By admin on July 6, 2025
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
Posted in News
By admin on April 28, 2025
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.
Posted in Events, News
By admin on March 24, 2025
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:
Posted in Events
By admin on March 6, 2025
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.
Posted in News
By admin on January 13, 2025
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.
Pre Entries due by 14th February. FINAL ENTRIES due by 28th February via Club Entries.
Posted in News
By admin on November 28, 2024
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.
Posted in Events
By admin on November 24, 2024
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.
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Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium, Advanced Medium and Pairs.
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60, 70, 80, 90, 100 and 105 cm – NOW ON SATURDAY 12th JULY 2025.
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.
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
Posted in Uncategorized
By admin on November 17, 2024
Nominations are open for BRC Area 1 Club Volunteer of the Year. The trophy will be presented to the winner at the Area 1 AGM on Sunday 12th January 2025 at The BHS Scotland Hub, Stirling, FK9 4RN.
Clubs affiliated to BRC Area 1 in 2024 may nominate a volunteer who has gone above and beyond for their Riding Club.
Please complete and submit this form giving details about why you are nominating the volunteer and what they have done for your Club by Monday 23rd December 2024.
Nominations should be submitted by an office bearer or committee member, on behalf of their Club.
Photograph of the 2023 Area 1 Club Volunteer of the Year, Nadine Scott of SPRA Riding Club, being presented with the trophy by Julia Robinson-Dow, BRC Area 1 chairman, at the summer SJ qualifier (Nadine was unable to attend the AGM in February 2024, when she was announced as winner).
Posted in News
By admin on November 6, 2024
British Riding Clubs Area 1 Annual General Meeting at 2 pm on Sunday 12th January 2025 at the BHS Scotland Hub, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN.
Guest speaker: Jim Dow of J Dow Horseboxes – information and advice on horse lorries and trailers.
British Riding Clubs Area 1
Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 12th January 2025 at 2 pm
at the BHS Scotland Hub, Stirling, FK9 4RN
AGENDA
- Apologies
- Minutes of the previous AGM (18th February 2024)
- Matters Arising
- Chairman’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report and Adoption of Accounts
- Area Representative’s Report
- Election of Office Bearers and Committee
- Proposals for Area Liaison Fees, Training Grant, etc
- Area 1 Qualifiers 2025
- A O C B
Presentation of Area 1 Trophies and Awards.
Guest Speaker: Jim Dow – advice on horse lorries and trailers.
Area 1 AGM – 18th February 2024 Minutes DRAFT
Posted in News
By admin on November 6, 2024
Message from Megan Morris, BRC Operations Manager:
“Following on from the vote for the area 1 representative, I can now inform you that your new elected area representative is Darren Miller.
I am sure you will join me in congratulating Darren and wishing the best in this role, and thank Maggie Bunnett for standing as the area rep for the past 7 years.
Darren is on hand to support you and the area, and his contact details can be found below.”
Mobile: 07876321027
E-Mail: darrenmiller10@hotmail.com
Posted in News