Area 5 is able to provide Rugby Riding Club members with a friendly competitive atmosphere in which to compete against other British Riding Clubs within the area in all disciplines and to take part in qualifying competitions for National Championships

Over the last few years Rugby has been extremely successful at all Area 5 competitions with many senior and junior members qualifying for National championships, at which many of them have been placed and some of them have been crowned National Champions. Last year Rugby won the senior overall Area 5 points trophy for the sixth successive year and our junior riders were runners up.

Those who ride for the club will enjoy the opportunity of competing with other club members as part of a team and individually.

Area 5 run team and individual competitions against other clubs in our area for points towards awards at the end of the season and also qualifiers for the British Riding Clubs National Championships, these competitions take place at different venues in the area e.g. Solihull, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Daventry, Swalcliffe, Moreton Morrell, and Offchurch Bury to name just a few.

Competitions take place in Dressage, Riders test, Equitation Jumping, Show jumping, Horse Trials, Hunter Trials, Dressage to music, Rural riders and Pairs dressage. The competitions you are eligible for are dependant on any BSJA winnings, BE / BD points your horse may have, but range from

Novice
Prelim dressage
Novice Riders Test
2' 6 / 2' 9 S/J (3' 0 JUMP OFF)
2' 9 Hunter / Horse Trials
(for any novice competitions you are not allowed any winnings or points)

Intermediate
3' 0 / 3' 3 S/J (3'6 jump off)
3' 3 Horse trials

Open
Novice / Elementary / Medium dressage
Advanced Riders Test
3' 6 / 3' 9 S/J (4' 0 jump off)
3 ' 6 Horse Trials
3' 3 Hunter Trials

Competitions are divided into Juniors and seniors, a junior being under 17 on 1st January, juniors 14 years and over on 1st January can gain experience by competing in the senior points competitions as well but not the qualifier competitions. They must take part in the junior section of the qualifiers if they wish to qualify for the national championships.

If you have any queries regarding Area 5 please contact Val Malka on 02476 543040 or email area5@rugbyridingclub.co.uk

All riders must be affiliated club members and your horse MUST have an up to date record of equine influenza vaccinations.