Competitors
Location Rockingham Castle, Rockingham, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH
President: David Laing
Joint Organisers: James and Lizzie Saunders Watson, Phone: 01536 770240.
Event Administrator Katie Callaghan, Estate Office, Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH. Phone: 01536 770240. Email: horsetrials@rockinghamcastle.com
Event Secretary: Jane Rudd Email: volunteers@rockinghamcastle.com
Entries Secretary: Tissie Reason: tissiereason@gmail.com. Phone: 07721 551713
Classes:
BE100
Novice
Open Novice
Onu18
Intermediate,
Advanced Intermediate
Open Intermediate
OIu21
Intermediate Masters
We will endeavour to take all large multiple entries, but in order to fix a timetable to suit the maximum amount of runners please enter by BALLOT DATE. Please state clearly on your entry form which day you would prefer to compete and also if you are able to compete on any day. The Organisers reserve the right to transfer horses from the Intermediate to the OI unless a specific request to the contrary is made. The CCI-S2* and CCI-S3* Dressage will take place on Friday and some Dressage is likely to take place on Thursday. Showjumping CCI-S2* Sat am followed by XC. CC1-S3* Showjumping and XC will follow the CCI-S2*.
Competitors in International Classes Only – Please note in addition to your entry fee at the time of entry you will be charged an extra fee of CHF 18. This is charged by the FEI for the Worldwide Equine & Human Anti-Doping Program. This fee will be refunded in full if your entry is withdrawn.
Entries Open: 11/04/2022
Ballot Date: 26/04/2022
Late Entry Surcharge: 27/04/2022
Ballot Period: May
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Entry Fees Include VAT. VAT Reg No 638 452 325.
Please make cheques payable to Rockingham Castle Estates. Please send entries to the Entries Secretary. Internet entries are preferred.
Refund Policy. The scale of refund of entry fees applicable to Events which are abandoned as defined in rule 4.11.1 are as follows:
Stage 1 – Before Ballot Date – Full refund
Stage 2 – Between Ballot Date to 14 days prior to the start date of the competition – 50% refund of entry fees
Stage 3 – Between 6 to 13 days prior to the event start date – 30% refund of entry fees
Stage 4 – Between 5 days of the event starting and 17:00 the afternoon before – 15% refund of entry fees
Stage 5 – From 17:00 the afternoon before the event day in question – 0% of refund of entry fees
Entry Amendments by 15/05/2022 by telephoning the Entries Secretary.
Starting Times are available 18/05/2022 between 7pm and 9pm by calling the Entries Secretary. Times also available on website. Starting fees are payable on collection of numbers and include a free programme.
Owners Passes
Owner Passes will ONLY be available in advance and must be applied for by 5pm on Monday 16th May by emailing horsetrials@rockinghamcastle.com. BE Member Cards will also allow free entry for the card holder ONLY
Stabling
Prices for onsite stabling
One Night
£125
Check in is 10.00 - 19.30
Two Nights
£145
Check in is 10.00 - 19.30
Three Nights
£155
Check in is 10.00 - 19.30
Four Nights
£165
Check in is 10.00 - 19.30
Saturday Night Only
£45
Check in is 10.00 - 17.00
Please make sure you have read and fully understood the rules regarding Flu Vaccinations. Information can be found here
No stabling refunds unless stabling is reallocated
Note for On Site Stabling Competitors:
- Check-in for stabling will be between (TIMES TBC).
- If you require a check-in outside of these hours please contact the Stable Manager.
- You will be expected to keep any dogs on leads or tethered at all times.
- Over exuberant horses may be asked to leave the stabling at short notice.
- Due to limited Lorry Parking, cars are not permitted in the Lorry Park what so ever; the organisers reserve the right to clamp any unauthorised vehicles found in the lorry park.
- Owners must clearly wear their owners badges. They will not be permitted in the stabling area without it. Owners passes must be requested in advance by contacting the Horse Trials office by email: horsetrials@rockinghamcastle.com. Please note all badges must be requested prior to the event, no badges will be automatically sent.
- A treating vet and farrier will be available throughout your stay should you require advice or treatment.
- Showers are available on site.
- Electrical Hookup is not available.
- Stabling on site is at a premium on a first come, first served basis. A Wait List will be held.
**EVENTING COMPETITORS**
Stables to be booked at the same time as entries are made.
**BYEH, ARENA EVENTING, PONY CLUB & RIDING CLUB COMPETITORS**
For all other competitions stabling can be booked by downloading the below form and returning it to Jane Rudd at TheEquestrianPA@gmail.com
Qualifiers/Special classes
Burghley Young Event Horse – 4YO & 5YO Classes will take place on TBC. Schedule and Entry form will be uploaded shortly and can be found on the BYEH page.
Pony Club Team Show Jumping Competition will take place on TBC. A schedule and Entry form will be uploaded shortly and can be found on the Pony Club Page.
Arena Eventing for BE90 & BE100 will take place on TBC. A schedule and Entry form will be uploaded shortly and can be found on the Arena Eventing Page.
Riding Club Team Show Jumping Competition will take place on TBC. A schedule and Entry form will be uploaded shortly and can be found on the Riding Club Page.
Prizes
1st Prize CCI3* £500 with a total prize fund of £2000. CIC2* 1st prize £250, total prize fund of £1000. Lower limit for all other classes. Rosettes to 10th place in all classes.
It is mandatory for all prize winners 1st – 5th in each section to attend the prize giving or send a representative. Lower placings prizes to be collected from Secretary’s Office.
Additional Prizes for first place in International Classes provided by Fairfax & Favor.
The Loomes Championship will take place on Sunday 3rd May in the AI & OI Classes. Full details and the rules can be found on the Loomes Championship page.
Course description
Event takes place in the Great Park. All phases are within a few minutes’ walk of the lorry park. The cross country courses will run over undulating well drained parkland, including a section of woodland. The fences will be up to height but inviting, including several ditches, and there is a water obstacle. In case of dry conditions every effort will be made to create good ground with the BE machinery.
SJ Course Designer – Mr Martin Cox
XC Course Designer – Capt Mark A P Phillips
Assistant XC Course Designer & Course Builder – David Carpenter
Accommodation/catering
A wide range of refreshments will be available both days. Please visit our Places to Stay for website links.
A limited amount of Caravan & Camping pitches are available if pre-booked. Please contact Katie Callaghan on 01536 770240 or horsetrials@rockinghamcastle.com. More information can be found on our Caravan & Camping page.
Special notices
For all up to date information and/or in case of abandonment please refer to www.britisheventing.com or www.bdwp.co.uk/treason or telephone 07721 551 713 or on the BE Hotline.
All terrain vehicles/motorcycles will not be permitted anywhere with the exception of those used by authorised officials.
Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Tradestand enquiries to www.rockinghamcastlehorsetrials.com.
Entrance Policy all cars not showing an authorised car pass or presenting a valid ticket(s) will be charged an entrance fee.
Event Photographer: Julia Shearwood. Tel: 01522 811706. 07702 323653. Email: julia@equestrianphotography.co.uk Website: www.equestrianphotography.co.uk
Event Filming: An Eventful Life will be filing all XC rounds which will be available to purchase through their website following the event. Email: enquiries@an-eventful-life.com.au, Website: www.an-eventful-life.com.au
Location – LE16 8TH
Grid reference SP867913. 1 mile north of Corby on the A6003. Postcode LE16 8TH
Event Dates
Friday
Classes – Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country for the BE100. Dressage for CIC1* & CIC2*. Burghley Young Event Horse 4 year old & 5 year old qualifier.
Saturday
Classes – CIC1* & CIC2* Show Jumping & Cross Country. ONu18 Dressage, Show Jumping & Cross Country, Pony Club Team Show Jumping.
Sunday
Classes – Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross country for the Novice, Open Novice, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate and Open Intermediate classes. Arena Eventing Qualifier for BE90 & BE100. Riding Club Team Competition
