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2026 Competition Format and Schedule
| Entries and Eligibility |
Entry Deadline: Jan 7, 2026 |
| Dressage Test for Heats | Lower Division Dressage Test |
| Horse Draw Results for Heats | Higher Division Lower Division (Updated Feb 26 2026) |
| Running Order for Heats | Running Order |
| Results for Heats | Results |
| Dressage Test for Final | Lower Division Dressage Test |
| Horse Draw Results for Final | |
| Running Order for Final |
Running Order |
| Indemnity Form | |
| EFHKC Membership |
Competing schools enter teams of three or four riders (N.B. in a team of three riders, each rider may only compete once). See also Individual riders below. All riders compete in both dressage and showjumping.
In the Inter-school Equestrian Challenge 2026, heats for the Higher Division will be held at Tuen Mun Public Riding School (TMPRS), whilst the heats for the Lower Division and the finals for both divisions will be held at Lo Wu Saddle Club (LWSC).
| HIGHER DIVISION HEATS (12-16 yrs.) | |
| Date | March 4, 11 & 18, 2026 (Wednesdays) |
| Venue | Tuen Mun Public Riding School |
| LOWER DIVISION HEATS (10-14 yrs.) | |
| Date | February 27; March 6, 13 & 20, 2026 (Fridays) |
| Venue | Lo Wu Saddle Club |
| FINALS | |
| Date |
April 24, 2026 (p.m.) - Dressage (Lower Division) April 25, 2026 (a.m.) - Dressage (Higher Division) April 25, 2026 (p.m.) - Showjumping (Lower & Higher Divisions) |
| Venue | Lo Wu Saddle Club |
Entries and Eligibility
Participants in the EFHKC Inter-school Equestrian Challenge must be members of the EFHKC.
Each entrant must have previously competed in each discipline at a level equivalent to that of the relevant Division of entry (e.g. the same Division of the EFHKC Inter-school Equestrian Challenge in a previous year; the preliminary class of a ‘Mini’ Inter-school competition at LWSC (for the Lower Division) or the ‘Warm-up’ Show at TMPRS (for the Higher Division); a show at BREC, etc.).
In order to further encourage young riders to continue to compete throughout the year, the EFHKC will provide a free junior membership for the current season to all participants in the EFHKC Inter-school Equestrian Challenge who have not already been admitted as members.
To apply for free junior membership, entrants should complete the membership form and return it to the EFHKC together with a HK Identity Card/passport copy and address proof.
If you have already been admitted as a Junior Member of the EFHKC and wish to renew your membership for the current season, you can do so here.
Competing schools should supply (i) a completed entry form for each rider, countersigned by a parent/guardian and the rider’s regular riding instructor; (ii) a HKJC (Higher Division) or LWSC (Lower Division) indemnity form for each rider (if not already submitted to the riding school), signed by a parent/guardian; and, (iii) an entry fee of HK$720 per rider.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Entry forms should be returned by email to the EFHKC, at [email protected], on or before 7 January 2026 (Wednesday). Entries submitted after this date will be subject to an additional administration fee of HK$100. [N.B. Late entries will not be accepted after Friday, 23 January 2026]
Payment methods
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1. FPS* (Faster Payment System) |
0892570; Hong Kong Equestrian Federation (Old Name) |
| 2. Bank-in* |
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited *Scan/pdf copy of payment confirmation required |
| 3. Cheque |
Payable to “The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China” Indicate the competitor's name on the reverse Mail to: The Equestrian Federation of Hong Kong, China, 8/F Central Complex Building, Shatin Racecourse, N.T. |
For further information, please email: [email protected]
Prizes
The winning Higher Division team will travel to the renowned Ingestre Stables in Staffordshire, UK for an exclusive week of training. Meanwhile, the winning Lower Division team will receive special training sessions in Hong Kong later in the year.
Training Sessions
To be arranged by each team coach/teacher/Chef d'Equipe, who may book training sessions following the Horse Draw.
Training at Tuen Mun Public Riding School - Higher Division
Training sessions will be available from Tuesday to Friday (4:00 - 5:00 p.m. / 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.) starting from 27 January 2026. Teams and individuals may arrange a maximum of one jumping and one dressage training session with the drawn horses. Team participants will not be given training sessions individually.
Book your training sessions here
Tuen Mun Public Riding School
Address: Lot No. 45, Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong
Tel: 2461 3338 Fax: 2461 8381
Email: [email protected]
Training at Lo Wu Saddle Club - Lower Division
Training sessions will be available starting from 19 January 2026 (Monday), based on the timetable provided below. To secure your booking, please contact Lo Wu Saddle Club via email at [email protected].
Each team and individual are allowed to arrange a maximum of one jumping and one dressage training session with the drawn horses. Please note that team participants will not be given training sessions individually, so it is important to discuss with your teammates or Chef d'Equipes before making appointments. Additionally, please make sure to settle your payment (see Lesson Fee document) to Lo Wu Saddle Club before the training session.
Training Sessions Timetable
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Date |
Time |
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Mondays |
18:00 - 18:45 (45 mins) |
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Saturdays |
08:15 - 09:00 (45 mins) |
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Saturdays |
17:00 - 17:45 (45 mins) |
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Sundays |
09:45 - 10:30 (45 mins) |
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Sundays |
15:00 - 15:45 (45 mins) |
Please note:
- LWSC requires 48 hours’ notice of weekend or public holiday lesson cancellation, 24 hours for weekdays, otherwise the client will be charged. Upon presentation of a medical certificate from your doctor, you will not be charged for a late cancellation.
- Riding will be cancelled with no notification and no charge when Typhoon Signal 8 or higher is raised and when black rainstorm warnings are given.
- In normal wet weather, lessons in some form will go ahead. Clients will be billed for not turning up.
Lo Wu Saddle Club
Address: Ho Sheung Heung Road, Sheung Shui, N.T.
Tel: 2673 0066 Fax: 2668 6752
Email: [email protected]
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Entries and Eligibility
Dressage Test for Heats
Horse Draw Results for Heats
Higher Division 3rd Heat (updated Mar 17, 2026)
Overall Results for Heats
Dressage Test for Final
Overall Results for Final
Higher and Lower Divisions
Additional Information
Indemnity Form
Rider Registration Form
EFHKC Membership
Minimum Requirements for EFHKC Membership
