HQ has made some changes due to member feedback to reduce confusion with some re-naming of classes and tests. Another notable change is that gloves will no longer be compulsory for dressage competition or the dressage phase of competitions.
Following feedback and confusion with BRC dressage this year, BRC HQ will be making some name changes which will will come into effect from 1st October 2025.
The first will be the class names, which will change as follows:
Introductory Winter Dressage will change to Grassroots Winter Dressage
Novice Winter Dressage will change to Intermediate Winter Dressage
Intermediate Winter Dressage will change to Open Winter Dressage
By making this change we remove the Introductory and Novice names which are dressage levels and were the main point of mix-up.
The second change will be the BRC Dressage Tests, which, having similar names to the BD tests caused some confusion for riders so we will be renaming the tests as follows:
BRC Prelim 1 will change to BRC Prelim A
BRC Prelim 2 will change to BRC Prelim B and so on
None of these changes will affect the competitions, it will be purely a name change.
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
