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general information

The following information is supplied as a guide only. Please use at your discretion. 
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warm up arena etiquette

There are usually many horses warming up in a restricted area at shows, so it is important that all riders have a clear knowledge of arena etiquette when riding in a group. This ensures safe riding and harmony is busy areas. In general, the following rules should be applied:
  • Safety is paramount and a collision should be avoided at all times
  • Before entering the warm-up area make sure the gateway and immediate track are clear
  • Riders should pass left shoulder to left shoulder when on the track
  • When not on the outside track, e.g. on a diagonal line, riders should give way to horses on their left
  • The more progressive gait has priority on the track
  • Halt should not be on the track
  • Walk should not be on the track and does not have right of way
  • Trot has priority over walk
  • Canter has priority over trot
  • Lateral work has priority over all paces
  • When circling, anticipate your return to the track so as to not stop the flow of other riders
  • Mounting, dismounting and gear adjustment should be done off the track
  • Consideration should be given to behavior of other horses in the arena that may upset your horse
  • It may be necessary if your horse is upsetting others to leave the area
  • If a horse is upsetting the majority, an Official should be sought to request that horse’s removal for safety reasons
  • Horses are to be lunged in the designated lunging arena
  • Lower level riders should not disturb the warm up of higher level riders

DRESSAGE

Below you will find links to assist in running a dressage competition.
Freestyle Dressage Tests
EA Dressage Rules and Tests
Guidelines for Pencillers/Writers

EVENTING

Below you will find links to assist in running an eventing competition.
EA Eventing Rules and Regulations
Cross Country Resource Guide
EA Eventing Dressage Tests

showjumping

Below you will find links to assist in running a showjumping competition.
EA Jumping Rules and Regulations

show horse

Below you will find links to assist in running a show horse competition. 
EA Show Horse
SHCWA Rules and Regulations
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