ARENA EVENTING
Arena Eventing at Area level consists of a round of jumps on a surface, starting with 8 Show Jumps and then continuing directly onto 8 Cross Country Jumps and usually ending with a ‘joker’ Show Jump fence as the final fence. There is an optimum time for the Arena Eventing course which will be printed in the Show schedule. You will get 4 faults for refusals or knock downs in the Show Jumping section, 20 penalties for refusals in the Cross Country section, and three refusals will be elimination. The least amount of faults closest to the optimum time will decide the winner.
Rider attire:
- Cross Country colours.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy & black also)
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and half chaps/gaiters.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib to be worn. (Bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.)
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
- Medical armbands are encouraged.
- Eventing watches are not allowed.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour Numnahs are allowed, including matching Cross Country ones.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance so don’t miss your course walk.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** ARENA EVENTING TIP **
“Combining rustic Eventing-style obstacles with the reliability of an all-weather Show Jumping surface, offers plenty of perks. The combination of this and the excitement of a new venue is sure to spark some enthusiasm, so you’ll need to spend time learning to embrace the extra energy rather than fighting it.”
-Gemma Tattersall, British Event rider.
Rider attire:
- Cross Country colours.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy & black also)
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and half chaps/gaiters.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib to be worn. (Bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.)
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
- Medical armbands are encouraged.
- Eventing watches are not allowed.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour Numnahs are allowed, including matching Cross Country ones.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance so don’t miss your course walk.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** ARENA EVENTING TIP **
“Combining rustic Eventing-style obstacles with the reliability of an all-weather Show Jumping surface, offers plenty of perks. The combination of this and the excitement of a new venue is sure to spark some enthusiasm, so you’ll need to spend time learning to embrace the extra energy rather than fighting it.”
-Gemma Tattersall, British Event rider.