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Scottish Riding Clubs Event Series

What RC Members need to know:

 You must be a current member of an affiliated BRC Riding Club

 You can only compete as a member of one club

 You can sign up for any or all four event series by emailing  :

        Scottishrcchampionships@gmail.com, clicking the link on the website SRCES.co.uk

        or completing the registration form at the Finals 

 You must provide the following details

        o Your name

        o Riding club

        o Membership number

        o Horses name

        o Which series and which class or classes

 Once your RC membership has been verified, you will receive via email a google link which you complete from your placings at competitions, the placings will be verified and your points added to the score sheet

 2026 Registration will close on 30th June 2026 – no registrations will be accepted after this date 

 2025/2026 Series starts from 13th /14th September 25, where points may be gained in any open classes at the SRCES Finals and final submissions of points will be on 1st September 2026

 Points will be awarded to Horse & Rider Combinations gaining places at any unaffiliated events

 RC Members must enter events via the organising events chosen system.

 Scottish RC Events Series do not run or organise any of the events, they just collate the points and run the series final.

 Eventing -classes will be:  60 cm, 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm and 100 cm

        o Points may be gained at ODE & HT competitions.  Combinations must have completed a minimum of two One Day Events across the series

        o Riders may opt to register for two levels, a level must be nominated for points before the final, should a member step up or down a level during the series any points gained at the lower or higher level will be forfeited

        o Eligibility 

                60 cm – Combinations not to have competed at 80 cm or above

                70 cm and 80 cm – Combinations not to have competed at 90 cm in previous year

                80 cm – combinations not to have competed at 1m

                90 cm & 1 m – Open 

 Arena Event

        o Classes will be 60cms, 70cms, 80cms, 90cms & 100cms and combinations may compete in only 2 consecutive classes. 

        o Eligibility

                60 cm – combinations not to have competed at 80 cm 

                70 cm – combinations not to have competed at 90 cm 

                80 cm – combinations not to have competed at 1 m 

                90 cm & 1 m open 

        o Riders may opt to register for two levels, however, should a member step up or down a level during the series any points gained at the lower or higher level will be forfeited. 

 Dressage to Music & Dressage

        o Dressage to Music: Classes will be Prelim, Novice, Elementary & Pick a Test (Med/Adv Med)

        o Dressage : classes Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary &  PYO ( Med/Adv/Med)

        o Eligibility

                Intro  – Combinations must not have competed at Novice or above 

                Prelim – Combinations must not have competed at Elementary or above

                Novice – Combinations must not have competed at Medium  or above 

                Elementary & Above – Open

                Final Points for the series final classes will be added to the scores and the top 3 point places in each series will receive prizes

                Any Horse and rider combination placed within the top 3 points series in 2 consecutive years with more than 6 competitors must move up to the next height/level

                All Final Competitions are Stand Alone Competitions

 Any queries/questions – please contact scottishrcchampionships@gmail.com

Points awarded

Eventing Points
1st – 100
2nd- 80
3rd – 60
4th – 40
5th – 30
6th – 20
7th – 15
8th – 10
Hunter Trial Points
1st – 80
2nd – 60
3rd- 50
4th – 40
5th – 30
6th – 20
Arena Eventing
1st – 80
2nd – 60
3rd – 50
4th – 40
5th – 30
6th – 20  
Dressage & DTM
55- 59.9% – 5 points
60-62.9% – 10 points
63-63.9% – 15 points
64-65.9% – 20 points
66-67.9% – 30 points
68-69.9% – 40 points
70-72.9% – 50 points
73% + – 60 points

Eventing Double Clears (XC & jumping Clear not including time faults) – 50 points

Double clear points are awarded regardless of any placing.

Website for more information: https://srces.co.uk/

BRC Area 1 Summer Qualifiers

British Riding Clubs Area 1 Summer Dressage, Show Jumping and Combined Training Qualifiers at The Daimler Foundation at Morris EC on Saturday 12th July 2025.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE DAY.

OFFICE open from 8 am.

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.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER: Jamie Agnew 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.

ALL TIMES:    PDF FILE

SHOW JUMPING TIMES ONLY

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

The TopSpec weighbridge will be on site from 9 am. 

Declaration forms are NOT required.

Rosettes and test sheets will be available to collect from the main reception area.

Information on competing and travelling in hot weather is available on The British Horse Society website:  https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/seasonal-care/exercise-travel-and-competing-in-hot-weather/

Dispensation has been given for the layout of arenas.

Dressage is indoors and show jumping is in the outdoor arena.

The first course walk is from 10.30 am until 11 am. The course will only be changed for the style jumping qualifier. Course walks will be fitted in during the day, please listen out for announcements.

The weather forecast for Saturday’s Area 1 qualifier at The Daimler Foundation at Morris Equestrian Centre is looking hot and sunny at the moment.

Information on competing and travelling in hot weather is available on The British Horse Society website – link below:

https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/seasonal-care/exercise-travel-and-competing-in-hot-weather

Area 1 Riding Clubs Championships

Area 1 members who compete and qualify at the 2024 Winter and 2025 Summer Qualifiers will be eligible to enter the new Area 1 Riding Clubs Championships as detailed below:

Area 1 Riding Clubs Dressage Championship – 12th October 2025 – Morris EC

  • Achieved 65% or higher in Prelim and Novice qualifiers.
  • Achieved 63% or higher in Intro and Elementary qualifiers.

List of qualified combinations:

Area 1 Riding Clubs Show Jumping Championship – 26th October 2025 – SNEC

Compete at the 2024 Winter and 2025 Summer Show Jumping qualifier and:

  • Clear or 4 faults in the qualifier classes.

List of qualified combinations:

Message from BRC Area 1 Chairman

Message from BRC Area 1 Riding Clubs Chairman

Dear Members,

Earlier this year our Area 1 Chair, Julia Robinson Dow had to step down due to extensive family commitments.

Julia joined the committee in 2019 and became chair in 2023.  The Area committee greatly appreciated Julia’s contribution during these years.  I joined the committee in February and in April agreed to take on the role of chair until the AGM.

A few years have passed since I served on the Area committee.  I am thoroughly enjoying seeing old friends and meeting new members. A lot has changed, a lot has not.

There are different challenges for those involved with club committees.  We must embrace change but not lose sight of the camaraderie that has built up over years.  The various disciplines are hungry for our members’ participation.  It is important that we support our club activities whether it is training or competition.  Your Riding Club provides the best foundation for horse and rider to grow in experience and achievement together.

Participation is not confined to riding. Volunteering can be great fun, and entertaining! It is an easy way to give back to the sport we all enjoy so much.

The summer Qualifiers are looming (Saturday 12th July at The Daimler Foundation at Morris EC).  Despite healthy memberships every discipline has noted falling participation which makes viability very difficult.  I hope those supporting our competitions have a most enjoyable day.

Unfortunately I will not be able to meet you at Morris as I am moving house.

Remember to keep up to date with BRC and Area information by checking the Area 1 web site:

brcarea1.co.uk

and the Facebook page:  British Riding Clubs Area 1

So best wishes for a successful summer no matter what the challenge is.

Jennifer Rentoul

BRC Area 1 Summer Qualifiers

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO ONLINE ENTRIES (Ticket Tailor).

 

ALL Area 1 Summer Qualifiers for Dressage, Show Jumping and Combined Training are now running on SATURDAY 12th July 2025.

 

Summer Dressage, Show Jumping and Combined Training – Saturday  12th July 2025 at Morris EC.

  • Dressage – Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium and Pairs.
  • Show Jumping – 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 and 105 cm
  • Combined Training – BD P1, BD P2, BD N1 and BD N2 plus 60, 70, 80 and 90 cm.

SCHEDULE:  Area 1 Dressage and Combined Training Schedule – 12th July 2025

SCHEDULE:  Area 1 Show Jumping Schedule – 12th July 2025 REVISED (NOW ON SATURDAY 12TH JULY)

 

There are Open (non-qualifier) dressage and show jumping classes which are open to all and do not require any payment of pre-entry fees.

 

 

Scottish Riding Club Championships at Auchlishie…

Scottish Riding Club Championships organised by Area 22 at Auchlishie on Saturday 7th  June  and Sunday 8th June 2025.

The closing date for entries is the 19th May 2025.

There are no BRC National qualifiers for Area 1 members at this event (see foot of page for Area 1 qualifier information).

Any queries for Scottish Riding Club Championships to be emailed to:    scottishrcchampionships@gmail.com

 

Area 22 Scottish Riding Club Championships Schedule – 7 & 8 June 2025  –  Word document

Scottish Champs 2025 Entry Form  –  Excel spreadsheet

 

Stabling – All stabling requests to be submitted via this link:

https://forms.gle/Tcvb6U417Aiwi3WAA

 

BEST TURNED OUT PRIZES

DRESSAGE – Best Turned Out prize for each arena, per class.
SHOW JUMPING – Best Turned Out Prize per team, per class.
EVENTING – Best Turned Out in each arena, per class.

Area 1 Qualifiers for 2025:

Area 1 Arena Eventing Qualifier

British Riding Clubs Area 1 Arena Eventing Qualifier at Netherton Equestrian on Sunday 9th March 2025 hosted by Glenbrae Riding Club.

TIMES available on Riding Club Results:
https://www.ridingclubresults.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=1828

Any queries, or changes, please send an e-mail to: ian.ross14@btinternet.com

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE DAY

Equine passports, plus any hats to be checked, should be taken to the office before competing.

Remember to print off your own numbers for your number bib.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER:  HKF 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.

Declaration forms are NOT required.

Arena Eventing

Arena Eventing at Netherton Equestrian hosted by Glenbrae RC on Sunday 9th March 2025.

  • 70, 80, 90 and 100 cm (plus X poles, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 cm non-qualifier classes).  Includes Pony Club Barrier Spring qualifiers.

Area 1 Arena Eventing Qualifier Schedule – 9th March 2025

Pre Entries due by 14th February.  FINAL ENTRIES due by 28th February via Club Entries.

Click here for link to Glenbrae RC Club Entries.

 

BRC Area 1 Winter Intermediate Dressage and DTM

British Riding Clubs Area 1 Winter Intermediate Dressage and DTM Qualifiers at SNEC on Sunday 1st December 2024 hosted by Scottish Dressage Group.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE DAY

OFFICE open from 8.30 am.

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.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER:  Jamie Agnew Photography

Good luck to everyone taking part and thank you to all the volunteers and judges without whom we wouldn’t be able to run these events.

TIMES:

Area 1 Winter Intermediate Dressage and DTM – 1st December 2024 – TIMES

 

Any queries, or changes, please send an e-mail to:  darrenmiller10@hotmail.com

Declaration forms are NOT required.

Rosettes and test sheets will be available to collect from the main reception area.

BRC Area 1 Qualifier Dates – 2025

Summer Dressage, Show Jumping and Combined Training – Saturday  12th July 2025 at Morris EC.

PLEASE NOTE:  Area 1 Summer Qualifiers for Dressage, Show Jumping and Combined Training are NOW ALL running on SATURDAY 12th JULY 2025.

  • Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium and Pairs.

           SCHEDULE:  Area 1 Dressage and Combined Training Schedule – 12th July 2025

    • 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 and 105 cm   – NOW ON SATURDAY 12th JULY 2025.

           SCHEDULE: Area 1 Show Jumping Schedule – 12th July 2025 REVISED

 

Combined Challenge – at Ivesley EC on 17th August 2025 by invitation of Area 2.

 

Winter Dressage – Grassroots, Intermediate and Open – Sunday 12th October at Morris EC

  • Intro, Prelim, Novice and Pairs.
  • Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced Medium.
  • Novice, Prelim, Pairs, Elementary and Pick a Test.

 

Winter Show Jumping – Sunday 26th October at SNEC

  • 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 cm.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO ONLINE ENTRIES (Ticket Tailor)

 

All qualifiers are open to Seniors and Juniors.

 

Schedules will be published on the Area 1 website once available.

 

Click here for link to BRC 2025 Rule Book for more details on qualifiers and classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Championship dates & venues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRC Championship entries can be made through Sport80 using this link: https://britishridingclubs.sport80.com