Team Championship
• Teams will be selected in accordance with the Regional Team Selection Policy.
• All scoring for team and individual competitions will be based on combined scores
• Each team of 4 will have a drop score on each day. The rider with the lowest score will be deleted from the team average.
• Each team to comprise of four riders from the region who have been assessed as current members of one of the following squads: D, C, C+, B, B+, A / A Young Horse.
• Teams must include riders from at least three different squads.
• Teams of 3 riders are permitted but must consist of 3 riders from different levels. All 3 scores will count. If a team drops to two members, they may still ride in the competition for individual placings. However the competition is a team competition and therefore will not start with any individual riders.
• Individual Championships will also be awarded at each level: The individual championships will be determined from the individual results in the team classes - Rosettes and Prizes at unmounted prize giving.

Team Allocations
North & East 5 teams
North & West 5 teams
South & East 7 teams
South & West 7 teams
Scotland 4 teams
Wales 4 teams

Additional teams will be permitted if regions do not send a full contingent

Conditions of Entry and Qualification
As per Rules 169 & 172 of the British Dressage Members Handbook. All riders must be full BD members with fully registered horses and must adhere to the BD code of conduct. Riders must adhere to British Dressage Regional Selection Policy guidelines set down for team selection. Any riders found in breach of the selected policy may be eliminated.

Arena Familiarisation and Walks
Arena Familiarisation (exercise within the arenas) available from 16:00 on Friday until dusk. Arena walks from 07:30 each morning until 25 minutes before competition starts. This is in walk, mounted (by the competitor), with competition number worn, and OUTSIDE the arenas

Exercise of Horses
There is a large outdoor arena for working in plus use of indoor arenas for exercise of horses not warming up for their classes Bridle numbers must be worn at all times.

Entertainment
Introduction & briefing Friday night, followed at 7.30pm by complimentary drinks. Entertainment will be announced for the Saturday evening.

Chef D’Equipes
There will be a Chef D’Equipes meeting on Friday 18:00 in the cafe. Contact details of all Chef D’Equipes should be sent by email to dressage@buryfarmestates.co.uk, prior to arrival

First Aid
There are on site first aiders, please ask the secretary or anyone from the office should you require help.

Security
In the interest of onsite security and health and safety all riders, parents, partners and Chef D’Equipes upon arrival will be issued with a security wristband which must be worn for the duration of the competition. Please ensure that valuables are locked at all times and that your vehicles remain locked at all times.

Lorry Park
There is ample parking for Lorries and ample hook ups. Parking area for each region will be published with times. Cars will be provided allocated parking spaces which may not be located in the same area as lorries. Lorries will take priority on the hardstanding.

Dogs
Dogs are NOT allowed in competition arenas or warm up arenas. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and owners must clear up after them.

Prize Giving.
Prize giving and the closing ceremony will take place approximately 45 minutes after the last test on Sunday. This will be unmounted in the International Indoor Arena. All riders must be in full riding attire. General Rules and Conduct No person but the competitor may school a horse from the saddle for the duration of the show, with the exception that grooms may exercise at walk on a long rein ONLY In the interests of health and safety the directions of the stewards and organisers must be followed at all times. Competitors and supporters are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting the nature of the sport and the spirit of friendly competition in line with the British Dressage Members code of conduct. All competitors will be bound by the BD code of conduct and social media policy, please refer to Handbook. Rude and abusive behaviour towards people and / or animals will not be tolerated and those in contravention of this will be asked to leave. Emergency telephone numbers and contact numbers will be posted at the Secretary’s Office Please note that some areas are designated judges/officials only. Please can everyone respect this.

Vet / Farrier
Chiltern Equine Clinic is based at Bury Farm. The vet will operate an out of hours service during the course of the show. The telephone number is 01525 222099

Secretary’s office.
A list of local farriers can be supplied in the event of emergency. There is however no guarantee that a farrier will be able to attend the centre during the course of the weekend. Please therefore ensure that your horse / pony is well shod.

Accommodation
A list of local hotels and B&B can also be found at http://www.buryfarmestates.co.uk/bandb.asp#.Yi8jcnrP3rc.

Photographer
There will be an official photographer on site and photographs will be taken during the event.

Toilets and Shower Facilities
The Toilets & Showers are open at all times

All entries should be made via this event link. This includes stabling, bedding and hook up.


(Please note that after the definite entry date no refunds can be made)
Entry Fees: £240/team competition (£60 per rider)
£25/entry for Classes 2 – 5 (warm up classes)
Substitutions will be accepted after the close of entries until the 23rd June. However no refunds will be given.

On-site stabling. Stables are supplied empty of bedding, and must be left swept and empty Duration of Show (Friday to Sun) £85 (please notify in advance if you require longer)
Shavings can be pre-ordered or bought on site for £9 (you are welcome to bring your own – not paper though).
Please pre book bedding if possible.

Arrivals on Friday are welcome from 15.00-19.00. STRICTLY no arrivals after 19.00

Stables should be left in the condition in which they are found, i.e. banked up, clear of droppings and dry.

Hay can be purchased on site during the show.

Ad-lib free straw is provided for temporary stables.

Stables are allocated in regions where possible (with the exception of stallions) and stable plans will be clearly visible on arrival. Please indicate on entry form time of arrival. Stabling will be open from Friday 15:00

Hook Up
Hook up is available at £25 per night. This is payable with entries.

Prizes: Rosettes, prizes and sashes will be awarded to the winning teams and individuals over the two days on Sunday at the prize giving.

The café and bar will be open throughout the weekend, providing food and beverage service from 4pm on Friday 23rd June.

Visitors are reminded that Bury Farm is a licensed premises and so any alcohol consumerd within the vicinity of the show centre must have been purchased from the Bury Farm bar or cafe.

Please note that after the definite entry date no refunds can be made.
Substitutions will be accepted after the close of entries until the 23rd June. However no refunds will be given.

Please refer to www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk for full terms and conditions. All Bury Farm EC affiliated dressage events are run to BD rules.

By entering any equestrian class or competition run or held at Bury Farm EC you acknowledge that you are taking part in a risk sport and are a competent rider at the level to which you are competing.

Please refer to our Show Rules & Conditions of Entry.

Our agreed onsite partner SBM Photographic will provide a photographic service at selected Bury Farm shows, complying with GDPR guidelines. Some large Bury Farm events are live streamed by H&C TV and by Clip My Horse TV  under the guidance of equine media services policies.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES

All horses must be travelled with passports which can demonstrate that all vaccinations are up to date (Bury Farm operates a 12-month vaccination policy)

Horses must also show no clinical signs of the following when attending the centre:

1. recent cough of unknown cause
2. recent nasal discharge of unknown cause
3. enlarged lymph nodes
4. fever (>38.5 degrees)
5. recent onset of neurological signs of unknown cause
6. diarrhoea

Horses must also 

1. not be under current investigation for EHV infection
2. have not been in contact with and is not kept on the same premises as a horse known to have or be under investigation for EHV
3. have not travelled out of the country for the past 28 days.

 Horses should NOT be brought to the centre if they are not in good health on the date of travel.

1. The decision of the judges & stewards in all cases is final. They reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any part of the competition or to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
2. The organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards.
3. The organisers will not be held responsible and accept no liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, rider, spectators, vehicles or their contents and accessories, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. It is a condition of entry that each entrant shall agree to indemnify against any legal action arising from such incident.
4. All competitors must be suitably dressed in correct riding attire to current British Safety Standards. Riding / Jodhpur boots must be worn for all classes. 
5. Horses & ponies tied to lorry or trailers must not be left unattended.
6. Please ensure the area around your horsebox / trailer is clean and tidy. Droppings collected and not swept onto or left on BFEC. Please take litter home or use the bins provided.
7. Children must be supervised at all times
8. Whilst outside arenas, horses and ponies should be moved at a walk only.
9. There is a vet on call. The expense of any veterinary services rendered either on or after the show must be borne by the competitor or owner of the horse / pony.
10. No dogs allowed, other than in Lorry Park Only and MUST be on a lead at all times