We have identified that some of our affiliated Clubs would like some extra support with the requirements that they are bound to fulfil with regards to child protection and safeguarding. Every Club that has any members under the age of 18 are required to comply with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Government’s guidelines for best practice.

Historically we have asked Clubs to appoint an officer on the Committee who would be the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) and oversee all of the child protection requirements. We have received some feedback that the name ‘Club Welfare Officer’ was a confusing term as in the equine industry, as we typically associate the term ‘welfare’ with that of the horse. So we have now changed the name of this position to ‘Safeguarding Officer’ (CSO), which hopefully represents the role a little more clearly.

What’s it all about?

In order to assist our Clubs, we have put together a datasheet to explain what you as a Club need to know, and the requirements you are bound to fulfil.

Whilst it’s important for Clubs to understand their requirements, we would like to reassure you that as an affiliated Riding Club, you have full access to and the support from the BHS Safeguarding department, and the role of CSO is simply to have someone within the Club that knows how to correctly report any concerns that may arise within the Club.

What do Clubs need to do?

1)      Read the attached datasheet (attachment 1) which explains what you need to be doing as a Club to make sure you are fulfilling the requirements.

2)      If not already appointed, source and appoint a Club Safeguarding Officer, based on the role description which is attached (attachment 2).

3)      Every affiliated Club must complete and return the attached Safeguarding Officer information Form (attachment 3) to us by 31 May 2015. This will confirm who your nominated Club Safeguarding Officer is, or that you declare to have no junior members.

4)      When organising any activities with Junior members, the attached guideline (attachment 4)and template (attachment 5)will be useful to aid the CSO in writing a welfare plan for each event.

5)      Should your Club Safeguarding Officer require any up to date training or a Criminal Record Check, then please contact the BHS Safeguarding department on 02476 840 746 or safeguarding@bhs.org.uk Criminal Record Checks can be carried out by the BHS at a subsidised cost of £10, and they can advise on the level of check that would be required. The application form for this is attached (attachment 6). Training is available here http://www.bhs.org.uk/training-and-qualifications/training-courses/find-training-courses/courses/safeguarding-and-protecting-children

Whilst we traditionally think of a safeguarding policy for covering children under the age of 18, it should be noted that any concern over a vulnerable adult should follow this same process of reporting.

We hope that this has helped to clarify what responsibilities you have as an affiliated Club, but please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries at all. Please call Ellie Vajcovec or Helen Brown in the BHS Safeguarding department on 02476 840 746 or safeguarding@bhs.org.uk

Attachment 1 What does my RC need to do

Attachment 2 Role of Club SafeGuarding Officer

Attachment 3 CSO info form

Attachment 4 Sample Safeguarding Plan for BRC events

Attachment 5 Safeguarding Plan for Riding Club Event Templates

Attachment 6 BRC club cover sheet

http://www.britisheventing.com/training/courses/2817/details?RoleId=3

Inter RC team SJ competition for ” rising stars” combinations. Class 1 60 – 65cm ( no fillers ) Class 2 70 – 75cm with fillers. Sashes to winning teams, 1st – 6th place rosettes and to all in Class 1. Optional warm up rounds prior to each class. File 1 [file-2] [file-3]

Many congratulations to the Area 12 Teams and Individuals for a very successful BRC HT Championships and once again Area 12 featured in all the results.  BRC 90 results are to follow.

BRC Open HT 100+ Championships

9th SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB 165.2

DIANA GUEST – PRIMITIVE ROC 45.9

CHERYL BEER – MADAM BUTTERFLY ELM

HATTIE PIKE – BATHWICK SHANNON 62.2

CAMERON BEER – FORTY TWO DAYS 57.1

Animalife SENIOR HT 100 Team Results

6th QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB 119.3

HANNAH PAYNE – TARA MOONDANCER 40.1

FIONA FISCHER – MISTER MAVERICK 49.2

HELEN PAVEY – TOYSTORY TE

PIXIE FOAD – MILLWOOD RAFIKI 30.0

Animalife SENIOR HT 100 Individual Results

ARENA 5

1st PIXIE FOAD – MILLWOOD RAFIKI – QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB 30.0

7th JANE ROGERS – CORRIEVIEW MERLIN MAGIC – LAMBERTS CASTLE RIDING CLUB 39.6

Animalife JUNIOR HT 100 Team Results

4th TAUNTON & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB 177.7

EMILY WILLIAMS – CULVERLANE ST WILLIAM OF YORK 50.1

LILLY CHAMBERS – DERWINS WINNER 76.6

OLIVER MINCHIN – WESTWINDS KNIGHTRIDER 51.0

KARIS CHAMBERS – CORVILLE DE’HAAR ELM

Animalife SENIOR HT 80 Team Results

6th QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB 116.7

JOSEPHINE BARCLAY – MINSTREL 68.9

DENISE WEST – EMO 37.7

REBECCA STOKES – PONTOON SKYLARK 43.5

SALLY ELLIS-GRAY – POLDEN PARTYTIME 35.5

Animalife SENIOR HT 80 Individual Results

ARENA 2

2nd SALLY ELLIS-GRAY – POLDEN PARTYTIME – QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB 35.5

7th CHARLOTTE SCANNELL – LAST OF THE MOETS – SOUTH WESTERN DRESSAGE GROUP 39.5

Animalife JUNIOR HT 80 Individual Results

ARENA 3

2nd SAMANTHA SIMMONS – DIVA DANCER – ILFRACOMBE & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB 30.8

3rd ELLA HUMPHREYS – CHASOPHOL BENDY BOY – SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB 36.8

2016 BRC Provisional Hat Rules

Further to the recent changes to hat standards, I attach the draft BRC hat rules for 2016. You will see that we will be accepting the new VG1 standard which is a new standard that some hats are now being made to. Please also note the information regarding fixed peaks no longer being permitted for the XC.

Further information regarding these changes and refresher training for all Official Stewards will follow later this year. We will also then be distributing new orange hat tags and asking for any remaining blue ones to be returned.

Blue hat tags are permitted until 31 December 2015. Orange tags and new tagging instructions will be distributed for use from 1^st January 2016.

Please feel free to pass this information onto your Clubs and members for their information so that they have an early warning of the changes.

Email for BHS Safety Conference

All of the forthcoming events in Devon are now listed on the website (South West and Devon pages), SW Facebook page (events section with timely posts scheduled) and on the Team Up Calendar http://teamup.com/ks797fa621bbf56647/

15 09 Sep 05 – Devon – Lucinda McAlpine Demo

There has been a reported outbreak of Equine Flu in North Dorset.  As a result of this, and as a precaution, all passports will be checked prior to allowing the vehicle and horses onto Chard Show Ground on Sunday. 

Please double check the horses passport to ensure their flu vaccinations are up to date.

This will mean that there will be a delay to get onto the show ground, so please can all competitors allow plenty of time before their class to allow this check to take place.

If the flu record for the horse is not correct the horse will not be allowed onto the showground.

May we take this opportunity to remind you that qualifying teams must present their passports, and  must meet the correct flu requirements to enable them to proceed to the Championships.

Don’t forget you MUST declare before your first rider competes

Can we also ask that you do not leave litter behind you on Sunday, and that you pack your litter out as you go.

Can the Ilracoombe Team Manager please inform Cheryl Mundy that her time has changed for Class 18, the Style Class.  It is now 10.52 (not 10.24)

All that remains is to wish everyone a very happy day (and nice weather would help), and we look forward to welcoming you to the BRC area 12 Summer Qualifiers

Enjoy your day, ride well and god luck

South Western Dressage Group

We are delighted to announce that British Dressage have opened up their Stewards training courses to all BRC Official Stewards. Please see attached details of the dates and venues, agenda and booking form.

The cost of the days is just £10 for BD members or £15 for non-members, and you need to book directly with British Dressage.

I hope this may be of interest to some of you. The offer is also open to any other Club or Area volunteers who you feel it would benefit, so please do pass it on.

Booking form

Introduction to Dressage Stewarding & Refresher Seminar Timetable

Steward Training Day 2015

Click here to see an offer for BRC Clubs from Equicenta