Galston Equestrian Club Dressage Event

Official Competitive and Unofficial Classes

All current EA members and GEC members can enter

Sunday 10 May 2026

Rural Sports Facility, Galston

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 either GEC or Equestrian Australia (EA).  For Official classes both the rider and the horse must be registered and currently financial with Equestrian Australia. To enter the Closed Restricted classes the rider must be a club member. This is our last event offering Official classes in 2026!

Thank you to our generous sponsors Saddleworld Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies Galston NSW

Classes:

01 - EA Prep Test 2  - GEC & EA members

02 - EA Prep Test 3 - GEC & EA members

03 - EA  Closed Unrestricted Prelim 1.1 (Unofficial)   -  GEC & EA members

04 - EA Closed Unrestricted Prelim 1.2 (Unofficial)  -  GEC & EA members

05 - EA Official Competitive Prelim 1.1     -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

06 - EA Official Competitive Prelim 1.2   -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

07 - EA Closed Unrestricted Novice 2.1 (Unofficial) - GEC & EA Members

08 - EA Closed Unrestricted Novice 2.2 (Unofficial)  - GEC & EA Members

09 - EA Official Competitive Novice 2.1  - EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

10 - EA Official Competitive Novice 2.2  - EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

11 - EA Official Competitive Elementary 3.1 -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

12 - EA Official Competitive Elementary 3.2 -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

13 - EA Official Competitive Medium 4.1 -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

14 - EA Official Competitive Medium 4.2 -  EA Members (horse must also be registered with current dressage licence)

15 - Closed Restricted Elementary 3.1 - GEC members only

16 - Closed Restricted Elementary 3.2 - GEC members only

17 - Closed Restricted Medium 4.1 - GEC members only

18 - Closed Restricted Medium 4.2 - GEC members only

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.  

Plaiting is not required for Prep and Unofficial tests.

All classes are on grass arenas. 

Cost of entry per class: GEC/APC Members $35                                 

                                          Non GEC/APC members $40

All entries must be done on NOMINATE closing Friday 1 May 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: 1 May 2026

Please indicate on the entry your preferred time between tests. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences.

Closed Restricted classes - open to GEC/APC Members only 

Maximum two tests per horse and rider combination*

* The EA rules allow three tests however due to arena and time constraints the committee has decided to keep the limit to two tests per horse

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.

Due to council requirements, gates cannot be opened for float entry before 8:00am. First test at 9.00am

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/