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FAQ Youth Eventing

Grading & Upgrading for Underage Athletes

All underage combinations must be graded to compete at their chosen level. A grading will be assigned once a competency or upgrade form has been received. Pony or Junior Combinations

What is a (T), (P) or (J) class?

(P) classes are Pony classes. These classes are limited to riders in their 12th to 16th years on ponies between the heights of 138cm and 148cm. Ponies may compete from

EI Youth Committee

The EI Youth Committee is the structure through which parents/guardians can work together for the best possible experience for their young riders (aged 12 - 25 years). The committee is

High Performance Programmes

How can I be considered for a High Performance Squad? Please use this Online Form to send in your expression of interest (via HSI). Please note there is a non-refundable application fee

FEI Pony Measurement Rules for Internationals

A new set of FEI regulations were introduced in 2020 in relation to the measuring of Eventing ponies, you can read more about this here: https://www.horsesportireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FEI-General-Assembly-Report-Pony-Measuring-2020.pdf To compete at international level

Moving from Ponies to Juniors

I have a child who will be going into Juniors next year.  They are riding a pony which is measured at 148cm.  Can this pony be registered as a horse

Youth Membership Categories

Pony Riders Pony athletes may complete as a Pony rider from the start of the year in which they turn 12, until the end of the year in which they

How to add a new Underage Athlete

Athletes can compete with Eventing Ireland from the beginning of the calendar year in which they turn 12: Athletes may compete as pony riders from the beginning of their 12th

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