The British Horse Society
National Riding Schools Competition
1. Introduction. This aim of this competition is to:
1.1 Recognise the importance of correct horsemanship and riding in promoting and maintaining wellbeing and welfare of the horse.
1.2 Offer BHS Approved Riding Schools and their clients, a progressive pathway to participate in a nationally recognised series of inclusive competitions catering for a range of age and experience levels
1.3 Provide opportunities for riding school clients without their own horses/ponies, to benefit from quality instruction in horse care and equitation.
1.4 Enable a pathway for BHS Approved Riding Centres and their clients to celebrate achievement and success at both local and national levels
2. The Competition
2.1 The National Championship competition is open to riders who have met the eligibility requirements and have been successful in qualifying (within the qualifying period) to compete at the Championship. This competition is managed by and run under the auspices of the British Horse Society. It is the responsibility of individual Centres to liaise with the BHS Approvals department upon arrangements related to attendance and competitor entries at the National Championship.
2.2 The Championships will take place on Wednesday 5th April 2022 at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8AJ
2.3 The competition will be run across differing age groups. The rider age is taken as on the date the qualification round took place
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Class 1 |
12 years and under |
Prelim Equitation D1 (2020) Showjumping 45cm Stable Management Quiz
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Class 2 |
13-17 years |
Prelim Equitation D1 (2020) Showjumping 60cm Stable Management Quiz |
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Class 3 |
18 years and over |
Prelim Equitation D1 (2020) Showjumping 70cm Stable Management Quiz |
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Class 4 |
Junior Equitation - 17 years and under |
Prelim Equitation HT100Q (2020) |
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Class 5 |
Senior Equitation - 18 years and over |
Prelim Equitation HT100Q (2020) |
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Class 6 |
Junior Equitation - 17 years and under |
Walk & Trot Equitation 1 (2020) |
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Class 7 |
Senior Equitation - 18 years and over |
Walk & Trot Equitation 1 (2020) |
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Class 8 |
Junior Equitation - 17 years and under |
Novice Equitation D11 (2021) |
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Class 9 |
Senior Equitation - 18 years and over |
Novice Equitation D11 (2021) |
2.4 At the National Championship prizes will be in kind with rosettes being awarded to 10th place in each class.
2.5 For each class at the National Championships a ‘BHS Approved Riding Schools Competition Coach Recognition Award’ is awarded to the Coach of the winning horse/rider combination. Each competitor (Centre) must nominate one centre-based Instructor/Coach on their entry form.
2.6 For each class at the National Championships a ‘BHS Approved Riding Schools Centre Proprietor Recognition Award’ is awarded to the Proprietor of the winning horse/rider combination.
2.7 A nominated centre representative must be present at the Championships. It is a requirement that a nominated Centre Instructor/Coach should be present at the competition.
2.8 Centre/Competitor Entry fees for the National Championship are currently funded by the British Horse Society.
2.9 In the unlikely event of cancellation of postponement of either qualifying rounds or the National Championships, the BHS will not be able to refund or reimburse any expenses incurred to competitors, organisers or approved centres.
3. Regional Qualifying Competitions
3.1 Regional Qualifying Competitions will only be run at BHS Approved Centres (for the purpose of this schedule, to be referred to as a ‘Host Centre’.
3.2 All Regional Qualifying Competitions must be held, and results returned to the BHS office, before Sunday 26th February 2023.
3.3 In each qualifying class, competitors placed 1st to 3rd will qualify to ride at the National Championships. In the event of the winner of a qualifier class having already qualified for 2023 then the next highest placed competitor will be eligible to take part in the National Championship.
