2026 VAS Ltd Saddle Horse Championships Schedule is now available
Please see below timetable for each day and previous exhibitors you will notice quite a change to the timetable to hopefully make it easier for exhibitors and to avoid clashes especially for Off The Track Competitors.
Workouts
Site Map Bendigo Racecourse
Due to a new venue we have mapped the access points into the Racecourse along with the set up of rings and where each of the facilities are. Please click on each picture below to download the map.
2026 Saddle Horse Championships Qualifications
Led Classes, Diamond Debutante, Child’s Mounts, Amateur Owner Rider, Leading Rein & First Ridden Pony: No qualifications required
Rising Star: No qualifications required
First Season: Must have attended and competed under saddle at a minimum of 2 VAS Ltd Affiliated Shows between 1/1/2025 – 14/12/2025
Riding: 1 First Place or 2 Second Places in riding classes at VAS Ltd Affiliated Shows between 1/1/2025 – 14/12/2025
Open: 1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, or 2 Open Class wins at a VAS Ltd Agricultural Show between 1/1/2025 – 14/12/2025
Off The Track (Ridden & Led): Must have qualified in the 2025 Calendar Year at a VAS Ltd Affiliated Show in the Off The Track Qualifying Show Level event.
Alabar Hero Series: Must have qualified in the 2025 Calendar Year at a VAS Ltd Affiliated Show in the Alabar Hero Series Qualifying Show Level event.
Good Hands: All competitors are required to have qualified at VAS Ltd Affiliated Shows held between 1/1/2025 – 14/12/2025
Photos Supplied by Lisa Gordon Photography
