Competition FAQs

Any combination of horse and rider cannot compete in a jumping class at an NSEA competition, except hors concors, where the height is 30cm lower than that at which they have previously competed, (1^st round height) in any competition (not just NSEA competitions). This restriction does not apply to Open or Advanced Open classes. Therefore, Horse/Rider combinations jumping 1.30m or over may compete in NSEA Open or Advanced Open classes.

3 in total

2 heights as a team member and a third height as an individual

or

1 height as a team member and 2 heights as an individual

or

3 heights as an individual.

Yes in two different teams, but they may not ride twice in the same team.

Show jumping & arena XC fences with an optimum time & no style marks. You need to jump clear with no time faults to win! These competitions take place in two types of arenas
a) Long course. Very large arenas with a range of XC obstacles including water complexes, steps, banks, ditches.
b) Short course. Average size arenas with simulated XC fences.
Eventers Challenge is less technical than JWS and coursebuilders may challenge you with ‘inside’ & ‘outside’ lines on turns to make riders think (and not go too fast) The time should be a fair pace (but not a flat out gallop) The optimum time is between 325-375 m/m and will be set according to the shape of the arena.

(JwS), also known as Arena Eventing.

Arena Eventing (‘Jumping with Style’) is the culmination of four marks- SJ penalties, XC penalties, time penalties and a style penalty mark. It is a more technical style of competition than Eventers Challenge and is popular with eventers and show jumpers. The winner is the rider with the fewest penalties overall, so like eventing, you do not necessarily need to jump a clear round.
Course builders will challenge riders to react instinctively and test their ability to ride a technical line with a good rhythm and flow whilst maintaining an effective position and working in harmony with their horse.

The number of qualifiers is capped in order to accommodate everyone at the championships with sufficient light to jump.

2 teams & 2 individuals

1 team and 1 individual

Yes- up to U19yrs providing they do not breach the 30cm rule.

One round of show jumping made up of the initial phase (with a maximum time) and the jump off phase (timed). If you have faults in the initial phase you still continue into the jump off (unless you are eliminated).

Yes

A member of staff, riding coach or parent, providing the school gives permission.

No, providing a parent / coach has been given the role of Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager.

Yes, if they are home schooled together. No, if not.

Yes.

The winning team & individual from the county qualifier will represent their county at the National County Championships (at Bury Farm).  There is only one county qualifier per year that a school may attempt to qualify at.

The top 2 teams & 2 individuals at any regional qualifier will qualify to compete at the Championships (at Addington).  Schools may travel to any CHQ in the country in an attempt to qualify.

The NSEA runs the following Championships:

Tha NSEA National Championships 2017 ( this will be our 21st annual NSEA National Championship).

Dressage, Show Jumping & Arena Eventing JwS October. Go to CHAMPS pages.  This is our flagship event held over four days and is one of the largest equestrian events in the country with up to 1000 competitors over the four day period.

County Championships (Dressage & Show Jumping) April.

Go to COMPETITION pages and see County Champs in the menu.
The best team & individual at each county qualifier get to represent their school & county at the national finals at Bury Farm.

Eventers Challenge Championships.

Go to Competition pages
Schools qualify to compete at the Eventers Challenge Championships at Hickstead in May.

Grass Roots Regional Championships.

Go to Competition pages.
Grass Roots riders qualify to compete at regional finals.

Also known as Jumping with Style

There is no style mark in Eventers Challenge and you have to jump clear to win.

Arena Eventing (JwS) is the culmination of four marks- SJ penalties, XC penalties, time penalties and a style penalty mark. The winner is the rider with the fewest penalties overall.

No, sorry. It must be the horse / rider combination that qualified.  This applies to County, Nationals, Eventers Challenge and Plate competitions.

Three. Go to Competition Pages.
Regional Points Leagues- every competition within a region (excluding Championships)
Eventing points Leagues (NSEA/BE series for individuals & NSEA Team Challenge for teams)