Under EFI · In association with TSEA
National Qualifier
(NQ) 2026
2
Disciplines
8
Classes
3
Days
JNEC
Qualifier For
About the Event
The Road to JNEC 2026
The National Qualifier (NQ) 2026 runs on 12th to 14th August 2026 at the Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club, Gandipet — organised by HPRC in association with TSEA, under the aegis of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI). Its objective is to enable qualification to the JNEC.
The qualifier is conducted in Dressage and Show Jumping across the Children II, Children I, Junior and Young Rider categories, as per the EFI National Qualifier Guidelines for JNEC 2026. A valid EFI Rider ID and Horse EFI Registration are mandatory for all entries.
Dates
12th to 14th August 2026
Morning
7:30 AM onwards
Evening
5:00 PM onwards (Under Floodlights)
Ground 1
Dressage
Main Arena
Show Jumping & Practice Round
Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club
Telangana State Equestrian Association
Equestrian Federation of India
Event Timeline
Competition Schedule
Day-by-day breakdown across three days
Day 1
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Evening · 5:00 PM
📍 Main Arena
Practice Round — 0.80–0.90 m. Two minutes from entering the course; jump in any order.
Day 2
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Morning · 7:30 AM
📍 Ground opp. indoor riding arena
Veterinary Check — all NQ horses (mandatory)
Morning · 9:00 AM
📍 Ground 1
Dressage — Junior, Young Rider
Evening · 5:00 PM
📍 Main Arena
Show Jumping — Children II, Children I, Young Rider
Day 3
Friday, 14 August 2026
Morning · 7:30 AM
📍 Ground 1
Dressage — Children II, Children I
Followed By
📍 Main Arena
Show Jumping — Junior
Competitions
Disciplines & Entry Fees
Dressage & Show Jumping across four age categories — entries are online only, no post or spot entries
DRESSAGE
4 eventsChildren II (10 - 12 years)
14 Aug
Children I (12 - 14 years)
14 Aug
Junior (14 - 18 years)
13 Aug
Young Rider (18 - 21 years)
13 Aug
SHOW JUMPING
4 eventsChildren II (H 0.80 m / S 0.90 m)
13 Aug
Children I (H 0.90 m / S 1.05 m)
13 Aug
Junior (H 1.05 m / S 1.15 m)
14 Aug
Young Rider (H 1.15 m / S 1.30 m)
13 Aug
PRACTICE ROUND
1 events0.80 - 0.90 m (Main Arena)
12 Aug
Recognition
Qualification, Not Prizes
No medals or prize money are awarded at the National Qualifier. This is a qualifying event — riders who qualify for the next stage (JNEC) will be notified directly by the Equestrian Federation of India.
Sanctioned by EFI · Organised in association with TSEA
This National Qualifier is conducted under the technical guidelines, rules and regulations of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) as part of the official qualifying pathway to the JNEC, and is organised in association with the Telangana State Equestrian Association (TSEA). All participants must adhere to EFI standards and requirements.
Mandatory
Entry Requirements
EFI Rider ID is mandatory — entries will not be accepted without a valid EFI Rider registration.
Horse EFI Passport / Registration Number is mandatory for every horse entered.
Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders are NOT eligible to participate in the National Qualifier 2026.
Age & Nationality Proof — Indian passport, or birth certificate + Aadhaar — must be uploaded with the entry. Entries without it will not be accepted.
Entries are online only. Manual entries, post-entries and spot entries are NOT accepted.
Closing Date: Entries close at 12:00 hrs (noon) on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 — the form deactivates automatically and no entries are accepted thereafter.
Entry fees are non-refundable if the horse does not participate in the class.
Please Note
Important Reminders
Mandatory Veterinary Check: all NQ horses must present for the Vet Check on Thursday, 13 August at 7:30 AM (ground opposite the indoor riding arena).
Horse Eligibility: horses of any grade EXCEPT Grade 1 & above in Show Jumping and Grand Prix in Dressage are eligible.
Number of Entries A horse may participate only once in each category of any discipline. In a day, a horse can be used in a maximum of three (3) events — 2 Dressage & 1 Show Jumping, or 2 Show Jumping & 1 Dressage.
Dressage Bitting: Snaffle only, for all categories.
No medals or prizes are awarded in the National Qualifier. Riders qualifying for further stages will be notified directly by EFI.
Negative Coggins (Equine Infectious Anaemia) and Glanders certificates (CFT or Mallein) — valid for a minimum of 15 days prior to arrival — are mandatory. Entry is strictly denied without them.
Appeals / objections: a deposit of ₹2,000 must be lodged with the Show Secretary; it is refunded if upheld.
The rights of admission are reserved.
Stabling / Camp Details
The Camp opens at noon (12:00 pm) on 12th August and closes at noon (12:00 pm) on 14th August 2026. All stable requests must be submitted via the Entry Form before 10th August 2026 along with the relevant fees. Stables are limited and allocated first-come, first-served.
- Per-Day Stabling (12–14 Aug): ₹2,500 per stable per day — ₹5,000 per stable total.
- Full Camp (12–17 Aug): ₹2,000 per stable per day — ₹10,000 per stable total (covers NQ + the Equestrian Challenge).
- Bookings are confirmed only after full charges are received for the intended number of days.
- Self-Containment: bring your own rations, grass, straw, fodder, and camping equipment.
- Teams must make their own arrangements for staff stay and food.
Online Entry
Register for the National Qualifier
Fill in the form below. On submission, your email client will open with all details pre-filled — simply send it to complete your registration.
Entries Close (No Post / Spot Entries)
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · 12:00 Noon
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