Rother Valley Riding Club Christmas Show Jumping
Sunday 7th December 2025
Petley Wood EC, Marley Lane, Battle, TN33 0RE
Please Note: All class sizes will be limited, early entry is advised.
Classes
1. 40cm Entry fee: members £10.00 non-RVRC BRC members £15
The course will be a minimum of 8 fences, predominately cross pole fences. Run as one section, no fillers or combination fences and as a one phase format. Speed 250mpm
2. 50cm Entry fee: members £10.00 non-RVRC BRC members £15
The 50cm class will include a mix of uprights and spreads, no fillers or combination fences. Run as one section, and as a one phase format. Speed 250mpm
3. 60cm. Entry fee: members £10.00 non-RVRC BRC members £15
The 60cm class will include fillers, a related distance, a mix of uprights and spreads and one double combination. Run as one section, and as a one phase format. Speed 275mpm.
Classes 1-3 will be run as qualifiers for the new British Riding Clubs Club Jumping Series. Entering the qualifier is optional, for members choosing to take part in the qualifier more details can be found attached to this schedule.
Classes 1-3 are open to members of all BRC clubs wishing to enter a qualifier.
Riders can be assisted but not led.
To follow: Classes for RVRC members only (if insufficient entries as at 17th November classes will be opened up to non RVRC members)
Entry fees: Class 4 Pairs members £15, non-members £20
classes 5-11: members £10, non-members £15
4. 60-70cm pairs. First rider completes jumps at 60cm then handover in the ring to second rider who jumps 70cm. Fastest clear round wins.
5. 5 block challenge. Like bucket elimination but using standard jump blocks. Jumping over 5 blocks to start then one then gets taken away each round. To be judged on horses body and legs going over the top of the block. Maximum 7 rounds.
6. 70cm. Run as a one phase format.
7. 80cm. Run as a one phase format.
8. 80-90 top score (with joker)
Each fence has a value. Take your own line to the highest score within 60 seconds. Each fence may be jumped a maximum of twice. Optional Joker (100cm) adds extra score if cleared at the end of the round.
9. 90cm. Run as a one phase format.
Important information about entries and venue for ALL classes
Entries at My Riding Life myridinglife.com
Entries close 9pm Wednesday 3rd december.
Hats to current BRC standard – please see the handbook
Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted but competition dress is not required.
All classes are drawn order.
Times Available at myridinglife.com 8pm Thursday 4th december.
No Dogs
No Smoking or Vaping
Horses/ponies must not be left unattended whilst tied up
Please clear up your horse's droppings and dropped hay
Don't forget to smile for PDG-Event Photography
Information for Classes 1-3 only
BRC 40/50/60 Club Jumping Series
The aim of this series is to create an accessible and inclusive SJ series for BRC members who currently do not take part in qualifiers as members may be nervous about competing, have disabilities which prevents them from jumping higher, or those who are new to BRC and maybe have never jumped before or for those working towards competing at BRC Championships at 60cm or above.
Qualification period 1st December 2025 – 30 september 2026
Finals will take place on 10 october 2026 at Bury Farm Equestrian, Bucks, LU7 9BT
These classes will be run as one section. Note, at the Final, classes will split into under 12, 12-18 and 19 and over. They will be run under BRC SJ rules using a single-phase format, if a rider is clear, they will proceed straight onto a jump-off course.
The Competition
To qualify for the finals, competitors must complete two clear rounds at the relevant height to gain qualification. Riders may attend any club competition.
Qualification cards may be purchased retrospectively within 21 days of the competition (but not after the qualification period has ended), providing the result can be proven.
At the finals the competition will be run under BRC SJ rules using a single-phase format, if a rider is clear, they will proceed straight onto a jump-off course. Any club SJ competition can be used to gain clear rounds provided the class produces a result within the class (i.e. competitors are placed).
Eligibility
Eligibility is as follows:
40cm and 50cm – Combinations may not have completed a jumping phase at a BRC championship (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ) in the previous 3 calendar years.
60cm – Combinations must not have completed at a BRC Championship at 70cm or above (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ) in the previous 3 calendar years. Combinations must not have been placed 1st-10th individually in a BRC Championship at 60cm in the previous 2 calendar years.
Onus is on the rider to ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria to maintain the spirit of the competition.
At finals riders may only compete at two consecutive heights. Should a rider qualify for both the 40cm and 60cm in the same season they will not be permitted to compete in the 40cm.
Assisted
One assistant per rider is permitted. Where an assistant enters the arena to help a competitor, they may move around the ring and be alongside the horse but must not jump the fences. Coaching & encouragement around the course is permitted. No lead rein allowed.
Dress and Tack
Hats to current BRC standard – please see the handbook
Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted but competition dress is not required.
Spurs are not permitted, and whips must be padded if carried.
How to Enter
Qualification cards are available for purchase https://brc.bhs.org.uk/select
Competitors will need to create an account, then go to the event entry section and select Club SJ Series Qualification Card. The Horse and Rider must be stated on the purchase to be valid.
The Qualification Card/Online Link will be emailed out to the person purchasing.
Qualification forms may be purchased retrospectively within 21 days of the competition (but not after the qualification period has ended), providing the result can be proven.
Riders must be a member of a club to compete.
Qualification cards must be purchased per combination and are £6.00 each (this permits the combination to qualify at any height). Printing and posting are available for those who wish to receive a hard copy at additional cost.
For more information, please email brcentries@bhs.org.uk
The purpose of this series is to provide riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not use this series to trophy hunt if you are capable of jumping higher, as it is not in the spirit of the competition.