To compete at recognized events in Ontario, Competitors must obtain the memberships outlined below.
The OEA does not sell memberships directly and they must be purchased through
Equestrian Canada and Ontario Equestrian
Membership Questions? email info@ontarioeventing.ca
Riders may purchase an OEA Day Membership for levels of competition from EV60 – EV90 at the cost of $15 per occasion. The cost of a Day Membership will not be applied toward the purchase of a full membership.
OEA Membership Types
| Junior | Senior | Family | Corporate | Associate | Day Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $53.00 | $126.00 | $100.00 | $30.00 | $15.00 |
- A Junior is a competitor who is under 18 years of age as of January 1, 2022
- A Senior is a competitor who is 18 years of age or older as of January 1, 2022
- A Family membership includes a maximum of 2 Seniors and 2 Juniors or 1 Senior and 3 Juniors living at the same address. Must be immediate family.
- Associate memberships are non-competitive memberships, which have AGM voting rights – great for parents
Young Rider and Under 25 need to register for these programs separately through the OEA
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What Memberships Do I Need to Compete?
To compete at recognized Events in Ontario you will need three (3) memberships. Application forms for mail and fax membership orders are available here.
- Equestrian Canada Sport Licence (Bronze, Silver or Gold) – Purchased via Equestrian Canada
- Ontario Equestrian (OE) Membership – Purchased via the Ontario Equestrian
- Ontario Eventing Association (OEA) Membership – Purchased in conjunction with your Ontario Equestrian Membership, or on a Day Membership Basis
At training level or higher, your horse must have an Equestrian Canada Digital Horse Recording – Obtained via Equestrian Canada
RIDERS FROM OTHER PROVINCES:
If you are a member in good standing of another Provincial Sport Organization, Provincial Horse Trials Association, and hold the appropriate Equestrian Canada Sport Licence and Horse Recording, you may compete in an Ontario event, but you are not eligible to accumulate points towards year-end awards or qualify for yearly championships if they are held.
If you wish to compete, accumulate points and be eligible for year-end awards, or take part in any of the OEA programs such as the Young Rider/Under 25 Program, then you must hold a current OEA membership. Only residents of Ontario are covered by the liability insurance provided by an Ontario Equestrian membership, so instead you will be required to show proof of a current membership with the Provincial Sport Organization in your province of residence before you will be permitted to purchase an Ontario Eventing Association membership. This cannot be done through the online membership portal on the Ontario Equestrian website, but must be done by contacting Taylor Cornwell directly at the OE Membership office at 1-877-441-7112 ext. 13 or by email at t.cornwell@ontarioequestrian.ca.
RIDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
Riders from other countries are welcome to compete in EC sanctioned National events in Ontario, provided they hold all current memberships that are required to compete in their country of residence plus proof that they hold some form of liability insurance. They are not, however, eligible to accumulate points towards year-end awards or qualify for yearly championships if they are held.
Memberships Required by Level
| Level | OE | OEA | EC Sport Licence | Canadian Eventing | EC Horse Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV60 | YES | YES* | Bronze | Included with EC Sport License | NO |
| EV78 | YES | YES* | Bronze | Included with EC Sport License | NO |
| EV85 | YES | YES* | Bronze | Included with EC Sport License | NO |
| EV90 | YES | YES* | Bronze | Included with EC Sport License | NO |
| EV100 | YES | YES | Silver | Included with EC Sport License | YES |
| EV105 & Above | YES | YES | Gold | Included with EC Sport License | YES |
Memberships Required for Horse Owners (If Rider is Not the Horse Owner)
| Level | OE | OEA | EC Sport Licence | Canadian Eventing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV60 | YES | NO | Bronze | included with EC Sport License |
| EV78 | YES | NO | Bronze | included with EC Sport License |
| EV85 | YES | NO | Bronze | included with EC Sport License |
| EV90 | YES | NO | Bronze | included with EC Sport License |
| EV100 | YES | NO | Silver | included with EC Sport License |
| EV105 & Above | YES | NO | Gold | included with EC Sport License |
Day Memberships
For the 2024 competition season, riders may purchase an OEA Day Membership for levels of competition from EV60 to EV90 at the cost of $15 per occasion. The cost of a Day Membership will not be applied toward the purchase of a full membership.
Extended Memberships
New COMPETITIVE memberships (Junior, Senior, Family) purchased from September 1st of the current year are valid for the balance of the current year and the following competition year as well. Please email info@ontarioeventing.ca for more information
Pony Club
Our Growing the Sport initiative allows riders who are Pony Club members in good standing and who have a current membership with Ontario Equestrian to show at any OEA Event, up to a maximum of 3 times each competition season. There is no cost to take advantage of this offer.
Canadian Pony Club members may compete at any level for which they meet the minimum requirements. Pony Club members will not be eligible for points collection, year-end awards, or participation at championships.
To participate in this program, simply fill out the OEA Day Membership form when entering an event, and indicate which Pony Club you are a member of on the form. You may do this 3 times during the competition season. Link to Day Membership Form
**This agreement was made official as of January 2015. It can be amended or abolished by any time by either organization.
**Any member who subsequently loses good standing Pony Club, will ALSO lose good standing status with OEA and will not be able to compete with OEA or the Pony Club until good standing is returned**