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Team Training
We are working on offering some specialised team training in 2026 with a range of coaches. These will be available to MKRC members only. A great opportunity for those entered for Area 7 qualifiers to get some pointers before the competition, and also open to other members who may not be ready this time around but may be looking to enter qualifiers later in the year.
11th Jan - dressage with Kirsty Farren - Now Full
21st Feb - dressage with Dawn Britnell - Now Full
1st March - dressage with Kirsty Farren
21st March - SJ with Fred Hodges
12th April - dressage with Ruby Hughes
Email miltonkeynesridingclub@gmail.com if you would like more information.
Prestigious Events
How often to you get the chance to ride at Blenheim or Hickstead?
We are always keen to send teams to prestigious shows
if there are enough members wanting to take part. It is a
fantastic opportunity for members to compete at these
famous events.
BRC Qualifiers and Championships
British Riding Clubs run a variety of individual and team qualifier competitions throughout the year, with winners qualifying for the various BRC National Championships. This covers a range of disciplines including Dressage, Dressage to Music, Show Jumping, Arena Eventing, Horse Trials and combined events. Details of these are on the Competitions page, and then Entry is via the Entries page.
We would love to enter some of our members into the BRC competitions, either as individuals or in teams. Some people are competitive, but not all, some people just want to try their best and have fun. Everyone is welcome to enter.
Above all we want the MKRC team selection process to be inclusive not exclusive. We hope we can offer something for everyone and get rid of any ‘elitism’ thoughts people may have about riding club teams. Our riding club is about our members and we hope that people who have not previously got involved in teams will think about having a go.
BRC Vaccination Rules
Horses must be up-to-date with their vaccinations for equine influenza & tetanus. They must not have been vaccinated in the 7 days prior to competing in a qualifier or championship. See section G7 in the BRC rulebook for full rules. Please ask if you are in any doubt.
Entry Fees
Once we have sent your entry to the organiser, we are committed to pay the full entry fee, so if you find you cannot compete and we cannot find a reserve, we will not be able to issue a refund — sorry! BRC qualifiers are run by volunteers, so competitors are required to help for a little while on the day.
Thanks to those of you that have already expressed an interest in the team competitions. For everyone else who would like to compete, please let us know.
Hat Standards/Body Protectors
Hat standards are updated and checked every year. The current BRC Rule Book lists the standards required for the current year. You will not be permitted to compete if your hat does not meet the required standards. A little coloured tag is attached to your hat to show that it has been checked & passes the current standards, so you don't need to get it checked at every competition.
Body Protector standards are also updated periodically. A body protector of the required standard is compulsory for hunter trials, arena eventing & combined challenge, and is recommended for showjumping.
BRC Whip & Spurs Rules from 2020
BRC have implemented the same rule as BS regarding whips & spurs. This is listed in the rule book and applies to Show Jumping, Style Jumping, Horse Trials, FOTH Challenge, Arena Eventing and Combined Training. Only cushioned whips are allowed.
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