Qualifying Wording

For registered horses in grade C which have not won a total of 125 points, (unless Age Rule applies), to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Senior British Novice second round (Age rule applies).

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Horses may compete in one section only. 

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualificat

For registered horses in grade C which have not won a total of 225 points, (unless Age Rule applies), to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships.  Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Nupafeed Supplements Discovery second round. (Age rule applies).

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Horse may compete in one section only.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered horses in grade C which have not won a total of 375 points, (unless Age Rule applies), to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Senior Newcomers second round. (Age rule applies).

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Horses may compete in one section only. 

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered horses in grade C which have not won a total of 700 points, (unless Age Rule applies), to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Senior Foxhunter second round. (Age rule applies)

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Horses may compete in one section only. 

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members, excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2025, and any Horse/Rider combination listed on the British Showjumping Silver League as of the 31st March 2025.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2025, or any Horse/Rider combination listed on the British Showjumping Silver League as of 31st March 2025.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2025.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered horses in Grades B&C to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members.

To be run as a handicap class, the Grade B start height is 1.30m and the Grade C start height is 1.25m. 

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. 

Qualified Grade C horses which upgrade after qualification will compete in the Grade C section of the final. However, if they qualify again as a Grade B, they will compete in the Grade B section of the final. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the National B&C Handicap Championship.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. 

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered Ponies ridden by Junior Members, excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Pony Gold Leagues(128cm,138cm or 148cm) as of 31st March 2025.

Single fences only.

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line.

NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered ponies in grade JD which have not won a total of 150 points, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13. 

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony British Novice second round.

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 15 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Ponies may compete in one section only. 

NB: NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/ 

For registered ponies in grades JD & JC which have not won a total of 300 points, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13.

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Discovery second round.

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Ponies may compete in one section only.

NB:  NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grade JD & JC which have not won a total of 500 points, to be ridden by Junior Members.

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round.

This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. Ponies may compete in one section only.

NB:  NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grades JC & JA, Ponies qualified for The Pony Show Jumper of the Year final at HOYS 2025 will not be eligible for qualification. To be ridden by Junior members. 

To be run as a handicap.  JC first round: Height ~ 1.10m JA first round: Height ~ 1.15m. 

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. 

Qualified JC ponies which upgrade will compete in the JC section of the final. However, if they qualify again as a JA, they will compete in the JA section of the final.

NB: NB: Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

This class is for registered qualified pony/rider combinations. Riders can only rider one pony in this final. 

Numbers to qualify:

• 5 Pony/Rider combinations from the Pony European Championships 2025.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the National 148cm Championship at The British Showjumping National Championships 2025.
• Top Pony/Rider combination from the Pony 148cm Gold League, ending 30th September 2025.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the Pony Showjumper of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2025.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the 148cm Grand Prix at the English Home Pony 2025 (South View E C).

Any combinations in a qualifying place that have not jumped clear in the first round will not qualify and this place becomes a wildcard. Qualification to be confirmed by British Showjumping.

This is class is for registered qualified pony/rider combinations. Riders can only ride one pony in this final. 

Numbers to qualify:

• Top 4 Pony/Rider combinations from the National 128cm Championship at The British Showjumping National Championships 2025.
• Top Pony/Rider combination from the Pony 128cm Gold League, ending 30th September 2025.
• Top 4 Pony/Rider combinations from the Horse of the Year Show 128cm Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2025.
• Top 3 Pony/Rider combinations from the 128cm Grand Prix at the English Home Pony 2025 (South View E C).

Any combinations in a qualifying place that have not jumped clear in the first round will not qualify and this place becomes a wildcard.

For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members born in or after the 1st of January 2014, ages in accordance with Rules 77.12 & 77.13.  Single fences only. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 11 & Under Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. Single fences only. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Scurry Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies not exceeding 128cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.13. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 128cms Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies not exceeding 128cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.13. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 128cms Outdoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 138cms Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 138cms Outdoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies in Grades: JC to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JC Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies in Grades: JC to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JC Outdoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

 For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JA Indoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Central Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered riders in the Bronze league from 1st October 2024 and eligible for qualification to the Bronze league Semi-Finals and Championship 2025. Bronze league riders also in the concurrent Silver leagues are not eligible for this class. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Amateur Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Indoor Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Central Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025. 

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Outdoor Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.  

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members . The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The  Scottish Branch Puissance Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Riders aged 25 years & under. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Young Riders Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Grade C Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Grade C Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses to be ridden by members 45 years and over in the current year who have not competed in classes above 1.30m in the current year. The winner  on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Veterans Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 1.20m Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025. 

For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Riders on the Gold League between September 2024 & September 2025 are excluded from this competition. Riders who have ever competed as a team member of a Senior International Team, (Nations Cup, World, European Championship & Olympic Games are not eligible. Junior Riders & Young Riders who have ever competed in a Nations Cup, International & European Championships in the last 5 years are not eligible. Excluding Veteran & Home Pony Teams). The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 1.10m Amateur Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.