EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA DRESSAGE EXEMPTION FORM

What is an Exemption and who can apply?

The EA Exemption scheme provides exemption to EA Dressage Rules for riders who are a current member of Equestrian Australia and have an identified diagnosed disability or impairment supported by medical documentation who are either;

not eligible for Para Equestrian classification or competition

OR

eligible for Para Equestrian classification but do not wish to be classified for PE competition

Once the application is received by EA, all information will be forwarded to the EA Exemption Committee for consideration. The rider is then notified by EA in writing if approved or not approved.

Personal Details (please print clearly)

Name*

EA membership number*

DOB*

Email*

example@example.com

Address

State*

Postcode*

Phone*

Present level of EA competition*

Information about your relevant health condition and resulting disability

A certificate from a medical practitioner must accompany this application. The medical certificate must confirm your diagnosed health condition and provide a detailed explanation, including medical reports if applicable, of the resulting disability or impairment and its impact on the applicant. The Exemption Committee may request further information if required to make a decision (if deemed necesscary the EA Dressage Exemption Committee may also request video evidence of the rider; mounting, dismounting, riding at walk, trot and canter - if able).

Please briefly describe your diagnosed health condition relevant to this request.

Date of onset of health condition*

is the condition stable?*

If your health condition is not stable, is it improving, or worsening?

Have you been classified for Para Dressage or Virtus equestrian competition?*

If yes what Classification Grade were you allocated

EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA DRESSAGE EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM

Your request for exemption (please print clearly)

Please describe what you are requesting and why. If you are requesting the use of specialised equipment or modifications to saddlery you MUST provide a photo/s (jpg format under 1MB) with your application.

Applicable EA Dressage Rule or Article number/s*

What are you requesting to be exempted for?*

Justification - Why are you requesting the above?*

Have you emailed the required supporting medical documentation (medical certificates/reports from a licensed medical provider) to dressage@equestrian.org.au? We MUST receive supporting medical reports for the exemption request to be considered*

Have you attached the required images of the compensating aids/equipment being requested?*

File Upload - images of compensating aids/equipment being requested (or email to Dressage@equestrian.org.au)

Signature of Applicant if over 18 years of age or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years*

Date*

Date

All documents and information provided will be held confidentially by EA.

If you have any further exemption queries or need an email address to forward your supporting Medical certificates/reports and images of compensating aids/equipment to, please contact: dressage@equestrian.org.au

*Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing*

EA Exemption Application Form 2025 v1 - as of 13.08.25

EA DRESSAGE EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM