Entries open for BEF Futurity Evaluation series

Entries have opened for the 2014 British Equestrian Federation Futurity Evaluation series.

Future stars

The Futurity aims to identify British-bred future stars in dressage, eventing, showjumping or endurance. Foals to three-year-olds can take part, of any breed.

Each youngster is assessed by a panel of experts and a vet and then given a Futurity premium score (grade).

Full potential

All three-year-olds which receive a score of 8.5 and over will be invited to a BEF Equine Bridge selection day under saddle the following year.

Those which are subsequently accepted on to the programme will receive funding and training sessions, to help owners and breeders realise their horse’s full potential.

Dates and venues

The Futurity is held at 11 venues all around the UK during the months of July and August.

Wednesday 30 July College EC Keysoe Bedfordshire Thursday 31 July Arena UK Lincolnshire Saturday 2 August Hartpury College Gloucestershire Sunday 3 August Bicton College Devon Wednesday 6 August SNEC Edinburgh Friday 8 August Richmond EC Yorkshire Saturday 9 August Southview EC Cheshire Sunday 10 August Southview EC Cheshire Wednesday 13 August Plumpton College Sussex Thursday 14 August Writtle College Essex Friday 15 August Catherston Stud Hampshire Saturday 16 August Catherston Stud Hampshire Monday 18 August Solihull Riding Club West Midlands Tuesday 19 August Solihull Riding Club West Midla

For more information or to enter visit the Futuritywebsite.