Galston Equestrian Club Dressage Event
at Hawkesbury Riding Club, Clarendon
Official Competitive Classes from Preliminary to Advanced
All current EA members can enter
A discount applies to GEC and HRC members
Saturday 18 April 2026
How exciting is this collaboration between Hawkesbury Riding Club and Galston Equestrian Club to deliver another Official Dressage event to the 2026 calendar!!!
THANK YOU Hawkesbury Riding Club!!!
This competition will be run according to EA Dressage Rules effective 1 January 2026. To enter the rider must be a current financial member of Equestrian Australia (EA) and the horse must also be registered and currently financial with Equestrian Australia.
Thank you to our generous sponsors Saddleworld Dural
NEW CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
This year GEC are running a Club Championship Program at each of these levels:
- Preparatory
- Preliminary (both Official and Unofficial classes taken into consideration for prize at this level)
- Novice (both Official and Unofficial classes taken into consideration for prize at this level)
The Club Champion at each of these levels will be named and awarded a prize at the AGM to be held on 7 December 2026
Eligibility:
- Must be a club member
- The award will be for the same Rider and Horse combination (not the Horse)
- If a rider scores the leading points for two levels, they will be awarded Champion at the higher level and will cede the award at the lower level.
- Must have competed in at least 3 of the 5 competitions being run this year:
Sunday 22 March (Official Competitive and Unofficial event)
Saturday 18 April (Official Competitive Event)
Sunday 10 May (Note: Mothers Day) (Official Competitive and Unofficial event)
Sunday 27 July (Unofficial event)
Sunday 26 September (Unofficial event)
- Must have volunteered at at least three of the five competitions with arena setup/packup or pencilling.
Classes:
01 - EA Official Competitive Preliminary 1.1
02 - EA Official Competitive Preliminary 1.2
03 - EA Official Competitive Novice 2.1
04 - EA Official Competitive Novice 2.2
05 - EA Official Competitive Novice 2.3
06 - EA Official Competitive Elementary 3.1
07 - EA Official Competitive Elementary 3.2
08 - EA Official Competitive Medium 4.1
09 - EA Official Competitive Medium 4.2
10 - EA Official Competitive Advanced 5.1
11 - EA Official Competitive Advanced 5.2
Awards and Placings:
Rosettes/ribbons will be awarded to 3rd place in classes with 5 or more starters and up to 6th place in classes with 15 or more starters.
Callers are allowed for all tests.
All classes are on sand arenas
Cost of entry per class: GEC/HRC Members $35
Non GEC/HRC members $40
All entries must be done on NOMINATE closing 5 April 2026
Neither the Organising Committee of any competition to which these rules apply nor the EA accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.
***Bridle Numbers are needed.*** If you don't have a bridle number please contact Equestrian NSW (phone (02) 9620 2660) to have one allocated. Holders are available from your local saddlery. You will need one for each side.
Notes for Entry
Late entries will not be accepted. Closing date: 5 April 2026
Please indicate on the entry your preferred time between tests. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences.
A horse can be entered at two consecutive levels. Only one rider per horse.
Enquiries/scratchings to: [email protected] or 0437 828 189
A canteen will be available on the day.
Wet weather? Please check our facebook page.
No dogs are welcome at competition days. Please leave them at home.
Scoring will be done on the Nominate Scoreboard App so your test papers will be emailed to you.
Results will be available at https://nominate.com.au/scoreboard/results/