BRC Area 16

🌞 Summer Sizzler 2026 - Entries close THIS SUNDAY, 19 July! 🌞

Don't miss out on entering an exciting online dressage competition exclusively for all BRC affiliated riding club members. With classes for teams, individuals, seniors & juniors this is the perfect opportunity to represent your club and ride your best test - all from the comfort of your home arena!

💃1st placed individuals in classes 2 - 6 will be invited to compete in an equivalent test at the BRC NAF Five Star National Championships at Lincoln Showground. Riders hoping to qualify must have a valid Competition Pass by the close of entry.

🔥 Full details, test options, and the competition schedule can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/.../brc.../brc-online-dressage/

All entries must be made via the E-Riders website: https://e-riders.co.uk/

Video submissions must be sent in by Friday 24 July.

📣 BRC Horse Trials Championships - Don't Miss Out on Additional Championship Awards! 🏆

There are a number of additional awards available to enter at no extra cost during the Horse Trials Championships. To be eligible, competitors must meet the award criteria:

💙Alexa King Trophy:
In memory of Alexa King, awarded to the highest placed 18–24 year old individual in the 90cm class.

💙Call Me Finn Trophy:
In memory of Call Me Finn, awarded to the highest placed veteran horse aged 15+ in the 90cm class.

💙Care Free Trophy:
Awarded to the most successful 100cm combination where the horse is ridden or owned by the breeder. Donated by Linda Rose in memory of her brood mare, Carefree.

💙Trequite Award:
Awarded to the highest placed 100cm horse/rider combination not registered with British Eventing, together or separately, in the previous five years. Donated by Rebecca Robinson in memory of her horse, Trequite.

Entries can be made by emailing [email protected] or by visiting the Declarations/Secretary's Tent at the event. ⏰ Please note: All award entries must be submitted at least 60 minutes before the start of the class.

Top Tip Tuesday - Spot Ragwort before it spreads

Ragwort may look like a bright splash of yellow in your fields but contains toxic compounds which can be poisonous to horses if eaten.

With ragwort season in full swing, now is a good time to check your paddocks, field margins and grazing areas, and take action where needed.

🔍Learn how to identify ragwort, understand the risks and find practical advice https://bit.ly/4y9VUtt

🚨 DUCHESS HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED! 🚨

We are absolutely devastated to share that Duchess, our mechanical horse, has gone missing from the yard at our offices, along with our BETA branded horse trailer.
Please keep your eyes peeled. If you see Duchess or the grey Williams trailer, or if you spot anyone online trying to sell a mechanical horse or trailer matching this description, please contact us immediately. Please SHARE this post far and wide to help us get the word out. Let's make Duchess way too hot to handle!

🔍 What to look out for:
The Horse: A life-sized, black mechanical horse with BETA logo printed on the side. Serial # 225

The Trailer: A silver/grey double horse trailer featuring BETA logos on the side and back. Unique in no front ramp, ie walk on, back off! Serial # 5143372

Western saddle! Brown with children’s stirrups

Our phone number is +44 (0)1937587062; You can email us at [email protected] or send a message on social media.

🌞 Summer Sizzler 2026 - An exciting online dressage competition exclusively for all BRC affiliated riding club members!🌞

🐴 With classes for teams, individuals, seniors & juniors this is the perfect opportunity to represent your club and ride your best test - all from the comfort of your home arena!

💃1st placed individuals in classes 2 - 6 will be invited to compete in an equivalent test at the BRC NAF Five Star National Championships at Lincoln Showground. Riders hoping to qualify must have a valid Competition Pass by the close of entry.

🔥 Full details, test options, and the competition schedule can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/competitions/brc-competitions/brc-online-dressage/

All entries must be made via the E-Riders website: https://e-riders.co.uk/

📅 Entries close 19 July – don’t miss your chance to take part!

🏆 Heading to a summer BRC Championship? Join our upcoming webinars!

Find out everything you need to know before you arrive – from where to go and what to do on arrival, to the format, stabling and more. Plus, there’ll be a chance to ask anything you’re unsure about. Free to all BRC Members.

📅 Horse Trials Champs - Wednesday 22 July - 7:30pm
📅 National Champs - Wednesday 26 Aug - 7:30pm

🎟️ Book your spot: https://buytickets.at/britishridingclubs

🏆 Do you know a riding club, long-standing BRC member or dedicated volunteer who deserves to be recognised?

Nominations are now open for the BRC Awards:
• Club of the Year Award
• Leo Harris Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award

To nominate, simply tell us in at least 100 words why your club, member or volunteer deserves to win.

Winners will be presented with their awards at the BHS Charity Race Day at Newbury Racecourse, where they’ll enjoy a fantastic day of racing and lunch.

📨Send your nominations to Merlin Perlo at [email protected] by 31 August 2026.

👉For all information, head here https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/officials-volunteers/brc-volunteers/