BLISS OF LONDON NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP
For registered horses in grade C which have not won a total of 125 points (unless Age Rule applies) to be ridden by Adult, Associate or Junior members.
The first 8 horses qualify, disregarding those already qualified.
Table: A7 or Single-Phase Speed: 325mpm BS Rule: 316* Number to Qualify: 8
*Please note that in accordance with the amendment to BS Rule 316 all 4yr old horses are now eligible regardless of points won, but the horse must be 4yrs old in the year of the Final ie 2027 to be able to compete in the Championship. Therefore any horses which are currently 4yrs old and have won more than 125 points are unable to qualify in any qualifiers held from 1st October 2026 to 31st December 2026. Qualification does not pass down the line.
There will be dual qualification of double clears for the Ariat Senior British Novice second round.
Height: .90m Spread: 1m
This class can be scheduled with an open. In the event of 30 starters or more, the competition would be split into two. If held at a Category 2 show this class would be split regardless of number of starters. Horses may compete in one section only.
Qualified riders who register their details will receive the Championship schedule when it's available - http://www.bluechipchamps.co.uk/qualification/
Class Venues and Dates
| Venue | Qualifier Date(s) | Venue Status |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTIGE | 3 October, 2026 - 4 July, 2026 | GA |
| NORFOLK SJ CLUB | 4 October, 2026 | GA |
| NEWBOLD VERDON | 10 October, 2026 | GA |
| HARTPURY | 11 October, 2026 | GA |
| MERRIST WOOD | 11 October, 2026 | GA |
| PICKERING GRANGE | 17 October, 2026 | GA |
| PYECOMBE | 24 October, 2026 | GA |
| GOLDEN CROSS | 25 October, 2026 | GA |
| WEST WILTS | 1 November, 2026 | GA |
| BISHOP BURTON | 7 November, 2026 | GA |
| VALE VIEW | 7 November, 2026 | GA |
| WILLOWBANKS | 14 November, 2026 - 15 November, 2026 | GA |
| ALLENS HILL | 15 November, 2026 | GA |
| BURY FARM | 20 November, 2026 - 22 November, 2026 | GA |
| ADDINGTON EQUESTRIAN | 4 December, 2026 - 6 December, 2026 | GA |
| MORRIS | 12 December, 2026 - 13 December, 2026 | GA |
| HOLMSIDE HALL | 19 December, 2026 | GA |
| MENDIP PLAINS | 20 December, 2026 | GA |
| SOUTH VIEW | 8 January, 2027 - 10 January, 2027 | GA |
| SNEC | 9 January, 2027 - 10 January, 2027 | GA |
| WELLINGTON | 10 January, 2027 | GA |
| CHARD | 22 January, 2027 - 24 January, 2027 | GA |
| KELSALL HILL | 30 January, 2027 - 31 January, 2027 | GA |
| ONLEY GROUNDS | 5 February, 2027 - 7 February, 2027 | GA |
| FOREST EDGE | 5 February, 2027 - 6 February, 2027 | GA |
| PONDEROSA | 7 February, 2027 | GA |
| BARLEYLANDS | 14 February, 2027 | GA |
| DUCKHURST | 21 February, 2027 | GA |
| ADDINGTON EQUESTRIAN | 12 March, 2027 - 14 March, 2027 | GA |
Status Key: Going Ahead (GA) Cancelled (CANC)
Please note that the status of each venue is provided by the show director for that venue. The Blue Chip Championship cannot be held responsible for any inaccurate information displayed above.
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