Qualifying Wording

For registered and unregistered pony/rider combinations. Ponies 148cm and under, Riders 16yrs and under.

Club rules apply - Single phase both rounds not against the clock. 

Qualification period: 1st May 2025 – 30th September 2025.

Fences in first round will not exceed 60cm, single fences only. Two double clears will qualify for the final being held at the Scottish Academy Championships each year.

All qualifying double clears will receive a South West Scotland Showjumping Sponsors rosette.  Riders that have ever been listed on the Gold and Silver Leagues are not eligible for this class.  Pony/rider combinations must be registered to compete in the Final.

For registered horses that have not won a total of 225 points, to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible horse to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Scope 1m Novice Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

Double clears also recorded for the Senior Discovery 1st round (subject to Rule 314 eligibility criteria).

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members, excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2024. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible Horse/Rider combination to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for the 95cm Open Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

For registered horses that have not won a total of 200 points to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members excluding any rider listed on the British Showjumping Gold League as of 31st March 2024. Club Members are NOT eligible.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible horse to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Graham Heath Equestrian Novice Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

Open to registered ponies not exceeding 138cms, to be ridden by Junior Members, ages in accordance with rule 77.12 & 77.13. This competition is open to all, however for qualification purposes, riders who have ever obtained points on the Gold League are not eligible for the final. Pony/Rider combinations who have ever obtained points on the Silver League are not eligible for the final.

Numbers to qualify: Eligible Pony/Rider combinations to record two double clears in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Cats & Pipes Championship Handicap Final at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

Double clears recorded in this class will also count towards qualification for the final of the Stepping Stones Championship(Subject to Stepping Stones eligibility criteria).

Double clears recorded in a Stepping Stones qualifier class during the Scope Festival qualification period 1st January to 31st July will also count towards qualification for the Cats & Pipes Debut Championship Handicap Final(Subject to above Cats & Pipes eligibility criteria). 

Open to registered ponies that have not won a total of 300 Points, to be ridden by Junior Members. Rider's ages in accordance with Rule 77.12 and 77.13.

Numbers to qualify: - Eligible Pony to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for The Scope Novice Masters Championship Final at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

Double clears also recorded for the Pony Discovery first round (subject to Rule 408 eligibility criteria)

Eligible Pony/rider: - Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms irrespective of points, to be ridden by Junior Members, excluding any rider on the 148cms Gold League List as of March 31st, 2024 and excluding any Pony/Rider combination having ever qualified for RIHS or HOYS. 

Numbers to qualify: - Eligible Pony/Rider combination to record one double clear in the qualifying period 1st January to 31st July to qualify for the Scope Pony Bright Star 1m Championship at the Scope Festival, August 2025.

For registered ponies not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members born in or after the 1st of January 2014, ages in accordance with Rules 77.12 & 77.13.  Single fences only. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 11 & Under Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. Single fences only. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Scurry Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies not exceeding 128cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.13. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 128cms Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies not exceeding 128cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.13. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 128cms Outdoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 138cms Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 128cms but not exceeding 138cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 138cms Outdoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies in Grades: JC to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JC Indoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies in Grades: JC to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JC Outdoor Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

 For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA to be ridden by junior members. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch JA Indoor Championship Trophy presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Central Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered ponies exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms in Grades: JA, JC & JD to be ridden by junior members, ages in accordance with Rule 77.12. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Junior Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered riders in the Bronze league from 1st October 2024 and eligible for qualification to the Bronze league Semi-Finals and Championship 2025. Bronze league riders also in the concurrent Silver leagues are not eligible for this class. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Amateur Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Indoor Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Central Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025. 

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch South East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North East Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch North West Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current year. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Outdoor Open Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.  

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members . The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The  Scottish Branch Puissance Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Riders aged 25 years & under. The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Young Riders Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Grade C Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Grade C Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered horses to be ridden by members 45 years and over in the current year who have not competed in classes above 1.30m in the current year. The winner  on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch Veterans Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.

For registered Horses to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year.  The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 1.20m Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland at the Awards Ball in 2025. 

For registered horses in Grades: A, B & C. Ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior Members who will be aged 12 years or over in the current calendar year. Riders on the Gold League between September 2024 & September 2025 are excluded from this competition. Riders who have ever competed as a team member of a Senior International Team, (Nations Cup, World, European Championship & Olympic Games are not eligible. Junior Riders & Young Riders who have ever competed in a Nations Cup, International & European Championships in the last 5 years are not eligible. Excluding Veteran & Home Pony Teams). The winner on the day will receive the rosette, winnings and points. The Scottish Branch 1.10m Amateur Championship Trophy will be presented to the highest placed Scottish rider registered & residing in Scotland  at the Awards Ball in 2025.