16th Annual
Horses’ Birthday
Competition Day
Sunday 26th July 2026
HPRC Grounds, 152 Howden Rd
9.00 am start

Horses may compete in a maximum of 3 events, only 1 of which may be a championship.
 

Article 220.2.1.2 - in the event of equality of penalties for first place, there may be a jump-off against the clock judged under Table A. Other Athletes are placed according to their Penalties and time in the first round (used to be 238.2.2).

Article 220.2.1.4 - in the event of equality of penalties and time for first place, there may be a jump-off against the clock. Other athletes are placed according to their penalties and time in the first round (used to be 238.2.1).

Article 221.2.2.1/3.3.2/4.3 - competition over 2 rounds.
A limited number of Athletes (at least 25%), in accordance with their placing in the first round will continue to the second round (based on penalties). Second round starting order is reverse order of penalties in the 1st round; athletes retain their drawn order in case of equality of penalties. Placings will be determined by aggregate penalties over both rounds and the time incurred in the second round. Placings of athletes not qualified for the second round will be according to penalties and time in the first round.(used to be Art 273)

NO LATE ENTRIES
The organising committee has the right to alter, omit or add to the advertised
programme classes, conditions and prizes if conditions on the day so require.
Prize money as stipulated in schedule and ribbons to 4th place.

Dress Code: Art 256.1.1 - 5 (formal).
Classes conducted under current EA National Jumping Rules (Jan, 2026)
available from www.equestrian.org.au

Refunds: 50% of entry fee will be refunded on presentation of vet/medical certificate within 7 days of conclusion of competition.

Prize Money: Will be paid as a percentage of entry fees.  Details will be published in the official draw.

Canteen Available