Regional Championships
Competing at the Summer and Winter Regionals is a great goal and achievement for all level of BD competitor. The gateway to the two major BD Championships, combinations line up across the eight regions to contest Silver and Gold qualification classes from Prelim to Intermediate I.
How to qualify
From Prelim Silver and above, you can qualify for a Regional Championship by taking part in regular day to day BD competitions at your local venues. Earn points from qualifier and non-qualifier tests to notch up the total points needed and you’ll be on your way! The number of points required varies per level, take a look at our table below to find out how many points you need to achieve your Regional Championship goals:
| Level | Total points | Qualifier points | Minimum score |
| Prelim Silver | 20 | 20 | 66.00% |
| Prelim Gold | 20 | 20 | 66.00% |
| Novice Silver | 19 | 10 | 67.00% |
| Novice Gold | 20 | 10 | 68.00% |
| Elementary Silver | 15 | 8 | 65.00% |
| Elementary Gold | 18 | 9 | 67.00% |
| Medium Silver | 12 | 6 | 64.00% |
| Medium Gold | 16 | 8 | 65.00% |
| Advanced Medium Silver | 10 | 5 | 64.00% |
| Advanced Medium Gold | 14 | 7 | 65.00% |
| Prix St Georges Gold | 6 | 6 | 64.00% |
| Intermediate I Gold | 6 | 6 | 64.00% |
The amount of points you receive per test depends on the score awarded by the judge. Here’s how the points are awarded in relation to your scores:
| Score bracket | Points awarded |
| 64.00-65.99% | 3 |
| 66.00-67.99% | 4 |
| 68.00-69.99% | 5 |
| 70.00-71.99% | 6 |
| 72.00-73.99% | 7 |
| 74.00-75.99% | 8 |
| 76.00-77.99% | 9 |
| 78.00-79.99% | 10 |
| 80.00% and above | 11 |
Note: Due to the disruption to the competition calendar throughout Covid-19, all full and part qualifications earned during the summer qualification period, from 1 December 2019 until the suspension of competition activity on 19 March, will be carried forward for winter season qualifications in the corresponding class/section. You don’t need to take any action, this will happen automatically for any straight classes.
Membership
To qualify and compete at a winter or summer Regional Championship, both rider, owner and horse need to hold Full membership and registrations.
Winter Regionals 2021
| Venue | County | Date |
| Addington Equestrian Ltd | Buckinghamshire | 04 - 07 February |
| Morris Equestrian | East Ayrshire | 10 - 14 February |
| Bishop Burton College | East Riding of Yorkshire | 13 - 16 February |
| Merrist Wood College | Surrey | 13 - 18 February |
| Easton College | Norfolk | 16 - 20 February |
| Myerscough College | Lancashire | 17 - 21 February |
| Wellington Riding | Hampshire | 24 - 28 February |
| Prestige Equestrian | Gloucestershire | 04 - 06 March |
National and Winter Championships
The highly anticipated conclusions to the summer and winter seasons! Qualification for both the National and Winter Championships can be obtained through the Regional Championships.
