2016 OHTA Membership Information

To compete at a sanctioned Horse Trial in Ontario, you will need FOUR(4) MEMBERSHIPS:

  1. Equine Canada Sport Licence (Bronze, Silver, Gold) – (Purchased via Equine Canada)
  2. Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) – (Purchased via the OEF)
  3. Ontario Horse Trials Association (OHTA) Membership (Also known as a PHTA) – (Purchased via the OEF, or on a Day Membership Basis)
  4. Canadian Eventing (CE) – (Purchased via Equine Canada. Please note – this membership includes your omnibus. This membership can also be purchased on as a Day Membership.

Level of Competition

OEF

OHTA

EC Sport Licence

Canadian Eventing

EC Horse Passport and current horse licence

Pre-Entry

YES

YES*

Bronze

YES

No

Entry

YES

YES*

Bronze

YES

No

Pre-Training

YES

YES*

Bronze

YES

No

Training

YES

YES

Silver

YES

YES

Preliminary and Above

YES

YES

Gold

YES

YES

* At these levels, OHTA day memberships may be purchased at each competition, instead of a full OHTA membership.

PLEASE NOTE: Points achieved at an event on a Day Membership do not count for OHTA year end points.

For Horse owners (if the Rider is not the owner):

Level of Competition
Of the Rider

OEF

OHTA

EC Sport License

Canadian Eventing

Pre-Entry

Yes

No

Bronze

Yes

Entry

Yes

No

Bronze

Yes

Pre-Training

Yes

No

Bronze

Yes

Training

Yes

No

Silver

Yes

Preliminary to Advanced

Yes

No

Gold

Yes

Don’t forget to renew your memberships by March 31st to avoid late penalties

For more information on 2016 Memberships, please visit the OHTA Website


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