Competing and Membership
The combination of the horse and rider must compete at a “participation event” on the interschool calendar between April of the previous year and the end of February in the year of entry. This excludes the Australian Championships. Riders do not technically need to “qualify” in a certain discipline.
Interschool events are in set year levels groups and have classes within this levels. Primary Prep-Year 6 and Secondary Year 7-12 with Dressage divisions- Senior Year 10, 11, 12 and Intermediate Year 7, 8, 9.
In most competitions the rider selects a level that is suitable for their horse and themselves. This may be based on prior experience, a coach’s advice, a school coordinator’s assistance. It is best to commence at a safe and sometimes lower level than practised at home. If the horse carries a performance card, has points or has competed at high levels this may set rules for entry. Equestrian Victoria would have further information available through the horse’s registration details
Interschool events are in set year levels groups and have classes within this levels. Primary Prep-Year 6 and Secondary Year 7-12 with Dressage divisions- Senior Year 10, 11, 12 and Intermediate Year 7, 8, 9.
In most competitions the rider selects a level that is suitable for their horse and themselves. This may be based on prior experience, a coach’s advice, a school coordinator’s assistance. It is best to commence at a safe and sometimes lower level than practised at home. If the horse carries a performance card, has points or has competed at high levels this may set rules for entry. Equestrian Victoria would have further information available through the horse’s registration details.