Strathalbyn, South Australia
Adelaide Hills Dressage Club
All entries via Nominate: www.nominate.com.au
Improved helmet standards to be implemented progressively over 2 years: The FEI has mapped out a path to improved helmet standards to be implemented progressively over the next 2 years, beginning 1 January 2026 and concluding 1 January 2028. Information will be posted here as soon as it is available on the EA website.
Entries close on the Wednesday 11 days before a competition and late entries close at midnight on the Friday 9 days before a comp. The draw commences on the Saturday 8 days before a comp so at that time any late entries will only be available if there is a suitable scratching. Queries to the Draw Secretary: TEXT 0400 289 481 (with your name and details of what you want to enter).
Please check your entries before submitting them. If you do not receive an email from Nominate confirming your entry, then it has not been received by them (or us). A $20 Change Fee will apply if you request a change to the Draw after the closing date (if it is possible to accommodate your change). Any change will only be made at our discretion but we will do our best to adjust the draw in the case of a suitable scratching.
Link for 2025 Dressage Rules (copy and paste to your browser): www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules
Click on EA National Dressage Rules CLEAN at the top of the page. *** The link to the 2026 Dressage Rules will be updated when the EA website is updated.***
***Dressage riders please note that from 1 July 2022 your helmets will need to be tagged to ensure they meet current safety standards. Helmets may be tagged at either the EA Office in Mt Barker (Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 10.00 to 4 pm) or contact Sue Brown on 0409 090 547. See also the information about helmet standards at the top of this page.
*** From 1 March 2024 Gear Checking is compulsory for ALL riders AFTER EACH TEST at unofficial competitions as well as official competitions. Failure to Gear Check = Elimination. You may also present to the Gear Check for a check before your test/s if you are unsure about your saddlery/equipment but you still need to Gear Check after your test/s ***
***Practice Arena slots are 20 mins long for riders to familiarise green horses with the arena. No lunging or repeated circling in one spot (so you don't damage the grass) but horses may be led. For riders NOT competing in other classes (or you will have to ride HC if your practice session is before your test time). Draw times for these slots will vary as they need to fit in with the rest of the draw. Only riders who have booked a Practice Arena session through Nominate are permitted in the Practice Arena. It is NOT to be used to warm-up for your competition test or ridden in after your test.
Companion Horses or horses riding on the grounds for familiarisation without entering the competition or using a practice arena: you MUST enter a "Companion Horse / Ride On The Grounds" class so we know who is present on the grounds. The only charge will be the $5 toilet block levy and a stable fee if you use a stable. You will be allocated a bridle number to be used at all times during the day, except when in a stable. We reserve the right to ask the horse to be removed if it is deemed to be upsetting other competing horses.
Which classes can I enter?
* Competitive: You MUST be a current Competitive member of EA. Your horse must be owned by a current EA member, have Full EA registration and have a current Competition Licence. Grading points can be accrued and recorded.
*Participant: you MUST be a current Competitive OR Participant member of EA. Your horse does not need to be registered nor does it need a current Competition Licence. Grading points are NOT accrued.
*Closed Unrestricted: you MUST be a current member of AHDC OR EA (Participant or Competitive). No horse registration or Competition Licence required. No grading points are accrued.
*Closed Restricted: limited to current AHDC members only. EA members who are not also AHDC members cannot compete in these classes. No horse registration required or Competition Licence is required. No grading points are accrued.
AHDC members will have Member Discounts applied automatically by Nominate at the final stages of the entry process.
Queries to Sally (Secretary): 0400 289 481 (please text) or email pretzel308@gmail.com
Draw queries to Cathy (Draw Secretary): 0400 289 481 (please text) or email ahdclub@gmail.com
2026 CALENDAR DATES
11 January - Competitive, Participant, Young Horse, Closed Unrestricted, Para, Practice Arenas
Tests: Prep 1, Prep 2, Prep 3, Prelim to Advanced 1s and 2s
8 February - Closed Unrestricted Dressage, Combined Training, Interschool, Practice Arenas
Tests: TBA
8 March - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Interschool, Practice Arenas
Tests: TBA
Saturday 11 April - Protocol day, Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas TBA
Sunday 12 April - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Interschool, Practice Arenas
Tests: TBA
3 May - Closed Restricted Club Champs (AHDC members only), Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests: TBA + Conditions of AHDC membership for Club Champs classes will apply - TBA
8 June - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, FEI, Practice Arenas
Tests: TBA
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