BANK FARM RIDING SCHOOL: 2023 COMPETITION LEAGUE SCHEDULE 

Welcome to Bank Farm Riding School 2023 Competition League. Below you will find all the information you need to know to come and join the fun at Bank Farm Competition League 2023. You can compete as a member or a non-member, but members will benefit from a discount on class entry fees. Full details can be found below. If you have any questions or queries, please do let us know. 

What does it cost and how do I pay? 

Classes are £6 each for members or £11.50 each for non-members. To become a member of the league the cost is £35.00 (after 1st October 2022) for the year, and the more classes you enter, the more points you will earn! Payment for Membership is Bank Transfer. For membership please tick the relevant box on the form. For entries this is paid & booked via the ECPRO System. 

How will it work? 

Each show evening will feature between a range of classes such as: 

Showjumping: From 30cm up to 90cm classes and Chase me Charlie (With lots of classes in between) 

Dressage& showing: From Lower intro (walk and trot) UP TO prelim (walk trot and canter), in hand walk, novelty 

Cross Country: (TBC)  

You can enter up to 4 classes per Show Jumping event, Dressage up to 2 Dressage either low or normal, In-Hand can enter both classes. All classes that have rules with them will be stated on the event/Class.  

Classes have to be consecutive. 

Jumping Classes run 1 to 10 regardless of them being on separate days. 

What do I wear? 

We will not be asking for full show attire as we know this can be expensive, but we would like competitors to make an effort with a smart appearance. This includes white or cream jodhpurs if possible, a shirt and tie or a Bank Farm polo shirt, and a Bank Farm hoody or plain jumper for cold evenings. Riding boots or jodhpur boots are preferred to yard boots or wellies. The showing classes will award marks for a smart appearance of pony and rider. All riders must wear a riding hat that meets current safety standards, and body protectors may be worn but are optional at the discretion of the rider. 

I’ve not been riding very long. Can I still take part? 

Yes! For all our events there are beginner level and lead rein options, and the points awarded for doing well in those classes will be the same as for higher level classes, so it’s a level playing field. 

How will classes be scored and judged? 

All classes will be judged in accordance with the rules of the governing body in that discipline (e.g. British Dressage, British Showjumping etc.). As well as our staff, we have a number of people who have volunteered to judge, riders experienced in competing. Further notes as follows: 

Showjumping: The showjumping events will include our biggest range of classes. 30cm, and above classes will be run as one round with those going clear over the first ? jumps then being timed over the final ? to place (? Depends on how many jumps we have in the course). The scurry, and pairs classes will both be timed from the first jump to the last jump. Chase me Charlie will start at 65 cm and continue until one rider remains. 

Dressage: tests will be available at the start of the season for all dressage events so you have time to practice (running round the garden at home!). If you need help understanding the elements of the test you can ask a member of staff before the competition day. 

Showing: we will incorporate showing classes into dressage evenings depending on demand. 

How many people will place and earn points in each class? 

Rosettes will be awarded to places 1 to 6 in each class. Points for classes with 6 or more riders will be awarded as follows: 

Taking part in any class: 1 point 

1st place: 10 points 

2nd place: 8 points 

3rd place: 6 points 

4th place: 4 points