New show jumping class at British Open

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

23 November 2009 12:17

New members of British Showjumping and existing members of British Riding Clubs and the Pony Club are to get the chance to compete at The British Open Show Jumping Championships.

Members of British Showjumping must have joined after Jan 1 2008 to qualify. And BRC and PC members must also join British Showjumping.

Qualifying competitions will be held at selected BS shows throughout the forthcoming winter season.

Qualifiers will be split into three separate classes - 128cms, 138cms and 148cms – and the winners from each class will form a team of three, which will then be invited to compete at the BOSJC in a team event.
 
Each team will be allocated their own top international show jumper to act as their team coach and Chef d’Equipe for the show at the NEC in April.

Dates & Venues for the British Showjumping, Pony Club/Riding Clubs Qualifiers include:
Colraine E.C - Area 51 - Cornwall - 31st January 2010
Laughton Manor E.C - Area 24 - Lincolnshire - 6th February 2010
Stainsby Grange - Area 12A - County Durham - 14th February 2010
Rowallan Activity Centre - Scotland - 21st February 2010
Royal Leisure Centre - Area 46 - East Sussex - 6th March 2010
Summerhouse E.C - Area 41 - Gloucester - 13th March 2010
Field House - Area 22 - Staffordshire - 20th March 2010
Forest Edge - Area 28 - Norfolk - 28th March 2010