British Dressage’s (BD) common Related Championships will come in combination in a brand new five-day competition at Onley Grounds Equestrian in Warwickshire for 2024.
The championships act as a exhibit of the number of horses competing with BD, providing a countrywide ultimate for a variety of breeds, sizes and kinds to compete towards identical equine athletes.
“The championships have skilled monumental expansion in reputation and participation since its creation,” a BD spokesperson mentioned. “Now with over 1,000 combos participating, we recognised that it was once the correct time to additional broaden and evolve the championship finale, bringing all breeds in combination at one showstopping match.
“Having passed through intensive construction paintings lately, Onley’s firstclass amenities permit the chance for all 13 Related Championship classes to compete in the similar week, over a five-day competition.”
Bury Farm and Vale View have hosted the championships since their release, with classes for each and every breed or kind cut up around the two venues.
“We wish to thank the groups at Bury Farm and Vale View EC for his or her fortify of the Related Championships,” the spokesperson mentioned. “A large amount of paintings is going into making those occasions a memorable instance for the ones participating, and we admire their efforts in giving our individuals the most efficient conceivable competitor revel in.”
This yr, Bury Farm hosted the local pony, GBPRE, Lusitano, Arab horse, draught, conventional gypsy cobs and aspect saddle championships, whilst Vale View EC welcomed the veteran horse, veteran rider, CHAPS, retraining of racehorses, thoroughbred and forces equine championships.
Qualification for the championships is deliberately potential, with combos desiring to succeed in a most of 3 rankings at 60% or extra throughout the degree they need to qualify for at any common BD festival in addition to Group or My Quest competitions.
Whilst this qualification procedure has enabled the expansion of the championships, it has additionally supposed that some riders have had a number of horses competing around the two venues, that are 90 miles aside. The transfer to at least one central venue has been well-received on-line.
“We’re continuously making an investment in bettering our amenities right here at Onley Grounds Equestrian Advanced and try for an international elegance setup that competition in any respect ranges can experience,” mentioned Sarah Jacklin, organiser at Onley Grounds.
“It’s superb to look British Dressage recognize and fortify our hobby and exuberance within the game by way of rewarding us with this chance to host the Related Championships. We stay up for welcoming everybody and hope you experience our amenities.”
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