MERCIAN EVENTS 2024
The Mercian Group started in 1984, when Jan Williams of Wolverley (then Stourbridge) Riding Club invited representatives from Affiliated Riding Clubs in an area roughly defined as being `along the M5` to an informal meeting at which the group was formed. Current clubs at the moment currently make up The Mercian Group; Bewdley Bridle Club, Bromsgrove, Bromyard, Cropthorne and Evesham Vale, Malvern Hills, Shropshire South, Vale of Arrow, Worcester, Wyvern and Frampton Family RC. The aims were; to exchange schedules and information, to foster inter-club competition at a level below ‘Official Riding Club Area Level’ to cater for the weekend riding only members. Whilst all these original aims still apply, the inter-club competition aspect became paramount. Each of the participating Clubs hosts one team competition every year, and as many disciplines as possible are covered, with the season culminating in a quiz. These are all team classes, no individuals, as it is much more fun to share the thrills and spills involved in representing your Club! Each team taking part earns one point, with additional points being awarded for first to sixth places (12 for first, 10 for second and so on) and points are even available for attending Mercian committee meetings. Our FFRC Mercian Teams are open to everyone willing to have a go! There are restrictions on some classes depending on what the horse/rider combination have done previously in the competition calendar, the Mercian Team Manager Susie can help you with the eligibility. If you wish to be considered to be part of an FFRC Mercian Team please contact Susie Drake at oldduckbhp160@icloud.com or 07968 002056 Mercian eligibility – now is the same as the eligibility table in the BRC 2024 rule book for the National Championships, Arena Eventing Championships & Combined Championships. However, a horse/rider combination competing at Area level cannot compete at a lower level at a Mercian competition unless they have downgraded. Please see www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules to download the 2024 BRC Rule Book
| COMPETITION | DATE | VENUE | ORGANISING CLUB |
| Dressage | Sunday 4th May 2025 | Cheltenham RDA, Cheltenham Racecourse. GL50 4SH | Cheltenham & District |
| Dressage to Music | Sunday 11th May 2025 | Bromyard Equestrian Centre, Sturts Farm, Winslow, Bromyard. HR7 4SR | Shropshire South |
| Combined Training | Sunday 22nd June 2025 | Stourport Riding Centre, Upper Poollands Farm, Hartlebury Road, Sourport-on-Severn DY13 9JD | Bewdley |
| Showjumping | Saturday19th July 2025 | Aberhall Equestrian, St Owen’s Cross, Hereford HR2 8LL | Hereford |
| Showing | Monday 25th August 2025 | TBC | Malvern |
| Showjumping (Grass) | Sunday 7th September 2025 | Club Field, Hoden Lane, Cleeve Prior WR11 8LH | Cropthorne |
| Arena Eventing | Sunday 14th September 2025 | Gracelands Equestrian Centre, Crutch Lane, Elmbridge, Nr Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0BE | Bromsgrove |
| Quiz | Friday 3rd October 2025 | The Royal Oak, Broadway, Worcester WR6 5NE | Bromyard |
Schedules
2025 Schedules to follow………
If you wish to compete in any of the Mercian Team competitions, please email Susie on oldduckbhp160@icloud.com
Please see www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules to download the 2025 BRC Rule Book
BRC Flu vaccination rules apply to all Mercian Team competitions and passports are checked on the day.
From 1st October 2020 all horses and ponies must be microchipped by law – spot checks will be done on the day, any found not microchipped will be disqualified.