Qualifying Wording

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.

Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cms in Grades JC/JD to be ridden by Junior Members.

Course to include one double and one treble combination at a height of 1.05m.

Qualifies for: The Liz Fox JC/JD Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show.  Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.10m.

Open to registered ponies exceeding 138cm and not exceeding 148cm to be ridden by Junior members.

Qualifies for: 148cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.20m. (A10)

Open to registered ponies exceeding 128cm and not exceeding 138cm to be ridden by Junior Members in accordance with Rule 77.12.

Qualifies for: 138cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final, to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in Final 1.10m (A10).

Open to registered ponies not exceeding 128cm to be ridden by Junior members in accordance with Rule 77.13.

Qualifies for: 128cm Pony Royal Highland Show Championship Final at the Royal Highland Show. Competitors please note, multiple clears in the first round must jump off for final placings.

Numbers to qualify: First Three pony/rider combinations will qualify, disregarding those already qualified, for the Final. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round.

Entries will be limited in the Final to a maximum of two ponies per rider. Height of fences in the final 1m

For registered ponies in grade JD which have not won a total of 150 points, to be ridden by Junior members, ages as per Rule 77.12/7713.   Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries      Speed: 325mpmRule: 410

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony British Novice second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grades JD & JC which have not won a total of 300 points, to be ridden by Junior members, ages as per Rule 77.12/77.13.  Table: A7 or Single Phase            if more than 50 entries   Speed: 325mpmRule: 408      The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.  There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Discovery second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grade JD & JC which have not won a total of 500 points, to be ridden by Junior members. Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries              Speed: 325mpm        Rule: 406

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grade JD & JC which have not won a total of 700 points, to be ridden by Junior members.         Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries     Speed: 325mpm          Rule: 404 

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase. There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Pony Foxhunter second round.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/

For registered ponies in grades JC & JA. Ponies qualified for The Pony Showjumper of the Year Final at HOYS 2024 will not be eligible for qualification. To be ridden by Junior members.           Speed: 325mpm

To be run as a handicap.  JC first round: Height ~ 1.15m JA first round: Height ~ 1.20m.                             Table: A7 or Single Phase if more than 50 entries

The first 8 ponies qualify for the final, held at the Blue Chip Winter Championships. Qualified JC ponies which upgrade after qualification will compete in the JC section of the final. However, if they qualify again as a JA, they will compete in the JA section of the final. Qualification does not pass down the line. Qualifiers must jump clear in the first round if A7 or clear in both phases if Single Phase.

N.B. To receive the Championship schedule please register your qualification details at www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/