THE VERSATILITY SCHEME


We have created the New Scheme to provide something for everyone. It is just one of many new and exciting things we have organised and are launching in our  50th Anniversary Year!

Exciting opportunities we have planned for 2026


Below are the Shows/Events/Competitions that we have included.

These are aimed at all abilities from novice to the more advanced, but hopefully they give everyone a fighting chance of achieving success in the disciplines you love.


You will see that there is also a column for 'Other' organised events, in which case you will be able to include anything else not on the list. 


You will be provided with  an annual record/achievement form to complete with your evidenced results and you will also be asked to indicate if your achievements are in hand or under saddle by using an agreed letter alongside your entry.  As an example you could have been placed at ridden show and you would indicate that by including the letter 'R' in the relevant column alongside your result.  Easy peasy!


  • Showing - Unaffiliated, local level, Pony Club/Riding Club show.
  • Showing - BApS Affiliated, County/County Shows or Championships.
  • Dressage
  • Show Jumping
  • Eventing, -  Arena Eventing, Show Cross, Hunter Trials.
  • Endurance,  - Organised Pleasure/fun/farm Rides - These must be organised by a group/club/event.
  • Le Trec
  • Driving
  • Online
  • Other  -     Any other disciplines not listed individually

MORE DETAIL:


We have  made it easier for you to confirm your placings. You can still get a show official's signature on your record form, but as our members have discovered it is not always possible or easy to get your achievement card signed.  So we have made it so you can (like the Online) you may 

screen shot your placings from an official show or event results page and send them with pictures of your record form;  or you can e-mail them to me at my address below. It's as simple as that.

 

To get your record, achievement card/form,  all you have to do is to e-mail or message me with your contact details


THE POINTS SYSTEM


We have simplified the points system so it will be very easy to follow. Placings in classes will be from 1 - 10

Endurance and organised ride results will be recorded in a different format.  Please see below.


                                                                                  1st place = 10 points                             6th = 5 points           

                                                                                  2nd = 9 points                                       7th = 4 points

                                                                                  3rd = 8 points                                        8th = 3 points

                                                                                  4th = 7 points                                         9th = 2 points

                                                                                  5th = 6 points                                        10th = 1 point


Champion  - 10 points, Reserve - 5 points, 2nd Reserve - 2 points

Endurance, Organised rides - 1 point per mile/Km as appropriate

for each result at BD/BS/BE/EGB or official affiliated  events, add  an extra 5 points.

Ridden results should be prefixed with the letter 'R' plus your points, eg R10

In Hand results should be prefixed with the letters 'IH' plus your points, eg IH1



All horses must be Registered with BApS and the owner must be a fully paid up member of the Society.

Open to all main & part bred, including solid, any age/sex.


We hope that the above information has been helpful. The scheme has been designed for ease of use but if you have any questions  or need anything explaining or any advice then please don't hesitate to contact me.


We hope our members will enjoy participating in the new Versatility Scheme


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