BE Lite is a new pilot initiative for the unaffiliated market designed to give more grassroots riders an introduction to British Eventing without the cost of membership or horse registration. The aim is to provide a fun and supportive experience, delivered by experienced organisers at unaffiliated events, where BE rules are relaxed and riders can benefit from British Eventing’s safety, welfare, and organisational standards.

BE Lite has been developed to bridge the gap between the affiliated and unaffiliated sectors, to open up BE to a wider group of riders, whom we hope will go on to become BE members of the future. Our aim is to encourage greater collaboration across the eventing community to ensure a thriving and sustainable sport for the future.

This year’s events form part of a pilot phase, where BE wants to interact directly with event organisers already experienced in running BE affiliated events. Through the pilot we will learn from their experiences with the aim of refining the initiative to roll our more widely from 2027 and beyond.

Upcoming BE Lite Events

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GUIDELINES

BE Lite has been designed to make British Eventing more accessible by enabling the unaffiliated market to access its safety and welfare standards. The focus is on participation, confidence-building and learning, with some technical rules adapted to create a more supportive experience.
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FAQs

Please see below for our most frequently asked questions in regards to BE Lite. 


If you have any other questions, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.


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RESULTS & RECORDS

BE Lite keeps the structure and feel of an eventing competition, with riders completing the three phases and receiving scores.
However, results will not form part of official British Eventing records.



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ORGANISER BENEFITS

BE Lite provides organisers with an opportunity to trial a new grassroots competition at unaffiliated events with BE support. BE Lite competitions cannot replace an existing affiliated fixture, but organisers may run a BE Lite competition before, after or at another time alongside their BE calendar.

PHONE

0330 1748196

EMAIL

sport@britisheventing.com

ADDRESS

British Eventing Limited, Building 2020, Meriden Business Park,
CV5 9RG

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be a BE member to enter BE Lite?

No. BE Lite has been created specifically for unaffiliated events to allow riders to experience a BE-style competition without BE membership.

Why is BE running this as a pilot?

The pilot phase allows BE to work directly with organisers and riders, understand what works well and use feedback to refine the format before considering a wider rollout.

Will all the BE Lite rules apply during the pilot phase? 

Organisers will be testing as many elements of BE Lite as possible so that we can get a good feel for what works, but as a practical matter may need to adjust some things like the special scoring rules.

Does my horse need to be registered?

No. Horse registration is not required for BE Lite.

Is BE Lite the same as a normal BE competition?

No. BE Lite is a more relaxed introduction to the BE environment, with adapted technical rules while maintaining safety and welfare standards.

Do I need full competition clothing and equipment?

No. BE Lite has more relaxed dress and saddlery requirements. Riders should still be appropriately dressed and equipped with required helmets and body protectors, but do not otherwise need to wear different kit for each phase.

Can I continue if something does not go to plan?

BE Lite encourages riders to gain experience and progress, offering an opportunity for both rider and horse to practice and train in a safe environment while enjoying a fun day out. Officials will always intervene where there are safety or welfare concerns to educate and support riders.

Are BE Lite events run by experienced organisers?

Yes, during this pilot phase, BE Lite events will be delivered by organisers who already have experience running BE affiliated competitions.

Will there still be medical and veterinary support?

Yes. BE Lite events will benefit from appropriate safety and welfare support.

Can BE Lite help me move towards affiliated competition?

Yes, for those riders who may wish to move towards affiliated competitions, BE Lite will provide an opportunity to build confidence, understanding and experience.

How is BE Lite different from other BE options?

BE Lite
• Not run within an affiliated fixture
• No BE membership required
• No horse registration required
• Introduces riders to the BE environment as a fun day out but also offers a training and practice opportunity for those with competitive aims
• Designed as an introduction to the BE environment
• No limit on the number of BE Lite events that a non-member may complete
GoBE
• Entry-level competition format designed to give riders the opportunity to experience a BE competition environment without committing to full competing membership
• Runs within an affiliated BE fixture
• Non members can only compete GoBe twice per season
Pay As You Go Membership
• Offers flexibility when beginning BE journey or stepping up
• Ideal for those starting out on their BE journey and competing just a few times a year
• Runs within the existing BE competition structure
ACE
• Provides another route into BE competition for grassroots riders starting out within the sport.
• Membership to BE only required once riders have qualified for the ACE championships (minimum Pay As You Go membership), and the horse must have the required free BE registration.

Information for organisers

BE Lite provides organisers with an opportunity to trial a new grassroots competition format with BE support. BE Lite competitions cannot replace an existing affiliated fixture, but organisers may run a BE Lite competition before, after or at another time alongside their BE calendar.

Reduced costs compared with affiliated competition

Third-party liability cover

Flexibility around when events are run

Use of their own entries system and processes

Control over balloting, sectioning, waitlists and prizes

Increased promotional and marketing opportunities for venues and events.

Better utilisation of existing infrastructure and facilities.

Opportunity to help shape the future of BE Lite

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