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This is a new concept from British Showjumping offering grass roots riders the opportunity to compete in affiliated competition whilst keeping costs to a minimum and also offering stepping stones to encourage progression to full affiliation.

We are delighted to be one of the first venues nationally to offer this opportunity and for an introductory period from 1st June to 30th September 2011, there is no need to be a Club member to compete. However, if you do well and wish to have your points awarded, then you have up to seven days after the show to register with British Showjumping.

The cost - well this is little more than most riding club memberships at just £30 on-line for combined horse/pony and rider registration (£35 through the office).

Full details can be found on www.britishshowjumping.co.uk, but are summarised below:
 Combined horse/pony and rider membership only £30 on-line, £35 via BS office;
 Horse/pony can be registered with more than one rider;
 Eight regional leagues and annual regional championship (horses/ponies separate);
 Club membership includes two “tickets to ride” in full affiliated classes nationally;
 All results graded – full competition record – leagues run from 1st June to 31st May annually;
 Membership handbook “Easy Guide to Showjumping”;
 Includes insurance, access to training and access to magazine (on-line);
 Points are allocated for 1 in 5 starters up to 30 starters – 1st 12 points, 2nd 10 points, 3rd 8 points, 4th 6 points, 5th 4 points, 6th 3 points. 3 points allocated to all double clears;
 Four month introductory period (June to September 2011) during which you have seven days after the show to register for your points to be awarded.

These classes are currently open to all, but you need to register if you want your points to be allocated and go forward to the Regional Leagues and Championships. These are regional rather than national to minimise travel costs and the whole scheme is designed to make competing more affordable to all.

We look forward to seeing you at one or all of our three introductory events - Sundays 12th June, 21st August and 11th September 2011.

This is an Amateur Championship, therefore anyone earning money from working with horses in whatever capacity is shown with a "P" for professional and although they are awarded the points, they are not eligible for the Trophy or the extra special rosettes for the top six in this Championship.

Everyone who starts a test is awarded one point, then another six for a first, five for a second and so on to one extra point for sixth.

Click on the link below for current standings:

This is also an amateur Championship with points awarded in a similar way as for the dressage - except:
1 point for starting;
+ 1 point for a 1st round clear;
+ 2 points for a double clear;
+ points for placings.
Therefore a win with a double clear could achieve up to 9 points!

Sunday 8th August 2010 - three of us from White House Farm are taking our neddies for a jolly day out at Newark Dressage. We're not very brave though as we are all doing the BD Intro walk/trot tests! Some of the other liveries are coming with us for moral support - or bullying whichever is most appropriate at the time - and not forgetting Kim's Dad, Mick, who will no doubt be kept very busy yelling tests as well as manning the frying pan for the mandatory bacon butties afterwards!

The bravest is Kim with Squidge who is doing her first canter test, Prelim 7 as well as the Intro B.

Carly with Coco are aiming to do both A and B - so am I with my toyboy, Tone! He is an ex racehorse who has done a bit of showing but NEVER done a dressage test in his life! Overall should be interesting! Can't wait to see what he thinks about going down the centre line towards a shed full of dragons!

Watch this space for results and piccies - if we all survive!

Well, to begin with, Carly's horse, Coco, decided to roll too close to the post and rail fencing on Saturday evening, broke a rail and damaged herself a bit too - despite Carly's best efforts lungeing before 7am on Sunday, she wasn't quite right so had to withdraw. Hey ho, that's horses for you...

Next, my Tone had the farrier on Saturday who, having removed his shoes, found bruising on his sole and toe so he was a bit footsore. Nevertheless, cleaned, plaited and on rubber matting and soft bedding off we went to sleep. Sunday morning dawns - already with Carly's bad news we feed, tidy, bandage tail etc, hook up trailer and get Tone out of stable to load. EEK he can't walk! Or he really doesn't want to put his front feet to the ground outside, but seems to improve after a few more steps so - as its on a surface, we'll go anyway - and it is our first competitive outing EVER so it will be an experience - then see what he's like at the other end.

Meanwhile, Kim arrives to get Squidge ready - we leave for the show. We arrive at Coddington - Tone's not too bad on the soft grass and better on the rubber so we'll have a go. Carly gets a phone call - its from Kim - all loaded and setting off - FLAT TYRE on the lorry! Cannot believe it!

So at the end of the day, we did manage two out of six planned tests and although mine weren't very forward, we did score over 60% in both, which is not bad for our first ever attempt.