What is STARS?

​The Show Teams And Riding Stars (STARS) event is a showing Championship created for Riding Club members to bring a touch of HOYS to the grassroots rider or handler. 

It was established in 2018 for Northern Riding Clubs local to Aintree Equestrian Centre where the Championship Show was held. It was such a success that for 2019 STARS have created a Southern STARS Championships which will be held at Addington, Buckinghamshire and they hope to grow further and roll out even more regional events in future. 

The Event

Held over two days [16-17 November 2019 for Southern Stars], 30 showing classes with members representing over 60 riding clubs will be judged by HOYS star judges looking to select their champion of champions in each category. 

Each champion receives a rug, flowered sash, trophy and super prizes, but it's not just the joy of victory for a few individual riders at stake.... EVERY competitor receives a metal centred rosette for qualifying as well as for a placing down to 8th position AND there are awards in EVERY class for Best Rider, Best Groom, Rising Star and Best Turned Out. 

​PLUS there's a chance to be crowned the STARS Supreme Riding Club of the Year with your fellow competing club members which is not just an accolade but also comes with a financial reward! 

How do I qualify?

BKRC will hold 3 shows where STARS points will be awarded:


​Your placing in each class will be awarded points. After the third and final BKRC points show, the secretary will collate all the points for each competitor and will contact the member with the highest points in each category to offer them the chance to represent the club at the Championship.  
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*** PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW ***
Once STARS has confirmed your qualification, you'll receive your Golden Ticket through the post along with your bridal number and working-in time, so your whole STARS journey really does give you a true HOYS experience.
For more information about STARS please contact Laura on 07738 287751 or email bkrcshowsecretary@gmail.com
Alternatively, please visit www.starschampionships.co.uk or view their event video 
***  IMPORTANT INFORMATION !! ***
  • You MUST be a member of BKRC to compete for STARS. Whilst you must be 18 years or older to be a member of Brent Knoll Riding Club, to allow juniors to compete towards STARS we ask that either the parent/guardian or owner of the horse/pony become a member. Membership runs from January to January and costs £30 per person - Download membership form  
  • You MUST fill in a STARS information form and indicate ALL the categories you would wish to try to qualify for.  This needs to be sent to the Show Secretary with your entries as it is the responsibility of the Show Secretary to keep a record of placing and points. Download STARS information form
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