Marion Riding Club Working Equitation Tri-Series Championship & Hobby Horse Show 2026

🏆 Marion Riding Club presents

2026 Working Equitation Tri-Series Championship & Hobby Horse Show

📅 Saturday 21 November 2026

📍 Marion Riding Club – Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, St Marys

⏰ Gates Open: 7:30 am

📅 IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES

🐴 WORKING EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP

🏆 Entries Close: Sunday 15 November at 7:00 pm

📋 Competition Draw Released: By Wednesday 18 November at 9:00 pm

🦄 HOBBY HORSE COMPETITION

🎟️ Entries Close: Friday 20 November at 7:00 pm

⏰ Practice Course Open: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

🐴 Competition Starts: Approximately 12:00 pm (lunchtime)

📍 Hobby Horse Rider Arrival: Please arrive by 11:45 am at the latest.

TWO GREAT EVENTS – ONE FANTASTIC DAY!

Join us for the final Working Equitation Tri-Series Championship of 2026, plus our fun and exciting Hobby Horse Come & Try Competition! Whether you're competing on horseback, bringing along your hobby horse or simply coming to watch, there's something for everyone!

Please read the relevant section below for your competition details, entry fees and booking information.

WORKING EQUITATION TRI-SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

For horse riders competing in the three-phase Working Equitation competition

COMPETITION ENTRY FEES

• Members: $55 entry

• Non-Members: $55 entry + $35 non-member fee.

• Important for Non-Members: When entering, please select BOTH your competition level entry ticket AND the $35 non-member fee ticket.

• Prepaid Tri-Series Competitors: If you have already paid in full for all three competitions, you must still register for this event.

• Please select your competition level entry ticket and apply your personal discount code at checkout (emailed separately to you).

2026 TRI-SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

Competed in at least two of our Tri-Series events?

You're in the running for our 2026 Tri-Series Championship!

Championship results will recognise riders' performances across the series, with Champion and Reserve Champion placings across eligible levels.

AHAA SA – ANDALUSIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

We're delighted to welcome the Andalusian Horse Association of Australasia – South Australian Branch (AHAA SA), who will be running a special competition for the Highest Scoring Andalusian Horse at our Championship Show!

If you are an AHAA member and would like to be considered, please nominate and provide your AHAA membership number at checkout.

TESTS, RULES & COURSE INFORMATION

All dressage tests and the Working Equitation Rulebook are available on our website:

COMPETE, TRAIN & LEARN – MARION RIDING CLUB INC

The Ease of Handling course will be published approximately one week before the competition. Competitors will also receive simple course explanations during the week leading up to the event.

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

All levels are catered for, including led riders.

Our competitions are always a fantastic day out, with a wonderful group of supportive riders, volunteers and spectators.

Whether you're an experienced competitor or new to Working Equitation, come along and enjoy this exciting equestrian sport!

HOBBY HORSE COME & TRY WORKING EQUITATION!

For Hobby Horse riders of all ages – no real horse required!

We're also running a Hobby Horse Working Equitation Competition during our Championship Show! This is a fun opportunity for all ages to experience Working Equitation on their very own hobby horse! Whether you're a seasoned hobby horse enthusiast or trying it for the first time, we'd love you to join in!

HOBBY HORSE COMPETITION TIMES

• Practice Course: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Competition: Approximately 12:00 pm (lunchtime), depending on how the day's events are running.

• Arrival Time: Please arrive by 11:45 am at the latest to ensure you're ready for the competition.

Please note that all children must have an adult present with them at all times.

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Watch a demonstration rider complete an Ease of Handling course.

• Ride your hobby horse around the course and receive a score sheet and feedback.

• Check out the Hobby Horse Ease of Handling course on our website before the event.

• A Best Presented Hobby Horse competition will follow the Hobby Horse Working Equitation competition.

HOBBY HORSE ENTRY FEES

$10 – Competition Round

Includes:

• Entry into the lunchtime Hobby Horse Working Equitation Competition.

• Access to the practice course from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• A score sheet and feedback following your competition round.

HOBBY HORSE ENTRIES & BOOKINGS

Entries close Friday 20 November at 7:00 pm.

Pre-entry is essential, and places are limited, so don't delay!

Hobby Horse tickets are available to purchase through this event page.

Simply select the Hobby Horse Competition ticket ($10) when booking.

Please note: Hobby Horse participants do not need to purchase a Working Equitation Championship entry ticket or pay the $35 non-member fee.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Marion Riding Club for a fantastic day of Working Equitation, championship competition and plenty of fun! 🐴🏆