Please complete as much as possible to ensure details are available to competitors

 EVENT DETAILS 

 CONTACT DETAILS 

 ENTRY DETAILS 

ON THE NEXT PAGE:

Select the dressage classes applicable for your event. If not a dressage competition proceed to the next page after.

INTERSCHOOL DRESSAGE

Interschool Dressage runs in accordance with the current EA National Dressage Rules. The current national dressage rules and tests can be found on the Equestrian Australia Website. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS - https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/ISV-2025-handbook-V3.pdf

1. Primary students are permitted to ride in primary classes, and also open elementary and medium. These classes are eligible at national levels.

2. Riders are permitted to enter two consecutive levels per horse where the competition is spread over two days. Horse welfare sets a maximum of 3 tests per horse per day. Therefore riders may compete in one dressage level and ride one extra test as per EA Dressage Rules.

3. Horses may not compete below their graded level (if an official dressage grading applies) unless H.C. Exception: Horses graded FEI are permitted to compete Advanced if no FEI classes are offered. 

4. If entries in a particular dressage level exceed 35 in number, the class should be split randomly into two divisions or a reserve list can be established. It is important divisions are not formed according to year level, ability or school etc. 

5. Prix St George and Intermediate 1 may run as a Small Tour Championship. Combinations entering these classes must have competed at Advanced level in two separate competitions and gained a minimum qualifying 60% per the current EA National Dressage Rules to be eligible to compete.

6. Riders cannot compete if their helmet is not tagged to confirm compliance with the current EA Safety standards.

Note: Combinations may only compete in 2 tests at the higest level; either Advanced and PSG (but not necessarily gain championship points) or PSG and Inter 1.

https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/content/victorian-interschool 

 PREPARATORY 

PRIMARY LEVEL CLASSES 

SECONDARY LEVEL CLASSES 

OPEN CLASSES 

OPEN (ALL) SCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES

Open (all) school level classes means primary and secondary riders are not separate and may be scored together to determine the class placegetters. 

ON THE NEXT PAGE:

Select the jumping classes applicable for your event. If not a jumping competition proceed to the next page after.

INTERSCHOOL JUMPING

Interschool Jumping runs in accordance with the current EA National Jumping Rules. The current national jumping rules and tests can be found on the Equestrian Australia Website. 

EV INTERSCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS - Please see the current ISV Interschool Handbook. https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/ISV-2025-handbook-V3.pdf

Definition: Competitors pay a bulk entry into one level to compete in three phases For example: Phase 1 - 238.2.1, Phase 2 - 274.5.3, Phase 3 - 238.2.2.

1. Primary students are able to compete in higher grades of jumping - they are not restricted to ride in classes with Primary levels. Exception to this rule includes the following competitions/events; the Victorian Interschool State Championships and the Interschool National Championships, whereby primary school riders are not permitted to ride at levels higher than the allocated primary class levels, irrespective of ranking. 

2. Riders are only permitted to compete in one height class per horse (i.e. a rider may not compete in the 80cm and the 90cm on the same horse). 

3. After the commencement of the competition, if the riders wish to change height classes, the rider will then compete HC in subsequent classes and be ineligbile for championship/class points or placings.

4. Riders cannot compete if their helmet is not tagged to confirm compliance with the current EA Safety standards.

https://www.equestrian.org.au/jumping-rules

VEIS INTERSCHOOL CLASSES GENERAL CONDITIONS

Definition: Competitors pay a bulk entry into one level to compete in two phases (Phase 1 - 274.5.3 and Phase 2 273.3.1 or 238.2.2).

1. Primary students are able to compete in higher grades of jumping - they are not restricted to ride in classes with Primary levels. Exception to this rule includes the following competitions/events; the Victorian Interschool State Championships and the Interschool National Championships, whereby primary school riders are not permitted to ride at levels higher than the allocated primary class levels, irrespective of ranking. 

2. Secondary riders may ride in Freshmans, however, if a specific secondary section is not offered, they are deemed to compete HC. No placing is awarded nor any points accrued. 

3. Refer to the VEIS Rules and Handbook on the VEIS website for further information.  https://veis.com.au/veis-handbook/

4. Riders cannot compete if their helmet is not tagged to confirm compliance with the current EA Safety standards.

EV INTERSCHOOL HEIGHT CLASSES GENERAL RULES 

Definition: Competitors pay an individual entry into separate classes which may vary across different heights in accordance with the EA National Jumping Rules. There is no requirements for the organising committee to offer multiple classes (phases) per each height. 

1. Competitons are to comply with the FEI and EA National Jumping Rules and Article Numbers. It is the responsibility of the rider to know the current rules. 

2. Horses are permitted to compete in a maximum of 3 height classes per a day or as outlined in the organising committee schedule. Where the OC's has outlined a maximum of 2 height classes per horse in the competition/event program the lower number of maximum rounds will take precedence.

3. Riders competing in interschool height classes where open EA classes are also running should wear their school uniform for the interschool height class only. Interschool classesmust be indicated on entry and recoreded as such   

VIEW EA NATIONAL JUMPING RULES

 

EV INTERSCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES 

Definition: Competitors pay a bulk entry into one level to compete in three phases (Phase 1 - 238.2.1, Phase 2 - 274.5.3, Phase 3 - 238.2.2)

VEIS INTERSCHOOL CLASSES 

Definition: Competitors pay a bulk entry into one level to compete in two phases (Phase 1 - 274.5.3 and Phase 2 273.3.1).

EV INTERSCHOOL HEIGHT CLASSES 

Definition: Competitors pay an individual entry into separate classes which may vary across different heights in accordance with the EA National Jumping Rules. There is no requirements for the organising committee to offer three classes (phases) per each height. 

5.1

One round against Optimum Time Athletes with equality of penalties are placed in accordance with the time closest either side to the Optimum Time.  Athletes in this round who come in under or over the Optimum Time by more than 10 seconds will have 1 time penalty added to their score for every elapsed second over the ten seconds.

ON THE NEXT PAGE:

Select the combined training classes applicable for your event. If not a combined training competition proceed to the next page after.

INTERSCHOOL COMBINED TRAINING

Interschool Combined Training runs in accordance with the current EA National Eventing Rules. The current national eventing rules can be found on the Equestrian Australia Website. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS - https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/ISV-2025-handbook-V3.pdf

1. Primary students are able to compete in higher grades of combined training- they are not restricted to ride in classes with Primary levels. Exception to this rule includes the following competitions/events; the Victorian Interschool State Championships and the Interschool National Championships, whereby primary school riders are not permitted to ride at levels higher than the allocated primary class levels, irrespective of ranking. 

2. Riders are only permitted to compete in one class per horse. 

3. The same rider and horse combination must complete both phases of the competition.

4. Eventing rider combinations cannot compete in Combined Training at a level lower than their current eventing level.

5. Primary 35cm should be for younger, less experienced riders commencing competition.

6. Dressage Tests for the combined training should be the same as for the relevent official eventing levels, but may be official dressage tests when run in conjuction with a dressage competition. 

7. Combined Training events running in combination with a Dressage Championship need to follow horse welfare guidelines - a maximum of three Dressage tests in one day or two Dressage tests and one jumping round per rider and horse combination. 

8. The differences in Dressage and Combined Training rules in regard to calling of tests and use of a whip are at the discretion of organisers when running a dressage competition inconjunction with combined training (e.g. using the one dressage test for both the dressage championship and combined training dressage phase). 

9. The Dressage phase for a level needs to commence approximately one hour before the jumping phase. E.g. dressage phase commences at 9:00am the jumping phases commences no earlier than 10:00am.  

10. Riders cannot compete if their helmet is not tagged to confirm compliance with the current EA Safety standards.

VIEW EA NATIONAL EVENTING RULES

 

COMBINED TRAINING CLASSES 

OPEN SCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES 

ON THE NEXT PAGE:

Select the show horse classes applicable for your event. If not a show horse competition proceed to the next page after.

INTERSCHOOL SHOW HORSE
Interschool Show Horse runs in accordance with the current EA National Interschool Show Horse Rules. The current national show horse rules can be found on the Equestrian Australia Website. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS - https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/ISV-2025-handbook-V3.pdf

ONLINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Start Date
• End Date
• Opening Entries
• Closing Entries
• Rider Name
• Horse Name
• EA Member number / Insurance
• School
• Year Level
• Horse Height
• Contact Email
• Contact Mobile
• Attending Parent / Guardian / Supporter

 

EXAMPLE OF INTERSCHOOL RING
May be shortened.

 ATTENDANCE

• Attendance fulfils the “Participation” requirement for entry into the EV State Interschool Championships held in the Term 1 school holidays.
• The classes run under current EA Interschool Show Horse Rules and any further rules applicable to Interschool.
• No stallions or colts permitted.
• Entrants must be currently enrolled at and attending school.  
• School uniform must be worn.
• Double bridles are permitted

 ENTRIES

• Entries via . 
• Entry fee is $TBC per horse/rider combination

 REFUNDS

• Refund Policy: Entries will not be refunded after the close of entry. Scratching prior to close of entry will incur a $TBC administration fee.

 INSURANCE 

• Insurance: All entrants must be insured through the Show Society or be a current member of EA, PCV or HRCAV.

 FURTHER INFORMATION 

• The organisers reserve the right to alter or amend the schedule for this event.
• Classes may be split if entry numbers are high
  Inquiries to:                              Phone:

• Entry fee gains admittance to all possible classes for the rider/mount combination.
• Riders must choose either Show or Show Hunter classes.
• The same category must be used all day.

Ring Commences at 8:30am

1.       Led Show Pony not exceeding12.2hh

2.       Led Show Pony over 12.2hh and not exceeding 14hh

3.       Led Show Hunter Pony not exceeding 12.2hh

4.       Led Show Hunter Pony over 12.2hh and not exceeding 14hh

Champion Interschool Led Pony

5.         Led Show Galloway over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh

6.         Led Show Galloway over 14.2hh & not exceeding 15hh

7.         Led Show Hunter Galloway over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh

8.         Led Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2hh & not exceeding 15hh

Champion Interschool Led Galloway

9.         Led Show Hack over 15hh & not exceeding16hh

10.     Led Show Hack over 16hh

11.     Led Show Hunter Hack over 15hh & not exceeding16hh

12.     Led Show Hunter Hack over 16hh

Champion Interschool Led Hack

13.   Smartest on Parade Primary Year 6 & under

14.   Smartest on Parade Intermediate Year 7,8 & 9

15.   Smartest  on Parade Senior Year 10,11 & 12

16.     Rider Year 3 & under

17.     Rider Year 4, 5 & 6

Champion Primary Rider

18.     Rider Year 7, 8 & 9

19.     Rider Year 10, 11 & 12

Champion Secondary Rider

LUNCHBREAK

20.     Ridden Show Pony not exceeding 12.2hh

21.     Ridden Show Pony over 12.2hh & not exceeding 14hh

22.     Ridden Show Hunter Pony not exceeding 12.2hh

23.     Ridden Show Hunter Pony over 12.2hh & not exceeding 14hh

Champion Interschool Ridden Pony

24.     Ridden Show Galloway over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh

25.     Ridden Show Galloway over 14.2hh  & not exceeding 15hh

26.     Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14hh & not exceeding 14.2hh

27.     Ridden Show Hunter Galloway over 14.2hh  & not exceeding 15hh

Champion Interschool Ridden Galloway

28.     Ridden Show Hack over 15hh & not exceeding 16hh

29.     Ridden Show Hack over 16hh

30.     Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 15hh & not exceeding 16hh

31.     Ridden Show Hunter Hack over 16hh  

Champion Interschool Ridden Hack

32.     Pair of Primary Riders Year 6 & under

33.     Pair of Intermediate Riders Year 7,8 & 9

34.     Pair of Senior Riders Year 10,11 & 12

 

EV INTERSHOOL SHOW HORSE CLASSES

1. Riders must compete all three phases in the class on the same horse.

2. Rider and horse/pony combinations may compete in only one division and choose between Show Horse, Show Hunter or Working Hunter.

3. Each class will have a timed draw and all riders will complete an individual workout.

 

SHOW HORSE OPEN RING FORMAT INTERSCHOOL CLASSES

 OPEN SHOW HORSE INDIVIDUAL CLASSES

Rider and horse/pony combinations may only compete in one division of the Show Horse, Show Hunter or Working Hunter where offered. 

INTERSCHOOL HORSE TRIALS
Interschool Horse Trials runs in accordance with the current EA National Interschool Eventing rules. The current national eventing rules can be found on the Equestrian Australia Website. 

Riders cannot compete if their helmet is not tagged to confirm compliance with the current EA Safety standards.

GENERAL CONDITIONS - Please see link to Interschool Website

VIEW INTERSCHOOL EVENTING NATIONAL RULES

HORSE TRIALS INTERSCHOOL CLASSES 

ON THE NEXT PAGE:

Select the horse trials classes applicable for your event. If not a Horse Trials competition proceed to the next page after.

YOU HAVE NOW COMPLETED YOUR EVENT SCHEDULE.

If you are happy that all the details are then correct, please press SUBMIT.

Alternatively, you can click on SAVE and return to complete this form at a later date.