Last Chance to Get Qualified for the PCV State Horse Trials!
Rider Information for PCV State Horse Trial Championships 2026
Excitement is building for the 2026 PCV State Horse Trials, taking place on May 16-17 and proudly hosted by Barwon Zone at the Colac Pony Club grounds. This highly anticipated state event brings together Pony Club riders from across Victoria for a weekend of competition, teamwork and horsemanship.
Who Can Compete?
The State Horse Trials are open to riders competing in Grades 1 through 5 after qualifying.
Qualifying Requirements
All riders wishing to compete must meet the qualifying criteria prior to entering.
Grades 1 & 2
- Riders must achieve two qualifying performances, with at least one in a Pony Club (PC) or Open section at a PCV accredited event.
One qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championship.
Riders must have:
One result with no more than 20 jumping penalties on cross country, and
One result with zero jumping penalties.
One qualification may come from:
EA CCN*S (Grade 1) or EA95 (Grade 2) event
HRCAV Horse Trials at the equivalent level.
Grades 3, 4 & 5
- Riders must achieve three qualifying performances, with two in a PC or Open section at a PCV accredited event.
One qualification must be gained in the calendar year of the championship.
Riders must have:
Two results with no more than 20 jumping penalties on cross country, and
One result with zero jumping penalties.
One qualification may come from:
EA80 (Grade 3) or EA65 (Grade 4) event
HRCAV Horse Trials at the equivalent level.
Certificate Requirement
Riders aged 14 years and over who have been members of Pony Club for more than two years must hold their C Certificate to compete at a State Championship event.
Interzone Team Competitions
Riders also have the opportunity to compete as part of a Zone Team. Two team competitions will be offered:
- Grades 1-3
- Grades 4-5
Teams will be selected by the Zone once all entries have been received.
How to Enter
Before entering the event, riders must submit their details to the Zone Representative for endorsement, including:
- Some Zones require an online form to be completed.
- A scan or photo of both sides of their membership card, clearly showing attendance and grading.
Proof of qualifying results, either:
A copy of the card with performances signed off on the back, or
A clear screenshot of official results showing all penalties, including cross country.
Once the rider’s details have been endorsed, they will receive a link to complete their entry. Riders are responsible for submitting their own entry and cannot enter until endorsement has been received.
North Metro Zone - Julia (NMZ Zone Rep) nmzzonerep@gmail.com
North Eastern Zone - Ian Don 0417416930 nezsec@gmail.com
South Metro Zone - zonerep.smz@gmail.com
West Gippsland Zone - https://form.jotform.com/260702228614047 - Any other questions please email westgippslandzonerep@gmail.com or Claire 0424148614
Central Zone - https://form.jotform.com/260687342339868centralzone@ponyclubvic.org.au or Jo 0408 300 824
Northern Zone - northernzonepc@gmail.com
Barwon Zone - barwonzonesec@gmail.com
Midland Zone -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchsJaY16l9mx7Y4k8YYax3ERAMYU8cu-3Y0Ox8MZku3V6TBQ/viewform
East Gippsland Zone -
Wannon Zone - https://form.jotform.com/253407463841054wannonzonepc@gmail.com