Competition Organizers

Discover the essential role of competition organizers in creating unforgettable experiences for athletes from your community and across the province. Starting from our grassroots, up to provincial level competitions, contribute to the success of equestrian competitors and growth of the sport.

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Why Sanction with Ontario Equestrian?

Every year, hundreds of sanctioned competitions are held across the province. Ontario Equestrian sanctions competitions at the Equestrian Skills Development (ESD) level, Bronze and Silver levels for Hunter/ Jumper and Dressage.

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Steps to Provincial Sanctioning

Sanctioning your show is a step towards ensuring fair play for all. Follow the steps to get your show provincially sanctioned.

Prior to Show Season
Complete the Application Form
Create your prize list
Certificate of Insurance
Receive your Sanctioning

Competition Organizer Resources

Sanctioning Equestrian Skills Development, EC Bronze and Silver competitions for Dressage and Hunter/Jumper is completed through Ontario Equestrian. Find resources below to help prepare to host.

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ESD Competition Organizer Forms

Equestrian Skills Development competitions (ESD) are horse shows that are approved and sanctioned by Ontario Equestrian at an entry/schooling level. The forms a competition organizer needs to host a competition are included here.
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Young Dressage Horse Development Series

The Ontario Equestrian Young Dressage Horse Development Series intends to promote young dressage horses on their competitive pathway through qualifying classes and a season-end Championship.
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EC Bronze/Silver Competition Organizer Forms

Ontario Equestrian sanctions Equestrian Canada Bronze and Silver competitions - horse shows that are at a local, regional and provincial levels. The forms a competition organizer needs to host a competition are included here.
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Need help?

Organizers have the support of Ontario Equestrian’s team as needed prior to, during and following competitions. Reach us by phone or email during the week to answer any questions.

Emergency reporting assistance from Equestrian Canada is available to competition officials on the weekend during show season.

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