Eventing in the Nation's Capital
All volunteers are considered VIPs and we’d love to have your help over the course of the event. Most riders only have one phase each day, so there is ample time to volunteer and to get involved:
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do., and we’d be very grateful!
Thank you for volunteering, from Tori and Kate!
It’s really happening!
The moment you have all been waiting for. The draw is available here.
Thank you Tina Stafford for your help getting it together.
Ever wondered why it takes so long to get the draw ready? Here are a few things that are taken into consideration when working out the schedule for the event.
Not knowing final class sizes until Tuesday means we can start working on the draw.
Then, entry checks are carried out to ensure that the combinations meet the minimum eligibility requirements (MERs) for the level entered. Those riders will be contacted and moved into the appropriate class if necessary. Once the draw is ready – it will be sent to the email address that you provided when you entered, If you didn’t get your invoice from nominate after you entered – it means your email address is incorrect – you’ve got time to check!
And by colour code for the XC course – there is the timetable!
days
hours minutes seconds
until
Canberra International Horse Trials
Everyone who booked a yard, and those on the waiting list, now have a yard.
Click here to see the list. This will be updated as changes are made.
While it is common for an equestrian brand or business to sponsor a class, sponsorship is about exposure to the community. NCHTA is very passionate about wildlife – anyone who has been to Equestrian Park knows that there are plenty of Kangaroos in residence! Therefore, we are pleased to announce that Hills Wildlife Sanctuary will serve as the class sponsor for EvA80.
HWS has been caring for injured and orphaned wildlife in Sydney’s northwest since 1977. The sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for a variety of native wildlife on 35 acres of pristine bushland and provides vital community education. Future plans include a wildlife sanctuary on site, breeding programs for critically endangered species and aiding ecosystem recovery. Committed to the survival of Australian Wildlife, HWS has experienced vets, carers and volunteers making this happen.Â
Any donations would be appreciated!
Make sure you visit their website for more information:
On Saturday night, flash flooding occurred in Curtin, causing significant damage to Equestrian Park. The individual dressage arenas have been left unusable, and XC jumps that were anchored down still floated up and have been redistributed around the grounds.
With this in mind, the schedule for the upcoming event is being adjusted, and entries will be limited so that we can manage with three fewer dressage arenas. We will manage a waiting list so that hopefully, everyone who wants to come can.
NCHTA are holding a meeting this evening to try and work out our options. Thank you for being patient.
There are several new rules in effect.
Callers are officially allowed for EvA65 and EvA80 dressage tests! 🎉
This change aims to support riders at these levels, helping everyone feel more confident and focused in the arena. Whether it’s your first event or you’re returning to competition, this update ensures a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
📋 Key Points:
Riders in EvA 65 and 80 may carry a whip when entering the space around the dressage
arena and during the test.
A whip no longer than 120cm including lash, or a crop no longer than 75cm and not weighted at the end, is allowed.
The reasoning: at the entry levels riders that have calm, relaxed horses often wear spurs to better execute the transitions to trot and/or canter and are often not secure enough with their lower leg, or their legs are not long enough, to use spurs correctly
and/or safely.
Work is underway at the park, getting ready for the event.
We have several rockstars prepping the course. So if you’re lucky enough to be local, drop in and lend a hand improving the course.
Sue Johnston, a founding member of NCHTA, passed away recently. She and her husband, Joe (who passed away last year), were integral to the establishment of Equestrian Park in Canberra. Without their contribution, the sport of eventing would have had a very different landscape! We are grateful that they chose Canberra as their home and that they instilled the dedication to the community in their son, Grant.
Thank you to everyone for coming to our event!
Here are the maps:
National Capital Horse Trials Association 