If you put your name forward for an Area Qualifier, payment must be made in full prior to the close of entries. If you have to withdraw from the qualifier for any reason, refunds are not given as we are not able to obtain refunds from the area organisers, unless the event is cancelled.
RoR points are now available at all Area Qualifiers, for more information on RoR points, please follow this link Area 9 ROR PointsOpen to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
2025 Area 9 Qualifier Dates
| Sunday 2nd March 2025 | Area Winter Intermediate Dressage Qualifiers @ Leyland Court EC |
| Sunday 16th March 2025 | Area Winter Junior Dressage Qualifiers @ Caron Roberts EC |
| Saturday 14th June 2025 | Area Summer Dressage Qualifiers @ Rectory Farm Arena |
| Sunday 29th June 2025 | Area Horse Trials Qualifier @ Howick BE |
| Saturday 5th July 2025 | Area Showjumping Qualifiers @ Rectory Farm Arena |
| Sunday 27th July 2025 | RIHS BRC Teams of 3 Showjumping @ Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead – Teams of 3 SJ at 85cm, 95cm & 105cm |
| TBC | Area Combined Training Qualifiers @ West Wilts EC |
| August 2025 – TBC | South Wales & West of England Riding Club Championships @ Hartpury College – Teams only Prelim Dressage, 80cm & 90cm Showjumping |
| August 2025 – TBC | Combined Challenge Qualifiers @ West Wilts EC |
| Thursday 18th September 2025 | Blenheim Riding Club Challenge @ Blenheim International Horse Trials – 90cm & 100cm Arena Eventing |
| October 2025 – TBC | Area Arena Eventing Qualifiers @ West Wilts EC |
| October 2025 – TBC | Area Dressage to Music Qualifiers @ Burrows Court |
| November 2025 – TBC | Area Winter Novice Dressage Qualifiers @ CCR Equestrian |
| January 2026 – TBC | Area Winter Showjumping Qualifiers @ West Wilts EC |
| February 2026 – TBC | Area Winter Introductory Dressage Qualifiers @ Burrows Court |
Please see www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules to download a copy of the 2025 BRC Rule Book, pages 85 to 90 show the eligibility criteria. Schedules for the above competitions are below.
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2025 Championship Dates
| 5 – 6 April 2025 | Equilibrium Winter Showjumping Championships @ Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham. NG32 2EF (Saturday – 60cm, 70cm & Senior 80cm. Sunday – Junior 80cm, 90cm & 100cm) |
| 25 – 27 April 2025 | SEIB Winter Dressage Championships @ Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham. NG32 2EF (Friday – Snr Novice. Saturday – Snr Introductory, Intermediate and Med/Adv Med. Sunday – Intro Pairs, Jnr Novice & Jnr Introductory) |
| 25 – 27 April 2025 | Equetech Dressage to Music Championships @ Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham. NG32 2EF (Friday – Snr Prelim & Novice 0 Points, Pairs. Saturday – Med/Adv Med, Elementary & Quadrille. Sunday – Snr Novice with points, Jnr Prelim & Novice) |
| 30 May – 1 June 2025 | TopSpec Arena Eventing Championships @ Aston le Walls Equestrian Centre, Washbrook Fram, Welsh Road, Aston le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire. NN11 6RT. |
| 2 – 3 August 2025 | NAF Five Star Horse Trials Championships @ Swalcliffe Park Equestrian, Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxon. OX15 5EX (All classes will be run in a two-day eventing format) |
| TBC | South Wales & West of England Riding Club Championships @ Hartpury College – Teams only Prelim Dressage, Riding Test, 80cm & 90cm Showjumping |
| 30 – 31 August 2025 | NAF Five Star National Championships @ Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. LN2 2NA |
| 27 – 28 September 2025 | NAF Five Star Combined Championships @ Aston le Walls Equestrian Centre, Washbrook Fram, Welsh Road, Aston le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire. NN11 6RT |
Area Winter Intermediate Dressage Qualifiers
on Sunday 2nd March 2025
at Leyland Court Equestrian Centre, Trench Lane, Bristol. BS36 1RY
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Mixed Teams and Individuals.
***Please note, this qualifies for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships at Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham NG32 2EF on 25 – 27 April 2025***
Teams consist of 3 or 4 riders, each rider in the team rides a different test
**Teams may be made up of any combination of Juniors and/or Seniors**
You may ride more than one test but only once in one team.
BD Prelim 3 (2024)
Prelim test open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Prelim points, up to 35 BD Novice points and 0 BD points at Elementary or above. Riders cannot have competed FEI dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BD Novice 2 (2024) & BD Novice 3 (2024)
Novice tests open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Novice points, up to 35 BD points at any higher level. Riders cannot have competed FEI dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BD Elementary 1 (2024)
Elementary test open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Elementary points, up to 35 BD points at any higher level. Riders cannot have competed FEI dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BD Medium 1 (2024) or BD Advanced Medium 1 (2024) PYO – Individuals Only
Medium 63 open to horses/ponies – No limit on horse/rider eligibility
Advanced Medium 90 open to horses/ponies – No limit on horse/rider eligibility
Entry fee:
Team members: £32.00 each
Individuals: £32.50 each
ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2025
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Winter Intermediate Dressage Qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which test/s you would like to ride.
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Area 9 Junior Winter Dressage Qualifiers
on Sunday 16th March 2025
at Caron Roberts Equestrian, Lanes Farm, Marlborough Road, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts SN4 7SA
Open to Juniors ONLY. Teams & Individuals
***Please note, this qualifies for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships at Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham NG32 2EF on 25 – 27 April 2025***
Teams consist of 3 or 4 riders, each rider in the team rides a different test
You may ride more than one test but only once in one team.
BD Intro 3 (2024)
Horses: Can have up to 35 BD Prelim and 0 BD points at Novice or above.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BD Prelim 1 (2024) & BD Prelim 2 (2024)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Prelim points, up to 35 BD Novice points and 0 BD points at Elementary and above. Horses cannot have competed in Elementary or above BD or BRC in the same competition year.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years, not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years and not to have competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice in current or previous calendar year.
Tests: BD Novice 1 (2024)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Novice points, up to 35 BD Elementary points and 0 BD points at Medium and above.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years, not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years and not to have competed Medium or above BD, BRC or BE Intermediate in current or previous calendar year.
Entry Fees;
Team: £30.00 per test
Individuals: £30.50 per test
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2025
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Junior Winter Dressage qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which test/s you would like to ride.
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Area Dressage Qualifiers
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Venue: Rectory Farm Arena, Lechlade GL7 7JW
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
***Please note, this competition qualifies for the NAF Five Star National Championships on 31 – 31 August 2025 at Lincolnshire showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN1 2SX***
***Tests to be run on grass at Championships.****
Introductory Dressage (Teams & Individuals) – Split Juniors/Seniors
Teams of 3 or 4 riders each riding a different test.
BD Intro 1 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with 0 BD Points at any level and 0 BE Points. Not to have competed at Novice BD/BRC or BE100 or above in current or previous calendar year. Not to have competed Elementary BD/BRC or BE Novice in the last 3 calendar years.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years. Not to have competed at Novice BD/BRC or BE100 or above in current or previous calendar year. Not to have competed Elementary BD/BRC or BE Novice in the last 3 calendar years.
Horse & Rider Combination: Combinations may not have gained 70% or higher in their arena at a BRC/BD (Quest/Area Festival/Regional/National) Championship at Intro level or above in the last 12 months.
BD Intro 3 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with up to 35 BD Prelim Points and 0 BD Novice Points or above.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BRC Prelim 1 (2025) & BRC Prelim 2 (2025)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with up to 35 BD Prelim Points and 0 BD Points at Novice or above. Not to have competed at Elementary BD/BRC or BE Novice or above in current or previous calendar year.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years. Not to have competed at Elementary BD/BRC or BE Novice or above in current or previous calendar year.
Horse & Rider Combination: Combinations may not have gained 70% or higher in their arena at a BRC/BD (Quest/Area Festival/Regional/National) Championship at Prelim level or above in the last 12 months.
Prelim Dressage (Teams & Individuals) – Split Juniors/Seniors
Teams of 3 or 4 riders each riding a different test.
BRC Prelim 4 (2025) & BD Prelim 1 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Prelim Points, up to 35 BD Novice Points and 0 BD Points at Elementary or above. Not to have competed Elementary BD/BRC or above in the same competition year.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years. Not to have competed at Elementary BD/BRC or BE Novice or above in current or previous calendar year.
BD Prelim 2 (2024) & BD Prelim 3 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Novice Points and 0 BD Points at Elementary or above.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed Open Dressage – Teams & Individuals
Teams of 3 or 4 riders each riding a different test
BD Novice 1 (2024) & BD Novice 2 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Novice Points, up to 35 BD Elementary Points and 0 BD Points at Medium or above.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
BD Novice 3 (2024) & BD Elementary 1 (2024)
Horses: Open to horses/ponies with unlimited BD Elementary Points and up to 35 BD Points at any higher level.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed Pick Your Own Med/Adv Med Dressage – Individuals only
Test: BD Medium 4 (2024) or BD Advanced Medium 4 (2024)
Horses: No limit
Riders: No limit
Mixed Pairs Dressage
Test: BRC Pairs 5 (2014)
Horses: No limit
Riders: No limit
Entry fees:
Teams: £TBC per test
Individuals: £TBC per test
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025.
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Summer Dressage qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which test/s you would like to ride.
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Area 9 Horse Trials Qualifiers
Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Venue: Howick BE, Howick Farm, Itton, Nr Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6BL
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals
***Qualifies for BRC National Horse Trials Championships on 2 – 3 August 2025 at Swalcliffe Park, Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, Banbury OX15 5EX – Championship classes will ALL run as two-day Eventing format***
All classes are MIXED Junior/Senior
Mixed HT70 – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Dressage: BE90 Dressage 91 (2009) – Open to horses with 0 BE points and a maximum of 10 BE Foundation points, horses may be registered but not to have completed a BE90 or above in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have completed a BE90 or BRC HT90 or above in the current competition year. Riders may not compete at 90 or above in the same qualifier or championship. Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Mixed HT80 – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Dressage: BE90 Dressage 92 (2009) – Open to horses with 0 BE points, horses may be registered with BE but must not have any BE points. Not to have completed a BE100 or above in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Mixed HT90 – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Dressage: BE90 Dressage 95 (2012) – Open to horses with a maximum of 5 BE points, horses may be registered with BE but must not have completed a BE105 or above in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Mixed HT100 – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Dressage: BE100 Dressage 101 (2009) – Open to horses with no limit on BE Points. Riders not to have competed 4* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Entry fees: £TBC each including start fee (Teams & Individuals)
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 30TH MAY 2025
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Horse Trials Qualifiers, please contact Kelly Clack on 07792 922490 or ffrcteams@yahoo.com stating which class you would like to enter.
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Area Summer Showjumping Qualifiers – **NEW 60cm Qualifier**
Date: Saturday 5th July 2025
Venue: Rectory Farm Arena, Lechlade GL7 7JW
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
***Please note, this competition qualifies for the NAF Five Star National Championships on 31 – 31 August 2025 at Lincolnshire showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN1 2SX***
**Qualifiers are run on surface, Championships are run on grass**
***Horse/rider combinations are allowed to compete at 2 consecutive heights****
Mixed 60cm
Open to horses/ponies with no BE and no BE foundation points and no BS points or BS Club points gained at 80cm or higher. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE/BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 80cm or more in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed a BS/BE/BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 80cm or above in the previous 12 months.
70cm – Split Junior/Senior
Open to horses/ponies with no BE and maximum of 15 BE foundation points and a maximum of 50 BS points. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE/BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 90cm or more in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
80cm – Split Junior/Senior
Open to horses/ponies with a maximum of 10 BE points and a maximum of 250 BS points. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE/BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 100cm or more in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed 90cm
Open to horses/ponies with a maximum of 40 BE points and 750 BS points. Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed 100cm
Open to teams of mixed juniors/seniors. No limits on eligibility
Mixed 105cm
Open to teams of mixed juniors/seniors. No limits on eligibility
Entry fees:
Teams £TBC each per class
Individuals £TBC each per class
ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Showjumping Qualifiers, please contact Kelly Clack on 07792 922490 or ffrcteams@yahoo.com stating the height/s you wish to compete at.
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Area 9 Combined Training Qualifiers
Date: 2025 – TBC
Venue: West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6QT
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
**Please note, this qualifies for the Combined Championships on 27 – 28 September 2025 at Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6RT**
Mixed Novice Combined Training – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Teams consist of 2 riders compete in the Prelim/60cm, 1 rider competes in the Prelim/70 and 1 rider competes in Novice/70
Prelim/60cm
Open to horses and ponies with 0 BE Points and a maximum of 10 BE Foundation points, horses may be registered with BE but must not have competed in any BE/BS or BRC at 80cm or above in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Prelim/70cm & Novice/70
Horses: Open to horses and ponies with 0 BE Points and a maximum of 50 BE Foundation points, horses may be registered with BE but must not have competed in any BE/BS or BRC at 90cm or above in the previous 12 months. Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Mixed Open Combined Training – for mixed Teams and Individuals
Teams consist of 1 rider competes in the Prelim/80cm, 1 rider competes in the Novice/80, 1 rider competes in Prelim/90 and 1 rider competes in Novice/90.
Prelim/80cm & Novice/80cm
Horses: No limit
Riders: Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years.
Prelim/90cm & Novice/90
Horses: No limit
Riders: Riders not to have competed 3* or above in last 5 calendar years
Entry fee:
Teams – £TBC
Individuals – £TBC
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Combined Training Qualifier, please contact Kelly Clack on 07792 922490 or ffrcteams@yahoo.com stating the test/s & height/s you would like to compete at.
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Area 9 Combined Challenge Qualifiers
Date: August 2025 – TBC
Venue: West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6QT
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
**Please note, this qualifies for the Combined Championships on 27 – 28 September 2025 at Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6RT**
Horse/rider combinations are allowed to compete at 2 consecutive heights both as part of a team or individual. The course consists of a course of a minimum of 6 show jumps immediately followed by a minimum of 6 cross country fences. The Showjumping and Cross Country are timed separately. The showjumping has a time allowed, with penalties given for every second over the time allowed and the Cross country has an Optimum time, with penalties being given for every second in excess of 5 seconds under/over optimum time on the Cross Country.
70 – For Teams and Individuals. Class will split in to Junior and Senior sections
Riders: Not have to have completed a BE90, BRCHT90, AE90 or CH90 or above in the current competition year. Riders not allowed to compete at 90 or above in this qualifier/Championship on a different horse.
Horses: May be registered with BE but must not have any BE points and a maximum of 10 BE Foundation points. Not to have completed a BE90 or above in the current year or previous year.
80 – For Teams and Individuals. Class will split in to Junior and Senior sections
Riders: Not to have competed Eventing under FEI rules in the last 5 calendar years.
Horses: May be registered with BE but must not have any BE points. Not to have completed a BE 100 or above in the current year or previous year.
Mixed 90 – Teams may consist of a mixture of Junior and Senior riders and individuals.
Riders: Not to have competed Eventing under FEI rules in the last 5 calendar years.
Horses: All horses may be registered with BE with a maximum of 5 BE points and not to have completed a BE 105 or higher in the current year or previous year.
Mixed 100 – Teams may consist of a mixture of Junior and Senior riders and individuals.
Riders: No limit.
Horses: No limit.
Entry fee:
Teams – £TBC
Individuals – £TBC
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Combined Challenge Qualifier, please contact Kelly Clack on 07792 922490 or ffrcteams@yahoo.com stating the height/s you would like to compete at.
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Area 9 Dressage to Music Qualifiers
Date: October 2025 – TBC
Burrows Court, Nibley Green, Dursley GL11 6AZ
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Individuals ONLY
***Please note, all classes qualify for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships in 2026 TBC at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2EF ***
Prelim Dressage to Music – Individuals only, split Juniors/Seniors
Test: BD Prelim Freestyle to Music (2016)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Prelim Points and 0 BD points at Novice or above. Horses cannot have competed in Elementary or above in the same competition year BD or BRC. No horse may have gained 70% or above in DTM Novice (BD or BRC) in the previous 12 months.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years and not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years and not to have competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice in current or previous calendar year.
Junior Novice Dressage to Music
Test: BD Novice Freestyle to Music (2019)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Novice Points, up to 35 BD Elementary Points and 0 BD points at Medium or above.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years
Senior Novice Dressage to Music 0 Points
Test: BD Novice Freestyle to Music (2019)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Prelim Points and 0 BD points at Novice or above. Horses cannot have competed in Elementary or above in the same competition year BD or BRC. Horses may not compete in Elementary DTM at the same qualifier or championship.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years and not to have competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice in current or previous calendar year.
Senior Novice Dressage to Music with Points
Test: BD Novice Freestyle to Music (2019)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Novice Points, up to 35 BD Elementary Points and 0 BD points at Medium or above.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years
Mixed Elementary Dressage to Music
Test: BD Elementary Freestyle to Music (2024)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Elementary Points, up to 35 BD Medium Points and 0 BD points at Advanced Medium or above.
Riders: Not to have competed at under FEI rules for Dressage in the last 5 calendar years
Mixed Pick a Test Dressage to Music – Medium/Advanced Medium
Test: BD Medium Freestyle to Music (2016) or BD Advanced Medium Freestyle to Music (2016)
Horses/Riders: No limit
Mixed Pairs Dressage to Music
Test: BRC Novice Pairs Dressage to Music (2018)
Horses and riders will be expected to ride together, side by side for at least 80% of the test.
Horses/Riders: No limit
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Dressage to Music qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which test/s you would like to ride.
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Area 9 Arena Eventing Qualifiers
Date: October 2025 – TBC
Venue: West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6QT
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
Horse/rider combinations are allowed to compete at 2 consecutive heights both as part of a team or individual.
The course consists of a course of 9 show jumps immediately followed by 10 portable/knock down style cross country fences with the final fence as a showjump, the Joker fence which will be set a discretionary 10cm higher than the rest of the course. The Showjumping and Cross Country are timed as a whole with penalties being given for every second in excess under/over the optimum time.
70 – For Teams and Individuals. Class will split in to Junior and Senior sections
Riders: Not have to have completed a BE90, BRCHT90, AE90 or CH90 or above in the current competition year. Riders not allowed to compete at 90 or above in this qualifier/Championship on a different horse.
Horses: May be registered with BE but must not have any BE points and a maximum of 10 BE Foundation points. Not to have completed a BE90 or above in the current year or previous year.
80 – For Teams and Individuals. Class will split in to Junior and Senior sections
Riders: Not to have competed Eventing under FEI rules in the last 5 calendar years.
Horses: May be registered with BE but must not have any BE points. Not to have completed a BE 100 or above in the current year or previous year.
Mixed 90 – Teams may consist of a mixture of Junior and Senior riders and individuals.
Riders: Not to have competed Eventing under FEI rules in the last 5 calendar years.
Horses: All horses may be registered with BE with a maximum of 5 BE points and not to have completed a BE 105 or higher in the current year or previous year.
Mixed 100 – Teams may consist of a mixture of Junior and Senior riders and individuals.
Riders: No limit.
Horses: No limit.
Entry fee:
Teams – £TBC
Individuals – £TBC
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Arena Eventing Qualifier, please contact Kelly Clack on 07792 922490 or ffrcteams@yahoo.com stating the height/s you would like to compete at.
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Area 9 Winter Senior Novice Dressage Qualifiers
Date: November 2025 – TBC
Burrows Court, Nibley Green, Dursley GL11 6AZ
All classes are open to Senior Teams and Individuals ONLY
***Please note, all classes qualify for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships in 2026 TBC at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2EF ***
Senior Winter Novice Qualifier – Senior Only Individuals and Teams consist of 3 or 4 riders, each rider in the team rides a different test.
BD Intro 3 (2024)
Horses: Can have up to 35 BD Prelim and a 0 BD points at Novice or above. Horses cannot have competed in Novice or above BD or BRC in the current or previous competition year.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years.
Tests: BD Prelim 1 (2024) and BD Prelim 2 (2024)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Prelim points, up to 35 BD Novice points and 0 BD points at Elementary and above. Horses cannot have competed in Elementary or above BD or BRC in the same competition year.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above in the past ten years, competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice in current or previous calendar year.
Tests: BD Novice 1 (2024)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Novice points, up to 35 BD Elementary points and 0 BD points at Medium and above.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Performance Coach (BHSI) or above in the past ten years, competed Medium or above BD, BRC or BE Intermediate in current or previous calendar year.
Entry Fees;
Team: £TBC per test
Individuals: £TBC per test
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Winter Introductory Dressage qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which tests you would like to ride.
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Area 9 Winter Showjumping Qualifiers **NEW 60CM QUALIFIER**
Date: January 2026 – TBC
West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Melksham Road, Holt, Wiltshire BA14 6QT
Open to Juniors and Seniors, Teams and Individuals.
***Qualifies for the Winter Showjumping Championships at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2EF on 5th & 6th Apri ***
***Horse/rider combinations are allowed to compete at 2 consecutive heights.****
Mixed 60cm – Open to horses/ponies with 0 BE or BE foundation points and 0 BS points or BS Club points gained at 80cm or higher. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE or any BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 80cm or higher in the 12 months before the close of prelim entries.
Riders not to have completed a BS/BE or BRC with a starting height of 80cm or above in the 12 months before close of prelim entry. Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
70cm – Open to horses/ponies with a maximum of 50 BS points, 0 BE points or 15 BE foundation points. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE or any BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 90cm or higher in the 12 months before the close of prelim entries.
Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
80cm – Open to horses/ponies with a maximum of 250 BS points or 10 BE points. Horses/ponies not to have completed a BS/BE or any BRC jumping competition with a starting height of 100cm or higher in the 12 months before the close of prelim entries.
Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed 90cm – Open to horses/ponies with a maximum of 750 BS points and 40 BE points. Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
Riders not to have competed at under FEI rules for showjumping in the last 5 calendar years.
Mixed 100cm – Open to teams of mixed juniors/seniors. No limits on eligibility
Entry Fee;
Teams £TBC
Individuals £TBC per class
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Introductory Dressage qualifiers, please contact Kelly Clack as soon as possible on 07792922490 or email FFRC teams@yahoo.coM stating which heights you would like to jump.
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Area 9 Introductory Dressage Qualifiers
Date: February 2026 – TBC
Burrows Court, Nibley Green, Dursley GL11 6AZ
All classes are open to Junior & Senior Teams and Individuals.
***Please note, all classes qualify for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships in 2026 TBC at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2EF ***
Introductory Dressage – Open to individuals and teams consisting of 3 or 4 riders, each rider in the team rides a different test. Class split Juniors/Seniors.
Tests: BD Intro 1 (2024) & BD Intro 2 (2024) – Spurs are not allowed at Intro level
Horses: Not to have won any BD points at any level or won any BE points. Horses cannot have competed in Novice or above BD or BRC or BE100 in the previous 12 months, also not have competed at Elementary or above BD or BRC or BE Novice or above in the last 3 calendar years.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above. Not to have competed Novice or above BD, BRC or BE 100 in the previous 12 months. Not to have competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice or above in the last 3 calendar years.
Combinations: Not to have gained 70% or higher in their arena at a BRC/BD Championship at Intro Level or above.
Tests: BRC Prelim D1 (2025) & BRC Prelim D2 (2025)
Horses: Can have up to 35 BD Prelim and a 0 BD points at Novice or above. Horses cannot have competed in Elementary or above BD or BRC or BE Novice or above in the previous 12 months.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above, competed Elementary or above BD, BRC or BE Novice in previous 12 months.
Combinations: Not to have gained 70% or higher in their arena at a BRC/BD Championship at Prelim Level or above.
Mixed Intro Pairs Dressage
Pairs can be Junior and/or Senior
Test: BRC Intro Pairs 1 (2022)
Horses: Can have unlimited BD Prelim points and a 0 BD points at Novice or above.
Riders: Not to have gained their BHS Stage 4 Coach or above, not to have competed Novice (including Pairs) or above BD, BRC or BE 100 in previous 12 months.
Combinations: Winning pair from previous year may not take part.
Entry Fees;
Team £TBC per test
Individuals £TBC per test
Pairs £TBC per pair
ENTRIES CLOSE: TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Area Introductory Dressage qualifiers, please contact Fran Pearce as soon as possible on 07367 425815 or email francescapearce1@aol.co.uk stating which tests you would like to ride.
Contact Info;
Dressage Team Manager – Fran Pearce
Email: francescapearce1@aol.co.uk
Tel: 07367 425815
Jumping/Combined Team Manager – Kelly Clack
Email: FFRCteams@yahoo.com
Tel: 07792 922490
Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules to download the BRC 2025 Rule Book, Rule amendments, Vaccination checker and for hat tagging and body protector information
Number Template for Area Qualifiers – Number Template
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