Area and Regional Qualifiers

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Area 11 Rule re Eligibility to Represent the Branch at Area Competitions

In order to be eligible to compete at Area Competitions, members from all branches in Area 11 and their horse/pony must have actively taken part in at least 3 rallies, qualifying coaching, or training sessions during the previous 12-month period unless prevented from doing so by illness, absence from home, or any other reason which in the opinion of the DC and Area Rep justifies absence. If the member has multiple horses they wish to compete each combination  must be seen at least once  and it is at the DC’s discretion if another rally is required. If the member has C+ Test or above then the DC may reduce the requirement for 3 rallies as long as they are an active member of the branch.

For the purposes of this rule a rally, qualifying coaching or training session is one which is organised by a branch committee, the Area Rep, or by the training committee and must be a minimum of 1 hour in length. Each day of a Camp shall be counted as a separate rally, qualifying coaching, or training session.

In addition to demonstrating loyalty to the branch, the combination of horse and rider may also be required to prove their competence, safety, plus fitness of horse or pony, in the specific sport and level that the member wishes to participate at.

Spring Festival, Area and Regional Qualifier Dates:

Spring Festival: 28-30th March 2026 at Addington

Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Area Arena Eventing Qualifier:

Saturday 29th November 2025

Venue: Hadlow College
Tonbridge Road, Kent, Hadlow, TN11 0AL

Hosting Branch: East Kent Organiser:

Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Area Show Jumping Qualifier:

Saturday 6th December 2025

Venue: Merrist Wood College
Holly Lane
Worplesdon
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 3PE

Hosting Branch: Cobham and Wimbledon: Organiser Cathy McGettigan: cathy@mcgettigan.co.uk

Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival Area Dressage Qualifier:

Date: 31.1.26

Venue: Sands Farm Equitation Centre
Warnham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3SQ

Hosting Branch: Surrey Union. Organiser Leslie Kelly: Leslie@capelleyse.co.uk

Area 11 Winter Triathlon Series Qualifier: 

Classes from Under 8 to 25
💪 HAVE A GO!
Ever thought about trying a triathlon? Now’s your chance!
👉 Enter any number of  events for fun
👉 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
👉 Build confidence, meet new people, and enjoy the challenge
These events form the Area 11 Winter Triathlon League
 – Age as of 01/01/2026 ( if you do not wish to take part in the league you can compete in 2025s events with your age as of 01/01/2025)
– Prizes in every age category
– Enter as many events as you like, but you must include the Area Qualifier
– Best 5 scores across the series will count
– League prizegiving will be at the Area Qualifier in February

🔥 Whether you’re in it for fun or for the league title, there’s something for everyone. Come and give it a go!

Speak to your Branch Tetrathlon/Triathlon Manager or the Event Secretary for more info.
12 Oct – Eridge Branch
26th Oct-  Mid Surrey Branch
9 Nov – Ashford Valley Branch

 

23 Nov – Romney Marsh Pony Club
3/4 Jan – East Sussex Pony Club (TBC)
Jan – East Kent Pony Club (TBC)

 

Area 11 Final Qualifier

Date: Sunday 15th February

Venue: Cumnor House Sussex School, London Road (A275), Danehill, Haywards Heath. Mid Sussex RH17 7HT.

Hosting Branch: Old Surrey & Burstow. All entries on Entrymaster.

Organised by the Area 11 Tetrathlon Committee

The first two places in classes Open to Minimus will qualify to attend the National Winter Triathlon Championships to held on 30th March 2025 at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, Trent Road, Grantham. Lincolnshire NG31 7XQ.

Area Qualifier Competitions for The Pony Club Championships:

The JCB Pony Club Championships: 14th-22nd August 2026 at Offchurchbury

Area Quiz

Date:Sunday 1st March

Venue:

Organising Branch: Romney Marsh

Quiz Final:  

Area Mounted Games

Date: Saturday 3rd May

Venue: Cowden Farm, Windmill Hill, near Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4UY

Organising Branch: Romney Marsh Organiser: Sheila Barbour

Email: sheila.barbour@icloud.com

Organiser: romneymarsh@pcuk.org

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care

Date: 26.5.26

Venue: Ringle Green Farm,
Marsh Quarter Lane, Sandhurst, Kent. TN18 5NY

Organiser: Lena Pearson-Wood: lenapw55@gmail.com

Booking Link:

Area Tetrathlon

Date: 13/14.6.26

Venue:

Organiser: Area 11 Tet Committee:

tetcoordinator.area11@pcuk.org

Area Dressage 

Date: 28.6.26

Venue: East Bysshe Cross Country
Eastbourne Road
Newchapel
Lingfield
Surrey
RH7 6LF

Organising Branch:West Kent Sevenoaks

Contact: Emma Sollis: dc.westkentsevenoaks@pcuk.org

 

Area Show Jumping

Date: 4.7.26

Venue: HICKSTEAD SHOWGROUND, HASSOCKS WEST SUSSEX BN6 9NS

Organising Branch: Southdown West

Contact: Tracy Vardy: dc.southdownwest@pcuk.org

 

Area Horse Trials: PC90, PC100, Chairman’s Cup and

Regional 70cm/80cm Area Qualifier:

Date: 18th/19th July

Venue: Brightling, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HH

Organiser: Area 11 and Area 13

Contact: Lena Pearson-Wood: Area11@pcuk.org

Area PC110 Horse Trials 

(all Area 11 Members must be approved by Area Rep Lena Pearson-Wood and a record of 3 Novice PC110 completed in the last 12 months).

Date:

Venue:

Booking Link: