Qualifying Wording

Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cms in Grades JC/JD to be ridden by Junior Members.

Course to include one double and one treble combination at a height of 1.05m.

Qualifies for: The Liz Fox JC/JD Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show.  Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.10m.

Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cm to be ridden by Junior members.

Qualifies for: 148cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.20m. (A10)

Open to registered ponies exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm to be ridden by Junior Members in accordance with Rule 77.12.

Qualifies for: 138cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final, to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.10m (A10).

Open to registered ponies not exceeding 128cm to be ridden by Junior members in accordance with Rule 77.13.

Qualifies for: 128cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First Three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in the final 1m

For registered horses in Grade C not to have won a total of 700 points. With one oxer and one vertical at 1.30m near the end of the course. 

Qualifies for: The Andrew Hamilton, Coach RHS Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show..

Numbers to qualify: First four horses to qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. To be eligible for qualification, combinations must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of 3 horses per rider. Height of fences in final 1.30m A7.

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

Qualifies for: The RHS Johnston Smillie Grade B & C Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show.

Numbers to qualify: First four horses will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the final. To be eligible for qualification, combinations must jump clear in the first round.

Course must include double and triple combination, and a water tray under either an oxer or a vertical.

Entries will be limited in the final to a maximum of 2 horses per rider. 

Height of fences in the final 1.35, Table A7.

This class is for registered horses of any grade to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members.

Qualifiers for: The Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP RHS Young Masters Championship Final. 

Qualifying riders will be taken from designated 1.30m Open Table A10 classes including Scottish Branch Championship 1.30m classes A10. To be eligible to qualify, riders must be aged 25 years or under as of 1st January 2025. NB – Riders eligible for qualification must declare at time of entry. 

Numbers to qualify: The two highest placed eligible horse/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the final to a maximum of 2 horses per rider.

Height of fences in final approx. 1.40m. A9.

For registered horses of any grade to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members, excluding riders who are listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 30th September 2024. Riders who have ever competed as a team member of any senior International Team (Nations Cup, World, European Championships and Olympic Games are not eligible). Pony riders, Children, Junior and Young Riders who have ever competed in Nations Cup/International Team Events and European Championships in the last five years are not eligible (Excluding Veteran and Home Pony Teams).

Qualifies for: The Ron Brady Sporthorses RHS Classic Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. 

Number to qualify: First four horse/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round. 

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of 2 horses per rider and to riders not competing in any open class of 1.40m or above at RHS.

Must include a double and a treble combination and a water tray.

Height of fences in the final 1.25, Table A10.

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 2024.
• Top Pony/Rider combination from the Pony 128cm Gold League, ending 30th September 2024.
• Top 4 Pony/Rider combinations from the Horse of the Year Show 128cm Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2024.
• Top 3 Pony/Rider combinations from the 128cm Grand Prix at the English Home Pony 2024 (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.

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 2024.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the National 148cm Championship at The British Showjumping National Championships 2024.
• Top Pony/Rider combination from the Pony 148cm Gold League, ending 30th September 2024.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the Pony Showjumper of the Year Championship at Horse of the Year Show 2024.
• Top 2 Pony/Rider combinations from the 148cm Grand Prix at the English Home Pony 2024 (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.

• The five riders from the Junior team at the FEI Youth European Championships 2024

• The five riders from the Young Rider team at the FEI Youth European Championships 2024

*If any riders that cannot attend from either the Junior or Young Rider European Teams then the additional spaces will become wild cards to be allocated by the performance manager.

• The top three Under 25 combinations (disregarding those riders already qualified through another route) from each of the Under 25 British Championship Qualifiers.

*If any riders are unable to accept their place at the final on the horse they have qualified on, the place will be passed down the line from the relevant qualifier competition to the next eligible combination. Riders from the qualifiers may not swap horses.

** Combinations must have jumped for 4 faults or less in the first round of the qualifier. Any places not filled will become Wildcards to be allocated by the Performance Manager.

• Five Under 25 riders that have competed on any Senior Nations Cup or Senior Championships in 2024. (To be selected following the final Senior Nations Cup of 2024)

* If there are more than five riders eligible for qualification through this route, the riders results from the Nations Cup competitions will be taken into consideration and spaces will be decided by the Performance Manager. Double clears, single clears and 4 faults will take priority and 5* and Division 1 Nations Cups will take president over 4*/3* and EEF. If any of the 5 selected riders are unable to attend the place will pass down to any other U25 riders from senior teams based on Nations Cup results or revert to a wild card allocated by the Performance Manager.

• One wildcard to be awarded by the Performance Manager based on combinations potential, progression & results throughout 2024.

**all riders may only compete 1 horse in the U25 at London Excel

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.  Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries              Speed: 325mpm          Rule: 316

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Equissage Pulse Senior British Novice second round. (Age rule applies)

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

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.  Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries              Speed: 325mpm          Rule: 314

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery second round. (Age rule applies)

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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.  Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries              Speed: 325mpm          Rule: 312

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Senior Newcomers second round. (Age rule applies)

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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 2024, or any horse/rider combination listed on the British Showjumping Silver League as of 31st March 2024

Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 325mpm          Height in first round: 95cm

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.  

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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 2024

Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 325mpm          Height in first round: 1.10m

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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.  Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries 

Speed: 350mpm          Rule: 310

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.  There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Redpost Equestrian 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.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

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

Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 350mpm          To be run as a handicap

Height in first round: Grade C Horses 1.25m / Grade B Horses 1.30m

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. 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

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

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

Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 350mpm          Height in first round: 1.25m

The first 8 horses qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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 77.12/7713.   Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries      Speed: 325mpmRule: 410

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony British Novice second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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.  Table: A7 or Single Phase            if more than 50 entries   Speed: 325mpmRule: 408      The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.  There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Discovery second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at 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. Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries              Speed: 325mpm        Rule: 406

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grade JD & JC which have not won a total of 700 points, to be ridden by Junior members.         Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 325mpm          Rule: 404 

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Foxhunter second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grades JC & JA. Ponies qualified for The Pony Showjumper of the Year Final at HOYS 2024 will not be eligible for qualification. To be ridden by Junior members.           Speed: 325mpm

To be run as a handicap.  JC first round: Height ~ 1.15m JA first round: Height ~ 1.20m.                             Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualified JC ponies which upgrade after qualification 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. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/