BRC Arena Eventing Qualifier 28th February 2026

Name: BRC Arena Eventing Qualifier 28th February 2026
Start: 2026-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Epworth Equestrian Ltd

Schedule

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Epworth Equestrian Ltd | Doncaster, EN

Saturday 28th February 2026
at
Epworth Equestrian Centre,
Scawcett Lane,
Epworth,
Doncaster,
Sth Yorkshire,
DN9 1LQ
Please book via the club Booking page https://www.nl-rc.co.uk/what-s-on/events/brc-qualifier/arena-eventing-qualifier-28-2-26
You must purchase a Competition Pass unless you already have a current one. This is purchased from the BRC sport 80 Website on your personal profile page.

Class Class Name
1 70cm Senior (Team)
2 70cm Senior (Individual)
3 70cm Junior (Team)
4 70cm Junior (Individual)
5 80cm Senior (Team)
6 80cm Senior (Individual)
7 80cm Junior (Team)
8 80cm Junior (Individual)
9 90cm Mixed (Team)
10 90cm Mixed (Individual)
11 100cm Mixed (Team)
12 100cm Mixed (Individual)
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Horses may compete in 2 consecutive qualifier classes – 70/80 80/90 90/100
Eligibility for all Arena Eventing classes can be found in the BRC 2026 Handbook (page80) and G6.1 Age of horses (page 22).
Eligibility will be taken from close of pre-entry & competitors must be a registered current member of the correct club on Sport80 by midday the Friday before the qualifier. Anyone failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified and informed by BRC HQ when the results are processed.
BRC Area 16 Entry Fees
Senior / Junior Team £218.00p
Senior / Junior Individual £54.50p
BRC Area 16 entries close on Friday 20th February 2026
The times will be sent to Team Managers no later than Thursday 26th February.

Please send Volunteers names to Andrea Pawson:
Email: [email protected]
*Please note:
Declarations of Alterations:
Team managers must declare any alterations to the original entry in writing by email. For changes on the day, forms will be available at the qualifier. Alterations must be made no later than 60 minutes before the advertised start of the qualifier.

Flu Vaccinations:
Flu Vaccinations & Microchips
Your horse must have up to date influenza vaccinations in line with rule G7 in the current BRC Handbook. There is also a downloadable flu vac checking spreadsheet available to check the flu vaccination: BRC Downloads | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) under ‘Competitions’.
Flu Vac checking at Epworth Equestrian on day of qualifier.
Please remember it is the owner’s / competitor’s responsibility to make sure the horse’s / pony’s vaccination certificate is correct. If a certificate is found to be incorrect the horse / pony will be issued either a yellow or red card. A red card (disqualification) flu vacc certificate will not be permitted to compete at the Qualifier. A disqualified horse / pony is not permitted to be substituted at the qualifier.
Please remind your members that the Booster or 2nd initial vaccination must not be later than Saturday 21st February for this qualifier.
Team Managers:
Please remind competitors that it is compulsory for Flu Vaccs, Hats and Body Protectors to be checked before competing. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the competitor. (If a team of 3 only is competing, this will result in the Team result being disqualified).
BRC Code of Conduct:
As this competition will run under BRC Rules, anyone in attendance will be bound by the BRC Code of Conduct.
All BRC code of conduct rules must be observed at the event unless the venue / organiser has given specific instructions that are still in line with health and safety guidelines. This includes: the welfare of the horses and ponies; the conduct of members, officials, volunteers and representatives; safeguarding and equality and diversity as well as social media and discipline.
For further information on the BRC Codes of Conduct please see the 2026 BRC handbook, pages 5 - 7.
Members should ensure that they are up to date with the BRC Code of Conduct to encourage a smooth competition; anyone found to be in breech of the BRC Code of Conduct is subject to discipline from the BRC disciplinary committee at their discretion.
Numbers to qualify:
BRC have adjusted the numbers to qualify due to requests from many areas. For further information on the numbers to qualify for BRC championships, members are advised to review the BRC 2026 handbook – page 98.
Withdrawals, Refunds and Cancellations:
WITHDRAWAL BEFORE CLOSING DATE LESS
• REFUND MINUS £2.00 ADMIN FEE
WITHDRAWAL AFTER CLOSING DATE LESS …. IF REPLACED FROM WAIT LIST ONLY
• REFUND MINUS £2.00 ADMIN FEE
CANCELLATION DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER OR CONDITIONS OUT OF OUR CONTROL
• REFUND MINUS £2.00 ADMIN FEE (OR ENTRY FEE MAY BE CARRIED OVER TO NEW DATE).
ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY – SEE G3.5 ON PAGE 20 OF 2026 BRC HANDBOOK
PPE:
Hats:
All hats must have a visible PINK BRC/BE/PC hat tag in place before they are worn on the showground, to show that they meet the current safety standards. There will be a trained official available on the day to do this for you if your hat does not currently have one. For up-to-date hat rules please see the current BRC Handbook. Hats with a fixed peak can ONLY be used for dressage and show jumping.
Body Protectors:
A body protector is not obligatory for Show Jumping competitions. However, competitors may wear an up-to-date standard body protector should they wish to, for up-to-date list of standards for body protectors please see the BRC handbook.
Riders wearing Exo Body Cage protectors must inform the secretary at all events, so medics can be informed.

Health and Safety
Further information on BRC’s Health and Safety Guidelines can be found in Section 3.7 page 126 of the BRC handbook.
The organisers oversee ensuring the appropriate health and safety precautions are being observed. Competitors, visitors, and officials are responsible for ensuring they all individually follow any and all guidelines put forth by the organiser / venue to ensure the health and safety of everyone present.
Individuals under the age of 12 are not permitted in warm-up arenas on foot under any circumstances.
Juniors between 12 and 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent / guardian at all times.
Juniors 16 years old and above need to have a parent/guardian on site.
No one under the age of 14 is permitted to fulfil any volunteer role.
Rule G20.2 refers.
Children under 16 years old must not be left unattended in a vehicle.
Numbers to qualify as per Appendix 10 in the current BRC Handbook.
Stop Watches are not permitted and must not be used.
Any item of jewellery or alternative medical treatment wristbands must be covered up by clothing or gloves, if they cannot be removed, at the riders own risk.
Hair must be neatly secured and should not hang lower than the shoulder line (when standing normally).
Only competitors may work in a horse/pony before a class.
No horses to be left unattended, or, tied to horseboxes/trailers.
Cars to be parked in the allocated area only.
Please do not leave litter or muck outside your horsebox on the parking area.
Competition numbers are required to be provided by Competitor, along with
xc bib.
The course will be available to walk on the day before the competition starting from 2.00pm and in between each class.
The qualifier will be on surface arenas.
Disclaimer of liability – save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organiser or anyone for whom they are responsible BRC does not accept any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever.
Please note:
There will not be a Farrier on site for this qualifier.
Telephone number on the day and in the event of bad weather: 07801 548216