BRITISH RIDING CLUBS
SEIB Insurance Brokers Winter Dressage Championship and Quadrille
Equetech Dressage to Music Championship
25 - 27 APRIL 2025
Arena UK, Allington Lane, Allington, Grantham, NG32 2EF
HelloandWelcome
‘Welcome to the 2025 BRC SEIB Winter Dressage, Quadrille and Equetech Dressage to Music Championship.
We are delighted to welcome SEIB and Equetech as the title sponsors of this event . .
A huge thank you to our wonderful team of volunteers to whom we are so grateful. Thank you to all of you who have been nominated as a designated team volunteer for the event we really couldn’t run these championships without your help. Please take some time to visit our selection of trade stands located in the pavilion and take your horse to the BHS Weighbridge for advice on Horse Care and Welfare. We are excited to have ‘RoboCob’ with us this weekend where you can try side saddle or maybe your family could try riding, slots will be available to book in the run up to the championship.
Whatever the result, we hope you have a wonderful weekend with us.
Good luck and enjoy!
Jennie
Jennie
Jennie Pallett
BRC Competitions Manager www.britishridingclubs.org.uk
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OfficialsandJudges2025
Rachael Hollely-Thompson
Head of BRC & Editor of Rider Magazine
Jennie Pallett
BRC Competitions Manager
Megan Morris
BRC Operations Manager
Beth Goff
BRC Competitions Coordinator
Merlin Perlo
BRC Competitions Coordinator
Emily Palmer
BRC Competitions Administrator
Olivia Walker
BRC Operations Coordinator
Sophie Taylor
BRC Operations Coordinator
Championship Director
Rachael Hollely- Thompson
Official Steward
Roy Turner
Ground Jury
Rachael Hollely-Thompson
Roy Turner
Jennie Pallett
Secretary
Merlin Perlo
Sophie Taylor
Olivia Walker
Health & Safety Officer
Ryan Searle
Logistics & Facilities Officer
Tony Parker
Stable Manager
Megan Morris
Declarations
Beth Goff
Emily Palmer
Trade Stand Coordinator
Beth Goff
Flu vacc checkers
Julie Marx
Pauline Gale Commentator
Paul Hagerty
Scorers
Carolyn Luckham
Katie Pittaway
Dianne Wood
Mary Bates
Loulie Secker
Bob Ridley
Lesley Hagerty
Val Malka
Emmeline Hannelly
Dressage Judges
J Canty
T Trotter
T Lovegrove
K Squires
C Jones
A Bostock
A Rawson
S Staines
T Kazmi
M Richardson
C Brady
C McNamara
A McNamara
A Elliott
A Gibbs
J Robinson
C Deithrick
H Secker
A Pepper
E Pewter
Dressage Stewards
Hilary McKenna
Ann Wilson
Jane Fisher
Steve Johnson
Darren Miller
Peter Booth
Team Volunteers
BRC Rules and Notices
Official Rules
All competitions will be run in accordance with the appropriate British Riding Clubs Rules. Every competitor or team manager should be in possession of a current set of BRC rules for the competition in which he/she is entered. The onus is on the competitor to know the rules and abide by them. In the case of a dispute, the matter should be referred to the Jury of Appeal through the Show Secretary in writing and accompanied by a £20.00 deposit. Complaints can be lodged up to 30 minutes after the final results of each competition have been posted.
Important Event contact details
Stable Manager (Megan) - 07783 888266, megan.morris@bhs.org.uk
Entries/ Declarations- 07783 888303, brcentries@bhs.org.uk
Volunteers queries and Event Secretary- 07821 637600
Paramedics and vet are all on site during competition hours. Please speak to an official with a radio or call the Event Secretary number if you require any of these services.
Out of hours vet (on call out of competition hours) – Tower Equine 01778 591082
The Safeguarding Officer for this event is Megan Morris
Emergency BRC number - 07783 888303 (during the weekend outside of competition hours only)
There will be a farrier on call Saturday and Sunday. Post code for the event is NG32 2EF or What3Words///mealtime.carting.tree
Timetable of Events
Classes are scheduled to start and finish at the following times. All times are approximate and subject to change.
Friday 25th April
Saturday 26th April
Sunday 27th April
Arriving at the venue
Let the parking team know if you are stabling and/or have hook up and they will do their best to park you near your stable block.
Go to declarations (see map) with your passport for flu vac check, here you will find the Stable Manager where you can collect your stable number and purchase shavings. This will be on the left when entering the cabin.
Go to the right of the cabin for the Secretary for any competition queries and for volunteer and judge check-in.
. Exercise arrangements on Thursday are in warm-up only. This will be moved to the indoor in the event of wet weather. Competitor numbers must be worn.
After 1900 there will be no officials or paramedics available on site so will be at your own risk, if an incident occurs, please report to the secretary the next day. Friday and Saturday will be after competition finishes in the warm-up only.
Food & Drink
Evening meals will be available from approx. 1800 in the bar. Please note there will not be no food/drink outlets open on Thursday until the evening, so bring your own refreshments.
The outdoor café will be open during the day from approx. 0730.
Stabling and Hook Up
The car parkers will do their best to park you close to your stable block, but due to numbers this may not always be possible. The car parking team will have a list of which block you have been allocated to, then you will be able to collect your stable number from the stable manager, located in the declarations area.
If you have booked hook up, please let the parking team know upon arrival. Ensure that you have made payment via the website and sent the hook up form. Hook up may be available for purchase on the day (dependent on availability and can be done through the stable manager).
If you are going to be arriving to your stabling after 1900 please contact the stable manager by phone or text on 07783 888266 before 1830 who will be able to give you your stable number, you must then have your flu vaccination checked and declare the following morning.
Stables and hook up will be available from 1400 on Thursday and from 1730 on Friday and Saturday. Those stabled or hooked up Thursday and Friday night MUST have vacated by 1730 the following day even if you have not finished competing.
Arena UK now operates a clear bed policy. Stables must be completely emptied of all bedding and forage when you leave.
Bedding
Softchip Plus shavings is available at £12 per bale available through the stable manager when declaring and will be delivered directly to your stable. Small Haylage is Baillie Haylage priced at £12 also to be purchased through the stable manager and will be delivered to your stable. You can bring your own shavings and hay.
Straw is NOT permitted on site.
Health & Safety Policy Statement:
General
The Organiser and the Official Steward, have overall responsibility for health and safety and have appointed a Health and Safety Adviser to ensure that all the appropriate health and safety legislation is met.
Officials
Stewards, Judges and Officials are briefed to conduct themselves so that they do not put themselves or anyoneelse at risk and to maintain control of the area around their location. The Organiser and Health & Safety Adviser have also carried out risk assessments and imposed controls that form part of that briefing.
Spectators
All reasonable and practical steps have been taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare of those attending the event.
Competitors
Competitors are required to conduct themselves and retain control of their horses so that they do not put themselves or anyone else at risk.
Contractors
Contractors working at the event are required to observe best working practices, complying with all Healthand Safety legislation relevant to their business and must take all reasonable and practical steps to safeguard the health and safety of their employees and any other person attending the event.
Exhibitors (Trade Stands)
Exhibitors are responsible for the safety of their own stands and the risks that they may pose to employees and any other persons within the allocated space or immediate surrounding areas.
Hats
Protective Headwear must be worn at all times by anyone riding anywhere at a BRC event. Harnesses must be correctly adjusted and fastened. At all BRC Championships hats must show a visible hot pink BRC, BE or PC ‘hat tag’. If it does not have a tag, please go to the secretary or declaration area for your hat to be checked. ‘Protective Headwear’ constitutes a hat which meets one of the following standards. Failure to do so will incur elimination.
PAS015:2011-providedtheyareBSIKitemarkedor
InspecICMarkedVG101.040:2014-12-providedtheyareBSIKitemarkedor
British
InspecICMarkedorEN1384:2023-providedtheyareBSIKitemarkedorInspecIC Marked
European VG101 040:2014-12-providedtheyareBSIKitemarkedorInspecICMarked
American
ASTMF1163:2015and2023 -providedtheyareSEImarked SNELL2016andSNELL2021
Australian &NewZealand AS/NZS3838:2006onwards-providedtheyareSAIglobalmarked
Competitors are strongly advised to check their hats regularly and to replace them if damaged or following a fall.
Dogs
Dogs must be kept under control and must be kept on a lead at all times on all parts of the showground with an ID tag displaying a contact number. Please clean up after your dog. Dogs are not to be left in vehicles in warm weather.
Emergencies
Emergency services must have access to all parts of the event site at all times and the designated emergency access routes must not be obstructed.
The emergency services at this event include Paramedics and First Aiders. Emergency first aid can be contacted through any Steward, Judge or Official - most quickly through those with a radio, during competition hours.
Accidents involving horses and competitors should be reported to the Secretary or Official Steward to call for the appropriate emergency services.
Emergencies not connected with the competition, may be dealt with by the emergency services on the site but outside emergency services e.g. the Fire Service may also be needed.
Horses can easily be frightened and can be dangerous. Members of the public are requested to keep clear of horse areas/lanes and to avoid behavior which might alarm horses.
Disclaimer of Liability
Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, the BHS and BRC do 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.
Official Photography/Filming
Please be advised that filming and/or photography will be taking place at Arena UK -during the BRC SEIB Winter Dressage and Quadrille and Equetech Dressage to Music championships 2025– this could be in and around the arenas, seating areas and lorry park during competition hours
If you do not wish to appear in any images captured please inform the secretary so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure you are not included
The photographs/film could potentially be included in BRC publications or in BRC promotional materials in the future and may also be published on the BRC section of the BHS website. They could also be passed onto the sponsor of the event and the press
Code of Conduct for Competitors, Visitors and Spectators
We aim to ensure all visitors are treated equally and fairly and have the same opportunities to enjoy their time here at the BRC Championships.
The following conduct will not be tolerated at any time and a breach of these rules will result in you being asked to leave the site immediately and/or the relevant authority or body notified.
o Acts/threats of violence towards any other person or animal.
o Discrimination of any kind.
o Use of foul or abusive language of any kind towards anyone.
o Under-age possession/consumption of alcohol.
o Possession of illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs.
o Bullying including cyber bullying.
o Being alone with an under-age minor and/or vulnerable adult without the presence of their parent/guardian or carer.
o Theft of any item from the showground.
If you are a witness/victim of any of the above behavior while at this Championship, please report this to theSecretary or site security staff on the showground, as soon as possible. All reports will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Please also see the BRC Code of Conduct in the BRC Handbook, page 6.
Tradestands
We have lots of great trade stands attending the Winter Dressage championships so make sure you head over to the pavilion to check out what they have to offer
All competitors will receive a commentative stable plaque for attending the Championships The Equi-Plaques stand in the pavilion will also provide the option to purchase a personalised version to celebrate your achievement Please visit Susie at the Equi-Plaques stand to discuss your requirements.
Come and have a session on Robo the Cob You can even have a go at side saddle. These sessions will run for 15 minutes. Robo cob will be using a dressage saddle, GP saddle and side saddle across the weekend so make sure you check the saddle timetable when booking your tickets.
Tickets must be purchased in advance here: https://www tickettailor com/events/britishridingclubs/1669329?
The Comfy Horse Company Limited handpick products for therapy, comfort and wellbeing of both horse and rider - www comfyhorse co uk
Silva Bed are suppliers of top-quality equine bedding that is highly absorbent, naturally ammonia controlling and lasts for longer.www.silvabed.co.uk
SEIB Insurance Brokers info table providing trusted expertise, more than 60 years in the making - https://www.seib.co.uk/
HALT Equestrian will be selling their beautiful bespoke range of rider and horse wear -www.haltequestrian.co.uk
Midlands Equestrian Supplies sell a range of affordable horse and rider wear Always have lots of great offers and sale items! https://midlandsequestriansupplies co uk/
Tylers Equestrian are the official supplier of BRC Merchandise, pre orders available online here www tylershorseandcountry co uk
Action Replay Photography, the official event photographer, will have a stand selling images via a ‘Click & Collect’ service in the trade stand area.
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BHS Horse Car ir weigh bridge, located by the in
BRC Prizes
Rosettes: For all for teams and individuals place ced teams and individuals. Dire
Salvers: Salvers w teams and Overall Individual class winners. These must be collected and signed for at the secretary’s marquee
Prizes: Prizes are in kind with thanks to SEIB, Equetech, Dodson & Horrell, Horslyx and the Worshipful Company of saddlers
Presentations are TBC Please join the WhatsApp Group to get times and details sent directly to your phone.
Whatsapp Group
The Championship Whatsapp group will be used to communicate any key updates throughout the day and to notify of the timings and locations of presentations Scan the QR code below to join the group
Action Replay Photography
The official photographers are Action Replay Photography and they will have a stand on site in the tradestand area in the Pavilion so make sure you head over there to check out your photos! They will also be available online after the competition at https://www.actionreplayphotography.co.uk/
Horse & Country Live streaming
Horse & Country will be streaming the indoor arena of the Championships https://app horseandcountry tv/brc
BRC members can redeem 15% off the H&C Annual plan using code BRC15 and 20% off the H&C Gold plan using code BRC20
H&C will be clipping the event, meaning competitors will also be able to purchase their competition round Queries regarding this should be sent to H&C.
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