Showjumping and Cross Country fences on the All-Weather Arena
Entries close 48 hours prior to the competition

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On site catering at the Pavilion

Competition & Rules     60cm - 110cm Classes

Judged under BE rules.
The competition will take place on the all-weather arena.
Competitors will jump a course of show jumps immediately followed by portable and fixed Cross Country fences.
The optimum time will be calculated on the amalgamated show jumping and Cross Country speeds. In the event of equality the winner will be the competitor with the best jumping result and then nearest the Optimum time.

2 Penalties will be as follows:
Knockdown of SJ/CC fence 4 penalties
1st Refusal 4 penalties
2nd Refusal 8 penalties
3rd Refusal Elimination
1st Rider Fall Elimination
Horse Fall Elimination
Retaking obstacle already jumped Elimination
Starting before the Bell Elimination
Error of course Elimination
Exceeding the time limit Elimination
Every commenced second over or under the time limit 0.4 penalties

Horses/Ponies must be 5 years of age or older.
Competitors must be at least in the year of their 10th birthday.
The judges’ decision is final. They may disqualify any rider at any stage for dangerous riding, inappropriate behaviour, misuse of spurs, whips, ill treatment of the horse or if in their opinion the horse is lame, sick or exhausted.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the schedule, refuse an entry, cancel any class, alter advertised times.
Stop watches are not permitted.
Riders MUST dress in either full cross country colours or show jumping attire and wear skull caps and body protectors to the current British Safety standard. Competitors who do not conform to this rule will not be allowed to start and maybe eliminated.
All competitors take part at their own risk and are expected to take due care at all times.
Practise jumps to be approached from the direction indicated (red flag on the right).
Horses may compete in no more than 2 classes.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Dorset Showground.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Championship classes only. Terms and Conditions are here 

Arena Eventing CHAMPIONSHIP Terms and Conditions

Rules

• The competition will be run under British Eventing Arena Eventing Rules. All participants are expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to these rules.

Entries

• Each competitor may enter each class only once per event.

• Competitors may enter multiple classes (e.g., 70cm and 80cm) at the same event.

Qualification for the Championship

• The top 10 competitors in each class at the qualifiers will qualify for the Championship on 23rd March 2025.

Class Winners

• The winner of each class, both during the qualifiers and at the Championship, will be determined by the competitor who jumps clear and finishes closest to the optimum time.

Points System

• Points are awarded based on placing in the qualifiers:

  • 1st place: 10 points

  • 2nd place: 9 points

  • Continuing down to 10th place: 1 point

• Points from all qualifying events are added together to determine standings going into the Championship.

Overall Champion

• The overall Dorset Showground Arena Eventing Champion 2025 will be the competitor who wins their class at the Championship and has accrued the highest total points across all qualifiers and the Championship.

Prizes

• Trophies, rosettes, and a £50 prize will be awarded to the winner of each Championship class.

• The competitor with the most points in each class will win a new Hay Hutch and be crowned the Dorset Showground Arena Eventing Champion 2025 for their class.

Class-Specific Points

• Points earned are specific to the class height entered:

  • For example, if you earn 10 points in the 70cm class, those points count only toward the 70cm Championship standings.

• Points cannot be transferred between class heights:

  • For example, competing in the 80cm class does not add to your 70cm class points.

• Competitors are scored based on the most points accumulated at each height throughout the series.

Horse and Rider Combinations

• Riders must compete on the same horse in the Championship as they did during the qualifying rounds to carry forward their points.

Safety and Conduct

• All competitors must wear appropriate riding attire, including an up-to-standard riding hat and body protector.

• Unsportsmanlike behaviour, including misuse of the whip or spurs, will result in disqualification.

Weather and Event Cancellation

• The organisers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events due to adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

• In such cases, entries may be carried forward or refunded at the organisers' discretion.

Liability

• Competitors participate at their own risk. The organisers, venue, and sponsors will not be held responsible for any accident, injury, loss, or damage sustained during the event.

Photography and Media

• By entering, competitors consent to the use of any photos or videos taken during the event for promotional purposes.

 Refreshments available from the pavilion, Breakfast, Baps, lunch, Toasties, Soup, Jaclet Potatoes etc.  

Please refer to the Dorset Showground website for full Terms & Conditions. All entries will be subject to the rules and conditions of the Show.