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BRC Area 1 Winter Show Jumping Qualifer

By on October 1, 2026

Thanks to Linda and Pat for all their work on the times. 

British Riding Clubs Area 1 Winter Show Jumping Qualifier at SNEC on Sunday 4th October 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE DAY

OFFICE open from 8.45 am in the foyer.

Equine passports, plus any hats to be checked, should be brought to the office before competing and back numbers (which must be worn) should be collected.

Equine ‘Flu Vaccination checker available on the website:  https://brcarea1.co.uk/area-1-2026-qualifiers/

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER:  Sinclair Photography

Good luck to everyone taking part and thank you to all the volunteers and officials without whom we wouldn’t be able to run these events.  Thank you to all the competitors for supporting the qualifiers – we hope that you have an enjoyable and successful day.

!!  Any queries, or changes, notify your Team Manager, who will send an e-mail to:  brcarea1scotland@gmail.com

Declaration forms are NOT required.

Course Walk Times for Show Jumping 

(Timings are approximate and may vary on the day.)

60 cm = 9.25 – 9.45 am

70 cm = 11.03 – 11.23 am

80 cm = 12.41 – 1.11 pm

90 cm = 2.19 – 2.39 pm

100 cm = 3.19 – 3.39 pm

The show jumping qualifier format is Option 1:  One round divided into two sections.  First section is time allowed; second section is against the clock.

TIMES:

Area 1 Winter SJ Qualifier Times – 4th October 2026

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BRC Area 1 AGM

By on September 17, 2026

Sunday 24th January 2027 at 2 pm at The BHS Hub, Stirling.

Agenda to follow.

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BRC Area 1 Dressage and SJ Championships

By on September 3, 2026

Winter Show Jumping – Sunday 4th October at The Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Broxburn, EH52 6NH

SHOW JUMPING – Area 1 Riding Clubs members who achieved a double clear at the 2025 Winter Show Jumping qualifier or at the 2026 Summer Qualifier are eligible to enter the Area 1 Championship class(es).  The list of qualified combinations is below.

Area 1 Championships – Show Jumping Qualifiers for October 2026

Sashes for Winners and Photo Prize sponsored by Sinclair Photography.

Rosettes sponsored by In the Ribbons Rosettes.

SCHEDULE:

Area 1 Winter Show Jumping Schedule – 4th October 2026

BRC Area 1 Show Jumping Championships – ENTRIES LIMITED TO first fifteen. Online entries will open on 5th September at 8 pm.  Once 15 entries have been received for that BRC Area 1 Show Jumping Championship class, no further entries will be accepted.

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Winter Dressage – Sunday 1st November at The Daimler Foundation at Morris EC, Kilmarnock, KA3 6AY.

DRESSAGE – Area 1 Riding Clubs members who achieved 65% or higher in Prelim and Novice, or 63% or higher in Intro and Elementary at the 2025 Winter Dressage qualifier, or at the 2026 Summer Qualifier are eligible to enter the Area 1 Championship class(es).  The list of qualified riders is below.

Area 1 Championships – Dressage Qualifiers for November 2026

Sashes for Winners and Photo Prize sponsored by Jamie Agnew Photography.

Rosettes sponsored by In the Ribbons Rosettes.

SCHEDULE:

Area 1 Winter Dressage Schedule – 1st November 2026

BRC Area 1 Dressage Championships. ENTRIES LIMITED TO first fifteen. Online entries will open on 5th September at 8 pm.  Once 15 entries have been received for that brc Area 1 Dressage Championship class, no further entries will be accepted.

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Show Jumping Training for New or Inexperienced Riders

By on August 24, 2026

Link to online booking: https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubsarea1/

Sunday 20th September at Totleywells EC

Experience the competition and qualifier experience without the pressure of competing. Sessions at 60, 70 and 80 cm.

Each session will take you through arriving with your horse, parking, checking in with the secretary, hat tagging, equine ‘flu check of your horse’s passport and a group course walk with BHS Accredited Professional Coach Blyth Brewster. The course will be built by an experienced BS course builder.

After warming up you’ll jump one round, including jump off section, followed by feedback from the coach and BS judge. You’ll then be able to jump a second round with the benefit of the feedback.

Participants should allow up to 90 minutes from arrival to work through all elements. 

Cost to BRC members of Area 1 affiliated clubs is £20. Non BRC members are also welcome and the cost will be £25.

There is a booking fee of 90p to contribute towards online and payment processing costs.

Bookings close on Tuesday 15th September, to allow time to organise sessions and timings.

Times will be allocated to facilitate the running of the day and it will not be possible to accommodate specific requests.

The 60 cm will commence at approximately 9.30 am.

No refunds will be issued after 15th September, unless we are able to fill the space.

The training cost is being subsidised by the British Riding Clubs area training grant and Area 1 liaison committee.

This training event is also a BHS CPD training day for coaches and there may be a few extra people observing in the arena. They will be under Blyth Brewster’s supervision.

There will be another training session in the east in the autumn. Details to follow.

Link to online booking: https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubsarea1/

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SRC Event Series at Auchlishie

By on August 10, 2026

SCHEDULE:

SRCES Finals & Open Competiton September 2026

Link to online entries: https://brcarea22.equusorganiser.com/

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Ride a Course at Muirmill on 25th May 2026

By on May 26, 2026

Just a wee note of thanks. Small but mighty, today was a great success. Few riders but gosh what a lot of smiling faces. Just the event I imagined when I suggested it 18 months ago.

We will definitely look to build on this. Muirmill is a fab venue (mind you the weather helped) The riders were nervous but with just a 2nd round showed improvement and increased confidence.

Training is valuable but everyone, at all levels need ring experiences. With less low level shows and fewer Riding Club shows this is difficult to obtain.

We will run a second day in the East and that will be open to all RC members and non-members. A review of the two events will take place with an aim to run again.

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing a few more entries at our Summer qualifiers.

Thanks

Maggie, Area 1 Event Co-ordinator

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Show Jumping Training for New or Inexperienced Riders

By on April 12, 2026

Link to online booking: https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubsarea1/2161923

Monday 25th May at Muirmill EC, Symington, KA1 5SH

Experience the competition and qualifier experience without the pressure of competing. Sessions at 60, 70 and 80 cm.

Each session will take you through arriving with your horse, parking, checking in with the secretary, hat tagging, equine ‘flu check of your horse’s passport and a group course walk with BHS Accredited Professional Coach Blyth Brewster. The course will be built by an experienced BS course builder.

After warming up you’ll jump one round, including jump off section, followed by feedback from the coach and BS judge. You’ll then be able to jump a second round with the benefit of the feedback.

Participants should allow up to 90 minutes from arrival to work through all elements. 

Cost to BRC members of Area 1 affiliated clubs is £20. Non BRC members are also welcome and the cost will be £25.

There is a booking fee of 90p to contribute towards online and payment processing costs.

Bookings close on Monday 18th May, to allow time to organise sessions and timings.

Times will be allocated to facilitate the running of the day and it will not be possible to accommodate specific requests.

The 60 cm will commence at approximately 9.30 am.

No refunds will be issued after 18th May, unless we are able to fill the space.

The training cost is being subsidised by the British Riding Clubs area training grant and Area 1 liaison committee.

This training event is also a BHS CPD training day for coaches and there may be a few extra people observing in the arena. They will be under Blyth Brewster’s supervision.

There will be another training session in the east in the autumn. Details to follow.

Link to online booking: https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubsarea1/2161923

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Arena Eventing Qualifier

By on April 5, 2026

This is the first Arena Eventing that Area 1 Liaison Committee has run.  The venue at Totleywells was great, the team there could not have been more helpful.

The Indoor worked well as warmup with a max of 6 riders.  We had a steward directing riders down from the lorry park in communication with the steward in the indoor.  This way the warm up was never overloaded and riders knew when there were spaces.

The steward in the Indoor liaised with the Arena Steward so there was a regular flow of competitors to the fabulous outdoor arena.

We had use of the indoor viewing room (heated!) for Secretary and Volunteers.  This was very welcome as the wind was a bit keen in the morning.  Unfortunately the caterer booked to cover the event called off on Saturday evening.  Fortunately Linda Allen was able to do a run to Tesco and we have plenty of sandwiches, crisps and water for the volunteers.

Car parking was tight but Keiron & Gemma from Totleywells did a great job of lorry jenga!  

Overall feedback has been very positive and it is a venue where we would look to run training.  

BHS Scotland came with the weighbridge, which was popular as a lot appreciated being able to get their horses weighed prior to the season.

All volunteers, committee members and officials were exemplary as usual.

Thanks to Linda Allen and Pat Bell for the great job with scoring.

Full results on Riding Club Results: https://www.ridingclubresults.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=2373

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BRC Members in Scotland

By on April 3, 2026

All current BRC members will have received an e-mail on 2nd April 2026 from British Riding Clubs HQ clarifying the position of your membership of British Riding Clubs.

If anyone has any queries and would like to speak to one of the Area 1 Liaison Committee, who are all based in the south of Scotland, please contact us.

Link to website with Area 1 Liaison Committee contact details:

https://brcarea1.co.uk/reference/

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As a BRC member, you continue to benefit from a wide range of opportunities and support, including:

  • Access to qualifiers and national championships
  • Access to BRC classes on the E-Riders online dressage platform
  • Member third-party liability insurance during BRC organised activities
  • Rider Magazine (4 issues per year)
  • National retailer discounts and member rewards
  • Access to training opportunities and area activities
  • Support and guidance through your club and area network
  • Access to the BHS Scotland Competition Series Championships held at Scone Palace International Horse Trials.
  • Being part of British Horse Society, providing national advocacy for equestrians, including improving equestrian access and representing riders at government level.

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Arena Eventing Qualifier – 22nd March 2026

By on March 18, 2026

Thanks to Linda for all her work on the times – they’re ready a day early.

British Riding Clubs Area 1 TopSpec Arena Eventing Qualifiers at Totleywells EC on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE DAY

PLEASE NOTE: 

NO cars in the lorry park – cars must park in the car park.

Directions to parking area must be followed.

Space is at a premium – please be courteous.

The last part of the roadway to Totleywells EC is single track – allow sufficient time.

The office will be located at the entrance to the indoor school viewing area and opens at 9 am.

Equine passports, plus any hats to be checked, should be taken to the office before competing and back numbers (which must be worn) should be collected.

The BHS Scotland weighbridge will be in attendance.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER:  Sinclair Photography

Good luck to everyone taking part and thank you to all the volunteers and officials without whom we wouldn’t be able to run these events.  Thank you to all the competitors for supporting the qualifiers – we hope that you have an enjoyable and successful day.

!!  Any queries, or changes, notify your Team Manager, who will send an e-mail to:  brcarea1scotland@gmail.com

Declaration forms are NOT required.

TIMES

Area 1 Arena Eventing Times – 22nd March 2026 – WEBSITE 3

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