Schedule of Events

Classes and Restrictions

12 & Under Intro A & B Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Intro A, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Intro B, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Intro A
Day Three Heat Two: Intro B
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

 

16 & Under Prelim 2 & 7 Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 13, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 14, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Prelim 2
Day Three Heat Two: Prelim 7
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

 

Intro A & B Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Intro A, no prize money (Optional, £15)

Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)

Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Intro B, no prize money (Optional, £15)

Day Two Heat One: Intro A

Day Three Heat Two: Intro B
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

 

Prelim 2 & 7 Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 13, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 14, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Prelim 2 
Day Three Heat Two: Prelim 7
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

 

Prelim 15 & 19 Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 13, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)

Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 14, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Prelim 15 
Day Three Heat Two: Prelim 19
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

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Novice 24 & 27 Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 28, no prize money (Optional, £15)

Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)

Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 30, no prize money (Optional, £15) 
Day Two Heat One: Novice 24 
Day Three Heat Two: Novice 27
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

 

Novice 37A & 38 Unaffiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 28, no prize money (Optional, £15)

Day One Dressage to Music: Unaffiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)

Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 30, no prize money (Optional, £15) 

Day Two Heat One: Novice 37A 
Day Three Heat Two: Novice 38
Riders: No Restrictions Horses and Ponies: No BD registered Horses or Ponies may take part in this package.  MyQuest members may take part.

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Prelim 2 & 7 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 13, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 14, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Prelim 2 
Day Three Heat Two: Prelim 7
Riders: Groups 7 or 8
Horses and Ponies: Not to have won more than 50 points at Prelim level or any points above.

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Prelim 15 & 19 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 13, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Prelim 14, no prize money (Optional, £15)
Day Two Heat One: Prelim 15  
Day Three Heat Two: Prelim 19
Riders: Groups 6, 7 or 8 
Horses and Ponies: No Restrictions

 

Novice 24 & 27 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 28, no prize money (Optional, £15)

Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 30, no prize money (Optional, £15) 

Day Two Heat One: Novice 24 
Day Three Heat Two: Novice 27
Riders: Groups 7 or 8 
Horses and Ponies: Not to have won more than 25 points at Novice level or any points above.

 

Novice 37A & 38 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 28, no prize money (Optional, £15) 
Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Novice 30, no prize money (Optional, £15) 
Day Two Heat One: Novice 37A 
Day Three Heat Two: Novice 38
Riders: No Restrictions 
Horses and Ponies: No Restrictions

 

Elementary 40 & 43 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Elementary 55, no prize money (Optional, £15) 

Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Elementary 57, no prize money (Optional, £15) 
Day Two Heat One: Elementary 40 
Day Three Heat Two: Elementary 43
Riders: No Restrictions
Horses and Ponies: No Restrictions

 

Elementary 45 & 53 Affiliated
Day One Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Elementary 55, no prize money (Optional, £15) 

Day One Dressage to Music: Affiliated Prelim or Novice Long Arena Tests (Optional, £20)
Day Two: Warm Up Class: Unaffiliated Elementary 57, no prize money (Optional, £15) 
Day Two Heat One: Elementary 45 
Day Three Heat Two: Elementary 53
Riders: No Restrictions
Horses and Ponies: No Restrictions

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Thursday

First things first, park in a suitable spot, facing your lorry downhill.  Please note that the hard standing area at the bottom of the lorry park is reserved for riders that have booked Premier Parking, which includes electric hook up.  If you would like to book this, please contact the office at least 2 weeks before the event.
Find the Stable Manager’s office, it’s right next to the entrance to the stables.  All stables will be locked and the stable manager will show you to your stable and unlock it for you.  It’s a good chance to ask any other queries that you may have.
Shavings and haylage will be for sale from Thursday evening at the Stable Managers office.  More details about opening times will be sent to you 2 weeks before the event.
You don’t actually have to register with the office as we will assume that you are arriving.  However, if it is your first time here, why not come and say “Hello”.
If you would like to take your horse for some exercise, please use one of the 6 smaller All Weather arenas.  There are roadways around the whole showground so please use these and keep off the grass.  Horses are not allowed next to the pavilion as this is a public area.  If you are in any doubt as to where you are allowed to ride, please come and speak to a member of the team.

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Friday

Warm Up 1: This is your chance to get your horse accustomed to the Showground and surroundings.  The class will, of course, be judged and the results will be put outside the office on Friday evening.  The points from this class will not count towards the final placings.  Rosettes to 10th Place

Freestyle to Music: A great chance to experience the thrills of Freestyle to Music and being the highlight of the first day, there’s sure to be a crowd watching.  It’s always enjoyable seeing the beginners having their first go at Dressage To Music alongside some of our more experienced riders.  Our judges are very friendly and always aim to give positive feedback for you.  Digital Music must be emailed prior to the start of the event.
There is an advice sheet available to download from the Cricklands Website (www.cricklands.com) and of course, if you have any queries, just ask one of the team.
You will need to enter this class before the show starts as we need to allocate times, so Be Brave and Have A Go!
Rosettes 1st - 10th.  Prize Money: £21, £8, £6

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Saturday

Warm Up 2: This is your chance to get your horse more accustomed to the Showground and surroundings.  The class will be judged and each individual rider's results will be put outside the office on Saturday evening.  There will be no overall results for this class or rosettes for this "class".

Heat 1: The Fun Begins!  Competing in your allocated times, this class held on the All-Weather Arena, will be your first chance to earn some points towards the final placings.  Times will be available outside the show office on Friday Afternoon.
Rosettes 1st - 10th. 

Unaffiliated Prize Money: £10, £8, £6, £4, £2.

Affiliated Prize Money: £21, £8, £6

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Sunday

Heat Two: Whilst test sheets can be collected in the normal way from the office, the overall scores from each class will be withheld until the final presentation.  This means that no one will know who has won the medals for each class.

Rosettes 1st - 10th. 

Unaffiliated Prize Money: £10, £8, £6, £4, £2.

Affiliated Prize Money: £21, £8, £6

Final Presentations: The whole event will conclude with a presentation to the Bronze, Silver and Gold medallists in each of the classes.  The presentation for all competitions will take place in the pavilion,  as soon as possible after the Show Office has received all the score sheets from the day’s tests.    As the scores from Sunday’s tests will not have been given out before these presentations, it is always a nail biting affair and one that is sure to have everyone guessing who the winners will be!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I will be good enough?

These Finals are meant for people like you.  It’s an event aimed at giving grassroots riders a chance to take part in an occasion with all the razzmatazz of an International Show.

It’s not all about the winning anyway.  It’s a chance to take your horse or pony on an adventure and certainly one that he may not be used to.  Most people that come treat the weekend as a holiday.

 

It seems like a long way to travel.

We are only 10 minutes from the Severn Bridge, with main roads leading virtually right up to the entrance.
The show has been designed for people like you to come and stay over.  Why not team up with other people from your livery yard or that live near you and share a lorry?

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I've never stayed away at a show before.

Don’t panic!  Last year saw more first-timers than ever before.  The stable is included in the price, as is a space for your tent, caravan, car, jeep or lorry.  There's also on site accommodation available if required.  The food is great value too so you wont get ripped off once you’re here!

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What do we do when we get there?

Your number will be sent to you before the start of the show and should be displayed when competing.  Some riders may prefer to wear bridle numbers, which is acceptable.
Most people arrive on the Thursday night, mainly so that their horse has time to settle in and get the most out of the Warm Up class on Friday.  It’s probably a new experience for him as well!  It’s also a great time to have a walk around the site so that you know your way around for the rest of the weekend.
Your stable and several warming in areas will be open from 4pm on Thursday.  On arrival to the Showground, you will find your stable number in the display cabinet near the archway.  Your stable number is not the same as your running numbers.  If you are planning to arrive later than 10pm, please let the Show Office know beforehand.
Please ensure that you are suitably dressed while competing.

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What do we need to bring with us?

You will need to bring all your own mucking out equipment and water buckets.  We sell haylage and shaving on site at competitive prices but you may bring your own if you prefer.  We do not allow straw or paper in the stables.

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Customer Testimonials

“I would like to thank you for the wonderful shows, riding facilities and opportunities provided at Cricklands”

“Many thanks, we all had a fab weekend and hope to return in August and each year thereafter, it was well worth the 12 hour round trip from Northumberland!!”

“Just a quick email to say that I had a great time at the show. I found it extremely professional and well run”

“Once again thank you so much to all involved from friendly ground staff to Office & Ring officials for making this event so wonderful”

“Just thought I would let you know what a great time I had over the weekend.”

“Many, many thanks for such an amazing experience for the children and for allowing us to be part of such a wonderful and exciting  weekend.”

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"First time here and loved it, rings ran smoothly, quick course changes, and staff and people so friendly."

"This was our first visit to the David Broome Event Centre and after hearing so many good things it lived up to all expectations, fantastic arenas, great food and a good variety all reasonably priced. There was night life on both nights, music all day long not just at the arenas around the stables as well; all made for a fantastic atmosphere with lovely friendly stress free people. We came home feeling like we had been on holiday."

"We had an excellent weekend at Junior Champs! I really enjoyed the commentary in the main Arena. I also found the girls in the office extremely helpful and patient answering all my silly questions etc. Super friendly and well organised event hope to return again soon"

"Absolutely adore this place! There are excellent facilities, fantastic surfaces; it’s so homely and dog friendly. The staff couldn't be more helpful, it’s so well run."

"As usual, another fabulous show, the team here bend over backwards to accommodate everyone's needs and are all super friendly and helpful."

"Thanks again for everything!!"

"Fantastic venue. Competed at both dressage winter league finals and championships of GB stay away shows and absolutely loved it. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you!"

"Had a fantastic weekend with my daughter showing her mare. The staff are great, very friendly and helpful as were the judges. We had a brilliant time! Can't wait until next year! Thank you all so much!"

"I came 12 years ago as a teenager competing; this was my first time back for the seniors. Nothing has changed, still very professional and well ran. Well done all of you, you are doing fab! From the team down Newcastle upon Tyne"

"Our first stay away show and I was worried about the 4 hour drive, would it be worth it? YES it was! A lovely experience and the guy commentating on my daughters first ever Derby was so full of encouragement it made my weekend! A lovely place with lovely people."