QUALIFIERS AT GREAT BOOKHAM SHOWS 2009

Show Jumping

Sunshine Tour
Exciting unaffiliated show jumping championships held at GBEC on 26 & 27 September 2009. Championship classes range from 1’6” to 3’ with novice and open sections. 1st—6th places qualify (must be clear in 1st round). Restrictions: Neither horse/pony nor rider (riding other horse/pony) to have won £99 BSJA or to have earned any British Eventing points.Collect qualification card or register online at www.sunshinetour.co.uk.

Championships of Great Britain
This fun weekend of championships takes place in August at the Wales & West Event Centre. There are separate championships for juniors and seniors. Riders who have qualified with a double clear collect a qualification card from the secretary on the day. Rules, restrictions and further details www.cricklands.com.

Shires South East Rider - New for 2009
Even more chances to qualify for show jumping championships! Junior and senior riders in selected classes are eligible to earn points towards qualification to take part in the championships at Crofton Equestrian Centre in October. Qualifying classes range from 75cm to 95cm. Riders who are placed 1st-10th collect a qualification card from the secretary on the day. Further details about how to participate and restrictions www.redpinevents.co.uk

Competition dates & schedules

Dressage

The Romeo Series Championships
GBEC is very pleased to continue to host this popular unaffiliated dressage championship for Intro, Prelim & Novice competitors, this year supported by Surrey Equestrian. Finals held at GBEC on 6th September. Section winners are awarded £50 cash, challenge trophy, sash & prize, plus trophies for best junior rider, best veteran horse, best ex-racehorse and series points winner, plus loads & loads of other prizes presented by Surrey Equestrian & NAF.

Restrictions - Intro and Prelim: Horses not to have any BD points and not to be competing at BE Novice level or above. Novice: less than 20 BD points on day of championship. All: BD Riders in Group 1 - 6 or professional riders not eligible. A really fun championship.1st-6th qualifies, collect qualification card.

Sunshine Tour
Qualifiers held at Great Bookham Equestrian Centre and many other venues throughout the South-East for this fantastic unaffiliated dressage championship. Finals held at GBEC on 26 & 27 September 2009. Championship classes range from Intro to Elementary, with novice and open sections. 1st-6th qualifies. Collect qualification card or register online at www.sunshinetour.co.uk.

Restrictions - Intro and Prelim: neither horse/pony nor rider to have earned any British Dressage points. Novice: not more than 20 BD points. Elementary: not more than 40 BD points.

Southern England Unaffiliated Winter Championships
A great, competitive championship at Oldencraig Equestrian Centre on Saturday 11 July 2009 for Prelim, Novice, Elementary & Advanced. 1st-3rd qualifies (qualifiers held Aug onwards qualify for 2010 champs). Qualification cards are issued by secretary with test sheets. www.oldencraig.com

Restrictions - Prelim: Horse must have less than 20 BD points. Riders in Group 1 - 6 only eligible for Elementary & Advanced championships.

South East Region Championships

Unaffiliated championship held at Hickstead showground in Sussex on 30 & 31 May 2009 for Prelim, Novice & Elementary. 1st & 2nd qualifies (qualifiers held after 1st May will qualify for 2010 champs). Qualification cards are issued by secretary with test sheets

Restrictions - Prelim: Horse must have less than 20 BD points. Riders in Group 1 - 5 only eligible for Elementary championships.

Competition dates & schedules

Showing

Sunshine Tour
Selected showing classes offer chances to qualify for the Sunshine Tour Showing Championship to be held at GBEC on 26 September. Sections for In-Hand, Lead Rein, Ridden Showing, Working Hunters, Working Hunter Ponies. A great chance to join in a fun championship for novice showing exhibitors. Collect qualification card or register online at www.sunshinetour.co.uk

Restrictions: Neither horse/pony nor rider can be members of any affiliated national showing organisation.

National Qualifiers include:
Coloured Horse & Pony Society (CHAPS) including special awards for coloured horses in working hunter and selected ridden classes.

Balanced Horse Feeds qualifiers including Riding Horse, Working Hunter, Working Hunter Pony, Mountain & Moorlands.

New for 2009 - Ex-Racers Championship qualifiers for ex-racehorses.

Veteran Horse Society (VHS) area qualifiers in June and new at GBEC - VHS Regional Qualifier on 6 September

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