Qualifying Competitions

Affiliated Competitions

The BSJA has a competition structure, which accommodates all standards of horses and riders with the smallest class, which is known, as the British Novice, starting at only 0.85m in height for juniors and 0.90m in height for seniors. The height is progressive to encourage correct and safe show jumping with the opportunity of qualifying to compete at one of our prestigious shows such as The Festival of Show Jumping, The Royal International Horse Show or even the Horse of the Year Show.
The qualification for most of our National competitions is to achieve four double clear rounds within a time span of a year this runs from the 31st of May to the 1st June the following year. Once this has been achieved within the time given, the BSJA office will then notify you of your double clears and advise you of the dates and venues of your second rounds.

The tables below indicate the starting heights for each of the national classes.