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 |
| Show Jumping (Grass) | Sunday 1st June 2025 | Club Field, Hoden Lane, Cleeve Prior | Cropthorne |
| Combined Training | Sunday 22nd June 2025 | Stourport Riding Centre, Upper Poollands Farm, Hartlebury Road, Sourport-on-Severn DY13 9JD | Bewdley |
| Showing (Grass) | Sunday 27th July 2025 | CCR Equestrian, Naas Lane, Brookthorpe, Gloucester GL4 0XA | Frampton |
| Arena Eventing | Sunday 14th September 2025 | Gracelands Equestrian Centre, Crutch Lane, Elmbridge, Nr Droitwich, Worcs. WR9 0BE | Bromsgrove |
Schedules
MERCIAN LEAGUE TEAM SHOWING 2025
SUNDAY 27th JULY 2025
To be held at CCR Equestrian, Naas Lane, Brookthorpe, Gloucester GL4 0XA
MERCIAN SHOWING
Judge: TBC
These classes are open to BRC Mercian Teams only:
Individual and Team rosettes in Classes M1 – M4 awarded to 6th place, special rosette to highest placed member of FFRC in each class.
Commencing at: TBC
CLASS M1 Hunter Type Horse or Pony, may be shown in snaffle or double bridle.
CLASS M2 Riding Club Horse or Pony. Must be shown in a snaffle.
Ridden show to include a jump.
CLASS M3 Coloured Horse or Pony.
Depending on type, horses/ponies may be shown hogged, plaited or unplaited. Open to Palomino, Piebald, Skewbald, Tri-Coloured, Cremello, Spotted and Dun.
CLASS M5 Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony,
17 years or over, age to be displayed on bridle.
MERCIAN CHAMPIONSHIP: 1st and 2nd places from classes 1–4 to qualify.
This event is for teams of four, maximum of two junior members per team. One member in each team to ride a different class.
It is politely requested that horses/ponies that are, or have been, shown at County Level, or above, are not entered in the Mercian Showing Classes.
Stallions are eligible to compete at this show, all BRC rules will apply, stallion discs must be displayed on both sides of the bridle.
Entry Fees: £TBC
All horses/ponies must be up to date with Flu vaccinations as per the BRC rules. Please see http://www.ffrc.co.uk/area-qualifiers-championships/rules for Flu Vaccination rules and a Flu Vaccination checker tool.
If you wish to compete in the Mercian Team Dressage, please contact Susie on oldduckbhp160@icloud.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
More 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.