There a few different ways to get started in competitive riding, depending on your age and the discipline that you would like to get involved with.
Kids aged 4-6
Can only participate in Recreational activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Tuning, Coaching.
How do I get involved?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Mini’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
‘Juniors’ – those aged 7- to under 16
Can participate in either Recreational OR Competition Activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Coaching.
Competitive activities– allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events.
How do I get involved in Recreational Riding?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Mini’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3:Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
How do I get involved in Competition Riding?
Step 1: Join a club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Download a Kick Start Book
Step 3: Contact your local club and organise to attend a Kick Start Day
Step 4: Attend the Kick Start Day and complete Assessment 1 and Assessment 2 with the coach which can be found on page 24-28 of the Kick Start Booklet
Step 5: Purchase a ‘Junior National’ or ‘Junior Restricted’ licence through Ridernet. More information on the type of licence you require can be found on the page under each license tab.
Step 6: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
‘Seniors’ – those aged 16 and over
Can participate in either Recreational or Competition Activities.
Recreational activities– allow you to participate in Non-Competitive events. i.e. Practice Days, Trail Rides, Coaching.
Competitive activities– allows you to compete in National, State, Club and Non-Competitive events.
How do I get involved in Recreational Riding?
Step 1: Check out your local club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Recreational’ licence through Ridernet
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!
How do I get involved in Competition Riding?
Step 1: Join a club – locate your local club here
Step 2: Purchase a ‘Senior National’ or ‘Senior Restricted’ licence through Ridernet. More information on the type of licence you require can be found on the page under each license tab.
Step 3: Check out the Events Calendar for events and get riding!