Murrumbateman Adult Riding Club

Training Dressage & Showjumping Competition

Sunday 18 January 2026

Entries close 9 January 2026

Dressage

(Entry fees: MARC member $25   EA member $30)                                                           

1. Dressage Test Prep 1 (1-1-23) (limited to max 30 riders)

2. Dressage Test Prep 3 (1-1-23) (max 30)                                                           

3. Dressage Test Prelim 1.1 (1-1-23) (max 60)

4. Dressage Test Prelim 1.3 (1-1-23) (max 60)

5. Dressage Test Novice 2.1 (1-1-23) (max 30)

6. Dressage Test Novice 2.3 (1-1-23) (max 30)

Showjumping

(Entry fees: MARC member $10   EA member $15)                                                                                                                         

7. X-rails – clear round

8. Jump Height 45cm – one round with immediate jump-off

9. Jump Height 60cm – one round with immediate jump-off

10. Jump Height 75cm – one round with immediate jump-off

Entry rules

Before entering dressage or jumping classes please refer to the general notes and rules provided in the event details.

Ground fees

A $5 ground fee applies per horse.

Contact details                                                                                                        

Event enquiries:   Di Harris, [email protected]

Scratchings:          Di Harris, [email protected] or 0418 470 716 (on the day)

Organiser:             Murrumbateman Adult Riding Club at www.murrumbatemanarc.org.au

MARC / EA membership

This is a closed unrestricted event - please note that all riders must be members of MARC and/or EA.  If you are not a MARC member, why not consider joining our club and attending our two dressage and showjumping competitions as well as our monthly training days? Annual membership of MARC costs $40 and the membership year runs from 1 October to 30 September. Membership applications can be submitted through Nominate.

General notes and rules

• James Sheridan Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded to the highest point scorer on the day; to be eligible to win the trophy riders must be a MARC member.
• First aid:
  • A first aid service will be in attendance on the day.
  • Any rider who has a fall from a horse at the competition must be checked by first aid staff before remounting their horse.
• Dressage:
  • The dressage draw, safety brief and site map will be emailed to riders after 12 January 2026.
  • Only one rider per horse for dressage.
  • Horses are limited to two tests at the same or consecutive level/s in the dressage.
  • Riders must ride at their allocated time in the dressage. The dressage schedule will not be altered to accommodate jump classes. It is the rider’s responsibility to schedule their jump classes accordingly.
  • A horse may be ridden in the dressage and showjumping by different riders but must complete its dressage classes before the change of rider.
• Showjumping:
  • Horses may only be entered in a maximum of two showjumping classes.
  • Horses must be at least four years of age to jump at this competition.
  • No showjumping entries may be accepted on the day.
  • A horse may be ridden in the dressage and showjumping by different riders but must complete its dressage classes before the change of rider.
• Assistance roster:
  • When you receive the emailed draw for the dressage you will also be provided a link to SignUp.com to complete a compulsory volunteer roster.
  • You will need to volunteer for one of four assistance options, listed below. Alternatively, you can nominate a representative to help on your behalf.
  • Setting up arenas – at Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds on Saturday 17 January, 2.30 – 4.30pm.
  • Packing up dressage arenas – dressage arenas need to be packed up when all dressage arenas have finished.
  • Packing up showjumping arena – the showjumping arena can be packed up when the 75cm event concludes.
  • Picking up showjumping poles/marshalling – you can select a one-hour timeslot that doesn’t clash with your classes.
• No stallions are allowed at this event.
• Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
• In the event of extreme or inclement weather please check our Facebook page (Murrumbateman Adult Riding Club) for advice on whether the event will proceed.
• Scratchings after entries have closed require a vet or medical certificate for a refund to be made.
• EA disclaimer: Neither the Organising Committee of any competition to which these rules apply nor the EA accepts liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.

Competitor information

• It is the rider’s responsibility to be familiar with competition rules.
• Dressage:
  • Planned to start at 8.30am. An earlier start may be made if forecast weather conditions suggest that would be advisable.
  • Riders must ride at their allocated time in the dressage. The dressage schedule will not be altered to accommodate jump classes. It is the rider’s responsibility to schedule their jump classes accordingly.
  • Riders need to report to the judge before their dressage test and give their name.
  • Callers are permitted.
• Showjumping:
  • Starts with x-rails at 8.30am.
  • Course opens for walking half an hour earlier.
• Ribbons and prizes:
  • Ribbons awarded to 6th place in all classes except the x-rails.
  • All clear rounds in the x-rails will receive a ribbon.
  • There are prizes for the winners of all classes except the x-rails.
  • Prize-winners need to pick up their prizes from the office on the day.
• Attire, tack and presentation:
  • This is an informal competition, plaiting of horses is optional.
  • The key requirement is to be neat and tidy.
  • Jackets are optional.
  • Riders should wear light-coloured jodhpurs/breeches and a shirt with collar and sleeves, or a sleeveless shirt with a ratcatcher-style collar.
  • Riders must wear an EA-approved helmet and riding boots at all times when riding.
  • All helmets need to be tagged in accordance with current EA requirements. Helmets can be tagged at the event office.
  • If your helmet is not tagged you should not mount up before you have taken the helmet to the office and had it tagged.
  • For the dressage, riders must wear gloves and the saddlery and equipment for the horse is as per EA rules. Saddles must be dressage or all-purpose style.
• Venue information:
  • Float entry is off Murrumbateman Road. The entry gates off the road must be kept closed at all times.
  • Some yards are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
  • Competitors may park near the competition arenas where yards and water are located.
  • There is plenty of parking space. Please leave enough room between floats so horses can be tied to them at a safe distance from other horses and vehicles.
  • A round yard is available for lunging.
  • There is a fenced sand arena available for warming up. No lunging is allowed in this arena.
  • No unsupervised children, prams/strollers or dogs are allowed on the roadway between the sand arenas. This is a busy thoroughfare for horses and riders.
  • No horses are allowed at any time on the sports oval or in its immediate surrounds.
  • A van selling coffee and hot food will operate during the day.
  • While bottled drinking water will be available for purchase, you are also advised to bring your own. The water on tap at the grounds is untreated bore water, suitable for horses but not people.
  • Hoses are available for hosing down horses.
• Happy, safe riding!