Galston Equestrian Club Dressage Event

at Hawkesbury Riding Club, Clarendon

Official Competitive Classes from Preliminary to Advanced

All current EA members can enter

GEC and HRC members who are not EA registered may enter the Closed Unrestricted classes

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 Official classes 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. To enter the Unofficial classes (Closed Unrestricted) the rider must be either a member of Hawkesbury Riding Club, Galston Equestrian Club or Equestrian Australia (as a riding member))

Thank you to our generous sponsors Saddleworld Dural 

Classes:

01 - EA Official Competitive Preliminary 1.1 *Both horse and rider must be registered with EA for any Official Competitive class

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

12 - Closed Unrestricted Preliminary 1.1 - EA, GEC and HRC members may enter

13 - Closed Unrestricted Preliminary 1.2 - EA, GEC and HRC members may enter

14 - Closed Unrestricted Novice 2.1 - EA, GEC and HRC members may enter

15 - Closed Unrestricted Novice 2.2 - GEC and HRC members may enter

* Both horse and rider must be registered with EA for any Official Competitive class

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/