Qualifying Wording

Open to registered ponies not exceeding 128cms, to be ridden by Junior Members and registered ponies not exceeding 138cms to be ridden by Junior members ages in accordance with Rule 77.12/77.13 Pony/Riders are not eligible to compete in this class before the calendar year of which their eighth birthday is reached. Ponies may only compete in one section & If run as a Handicap, pony riders will be given dispensation to ride up to three ponies in each height section. no rider may ride more than three ponies in the same section.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible pony to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Graham Heath Equestrian 128/138 Handicap Championship Final at the Scope Festival, August 2026.

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Open to registered ponies not exceeding 128cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, and registered ponies not exceeding 138cms to be ridden by Junior members ages in accordance with rule 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all, however for qualification purposes, riders who have ever obtained points on the Gold League are not eligible for the final. Pony/Rider combinations who have ever obtained points on the Silver League are not eligible for the final.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible Pony/Rider combinations to record two double clears in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Cats & Pipes Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2026.

Double clears recorded in this class will also count towards qualification for the final of the Stepping Stones Championship(Subject to Stepping Stones eligibility criteria).

Double clears recorded in a Stepping Stones qualifier class during the Scope Festival qualification period 1st January to 31st July will also count towards qualification for the Cats & Pipes Debut Championship (Subject to above Cats & Pipes eligibility criteria). 

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.