Competition grades

Awards & teams

In accordance with PCV Horse Trial Rules (Rule D.6, pg 38). Qualifications must be gained in the twelve months preceding the championships — the previous year’s championships may not be used. All event and cross country jumping penalties must be noted on the rider’s membership card.

“C” Certificate requirement: Riders who have been in Pony Club for more than two years and are aged 14 or over must have attained their “C” Certificate to compete at any state competition.

PCV 110 — 2 Horse Trials required

• At least 1 event must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited PCV110 event in the pony club section
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: one qualifier with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): EA CCN1*-S or above, or a PCV Accredited PCV/Open Grade 1 event. Note: PCV110-graded combinations may compete in PC Grade 1 events where a PCV110 class is not offered.

Grade 1 — 2 Horse Trials required

• At least 1 event must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited Grade 1 event
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: one qualifier with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): EA CCN1*-S, PCV 110 (one or two events), or HRCAV Level 1 Horse Trials

Grade 2 — 2 Horse Trials required

• At least 1 event must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited Grade 2 event
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: one qualifier with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): EVA95 or HRCAV Level 2 Horse Trials

Grade 3 — 3 Horse Trials required

• At least 2 events must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited Grade 3 event
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: two qualifiers with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): EvA80 or HRCAV Level 3 Horse Trials

Grade 4 — 3 Horse Trials required

• At least 2 events must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited Grade 4 event
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: two qualifiers with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): EvA65 or HRCAV Level 4 Horse Trials

Grade 5 — 3 Horse Trials required

• All 3 events must be in a pony club or open section of a PCV Accredited Grade 5 event
• 1 qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championships
• XC penalties: two qualifiers with ≤20 jumping penalties + one qualifier with 0 jumping penalties
• Equivalent events accepted (1 only): HRCAV Level 5 Horse Trials

Individual prizes — all grades Trophy rug and rosette for each grade winner. Prizes for 2nd, 3rd and 4th places as sponsored. Rosettes to 6th place, subject to class entry numbers. Best Performed OTT in each grade receives an embroidered rug.

John Barlee Perpetual Shield — Club Teams (Grades 1, 2 & 3) Club teams of 3 or 4 combinations from Grades 1, 2 and 3. Combinations must be from at least two different grades. Club teams only — no composite teams. Best 3 scores count. The winning team receives the John Barlee Perpetual Shield, a trophy rug and sash. Rosettes to 6th place.

Interzone Teams Challenge — Zone Teams (Grades 4 & 5) Zones may nominate up to two Grade 4 teams and two Grade 5 teams. Teams consist of 3 or 4 combinations; best 3 scores count. Scores from the top-performing Grade 4 and Grade 5 team in each zone are combined to determine the winning zone. The winning zone receives the Interzone Teams Challenge Perpetual Shield, a trophy rug and sash. Rosettes to 6th place.

Schedule All dressage and show jumping will be held on Saturday 16 May. All cross country will be held on Sunday 17 May.

On-site services Canteen available both days, run by Lochard Pony Club. Float ‘N’ Café on site both days for coffee. Feed orders can be placed for collection at the event — price list available with entries.

Saturday night dinner Join fellow competitors for a traditional roast dinner with a selection of meats and vegetables, thanks to Country Lader. A vegetarian option is available. Pre-booking is essential through Event Secretary. Adults $33.00 | 12 years & under $25.00.

Event merchandise Orders must be received by 3 April 2026 to ensure delivery to the event. Later orders are permitted but will incur a delivery fee.

QUERIES

• A competitor may raise a query at a competition, on a form provided by the organising committee, available at the event secretary’s office. Organising committees may obtain the query form from PCV web site or state office.
• Once completed, the competitor must hand the query form to the event secretary for investigation by the appropriate official.
• The appropriate official must answer the query verbally as soon as possible. If the competitor is not satisfied with the explanation, they may lodge a protest within the prescribed time.

PROTESTS

• A competitor may lodge a protest in writing, with a $50 fee, with the event secretary no later than one hour after the happening that gave rise to the protest or no later than 30 minutes after posting of final scores.
• The jury of appeal or appropriate persons will consider the protest and their decision is final. The competitor forfeits the fee unless the jury of appeal or appropriate persons uphold the protest or decide that there were reasonable grounds for the protest.

• Competition conducted in accordance with PCV Horse Trials Rules effective 1 January 2025.
• Gear check is required for all riders before competing in each phase, per current PCA Gear Rules. Incorrect gear may result in elimination.
• Whips: not exceeding 1200mm (including lash) for Grades 1, 2 & 3. Not exceeding 750mm (including flap) for Grades 4 & 5.
• Competitor numbers must be worn and supplied by the rider. Bridle or saddlecloth numbers must be displayed on both sides of the horse.
• Body numbers are required for the cross country phase and must be supplied by the competitor. Ensure numbers are visible — long hair may cover the back number.
• Lungeing is permitted in the designated lungeing arena only.
• Generators permitted from 7:00am to 10:00pm only.
• Dogs are prohibited without exception. Riders risk elimination if this rule is not adhered to.
• No stallions, colts or rigs. Horses must be at least 4 years old on the day of competition.
• PCV no-smoking and alcohol policies apply at all times, including Saturday evening.

All participants, supporters, volunteers and spectators agree to be bound by the rules of the competition and the rules, regulations and polices of Pony Club®.

Individuals who are not registered members of the organisation are deemed to be “relevant persons” of Pony Club® for the duration of the event.

Any breach of rules, regulations or policies may result in disciplinary action.

For more information our National Integrity Framework, please visit https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/about-us/resources/national-integrity-framework/.

General Event Queries:

[email protected] or [email protected]

Entry / Scratchings Queries:

[email protected]

PCV Office Contact: Jenny – Events Administrator

03 8685 8925

[email protected]

Sponsorship enquiries: Janine Boyd [email protected]