Venue Topthorn Arena, Grove Farm, Debenham Road, Stowmarket IP14 6BX

This is a Qualifying Event for British Riding Clubs Intermediate Championships 22-23 April
Official BRC Entries & Pre Entries Only please Via BRITISH RIDING CLUBS Area 14 Team Managers


ELIGIBILITY RULES:
British Riding Clubs Team / Individual Entries Only

Team Managers Must be notified & approve ALL Entries

PRE ENTRIES TO BRITISH RIDING CLUBS 21 DAYS BEFORE 04/03/2023
All cheques payable to ‘Halesworth & District Riding Club
POSTAL ENTRIES ON OFFICIAL BRC ENTRY FORMS TO: ‘Winter Qualifier Dressage’, Southend Farm Cottage, Kings Lane, Weston, Beccles NR34 8TG

Dressage £13 per test,   £60 per team Plus Pre Entry Fees for all qualifing classes

Catering available in viewing Gallery

Withdrawing: Please contact your Team Manager &  Entries Secretary asap on 07974 141459 or sue_batchelor11@btinternet.com. Any withdrawals after the closing date must be accompanied by vet or doctors note to allow full refund unless a replacement competitor can be allocated. Pre Entries may not always be refunded.

Competitions will be run under BRITISH RIDING CLUBS rules.
Where a specific situation is not covered within these rules, the official rules for BRITISH DRESSAGE shall apply. In all cases, the judge’s decision is final. We will be using British Dressage Listed Judges. Where this is not possible, a BD Trainee List Judge will be used at the discretion of British Riding Clubs. All tests will be current British Dressage Tests.
Jackets & gloves must be worn. Gaiters are permitted, but no chaps or half-chaps.
Hats must be worn & comply with current minimum safety standards NEW PINK TAG for 2023 – 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 ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards) AND MUST HAVE SEI mark SNELL E2016 AND MUST HAVE Official SNELL label and number AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) AND MUST HAVE SAI GlobalWhips must not exceed 110cms in length.
The use of Head cams & ear pieces are strictly prohibited
Jewellery must not be worn.
At all our shows, in hot weather, the Judge may permit competitors to remove their jackets, but only if a long/short sleeved shirt is worn (not sleeveless)
LUNGEING: is not permitted.
CHILDREN: under the age of 14yrs MUST be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
DOGS: Must be kept on a lead at all times
Photography of Juniors: Professional and Amateur photographers may attend our competitions, upon entering classes you are deemed to have accepted that photographs may be taken of Juniors and possibly used for publicity purposes.
• Horses/Ponies under 4 years may enter classes as H/C only.
• The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry.
• The organisers ask that horses/ponies are not left tied to their trailers/lorries whilst unattended.
• Please observe and respect any signs displayed by Topthorn Arena or HDRC.
• Please clear away and take home any litter or droppings.
• The organisers accept no responsibility for any accident, loss, damage, injury, illness to horse, rider, owner or spectator or to any property whatsoever. Riding in collecting ring or practice areas/arenas will comply with current BD Rules
Riders are to behave with consideration to their fellow competitors whilst working in and follow the below guidelines:
a) Pass left hand to left hand when meeting another rider coming in the opposite direction unless they are in counter canter, when you should give way by circling.
b) Make tack adjustments outside the arena if possible, or near the middle of the arena, but without obstructing the diagonal or centre lines.
c) To avoid accidents, announce that you intend to enter an indoor practice area.
d) Ensure your whip is not so long or used so that it could upset a passing horse.
e) Do not halt or walk on the outside track and always leave room for other riders to pass.
f) Do not lunge without the permission of the organiser and only if there is sufficient room so as not to cause inconvenience to other riders.
g) Trainers or other pedestrians are not to stand in the collecting rings or practice areas/ arenas and must minimise disruption to other riders when helping their client.
h) Riders with impaired vision should wear a white armband whilst warming up as an indication to other riders.
i) If a warm-up arena is becoming overcrowded, the organiser or steward/marshal may ask competitors not competing that day to leave. An organiser/steward may impose a limit on the number of horses allowed in the warm-up arena, giving priority to those closest to performing their test.

HALESWORTH & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK TOPTHORN ARENA FOR THE USE OF THEIR VENUE & FACILITIES.