Wednesday 13 August
Qualifiers for Hickstead & Oldencraig & Romeo Series
 

Closing date: Friday 8 August

NOTE! Wednesdays: times start between 4 & 5pm (depending on entries & judges' availability) and go on UNTIL DARK. State clearly any preferences on entry form - we will do our best!

DRESSAGE INFORMATION - Please read carefully before entering
There are points championships for veteran horses, junior riders & ex-racehorses. Remember to let us know if you're eligible on your entry.

Restrictions: ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN. Any horse & rider combination may compete and will be eligible for placings and prizes. Restrictions noted here are for QUALIFICATION to Championships.
Romeo Champs - Walk & Trot and Prelim: Horses not to have any BD points and not to be competing at BE Novice level or above. Novice: Horses must have less than 20 BD points on day of championship. All: BD Riders in Group 1 - 6 or professional riders are not eligible. 1st-6th qualifies.
Sunshine Tour - Walk & Trot and Prelim championships: neither horse/pony nor rider to have earned any British Dressage points, for Novice champs no more than 20 BD points and for Elementary no more than 40 points. 1st-6th qualifies.
Hickstead Champs - Prelim: Horse must have less than 20 BD points. Professional riders are not eligible and riders in Group 1 - 5  only to compete in Elementary Championships. 1st & 2nd qualifies.
Oldencraig Champs - Horse and rider combinations that have qualified for the BD Regional Championships are requested to ride above that level. Riders in Group 1 - 5  only to compete in Elementary Championship. 1st-3rd qualifies.

How to Enter: By post - must be accompanied by entry fee. On-line - at www.gbec.info with on-line payment. GBEC Club members - can phone, post, fax or email entries without payment and pay on the day of competition. 

Entry Fees: £11 per test, GBEC liveries £10. Late entry £13. Last minute entries sometimes possible, phone 07957 224205. Championship entry fee £14 per test.

Tests: If insufficient entries tests may be combined and judged on percentage.

Closing Dates: For eve competitions - Friday prior: For weekend competitions - Tuesday prior to competition.
ENTRIES TAKEN IN ORDER OF RECEIPT - please note classes can fill before closing date.

Times: Tel 01372 451458 from 2 - 6 pm, web from 6.30 pm onwards. For evening competitions phone on Monday prior to competition (even if it's a bank holiday!), for weekend competitions phone on Thursday prior.

Withdrawals: Competitors withdrawing BEFORE CLOSING DATE may transfer to another event. Refunds can only be given on receipt of a vet's or doctor's certificate (less a small admin charge). 

Surfaces: All tests are run on outdoor sand/rubber surfaces, warm up is on grass or indoor.