PONY CLUB NATIONS CUP OF EVENTING FOR PC100 AND PC110

The Pony Club Nations Cup of Eventing brings together the very best Pony Club event riders from Ireland, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, and Wales in an exciting display of talent and teamwork.

Hosted by the Irish Pony Club at the prestigious Ballindenisk International Horse Trials in September 2025, it

promises to deliver a weekend of unforgettable action and sporting spirit.

The following has been prepared to summarise the qualifying criteria and outline some key facts for those members wishing to represent England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland will be publishing its’ own qualifying criteria.

24-28th September

Ballindenisk International, Cork, Ireland.

CNC1* CNC2*S

Competition Format

Dressage, Show Jumping and XC

There will be the opportunity for a trot up

Dressage Tests

2024 FEI Eventing CCI1* Dressage Test C (PC100)

2025 FEI Eventing CCI2* Dressage Test D (PC110)

Show Jumping and XC Heights

CNC1* and CNC2*S

Stabling at Venue included in entry fee of 300Euros

Youth Supper and Entertainment on site

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility for all Classes

Note – the Nations Cup will be run under Eventing Ireland rules and (where required) FEI rules may also apply.

The organisers reserve the right to adapt eligibility with agreement of OC and stewards.

All horses must be at least 5 years old

Both horses and ponies are eligible to enter

Horses cannot compete in more than one level of eventing at Area, Championship or Nations Cup level in one year

Riders or horses cannot have schooled over the XC course within 2 weeks of the competition

All competitors selected for the Nations Cup must be registered with Eventing Ireland (as a web member or full member in this calendar year)

All combinations must be signed off as competent to compete by their Area Representative or The Pony Club Eventing Committee.

Eligibility for all CNC1* / PC100 (in addition to the criteria above)

EI105 / PC100 Level. Members must be aged 13 or over on 1st January 2025

Combinations must have completed 3 x clear XC rounds at BE100 or PC100 level within the 2024/ 2025 season.

Combinations should show proficiency in Show

Jumping and Dressage phases at PC / EI / BE level

with evidence of consistent results

Combination are ineligible if they have competed at

EI115 / BE Intermediate level or above

Eligibility for all CNC2*S / Open Level (in addition to the criteria above) BE Novice or PC110

Members must be aged 14 or over on 1st January

2025

Combination must have completed 3 x clear XC rounds at BE Novice or PC110 level within the 2024/ 2025 season.

Combinations should show proficiency in Show Jumping and Dressage phases at PC / BE level with evidence of consistent results

Combination are ineligible if they have competed at BE Advanced level or above

LINKS TO RULES for qualifying organisations

British Eventing

UKPC Eventing Rules

Team Selection

Note: This is a guide only and the selectors decision is final.

England, Scotland and Wales

CNC1*

The teams will be selected based on the lowest finishing scores at The Pony Club Championships in either The PC100 or Chairman’s Cup Classes. (Subject to the criteria listed above)

If members have not attended the UK Championships then members can be selected from Area Qualifiers by The National Eventing Committee based on results and competition records.(subject to the criteria listed above) CNC2*

The teams will be selected by The National Eventing Committee based on their PC110 or BE Novice record. Preference will be given to those competing at The PC110 Championships at Wellington International.

If you wish to be considered for selection please email eventingchairman@pcuk.org by September 1st detailing your results both at The Pony Club Championships, PC Areas and BE/PC and include a brief outline as to why you feel you should be selected.

Welsh Team Selection

Areas 5, 10 and 18

Scottish Team Selection

Areas 1 and 19

English Team Selections

Areas 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16

FAQ

Q: I have been selected on my results from various championships but do not yet

have enough qualifying MER runs on my record to enter. What do I need to do?

A: Carefully read the eligibility criteria above. You will need to achieve the minimum number of qualifying MERs in order to run within 10 days of the competition as a combination.

Q: I am based in England, Scotland or Wales and have never travelled abroad before.

What do I need to do now?

A: The EI Youth Committee have made contact with Bramhams

https://www.bramhams.com/ who are happy to provide paperwork, book vets and provide advice for a fee. Bramhams will also take part in an advice zoom for all interested parties. Bramhams are a well regarded company with great contacts on

both sides of the Irish Sea who will provide a seamless service for you.

Q: Can you tell me a bit more about Ballindenisk?

A: Ballindenisk International is a longstanding and well regarded Irish Venue located

near Watergrasshill in Cork, Ireland which has been running competitions since 1926.

Now run by the Fell family – the XC course is fantastic and mostly on old turf

grassland. Dressage and Show Jumping are on a surface. You can find out more via

their www which also has details of ferry discounts and accommodation.

Q: How much will it all cost?

A:

The cost of the entry is €300 per combination to include stabling.

UK mainland competitors will need to price & factor in the following:

Ferry & transport costs

Paperwork costs

Entry Costs

There may also be a small subsidy available as part of the Irish invitation & you should

ask your own Branch or Area if they can support you.

Q: Will there be other Youth Competitors on site?

A: Yes! Ballindenisk is part of the International Youth Exchange with BE/ EI U25s

attending from the UK and Ireland. The EI youth committee organise a Youth Supper

and will also be on hand to support all Youth Attendees and welcome everyone.

Q: How will we know what is happening?

A: The EI youth committee will set up an optional whatsapp group once teams are

confirmed which will be open to parents, guardians, coaches and all competitors

aged 18 or over.

Q: Will I get an MER?

A: Please check with the EI head office as this will depend on the class at Ballindenisk that you are entered into.

Q: Once I have been selected how do I enter?

A: via the Eventing Ireland www https://www.eventingireland.com/ . Note: You will need to set up a web account first via the “Members Area”. Once you have done that

you can make your entry. For more information, please click

https://www.eventingireland.com/faq/day-ticket-information/ to set up an account and register your horse. For those not registered or new to the website, we will require a parental consent and competency form.