Rider/Horse combinations may only enter ONE of the Championship categories ie Participant, Adult Rider or Off the Track WA.
Horses may only complete a maximum of 3 tests on the day as per the ADR.
Arena familiarisation will also be offered at the start of the day and at lunchtime if time permits.
Light food, hot and cold drinks and other refreshments will be available on the day.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Except where otherwise stated, the Competition will be conducted in accordance with the current Australian Dressage Rules (and Regulations) (“the ADR”), Equestrian Australia General Regulations and all other Equestrian Australia policies and by-laws, the FEI Dressage Rules (“FEI Rules”) and FEI Statutes, General Regulations and Veterinary Regulations.
Competitors are advised to be aware of the current Rules. The onus is on the rider to know the Rules under which they compete.
The ADR and Dressage Tests may be downloaded from the EA web site:
https://www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules
MEMBERSHIP
Entrants must hold a current 2025 Equestrian Western Australia Participant or Adult Rider membership
Anyone that holds an Equestrian Western Australia Competitor membership is NOT eligible to compete at this Festival.
HORSE REGISTRATION
Horses and ponies must hold an Off the Track Passport to compete in any Classes.
They may be registered with Equestrian Australia but they must NOT hold a current Dressage Competition Licence.
CLASS SIZE RESTRICTIONS
Class sizes may be restricted and entries closed if entries exceed 120 in total prior to the advertised close of entry.
ENTRIES AND CLOSE OF ENTRIES
Your entry via www.nominate.com.au will deem you to have accepted the Conditions of Entry of the Festival and you will be expected to abide by them prior to, during and post event.
Entries open 01.10.25 and will close at 10pm WST on 23.10.25 or prior when the allocation of places is exceeded.
REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS
Entry fees will be refunded in full for withdrawals before the closing date of Championship entries please access same direct from www.nominate.com.au.
For all withdrawals after the closing date of entries Event Organiser of same by email at [email protected] . Entry Fees will NOT be refunded after the closing date of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate supporting the withdrawal from the Championship is provided to the Event Director within 3 days of the completion of the event. 50% of entry fees will be retained by GDC.
Thereafter via email to [email protected] only.
Before Entries Close: 100% refund (self administered via nominate)
After Entries Close: 50% refund (if accompanied by a vet/med certificate and submitted by November 5th)
GENERAL INFORMATION—STABLING
For stable bookings – please contact the State Equestrian Centre. Temporary yards of any kind are NOT ALLOWED for overnight stays.
Competitors must use the stable allocated by the State Equestrian Centre for their horse/s Horses with behavioural problems in the stables—These MUST be outlined to the State Equestrian Centre management at the time of booking so that stables can be allocated accordingly. This is a risk management and safety matter.
Any obviously empty stables are NOT TO BE USED as feed/tack rooms or for any horse for which stabling has not been booked.
No one is to enter the stable of another horse without the owner’s permission and no one is to feed/water a horse that isn't theirs. If a person has concerns about another competitor’s horse or pony, they should go directly to the Event office to report their concerns to the Chief Steward.
DOGS AT THE EVENT
It is a State Equestrian Centre ruling that dogs must be on a leash at all times whilst on site. NO dogs are permitted in the Indoor Arena at any time. Please be sympathetic to your fellow competitors if you choose to bring your dog to the Festival as not all horses and ponies (or humans for that matter) are dog friendly.