higher level classes.

8. Competition Structure & Scoring - see above

  9. Qualification is as follows:
      For 80cm & 90cm classes
     • below 15 starters in a class > top 4 qualify.
     • up to and incl 30 starters in a class > top 6 qualify.
     • 31 or more starters in a class >top 8 qualify.
      For 100 cm class
     • below 15 starters in a class > top 6 qualify.
     • up to and incl 30 starters in a class > top 8 qualify.
     • 31 or more starters in a class >top 10 qualify.

THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL.

All competitions are pre-entry only, no refund or transfer is possible after initial close of entries date as published on the schedule.
All withdrawals to be made via e-mail please.
The booking fee is non-refundable in all cases.
For withdrawals before the published closing date refunds of the Entry Cost can be made less £3.00 Admin Fee alternatively, we can offer a free transfer to another event.
No refunds or transfers can be made during the late entry period unless we are able to replace it from a wait list.
Please see relevant rule books for additional policies in place for British Dressage, British Show Jumping and British Eventing.

Abandonment Policy
In the case of abandonment of a competition for any reason we will offer a free transfer towards an alternative competition – or a refund minus a £3.00 admin fee. The booking fee is non-refundable in all cases.

🐴 West Wilts Equestrian Centre – Competitor Rules & Information

💻 All entries and payments must be made online.

🦠 Infectious Disease Precautions

• All horses must not be under current investigation for infectious diseases, including (but not limited to) Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), Equine Influenza or Strangles.
• Horses must not have been in contact with, or be kept on the same premises as, a horse known to have or be under investigation for the neurological form of EHV, Equine Influenza, Strangles or Equine Viral Arteritis.

📋 Health & Safety Guidelines

• All activities will be conducted in accordance with advice from the relevant national body.
• Any social distancing guidelines must always be adhered to.

⚠️ Horse & Pony Safety

• Horses/ponies must NOT be left tied up outside unattended.
• 🚛 Please do not park in front of or block access to the loading bay.

🔢 Rider Numbers & Times

• Please print/make your own allocated rider number or use your number discs.
• Numbers will be allocated with times.
• Your number must be worn at all times and must be easily readable.
• ⏰ You are expected to ride at your allocated times. Failure to do so may result in being unable to compete.

🏇 Warm-Up & Competition Arenas

• No spectators or filming are allowed in any warm-up or competition arenas. Please use the designated viewing areas.
• Warm-up time may be limited to an estimated 30–40 minutes, depending on the number of horses permitted in the arena.

🧹 Lorry Park

- Please clear up any droppings or hay in the lorry park.

🐕 Dogs

• Dogs are welcome but MUST be kept on a short lead at all times and all dog poo MUST be bagged and binned.
• 🚫 No exceptions.

⚖️ Disclaimer & Liability

Although every effort will be made to ensure the safety of all participants, horse riding is a very high-risk sport. West Wilts Equestrian Centre and its staff cannot accept responsibility for any accident, damage or injury to horses, owners, other persons or property.

🐎 Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you all a safe and enjoyable competition!