Athletes

Thousands of riders compete in a variety of equestrian events across Ontario. Here’s where you can find a sanctioned competition near you.

Ontario Equestrian works closely with the Provincial discipline associations which allow you to compete at sanctioned competitions, across the Province at all levels. A separate membership is required if you are competing to earn points toward year-end championships. Please ensure that you purchase your OE membership first, before purchasing theirs.

Trillium Hunter Jumper Association

The Trillium Hunter Jumper Association (THJA) exists to provide a sanctioned, bronze, and silver-level, hunter/jumper circuit across the Province. THJA allows equestrians the opportunity to compete, grow and develop their horsemanship and sportsmanship skills.

You can purchase your THJA Membership on their website.

Ontario Hunter Jumper Association

The Ontario Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) supports equestrian athletes on what’s known as the ‘A’ circuit or Gold Level. This support covers all levels of training and competition, including year-end awards and qualification for the national championship at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

OHJA memberships can be purchased on the Ontario Equestrian Membership page

Competition Membership Requirements:

LICENCE AND PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETING AT THE GOLD LEVEL

EC Gold competitive license: must be held by riders, owners, lessees, coaches, trainers, and officials.
EC Horse license – annual license required for horses. The EC recording number for the current year must be provided to all competitions that the animal is entered into.
EC Passport/Recording Number: all horses competing at EC gold-sanctioned shows must possess an EC Horse Recording Number.
If you are competing at the Jumping Page 6 of 8 Platinum Level, you must possess either an EC or FEI Passport.

You should provide a photocopy of EC, OE, and OHJA licenses to all competitions with your entry form.

Learn More About the OHJA

Ontario Eventing Association

The Ontario Eventing Association (OEA) is committed to the promotion and development of Eventing in Ontario.

Eventing Competitions in Ontario are Sanctioned by Equestrian Canada (EC). A list of Eventing Competitions can be found on the EC Events Calendar

OEA memberships can be purchased on the Ontario Equestrian Membership page

Learn More about the OEA

Competition Membership Requirements

Level	OE	OEA	EC Sport Licence	Canadian Eventing	EC Horse Passport
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 & Above	YES	YES	Gold	YES	YES

*Day memberships may be purchased at each competition, instead of full OHTA and/or CE memberships. Please note, when a day membership is used, points earned at the event do not count toward your OHTA year-end points.

Competition Membership Requirements for Horse Owners (If Rider is Not the Horse Owner)

Level	OE	OEA	EC Sport Licence	Canadian Eventing
Pre-Entry	YES	NO	Bronze	NO
Entry	YES	NO	Bronze	NO
Pre-Training	YES	NO	Bronze	NO
Training	YES	NO	Silver	NO
Preliminary & Above	YES	NO	Gold	NO

Canadian Dressage Riders and Owners Association – CADORA-Ontario

CADORA-Ontario oversees the Silver Dressage Competition Circuit and Championships along with many events and programs throughout the year.

Bronze and Silver Dressage Competitions in Ontario can be found on the Ontario Equestrian Events page, and Gold Competitions on the Equestrian Canada Events Page

You can purchase your CADORA Membership on their website.

Competition Membership Requirements

	OE Membership	EC Sport License	Dressage Canada Mem.	Passport
ESD	YES
Bronze	YES	Bronze
Silver	YES	Silver	YES	YES
Gold	YES	Gold	YES	YES
Platinum	YES	Platinum	YES	YES