Divisions and levels

OEA’s Equestrian Canada (EC) sanctioned competitions offer a wide variety of local and EC sanctioned divisions available to suit the experience levels of different horses and riders.

EC levels and divisions

Levels from Entry (EV85) to Advanced (EV120) are controlled by either Equestrian Canada (EC). They run consistent with Rules of Equestrian Canada Section D (Eventing) with divisional specifications published in:

Appendix 6: Speeds, Times, Distances and Jumping Efforts Cross Country Test
Appendix 7: Cross Country & Jumping Test Specifications

No EV 120 divisions are offered in Ontario in 2024.

Gold sanctioned (EC) level

Divisions include:

FEI CCI 4*
EV120 (Advanced)
EV115 (Intermediate)
FEI CCI 3*
EV110 (Preliminary)
FEI CCI 2*

Silver sanctioned (EC) level

Divisions include:

EV105
FEI CCI 1*
EV100 (Training)

Bronze sanctioned (EC) level

Divisions include:

EV90 (Pre-Training)
EV85 (Entry)
EV75 (Pre-Entry)
EV60 (Starter)

Internationally sanctioned horse trials (CICs)

Sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre International (FEI), the international governing body of equestrian sports, and conducted under the FEI's eventing rules. The FEI is responsible for drafting and enforcing rules related to international eventing competitions at the CCI 1* to CCI 5* levels.

No FEI divisions are offered in Ontario in 2024.

Local divisions

Under Equestrian Canada Rules, organizers may hold one or more “Local” divisions subject to Bronze sanctioning provided that the specs for these divisions don’t exceed those of the “Entry” division (Art D301[2.88]). Both EV60 (Starter) and EV75 (Pre-Entry) are “Local” divisions, which aim to make introductory eventing simple, encouraging, and enjoyable for inexperienced horses and riders.

“Local” divisions must be conducted as EC Bronze competitions.
An EC accredited Technical Delegate is obligatory.
EV60 (Starter) and EV75 (Pre-Entry) divisions must be listed in the EC’s Canadian Eventing Omnibus with other divisions.
“Local” divisions are open to horses of four years of age and up and riders of all ages.

Ontario’s Starter (EV60) and Pre-Entry (EV78) divisions will be run in accordance with EC’s Rules and consistent with the following Guidelines.

Rules and regulations

Equestrian Canada Eventing Rules
FEI Eventing Rules
Medication Control: Along with Equestrian Canada (EC) and Ontario Equestrian (OE), the OEA has zero tolerance for unauthorized drug use by Riders or Horses at any EC sanctioned competitions. The penalty for any positive drug test received by any horse or rider competing at an EC sanctioned competition is laid out in EC general regulations Article 1010. All matters related to medication control for both horse and rider can be found in EC general regulations Article 1001. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this very important part of EC competition rules.