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, cost, venue 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. We usually enjoy a lovely picnic 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 with a valid Competition Pass (can be purchased via the Sport80 Portal), your horse's passport and vaccinations must be correct and up to date and your entry fees need to have been received by the event team manager before the close of entry.
For more information on British Riding Clubs, BRC health and safety, flu vaccinations, eligibility, downgrading your horse and the current 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.
Dressage
Area 9 Winter Intermediate Dressage
Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Venue: Burrows Court, Nibley Lane, Dursley, GL11 6AZ
This is a qualifier for the championship to be held at Arena UK Allington 24-26 April 2026.
Teams and classes: Open to teams of four or individuals.
Tests:
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BD Prelim 3 (2024)
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BD Novice 2 (2024)
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BD Novice 3 (2024)
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BD Elementary 1 (2024)
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Pick a test – BD Medium 2 (2024) or BD Advanced Medium 1 (2024)
Entry Fee: £19.50 per class
BACS Ref: MOWD080326
Entries close on 24th February. Contact Emma Roberts if you would like to enter emm_roberts@msn.com
Arena Eventing
Area 9 Arena eventing
*SAVE THE DATE*
Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Venue: West Wilts, Melksham Road, Holt, North Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 6QT.
Show Jumping
Area 9 Summer Show Jumping
*SAVE THE DATE*
Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
Venue: Rectory, 5 Rectory Farm Cottages, Duntisbourne Abbots, Cirencester, GL7 7JW.
Horse Trials
Area 9 Horse Trials Qualifier
*SAVE THE DATE*
Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Venue: Howick Farm, Chepstow, NP16 6BL.
Terms & Conditions of Entry:
When the club enters an Area Qualifier event the entry fees are payable to the competition organiser. 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 RC committee:
Once you commit to a team manager that you wish to enter a competition you must ensure your entry fee reaches the club account (VWH Riding Club, sort code: 30-92-06, account number: 00028639) by the close of entries. Only once payment is received will your entry be processed.
Withdrawals and refunds are generally subject to the terms stated for each event. Where possible, if a 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 but if a member cancels their entry after the close of entry date and their place cannot be filled they will not receive any refund.