CLICK HERE for the NSEA General & Competition Rules 2025
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ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY
Please enter online www.bicton-arena.co.uk
All TEAM MANAGERS must then declare teams NO LATER than 11am on Tuesday 4th February.
Please email gemma@bicton.com to declare your teams
EMAIL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CHANGES AFTER MIDDAY ON FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY
Entry Fee: £22.00 (this includes First Aid & NSEA Levy)

YOU ONLY NEED TO DECLARE TEAMS IF THEY ARE NOT MADE CLEAR WHEN ENTERING

COUNTY QUALIFIERS

The highest placed team & Individual for the relevant county will be given the title 'County Champion' & will qualiffy for the NSEA County Finals at Hickstead date tbc.

(Devon & Cornwall School are eligable for this only)

THE NEW WINDSOR CHALLENGE QUALIFIER 2025'

90/95cm - Winning team will 'The New Windsor Challenge' click here for more info

A school may qualify a maximum of 1 team for the finals at Addington.

HICKSTEAD ELITE QUALIFIERS

1m Team Qualifier & 1.10 Individual Qualifier

The top 2 teams in the 1m & the top 2 horses & ponies in 1.10m will qualify for Hickstead date tbc
 

 Any withdrawals after Monday 3rd January will not be refunded, withdrawals before this date will be refunded in full minus a £5 admin fee.

 No responsibility can be taken by the organisers for any accident or damage to competitors, attendants, animals, spectators, or their property, or vehicles of any description. By entering this competition, the exhibitor of any horse or pony accepts that Bicton Arena, the organiser or any of the officers of the show will not be held responsible or accountable for anything that may happen from any cause or circumstance whatsoever to any persons, exhibitors or their servants or to any animal or article or property brought into the show ground.

·        All competitors take part at their own risk and are always expected to exercise due care and obey all notices placed for their control.

·        Onsite catering will be available

·        Any withdrawals after Monday 3rd February will not be refunded, withdrawals before this will be refunded in full minus a £5 admin fee.

·        The judge’s decision is final

·        Hats to current British Safety Standard must be worn when mounted. Body protectors are advised. BS dress code

·        Dogs must always be kept on a lead.

·        The organiser reserves the right to alter the schedule, refuse entry and to cancel a class.

·        No lungeing anywhere on the showground

·        Please pick up your muck before leaving.

·        No horse/pony under 4 years of age may compete.

·        All SJ heights are approximate.

•    Practice fences must be jumped in the correct way as flagged.

Your Responsibility
All persons attending the event must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents and must obey instructions given by the Organiser or by officials and stewards on its behalf. All competitors and those associated with their school are the responsibility of the Team Manager whilst at the competition

Child Protection & Safeguarding
If you have any concerns, please contact the NSEA on tel 07552 836032 / competition@nsea.co.uk to be put in contact with our designated Child Protection Officer. If you have immediate concerns, you can contact Childline tel 0800 1111 or NSPCC tel 0808 800 5000

TV & Photography
Please note that professional photographers will be present at the Qualifiers and there may also be TV cameras at the Championships. Please indicate on the entry form if you do not wish to appear in press coverage/ TV or photos taken by official photographers.