Southern Flinders Dressage Club
Unofficial Dressage

SUNDAY 19th April 2026

Judge: Graeme Rodda

As well as the dressage competition the club is offering arena familiarisation (5mins) for test riders, arena familiarisation (20mins) for members not competing and arena hire (30 mins) at the end of the competition.

Show Jumping

Show Jumping in a Freshmans atmosphere! Great competition for young or green horses, starting at poles on the ground up to 1m. If there are insufficient numbers to warrant a competition, it will converted to a training day. An opportunity to familiarise horses with fillers or jumps they wouldn't normally get to see.

You can find all the available tests here:
https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/2023-dressage-tests
Prep 1 and 3
Prelim 1.1 and 1.3
Novice 2.1 and 2.3
Elementary 3.1 and 3.3
(higher tests available by request and at judges disgression)

Closing date: Monday 13th April. Late entries accepted until Wednesday 15th April (Late fees apply)

Conditions of entry and competitor notes:

• This event will be run under EA rules as they are applicable to this event and shall also include policies formulated by the organising committee, which are available on the club’s website. We strongly recommend that all competitors obtain a copy of the relevant EA rules available on their website. EA gear rules apply to SFDC members.

• All riders, committee and visitors to sign in at canteen on arrival.

• Scratchings – please text Louisa on 0403 307 658 as soon as you know you will not be attending.

• Bridle numbers must be worn by all horses on the grounds at all times for identification purposes. Horse who do not have EA numbers will be allocated a SFDC bridle number.

• All helmets must be EA tagged and safety standards checked before you ride. Ali Kirkman is our clubs helmet tagger. If your helmet needs to be tagged, please let Ali know at time of entry or Ali can be located in the canteen the morning of competition.

• To keep the day flowing, keep an eye on the draw and times and make sure you are ready to ride when it is your turn. You may start circling the arena as the previous rider leaves the arena. You may present to the judge but there is no need to stop, as long as you’ve made eye contact with the judge and they acknowledge that they have seen you and your bridle number. They will sound their horn/ring a bell and you have 60 seconds to begin your test.

• Approved, tagged helmets and smooth soled riding boots must be worn. On club days, we encourage riders to wear club polos with light coloured jodphurs/breeches. Official EA riders must wear official dress (jackets and white breeches) on Competitior/Participant days. Plaiting is encouraged but not compulsory at all events. White, navy or sky blue saddle pads can be used. Boots and bandages are not allowed as per EA rules.

• Results will be posted in the canteen within half an hour of the conclusion of a class. Test sheets and ribbons can be collected from the canteen after results are posted.

• There is no such thing as a silly question, please ask someone if you need help or clarification with anything throughout the competition! 😊 And don’t forget to have fun!

Camping, yards and canteen facilities available. 

Any queries, please contact Louisa at [email protected]