Qualifying Wording

For registered horses that have not won a total of 225 points, to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible horse to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Scope 1m Novice Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

Double clears also recorded for the Senior Discovery 1st round (subject to Rule 314 eligibility criteria).

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. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible Horse/Rider combination to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for the 95cm Open Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

For registered horses that have not won a total of 200 points to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2024. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible horse to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Graham Heath Equestrian Novice Championship at the Scope Festival, August 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.

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. Competitors please note , multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings 

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.

FOR VALID QUALIFICATION , JUMP OFF MUST BE COMPLETED

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. Competitors please note , multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings 

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.

FOR VALID QUALIFICATION , JUMP OFF MUST BE COMPLETED

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. Competitors please note , multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings 

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.

FOR VALID QUALIFICATION , JUMP OFF MUST BE COMPLETED

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. Competitors please note , multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings 

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. 

FOR VALID QUALIFICATION , JUMP OFF MUST BE COMPLETED

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.