Posted: 4th July 2017 | Back to news feed
With so many competitors who have already picked up their qualifying tickets to the British Showjumping National Championships set to take place at the NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire 8th – 13th August, there is still time for many more to qualify. Summer shows are well underway and for those who are eligible there are still a number of second round competitions available to contest. Second round competitions are open to those who have qualified through from the first rounds of their class. Below are the remaining second round qualifiers, the final step before reaching the championships in August.
- The hotly contested KBIS Insurance Senior British Novice holds second round qualifying classes at The Cabin - Sunshine Tour (8th July), Ashby Show (9th July) and Beacons E.C (22nd July.)
- Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery second rounds are contested at Bridgend Show (8th July), Chard Equestrian (9th July), The Cabin-Sunshine Tour (15th July), Port Royal (16th July) and Filed House (30th July).
- The Pony British Novice has qualifiers at Bold Heath (9th July), Richmond (16th July) and Wales and West (28th July & 1st August).
- The Pony Discovery sees qualifiers at Richmond (15th July), Summerhouse (15th July), Crofton Manor E.C (22nd July) and Wales and West (28th July).
For those that wish to compete in direct qualifiers there are a few still remaining. The Just for Schools competition has a direct qualifier held at Summerhouse Equestrian Centre in Gloucestershire on 16th July where riders and teams can qualify directly for the final and the winning team and top three individuals will join those that have qualified as part of the league.
The newly named Big Star National Championship for 6 year olds still has qualifiers up for grabs. The 11th July and 29th July sees competitions at Pyecombe and Field House respectively which are both direct qualifiers. Combinations must produce a treble clear to qualify for the Championships.
The British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) provides a platform of opportunity for riders to win a National title as well as to qualify for Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham’s NEC in October. This year the show promises to also be a great family day out too, with not only six days of exciting competition on offer but also a range of retail stands along with children’s activities and a bouncy castle. There are a range of hospitality offerings and there will be numerous catering outlets available each day. Entry for spectators is free and parking is £5 per car.
The schedule is live with entries open for what will be an exciting BSNC 2017. Postal entries close 21st July and online entries close on 24th July. Please direct all entry enquires to entries@grandstand.co.uk. For information on the event, view the schedule and make entries, please visit www.bsnationalchampionships.co.uk .
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