Rule of the Week - Article 254 - Participation and Number of Horses

• Article 254 – Participation and Number of Horses  

Age of Horses 

1. Horses entered in jumping events in Australia must be aged at least 4 years as at August 1st each year. Horses from the Northern Hemisphere competing in the Southern Hemisphere should be permitted to take part in Competitions for Horses one (1) year older, as their official birth date is 1st January.  

Horses 5 years and below are not permitted to compete in any competitions with a starting height of 1.25m and above in the first round or Futurity classes  

Equestrian Australia National Jumping Rules can be found at http://www.equestrian.org.au/jumping-rules