BRC Club Show Jumping Series
The aim of this series is to create an accessible and inclusive SJ series for BRC riders who may be nervous about competing, have disabilities which prevents them from jumping higher or those who are new to BRC and maybe have never jumped before or for those working towards competing at BRC Championships at 60cm or above.
Clubs would run the relevant classes at their club shows for riders to gain qualification.
This series is open to non-members to take part in the club shows but to compete at the Final must have a valid club membership.
Qualification period 1 December 2025 – 30 September 2026
Finals - 10 October 2026 held and run by Bury Farm Equestrian, LU7 9BT
Classes
The heights will be as follows:
- cross pole/40cm
- 50cm
- 60cm
Clubs can run classes as one section or by splitting entries into assisted and non-assisted sections. At the Final classes will split if entries are sufficient.
The Competition
To qualify for the finals, competitors must complete two clear rounds at the relevant height to gain qualification.
At the finals the competition will be run under BRC SJ rules using a single-phase format, which will consist of 2 sections, the latter half will be used to determine any joint placings. Any club/area SJ competition and Working Hunter classes can be used to gain clear rounds provided the class produces a result within the class (i.e. competitors are placed).
The course must be a minimum of 8 fences. 40cm should be predominately cross pole fences. No fillers or combinations will be used in the 40cm and 50cm. Minimal fillers may be used at 60cm. One double may be used in the 60cm classes.
A BS judge and BS course builder are recommended for the club classes.
Clubs running these classes are encouraged to use #BRCClubSJ on social posts to allow riders outside of their club to find these classes and/or send BRC the date, classes, organiser and entry platform to be added to the BRC website.
Scoring
Scoring will be as per BRC SJ rules. Time limits and time allowed should be generous at both club classes and the finals to allow competitors to take their time around the course.
Speed will be 250mpm for the 40cm and 50cm, and 275mpm for the 60cm.
Faults will be as per the BRC handbook.
Eligibility
40 and 50cm
Combinations must not have completed a jumping phase at a BRC Championship (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ) in the previous three calendar years.
60cm
Combinations must not have completed a jumping phase at a BRC Championship at 70cm or above (to include HT, AE, CC, CT and SJ) in the previous three calendar years. Combinations may not have been placed 1st – 10th individually in a BRC Championship at 60cm in the previous two calendar years.
Onus is on the rider to ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria to maintain the spirit of the competition.
At finals riders may only compete at two consecutive heights. Should a rider qualify for both the 40cm and 60cm in the same season they will not be permitted to compete in the 40cm.
Assisted
One assistant per rider is permitted. Where an assistant enters the arena to help a competitor, they may move around the ring and be alongside the horse but must not jump the fences. Coaching & encouragement around the course is permitted. No lead rein allowed.
Dress and Tack
Hats to current BRC standard – please see the handbook
Correct riding clothes must be worn when mounted but competition dress is not required.
Spurs are not permitted, and whips must be padded if carried.
How to Enter
Qualification cards are available for purchase https://brc.bhs.org.uk/select
Competitor will need to create an account, then go to the event entry section and select Club SJ Series Qualification Form. The Horse and Rider must be stated on the purchase to be valid.
Qualification forms may be purchased retrospectively within 21 days of the competition (but not after the qualification period has ended), providing the result can be proven. Riders must be a member of a club to compete at the Finals.
The Qualification Form/Online Link will be emailed out to the person purchasing.
Qualification cards must be purchased per combination and are £6.00 each (this permits the combination to qualify at any height). Printing and posting are available for those who wish to receive a hard copy at additional cost.
For more information, please email brcentries@bhs.org.uk
The purpose of this series is to provide riders with the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition. The rules are, therefore, kept as flexible as possible but, please embrace the “spirit” of the rules. Please do not enter this series if you are capable of jumping higher, as it is not in the spirit of the competition.