Eligibility for all classes can be found in the current BRC Handbook. Eligibility will be taken from the Friday before the qualifier. All competitors must be a member and be on the BRC Database by midday the Friday before the qualifier. Anyone failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified and informed by BRC HQ when the results are processed.
CD’s to be left in the relevant box by the office at least 30 minutes before your time. It is advised you have 2 CD’s in case of any issues. USB is also accepted.

This competition will run under BRC Rules, anyone in attendance will be bound by the BRC Code of Conduct. It is important that all competitors are aware of the rules relating to this competition – please see the current BRC Handbook and the BRC Rule Amendments and Changes Document which can be found at the link below: http://www.bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/british-riding-clubs/brc-rulebook

All BRC code of conduct rules must be observed at the event unless the venue/organiser has given specific instructions that are still in line with health and safety guidelines. This includes: the welfare of the horses and ponies; the conduct of members, officials, volunteers and representatives; safeguarding and equality and diversity as well as social media and discipline, for further information on the BRC codes of conduct please see the BRC handbook.

Entries:
All entrants must submit a pre-entry to BRC (fees can be found in the current BRC Handbook) by 21 dsys before the event. Pre-entries can be made via the pre-entry website https://brc.bhs.org.uk/login?referral=%2Fselect . Late pre-entries may be accepted at the discretion of the organiser with a late surcharge of £10 per individual (payable on the BRC pre-entries website) if space permits. Late entries cannot be guaranteed and so therefore must not be paid for until approval from the organiser has been gained.

Area Entries
After a pre-entry has been made, the designated club member who is in charge of organising the individual taking part in the event must also ensure an area entry is made. Please state in the notes the club you are representing. The fee is payable to the area/host club. Late area fees are subject to the organiser’s discretion. If a pre-entry is made, clubs are agreeing to a binding constitution which means they must make an area entry payable to the designated account, regardless of whether or not the individual competes.

The closing date of entries is 23rd October, with details of the organiser being posted of the BRC area representatives and qualifiers page. The entry must be signed by a senior club member/individual member who is also a BRC member. This certifies that all entries are in accordance with BRC rules. Entries will not be accepted if BRC has not received a Pre-Entry. Any special requests must be included on the entry form at the time of entry and will not be accommodated after close of entries. Entry Restrictions: For further eligibility queries, please see the BRC handbook. For the pair’s classes, both riders will ride the test at the same time, parallel to one another. The pick a test class is a mixed class for both Juniors and Seniors.

BRC have adjusted the numbers to qualify due to requests from many areas. For further information on the numbers to qualify for BRC championships, members are advised to review the BRC handbook.

We are delighted to have Equetech as sponsor of the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championships.

Championships held 25th-27th April at Arena UK

Light refreshments will be available

Withdrawals, Refunds and Cancellations: Refunds as BRC’s cancellation/postponement policy. BRC will credit note at their discretion, should the team manager need to withdraw any members from competition, it is up to the discretion of the organiser for refunds. If the event is cancelled and rescheduled within 21 days of the original event then all entries will remain and be carried over to the new date, with pre-entries for the qualifier NOT re-opening. If the new qualifier date is more than 21 days after the original date, then pre-entries will reopen and close again 21 days before the new qualifier date. Those unable to make the new date have 14 working days to claim a credit note from BRC. Eligibility will be taken from the close of the new entries date. For any qualifier that is cancelled and not rescheduled, clubs will have 14 working days from the date of cancellation to claim a credit note from BRC.

PPE:
Hats
All hats must have a visible HOT PINK BRC/BE/PC hat tag in place before they are worn on the showground, to show that they meet the current safety standards. There will be a trained official available on the day to do this for you if your hat does not currently have one. For up-to-date hat rules please see the current BRC Handbook.

All competitors should note that from January 2023: PAS 015: 1998 SNELL E2001 Are no longer accepted as part of BRC hat standards. Body Protectors A body protector is not obligatory for dressage competitions. However, competitors may wear an up to standard body protector should they wish to, for up-to-date list of standards for body protectors please see the BRC handbook.

Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events, so as paramedics can be informed.

Flu Vaccinations
Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. Passports will be checked by the official steward. If your vaccination is out of date and the course needs to be restarted, then you must apply for a yellow card from BRC/will be given a yellow card at the qualifier by the official steward. This will enable competitors to continue competing but ensure that they must follow up on the vaccination.

Horses and ponies cannot be vaccinated within the 7 days before competition. Passports/Vacs emailed to area18.officialsteward@gmail.com 

Health and Safety
Further information on BRC’s health and safety guidelines can be found in the BRC handbook. The organisers oversee ensuring the appropriate health and safety precautions are being observed. Competitors, visitors, and officials are responsible for ensuring they all individually follow any and all guidelines put forth by the organiser / venue to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.

SSRC health and safety statement-for full details go to www.shropshiresouthrc.org.uk Disclaimer: All persons attending SSRC events do so at their own risk. Neither SSRC or Bromyard Equestrian accept any liability for damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, spectators or their property.

BRC Code of Conduct
The BRC Code of Conduct includes the welfare of the horse/pony; conduct of members, officials, volunteers, and representatives; safeguarding; equality and diversity; good conduct and discipline; and the BRC social media policy. Examples of the code of conduct can be found in the BRC Handbook.

Members should ensure that they are up to date with the BRC code of conduct to encourage a smooth competition; anyone found to be in breach of the BRC code of conduct is subject to discipline from the BRC disciplinary committee at their discretion.