Strathalbyn, South Australia

Adelaide Hills Dressage Club

Adelaide Hills Dressage Club

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All entries via Nominate:  www.nominate.com.au


Improved helmet standards to be implemented progressively over 2 years:  The FEI has mapped out a path to improved helmet standards to be implemented progressively over the next 2 years, beginning 1 January 2026 and concluding 1 January 2028. Information will be posted here as soon as it is available on the EA website.


Entries close on the Wednesday 11 days before a competition and late entries close at midnight on the Friday 9 days before a comp. The draw commences on the Saturday 8 days before a comp so at that time any late entries will only be available if there is a suitable scratching. Queries to the Draw Secretary:  TEXT 0400 289 481 (with your name and details of what you want to enter).


Please check your entries before submitting them.  If you do not receive an email from Nominate confirming your entry, then it has not been received by them (or us).  A $20 Change Fee will apply if you request a change to the Draw after the closing date (if it is possible to accommodate your change).  Any change will only be made at our discretion but we will do our best to adjust the draw in the case of a suitable scratching.


Link for 2026 Dressage Rules (copy and paste to your browser):  www.equestrian.org.au/dressage-rules

Click on EA National Dressage Rulebook 2026 at the top of the page. 

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***Dressage riders please note that from 1 July 2022 your helmets will need to be tagged to ensure they meet current safety standards.  Helmets may be tagged at either the EA Office in Mt Barker (Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 10.00 to 4 pm) or contact Sue Brown on 0409 090 547.  See also the information about helmet standards at the top of this page.


​*** From 1 March 2024 Gear Checking is compulsory for ALL riders AFTER EACH TEST at unofficial competitions as well as official competitions.  Failure to Gear Check = Elimination.  You may also present to the Gear Check for a check before your test/s if you are unsure about your saddlery/equipment but you still need to Gear Check after your test/s ***


​​***Practice Arena slots are 20 mins long for riders to familiarise green horses with the arena.  No lunging or repeated circling in one spot (so you don't damage the grass) but horses may be led.  For riders NOT competing in other classes (or you will have to ride HC if your practice session is before your test time).  Draw times for these slots will vary as they need to fit in with the rest of the draw.  Only riders who have booked a Practice Arena session through Nominate are permitted in the Practice Arena.  It is NOT to be used to warm-up for your competition test or ridden in after your test.


Companion Horses or horses riding on the grounds for familiarisation without entering the competition or using a practice arena:  you MUST enter a "Companion Horse / Ride On The Grounds" class so we know who is present on the grounds.  The only charge will be the $5 toilet block levy and a stable fee if you use a stable.  You will be allocated a bridle number to be used at all times during the day, except when in a stable. We reserve the right to ask the horse to be removed if it is deemed to be upsetting other competing horses.


Which classes can I enter?

* ​Competitive:  You MUST be a current Competitive member of EA.  Your horse must be owned by a current EA member, have Full EA registration and have a current Competition Licence.   Grading points can be accrued and recorded.
*Participant:  you MUST be a current Competitive OR Participant member of EA.  Your horse does not need to be registered nor does it need a current Competition Licence.  Grading points are NOT accrued. 

*Closed Unrestricted:  you MUST be a current member of AHDC OR EA (Participant or Competitive).  No horse registration or Competition Licence required.  No grading points are accrued.
*Closed Restricted:  limited to current AHDC members only.  EA members who are not also AHDC members cannot compete in these classes.  No horse registration required or Competition Licence is required. No grading points are accrued.

AHDC members will have Member Discounts applied automatically by Nominate at the final stages of the entry process.

Draw queries and scratchings to Cathy (Draw Secretary):  0400 289 481 or email:  ahdclub@gmail.com​

General queries to Sally (Secretary):  0400 289 481 or email:  pretzel308@gmail.com


​2026 CALENDAR DATES
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​​​8 February - Closed Unrestricted Dressage, Combined Training, Interschool, (sorry no Practice Arenas)

Tests:  Combined Training - 45 cm Prelim 1.2, 60 cm Prelim 1.2, 80 cm Prelim 1.2, 95 cm Prelim 1.2, 105 cm Novice 2.2

​Dressage only classes:  Prep 1 - 3, Prelim to Advanced 1s and 2s


8 March - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  Prep 1 - 3, Prelim to Advanced 2s and 3s

Saturday 11 April - Protocol day, Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas TBC

Instructors:  Ruth Schneeberger, Jody Cavuoto, Linda O'Leary


Sunday 12 April - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Interschool, Practice Arenas
Tests:  Prep 1 - 3, Prelim to Advanced 1s and 2s


3 May - Closed Restricted Club Champs (AHDC members only), Closed Unrestricted (EA only members), Practice Arenas
Tests:  Prep 1 - 3, Prelim to Advanced 2s and 3s

Prizes are only for AHDC members who comply with the following membership requirements.  EA only members may compete but will not be eligible for prizes.


Conditions of AHDC membership for Club Champs classes: 


  • Riders must be current members of AHDC in 2026
  • If you were an AHDC member and completed a test as an AHDC member in 2025 between 4 May and 31 December 2025, you will need to rejoin in 2026 but won't need to qualify with another completed test
  • If you joined in 2026 but were not a member in 2025, you will need to complete a test in 2026 (without being eliminated) to qualify
  • Qualifying dates are from 4 May 2025 to 2 May 2026 inclusive.


14 June - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, FEI, Interschool, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


12 July - Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


9 August - Competitive, Participant, Para, Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


13 September - Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


11 October - Spring Classic:  Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, FEI, Young Horse, (Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


8 November - Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


6 December - Competitive, Participant, Closed Unrestricted, Practice Arenas
Tests:  TBA


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