Learning to Ride - Where to Start

Do the paperwork

Starting to Compete is as easy as 1-2-3

  1. Join a club in your district
    • You may join multiple clubs, but your primary club must be in the district in which you live.
    • Ensure that the club you want to join subscribes to the disciplines you want to compete.
  2. Join SAEF.
  3. Join the discipline in which you wish to compete.
    • Click here for a list of the Disciplines.

You will also need to register your horse(s) with SAEF and the disciplines.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Suppose you only wish to participate in SANESA (Schools League) or Pony Club. In that case, it is not compulsory to register with any of the structures above unless you require grading points or are aiming for District or Provincial Equestrian colors. It is, however, recommended.
  2. If you want to try to get District or Provincial Schools Colours or you belong to Pony Club and you are NOT registered with SAEF, please register with North West Equestrian Federation in the interim. There is no charge, and we will add you to our newsletter list if you select the correct block. Please click here to register.
  3.  If you want to compete in any competitions, you must ensure that your horse has a valid passport and that all his vaccinations are up to date.
    • Flu Vaccinations are necessary every six months.
    • Horses may not compete within seven days of having a vaccination.
    • African Horse Sickness is a compulsory vaccination for most show holding bodies, but in the AHS Free and AHS Surveillance Zones, your vet needs to get permission from the State Vet before vaccinating your horse. Click here for a view of the AHS zones. Click here for the latest circular from SAEF with regards to vaccinations.
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