PLEASE NOTE : EACH CLUB MUST SUPPLY A MINIMUM OF 1 HELPER FOR HALF A DAY FOR EACH TEAM OR

FOR INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES OF MORE THAN 3 PEOPLE.

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Rules:

This competition is run under current British Riding Clubs rules unless superseded by the rules below. The current BRC Handbook and Rule Amendments document can be found on: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brchandbook/

1. BRC Code of Conduct must be adhered to.

2. SCHOOLING OVER FENCES IN THE 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN

   AND WILL BE PENALISED. ANY COMPETITOR FOUND TO HAVE SCHOOLED AT THE VENUE IN THE 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION WILL INCUR 20 PENTALTIES ADDED TO THEIR SCORE. FURTHER, IF THEY ARE A TEAM MEMBER, THE TEAM WILL INCUR A FURTHER 20 PENALTIES EVEN IF THAT MEMBER IS THE DROP SCORE. THIS IS AN AREA 6 RULE ADDITIONAL TO THE BRC RULES.

Entries:

1. BRC has introduced a ‘competition pass’ this will take the place of Pre-Entries. To compete and qualify for BRC

   championships, all entrants must have a valid club membership AND a valid competition pass, which can be purchased via the BRC Sport80 portal. Any member competing at a qualifier without both club membership and a competition pass will be disqualified.

2. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, the eligibility table can be found here 4030_brchandbook_2026_lr.pdf

3. Team Managers – Please advise numbers in each class by 30th March 2026 – and full details by 6th April. Close of entries is 2nd April 2026.

4. Please note eligibility rules that apply for this competition are those in the 2026 handbook.

5. Horses can only compete in 2 consecutive classes (ie 70 & 80, or 90 & 100)

6. Entries to be made to Irene Harper irene.harper170@btinternet.com – happy to accept entry by email without BRC form providing full information is given.

7. No refunds after close of entries.

8. Changes can be made by email until midday 9th April – after that changes can be made on the day to the

   Secretary.

9. Payments should be made by Bank Transfer to THE HIGH WYCOMBE RIDING CLUB sort code 09-01-51 Account no 75819300.

10. Start times will be available on Area 6 Facebook by 6pm 8th April 2026 and will also be emailed to Team Managers

Tack & Turnout:

1. All riding hats must have a visible current BRC/BE/PC pink hat tag

2. For any event with cross country riders must NOT have a fixed peak on their hat.

3. A body protector is mandatory for this competition. It is a rider’s responsibility to ensure they have a body

   protector with the correct standard. The BETA Level 3 2018 BLUE label is the only standard accepted for BRC

   Events.

4. Riders wearing Exo-Body cages, in which the BETA Level 3 2009 Purple Label, must inform the official

   steward/organiser before the event.

Health and Safety guidelines:

Flu Vaccinations & Microchips

Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also a downloadable flu vac checking spreadsheet available to check the flu vaccination: BRC Downloads | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) under ‘Competitions’. It is the responsibility of the Team Managers to ensure that this is complied with. Random clubs will be asked to present proof of vaccination on the day of the competition.