BRC Club Jumping Series
The aim of this series is to create an accessible and inclusive SJ series for BRC members who currently do not take part in qualifiers, perhaps due to be nervous about competing, have disabilities which prevents them from jumping higher or those who are new to BRC and maybe have never jumped before.
Our affiliated clubs and areas will run the relevant classes at their own club/ area shows for riders to gain qualification for the finals. The qualification period runs 1 April – 18 August 2025.
A pilot scheme will commence in the South East for the following areas:
6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 17
Classes at club event
- Cross pole/40cm
- 50cm
- 60cm
Clubs can run classes as one section or by splitting entries as per the finals format below if entries are adequate.
At the Final classes will split if entries are sufficient to the following:
- Under 12 – may be assisted (restricted eligibility)
- 12 – 18 – may be assisted (restricted eligibility)
- 19 and over – may be assisted (restricted eligibility)
- Open
The Competition
To qualify for the finals, competitors must complete two clear rounds at the relevant height to gain qualification.
Riders may attend any club/area competition within the pilot scheme areas.
At the finals the competition will be run under BRC SJ rules using a single-phase format, if a rider is clear, they will proceed straight onto a jump-off course.
Any club/area SJ competition can be used to gain clear rounds provided the class produces a result within the class (i.e. competitors are placed).
Assisted
One assistant per rider is permitted. Where an assistant enters the arena to help a competitor, they may move around the ring and be alongside the horse but must not jump the fences. Coaching & encouragement around the course is permitted. No lead rein allowed.
Dress and Tack
Hats to current BRC standard – please see the handbook.
Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted but competition dress is not required.
Spurs are not permitted, and whips must be padded if carried.
How to Enter
Qualification cards are available for purchase https://brc.bhs.org.uk/select
Members will need to create an account, then go to the event entry section and select Club SJ Series Qualification Form. The Horse and Rider must be stated on the purchase to be valid.
Qualification forms may be purchased retrospectively within 21 days of the competition (but not after the qualification period has ended), providing the result can be proven. Riders must be a member of a club within the pilot scheme areas before competing.
The Qualification Form/Online Link will be emailed out to the person purchasing.
Qualification cards must be purchased per combination and are £11.00 each. Printing and posting is available for those who wish to receive a hard copy at additional cost. The qualification card fee in non refundable.
The purpose of this series is to provide riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but, please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not use this series to trophy hunt if you are capable of jumping higher, as it is not in the spirit of the competition.
IMPORTANT INFO
Eligibility
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Riders must be a member of an affiliated club at the time of competing.
Eligibility for the finals is as follows:
40cm - Rider may not have competed in any competition with a jumping element at 65cm or higher in the previous 12 months.
50cm - Rider may not have competed in any competition with a jumping element at 70 or higher in the previous 12 months.
60cm - Rider may not have competed in any competition with a jumping element at 75cm or higher in the previous 12 months.
Age is taken from the 1 January where classes are split.
40 and 50cm
Combinations must not have completed a jumping phase at a BRC Championship (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ).
60cm
Combinations must not have completed a jumping phase at a BRC Championship at 70 or above (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ). Combinations may not have been placed 1st – 3rd in a BRC Championship at 60cm.
Open section: At final has no eligibility restrictions on either horse or rider but should not be entered by those capable of competing at higher heights.
Onus is on the rider to ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria to maintain the spirit of the competition.
At finals riders may only compete at two consecutive heights.