Area 9 Competitions
If you would like to have a go at competing for the club at an Area Qualifier, details of upcoming competitions can be found below. Please read the details for each competition, including level, eligibility criteria for horse and rider, costs, venues and who to contact.
We are a friendly club and want to encourage all members to compete for us in a sociable yet competitive atmosphere with the intention of having fun!
We don't have team selection nor do you have to wait to be invited on to a team - if you want to have a go we would love to hear from you! Usually there is a lovely picnic and often a glass of wine or G&T in the lorry park during the day!
To compete for our club at an Area Qualifier, you must be a fully paid-up member of our club, your horse's passport and vaccinations must be correct and up to date, and your entry fees have to have been received by the event team manager by the close of entry.
For more information on British Riding Clubs, BRC health and safety, Flu Vaccinations, eligibility and downgrading your horse and the 2024 rule book please have a look at our “Useful Info” page.
Our entry terms and conditions are at the bottom of this page, please check these before you enter. Entries close the Friday 3 weeks before the competition.
Summer Dressage
Area 9 Summer Dressage Qualifier
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Venue: Rectory Farm
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
Senior Introductory: 2 team riders will ride different Intro tests and 2 will ride different Prelim tests
- BD Intro 1
- BD Intro 3
- BD Prelim 1
- BD Prelim 2
Senior Prelim: All team riders will ride different Prelim tests
- BD Prelim 1, 2, 3, 4
Mixed Open: All team riders will ride a different test
- BD Novice 1,2,3
- BD Elementary 1
Mixed Pairs: For a pair of riders to ride a test together.
- BRC Intro Pairs 1
Pick a Test Dressage: This is a mixed class.
- BD Medium 4
or
- BD Advanced Medium 4
Surface: On grass
Qualifier for: SWWRC Championships at Hartpury on 23rd August & NAF 5* National Championships at Lincoln, 30th -31st August
Entry Fee: £19.50 per class for SWWRC and an extra £5 per class for Lincoln, if we have enough interest to go
BACS Ref: DRESS140625
To enter please contact Fiona Russell-Brown: fionarussellbrown@outlook.com
Combined Training
Area 9 Combined Training Qualifier
Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Venue: West Wilts Equestrian Centre
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
Dressage Prelim/Novice
Show Jumping: 60cm - 90cm
See email for full combination details
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Arena Eventing
Area 9 Arena Eventing Qualifier
Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Venue: West Wilts Equestrian Centre
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Horse Trials
Area 9 Horse Trials Qualifier
Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Venue: Howick Farm
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
70cm
80cm
90cm
1m
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Combined Challenge
Area 9 Combined Challenge Qualifier
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025
Venue: TBC
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
Showjumping (on surface)
Cross-Country (on grass)
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Summer Show Jumping
Area 9 Summer Show Jumping Qualifier
Date: Saturday 5th July 2025
Venue: Rectory Farm
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
60cm
70cm
80cm
90cm
1m
1.05m
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Dressage to Music
Area 9 Dressage to Music Qualifier
Date: Sunday 5th October 2025
Venue: Burrows Court
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals
Entry Fee: TBC
BACS Ref: TBC
Terms & Conditions of Entry:
As a club when we enter Area qualifier events there are two sets of entries: 1) Pre-Entry Fees which are payable direct to BRC and then, 2) Club Entry Fees which are payable to the competition organiser.
As a member of VWH RC, the Pre-Entry fees have been subsidised in full by the club to help keep events affordable (generally by the club paying the prelim entry fees to BRC at no cost to the member). From 2024, VWH RC are asking for a £5 contribution per entry towards the BRC Pre-Entry fees with the remaining balance still to be subsidised by the club.
However, once Pre-Entry fees are made we are liable for the whole cost of entry even if no-one fills the space. Unfortunately for RC, vet and doctor’s certificates do not get any return of entry fees.
As a consequence the following terms of entry have been discussed and agreed by the VWH committee:
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Once you commit to a team manager that you wish to enter a competition you must ensure your entry reaches the club account (VWH Riding Club, sort code: 30-92-06, account number: 00028639) by the close of prelim entries (21 days prior to the competition). Only once payment is received will your entry be processed.
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If the member cancels their entry outside of 21 days before the event, the member will receive a full refund.
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If the member cancels their entry after the close of entries and their place can be filled with another member they will receive a refund and the replacement will cover the cost of the entry.
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If the member cancels their entry after the close of Pre-Entry and their place cannot be filled they will not receive any refund.