BRC News
Here you will find all the up-to-date news on British Riding Club activities. This will be updated regularly with news of rule changes, weather reports from the Championships, changes to the schedules and programmes, as well as general information regarding BRC.
Following each of our Championships, a press release will be written which will be available for you to view here.
If you have any urgent information that you feel would benefit other BRC members, please do not hesitate to contact Lucy on 02476 840598 or
l.wake@bhs.org.uk
British Riding Clubs News
Leo Harris Nominations
Now is the time to get your nominations in for your outstanding volunteer within the BRC. Click here for information - and remember, the closing date is the 5 June 2012.
Download a nomination form.
Preventing Portable Peril!
As the Hunter Trial season gets underway please can clubs be reminded of the potential dangers that unfixed portable cross-country fences can cause.
Any portable cross-country fence must be securely fixed to the ground. British Riding Clubs follows the British Eventing guidelines and these are circulated to organisers and are also available to download from the website. Any club which is hiring a cross-country course must inspect the course before it is used and ensure that the venue owner has secured the fences in an appropriate manner. It is ultimately the responsibility of the organising club to ensure that the course is safe.
Click here for British Eventing Guidelines
Spring E:News
To view the latest BRC E:News please click here
Team Managers Guidelines
To view the guidleines aimed at Team Managers please click here
Festival Of the Horse
The online schedule is now availible to download on the Festival Of the Horse page. Please note that times are subject to change and are therefore in a provsional state. The showing schdule will be out shortly.
Hat Tagging and Body Protectors
Just a reminder that all members are now required to have their hats tagged before competing in any BRC qualifier or championship this year. Further information on this can be found here
All competitors in BRC XC phases must now wear a BETA Level 3 (Purple Label) Body Protector manufactured in the year 2000 or after. Further information on permitted Body Protectors can be found here.
Downgrading Form 2012
From 1 January 2011 BRC changed the rules regarding downgrading for BRC competitions. As a result of feedback from our members we have decided that anyone who would like to downgrade their horse for BRC competitions can complete a downgrading form and support it with an accompanying letter explaining why they wish to downgrade their horse. We will be looking at each application on a case by case basis, taking into consideration the horse and riders age, past achievements, injuries and current levels of performance. Downgrading officially re-opens on 26 September. Forms are available here. For any queries regarding downgrading please contact Jennie Pallett on: 02476 840597
Volunteers
If you have any time you could spare to volunteer at any of the 2012 Championships please contact Laura Sanger on 02476 840594 or email l.sanger@bhs.org.uk
Trade Stands Wanted
We are currently looking for trade stands for our 2012 Championships. If you are interested please fill in the form and return to our trade stand co-ordinator.
BRC Area Map
Please note our area boundaries have slightly altered to allow a more even spread of clubs. This is how the new map will look. Our current map with all club links will be updated in the new year.
Club and Area Websites
If your club or area has a new website dont forget to tell us so that we can link you to our BRC map. Email l.wake@bhs.org.uk with your area number and club/area link.
Prelim Entries
Remember you can make prelim entries online for the Winter Championships and Festival of the Horse.
BRC Video Footage
To watch video footage from 2011 BRC Championships visit www.youtube.com and search brccompetitions.
Membership Addresses
Remember to let BRC and your Club Secretary know if you change your address. We receive hundreds of returned Rider magazines due to not having the correct information on our database.
BE80
For more information on the new BE80 Championships have a look at our BRC page on BE website. For further information see our new BE80 Championship page or contact Laura Sanger l.sanger@bhs.org.uk 02476 840594.
Email Addresses
Please remember to keep us up to date with any email address changes so you can make sure you receive your copy of E-news. The next issue will be out shortly. Please send any changes to a.falkingham@bhs.org.uk
Caught on Camera Prize
Equilibrium have kindly agreed to sponsor our Caught on Camera page in Rider magazine. The owner of the funniest photo in each issue will receive an Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad for their horse. Please send your funniest photos to r.hollely@bhs.org.uk or m.smith@bhs.org.uk . Please note images must be at least 500kb to be of magazine quality.
Rider magazine - It's Your Letters - Win Ariat Boots
Rider has recently launched a letters page where BRC members can air their views on anything and everything. The star letter will receive a fabulous set of Ariat boots and gaiters. We also need any good quality funny photos for Caught on Camera. If you would like to see your photo or letter in print please email your letters to r.hollely@bhs.org.uk or m.smith@bhs.org.uk