27/11/2025
🌟 Dream of Competing at the Sydney Royal Easter Show? 🌟
Entries Open NOW
If you’re under 17 and a Pony Club NSW member… this is YOUR chance!
The Pony Club classes at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show (RAS) are an incredible opportunity to compete on one of Australia’s biggest stages — and you don’t need to be a professional sporter or a dedicated hackie to shine!
Horses of any type, colour or height are welcome, and as long as you’re well-presented with safe, clean gear – you’re good to go!
✨ Unfortunately, this year there will be no Pony Club Showjumping at Sydney Royal.
But rest assured — we are fighting hard for its return in 2027 and are committed to seeing this exciting class reinstated for our riders.
🗓 When & Where
📍 Sydney Royal Easter Show
📅 Sunday 12th April & Monday 13th April, 2026
🐎 SUNDAY 12 APRIL – Schmidt Arena
Rider in Action – 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Back for 2026 as an official class after a huge success in 2025!
A fun, fast-paced timed event featuring:
• Sporting elements
• Small jumps
• Gates & mounted tasks
A real crowd favourite!
Open to: Any Pony Club NSW member
Age groups: Under 13 & 13–under 17
🐎 MONDAY 13 APRIL – Schmidt Arena
Area Team Sporting – 8:00am to 12:45pm
Areas will run selections for their 5-member Team Sporting squads (plus reserves).
10 exciting sporting events!
Not sure of your Area? Check out the diagram with Zone numbers in this post.
👉 Area uniform worn for this event.
🏟 MAIN ARENA (Giants Stadium)
Zone Team of Four – 9:00am to 12:00pm
(Each Zone may enter 2 teams per age group.)
✨ NEW FOR 2026 – Horsemanship Class – 8:00am to 12:00pm
Free to enter in 2026!
Includes components such as:
• Presentation marks
• Flatwork workout
• Small jumps
• Gate opening
• Sporting elements
• Dismount & rein drill
• Lead out at trot
Pair of Riders – 3:25pm to 4:30pm
Pony Club Rider Classes – 1:25pm to 4:55pm
Age groups:
• Under 11
• 11–under 13
• 13–under 15
• 15–under 17
👉 Zone uniform worn for all Show Riding events.
👉 Riders may “ride up” an age group to form pairs or teams (and yes—a mixed-age pair actually won in 2025!)
💛 Why Compete at Sydney Royal?
There is truly nothing like the Sydney Royal.
Many top riders in all disciplines began their journey in Pony Club classes at the RAS — and they carry those memories for life.
You’ll experience:
✔ Supportive Pony Club community
✔ Exposure to elite competition
✔ A world-class arena
✔ A fun, inclusive atmosphere
📝 How to Enter
All entries via MyRAS:
🔗 https://www.rasnsw.com.au/competitions/animals/horse/
🗓 Entries close: 28 January 2026
Requirements include:
• Horse microchip registered with a national database (AAR available via entry system)
• Correct contact details
• Approval from your Zone for Show Riding classes
• Area coordination for Team Sporting
Once entered, you will receive updates from both RAS & Pony Club NSW.
🐎 Area Team Sporting
Watch for your Area’s selection info.
Team members must enter via the RAS system — and should also enter Rider in Action.
👉 Don’t forget to include reserve horses as substitutes must be pre-listed.
🐎 Show Riding Entries
• Zones submit Team of Four, Pairs & Horsemanship class lists.
• Riders submit their individual entries for Pony Club Rider, Horsemanship, and Rider in Action.
If you can’t reach your Zone Coordinator, contact Pony Club NSW:
📧 [email protected]
🛏 Stabling & Accommodation
When entering, nominate your:
• Bump In / Bump Out times
• Loft accommodation request (free – sleeps 3)
• Camping or Site Shed options (very limited)
• Parking — book early!
Follow Sydney Royal Horse Show (RAS NSW Official Page) for updates.
Ready to be part of something unforgettable?
Start preparing now — and we can’t wait to see Pony Club NSW riders shine at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show! 🌟🐴💛
If you have any questions, the Pony Club NSW Office is here to help.
