2023 Sunshine Tour Qualifier

Alvechurch Riding Club hosts qualifying classes for the Sunshine Tour.

Qualification details

THE SUNSHINE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS offers unaffiliated and amateur competitors the chance to qualify to compete at the UK’s most famous showground – The All-England Jumping Course at Hickstead. The prestigious 4-day championship show features dressage, show jumping, showing and eventers challenge championship classes, from 14th to 17th September 2023. 

Your Journey to Hickstead Starts Here …………

Step 1: REGISTER your horse / pony.  Restrictions apply for eligibility to compete, check the Competitor Restrictions

Step 2: QUALIFY by taking part in a qualifier class at aregistered centre or club and achieving 1st- 3rd in Dressage or Show Jumping, 1st – 4th in Showing or Eventers Challenge. Qualifying competitions are held between 1st January and 31st July 2023 (1st Nov 2022 – 31st July 2023 for Eventers Challenge).

Step 3: RECORD  your result within ONE MONTH of competition (by 4th Aug for July shows) and submit evidence of your result (screenshot / photo of results). You can record Eventers Challenge results gained in November or December HERE.

Step 4: ENTER – available early August; T&Cs apply.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT QUALIFICATION

  • Qualification is free – after recording your result, The Sunshine Tour will verify your placing and issue a unique qualification number.
  • Each successfully recorded result allows you to enter in one championship class (same horse/competitor combination, discipline and level). Each horse/competitor combination can qualify up to 6 times in each discipline.
  • Paid for entry is necessary to take part in the championship show, entries open in early August (date to be confirmed).
  • Qualification does not guarantee availability of entry in championship classes, entries are taken in order of receipt and some classes can fill very quickly.
  • Class Criteria – rules used to judge qualifying classes (e.g. format/rules of class, restrictions on age of rider, height/colour/breed of horse, etc.) might not exactly match the championship class.

RULES & ELIGIBILITY

  • Qualification can only be gained in a qualifier class at a registered centre or club, within the qualification period 1st Jan-31July for dressage, show jumping & showing, 1st Nov-31st July for eventers challenge qualification, (eventers challenge 1st Nov to 31st Dec can be at any show, thereafter only at registered centre/club). If you cannot find a registered centre or club near you, you can apply for an Open Qualifier.
  • Results, with evidence of results must be recorded within one month of competition (by 4th August for July competitions).
  • Restrictions on amateur status, previous experience and competitive success apply for both horse/pony and rider/handler. Competitors must comply with Competitor Restrictions at the time of qualification and at the time of championships.
  • Qualification is awarded to horse / competitor combination, no substitutes are permitted.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Any questions: Email info@sunshinetour.co.uk