Midland Association of Riding Clubs (MIDARC) UK

 

This show is affiliated to MIDARC UK and is running qualifiers for the 2011 Summer Championships in accordance with their rules and regulations. The showjumping, dressage and showing classes at the May, June, July and August shows that are marked with a * are qualifiers for the Summer Championships to be held on the 27th, 28th and 29th August 2011 at Rodbaston College, Penkridge, Staffordshire. In September competitors who qualify will qualify for the MIDARC UK 2011/2012 Winter Championships.

The number of qualifying places awarded per class is as follows:-

Up to 5 starters             1 qualifying place

6 – 10  starters             2 qualifying places

11 – 15 starters            3 qualifying places

16 – 20 starters            4 qualifying places

Then 1 qualifying place per extra 5 starters

 

In all showjumping classes, qualifiers must have jumped clear in the first round. If there are no clear rounds the eventual winner will be the only one to qualify.

 

See www.midarc.co.uk for the full rules and regulations

 

 

 

British Show Pony Society (BSPS) - Bright Stars Performance Supreme.

 

A brand new  set of classes to give riders and their ponies, not registered with the BSPS, a chance to qualify for the BSPS Summer Championship Show in August without becoming members of the BSPS and registering their pony.

 

Alvechurch Riding Club has introduced 6 Bright Stars classes in the schedule. These are open to BSPS Members, as well as non-members, with registered or unregistered animals.  The three highest-placed ponies/horses in each class at our May to August shows will qualify for the finals at the 2011 BSPS Championship Show to be held at ARENA UK, Allington, Grantham on 24th-27th August, 2011.

 

For more information, please look at the BSPS web-site at www.britishshowponysociety.co.uk

 

 

Championships of Great Britain (Cricklands)

 

Alvechurch Riding Club is a qualifying venue for the Championships of Great Britain in August and October 2011 at the David Broome Event Centre.

 

The dates are as follows:

          Senior Championships of Great Britain

          19 – 21 August 2011

 

          Junior Championships of Great Britain

          27 – 29 August 2011

 

          Dressage Championships of Great Britain

          7 – 9 October 2011

 

Show-jumpers will qualify at the show if they compete a double-clear and dressage competitors will qualify with a score of 58% or over.

 

For dressage, competitors must not have any British Dressage points. For show-jumping, BSJA members may only take part in the higher classes – 2’9” for juniors and 3’0” for seniors.  Competitors may qualify for 2 consecutive heights.

 

Any queries regarding these competitions, please contact the David Broome Event Centre direct. 

 

For more information, please look at the Cricklands web-site at http://www.cricklands.com/

 

 

Equifest Qualifiers

 

This show is affiliated to Equifest.  The two highest placed exhibits in our May to August shows, who have not already qualified, will qualify for the relevant Equifest Championship to be held at the East of England Showground on the 18th – 21st August 2011. Riders who qualify at the September show will qualify for Equifest 2012

 

For more information, please look at the Equifest web-site at www.equifest.org.uk