What is British Eventing’s new XC+? Your questions answered…

Rider jumping cross-country fence, which is one element of British Eventing XC+
XC+ offers a new concept for grassroots competitors.
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

Have you heard about British Eventing’s new XC+? The recent announcement that BE was launching a pilot of a concept called XC+ caused plenty of interest and both positive and negative feedback.

But what do these new classes involve? And who can take part? Read on to find out…

Pippa Roome
Magazine editor and eventing editor

Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.