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Simply put, the further you go, the more points you earn—but the rate increases as the distance builds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s how it works:\u003c/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\u0022table table-bordered table-striped\u0022\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFirst 40km:\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 point per km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ei.e. 40km = 40 points\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNext 20km:\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e2.5 points per km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ei.e. 42km = 45 points (40 + 5)\u003cbr\u003e 60km = 90 points\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNext 20km:\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4 points per km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ei.e. 61km = 94 points (50 + 40 + 4)\u003cbr\u003e 80km = 170 points (40 + 50 + 80)\u003cbr\u003e 120km = 330 points (40 + 50 + 240)\u003cbr\u003e 160km = 490 points (40 + 50 + 400)\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tiered system reflects the increasing challenge of longer distances—rewarding both horse and rider for stepping up through the levels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBonus Points for Graded Endurance Rides (GERs)\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as distance completion points, \u003cstrong\u003eGraded Endurance Rides (GERs)\u003c/strong\u003e offer \u003cstrong\u003ebonus points based on your grade\u003c/strong\u003e—rewarding not just completing the distance, but how well your horse performs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese apply to all GERs (including multi-day rides), \u003cstrong\u003eexcluding Foundation rides\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade Points Breakdown\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\u0022table-striped table\u0022\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth data-start=\u0022425\u0022 data-end=\u0022443\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003eDistance\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth data-start=\u0022443\u0022 data-end=\u0022453\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003eGrade 1\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth data-start=\u0022453\u0022 data-end=\u0022463\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003eGrade 2\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth data-start=\u0022463\u0022 data-end=\u0022473\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003eGrade 3\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth data-start=\u0022473\u0022 data-end=\u0022484\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003eGrade 4\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd data-start=\u0022540\u0022 data-end=\u0022557\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003e30–45km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022557\u0022 data-end=\u0022566\u0022\u003e30\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022566\u0022 data-end=\u0022575\u0022\u003e25\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022575\u0022 data-end=\u0022584\u0022\u003e20\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022584\u0022 data-end=\u0022594\u0022\u003e15\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd data-start=\u0022595\u0022 data-end=\u0022612\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003e46–60km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022612\u0022 data-end=\u0022621\u0022\u003e60\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022621\u0022 data-end=\u0022630\u0022\u003e50\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022630\u0022 data-end=\u0022639\u0022\u003e40\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022639\u0022 data-end=\u0022649\u0022\u003e30\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd data-start=\u0022650\u0022 data-end=\u0022667\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003e61–159km\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022667\u0022 data-end=\u0022676\u0022\u003e120\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022676\u0022 data-end=\u0022685\u0022\u003e100\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022685\u0022 data-end=\u0022694\u0022\u003e80\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022694\u0022 data-end=\u0022704\u0022\u003e60\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd data-start=\u0022705\u0022 data-end=\u0022722\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022\u003e160km+\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022722\u0022 data-end=\u0022731\u0022\u003e240\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022731\u0022 data-end=\u0022740\u0022\u003e200\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022740\u0022 data-end=\u0022749\u0022\u003e160\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd data-col-size=\u0022sm\u0022 data-start=\u0022749\u0022 data-end=\u0022759\u0022\u003e120\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese points are \u003cstrong\u003eadded on top of your distance completion points\u003c/strong\u003e, giving you an extra boost towards end-of-season trophies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant to Know\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen and Advanced horses\u003c/strong\u003e competing in \u003cstrong\u003eNovice classes\u003c/strong\u003e will receive \u003cstrong\u003edistance completion points only\u003c/strong\u003e (no grade bonus points).\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompetitive Endurance Ride (CER) Points\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re taking part in \u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Endurance Rides (CERs)\u003c/strong\u003e, there’s more to gain. Points are made up of three elements:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Distance Completion Points\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs above—every kilometre counts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Completion Points\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded for successfully finishing a CER:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort\u0026nbsp;(60-99km)\u003c/strong\u003e: 120 points\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium (100 - 119km)\u003c/strong\u003e: 160 points\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong\u0026nbsp;(120 – 139km)\u003c/strong\u003e: 200 points\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra (140km+)\u003c/strong\u003e: 240 points\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Placing Points\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour finishing position can add a significant boost:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 558px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(126).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022558\u0022 height=\u0022106\u0022 style=\u0022width: 558px; max-width: 558px; height: 106px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means a strong performance in a CER can significantly boost your overall trophy tally.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompeting internationally?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFEI horses competing in teams abroad are awarded \u003cstrong\u003edistance points only\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRiding Near the Border? (SERC Points)\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re based near Scotland, there’s good news—\u003cstrong\u003eSERC (Scottish Endurance Riding Club) rides can count towards Endurance GB trophies.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\u0022float: left; width: 304px; max-width: 100px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(127).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022100\u0022 height=\u002299\u0022 style=\u0022width: 100px; max-width: 100px; height: 99px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt least \u003cstrong\u003e60% of your total points must come from Endurance GB rides\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou must submit \u003cstrong\u003evet sheets\u003c/strong\u003e to the Results Co-ordinator after the ride\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAny submitted after \u003cstrong\u003e18th October\u003c/strong\u003e in the competition year won’t be counted\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking Your Points Count\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re enjoying your first longer ride or targeting a specific trophy, the system rewards:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistency across the season\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgression through the distances\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccessful completions first and foremost\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not just about speed—it’s about building a partnership with your horse and achieving your goals together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWant to See What You’re Eligible For?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at the full list of national trophies and find your next goal:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/RULES/National+Trophies\u0022\u003ehttps://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/RULES/National+Trophies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom your first 40km to stepping up into competitive classes, every ride brings you closer to your goals. 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