Under EFI · In association with TSEA
National Qualifier
(NQ) October 2026
2
Disciplines
8
Classes
3
Days
JNEC
Qualifier for JNEC
About the Event
The Road to JNEC 2026
The National Qualifier (NQ) 2026 runs on 14th to 16th October 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
14th to 16th October 2026
Morning
7:30 AM onwards
Evening
5:00 PM onwards
Ground 1
Dressage
Main Arena
Practice Round & Show Jumping
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, 14 October 2026
Evening · 5:00 PM
📍 Main Arena
Practice (Clear) Round — 0.80–0.90 m. Two minutes from entering the course; jump in any order.
Day 2
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Morning · 7:30 AM
📍 Ground opp. indoor riding arena
Horse Inspection — 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
Day 3
Friday, 16 October 2026
Morning · 7:30 AM
📍 Ground 1
Dressage — Children II, Children I
Followed By
📍 Main Arena
Show Jumping — Young Rider, Junior
Competitions
Disciplines & Entry Fees
Dressage & Show Jumping across four age categories — entries are online only, no post or spot entries
PRACTICE ROUND
1 events0.80 - 0.90 m (Main Arena)
14 Oct
DRESSAGE
4 eventsChildren II (10 - 12 years)
16 Oct
Children I (12 - 14 years)
16 Oct
Junior (14 - 18 years)
15 Oct
Young Rider (16 - 21 years)
15 Oct
SHOW JUMPING
4 eventsChildren II (H 0.80 m / S 0.90 m)
15 Oct
Children I (H 0.90 m / S 1.05 m)
15 Oct
Junior (H 1.05 m / S 1.15 m)
16 Oct
Young Rider (H 1.15 m / S 1.30 m)
16 Oct
Legend: H = Height, S = Spread
Eligibility
Age Categories
Age is calculated as on 1 January of the competition year (FEI age-calculation rule) — the age a rider attains during the calendar year, regardless of actual birth date.
| Age in 2026 | Year Born | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 12 years | 2014 - 2016 | Children II |
| 12 - 14 years | 2012 - 2014 | Children I |
| 14 - 18 years | 2008 - 2012 | Junior |
| 16 - 21 years | 2005 - 2010 | Young Rider |
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 23:59 hrs on Tuesday, 13 October 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 Horse Inspection: all NQ horses must present for the Horse Inspection on Thursday, 15 October at 7:30 AM (ground opposite the indoor riding arena). Following completion of the Horse Inspection, only the registered participant may ride or mount the horse for the remainder of the event.
Horse Eligibility: horses from any grade except for Grade 1 and above in Show Jumping and Grand Prix in Dressage are eligible for entering NQs.
Number of Entries A horse can participate only once in each category of any discipline. In a day, a horse can be used in a total of three (3) events only — 2 Dressage & 1 Show Jumping, or 2 Show Jumping & 1 Dressage.
Riders may enter up to two horses in each NQ event (Dressage or Show Jumping).
Age Category Overlap: riders can choose to compete in only one of the categories for which they are eligible based on their age — e.g. a 12-year-old may compete in Children I or Children II, but not both, and a 16–18-year-old may compete in Junior or Young Rider, but not both. Once chosen, riders must stay in that ONE category for every event they enter — mixing categories across disciplines is not permitted.
Dressage Bitting: Snaffle only, for all categories.
Show Jumping Course Walk: the course will be closed for walk by riders and their coaches 20 minutes before the start of the category.
Reporting for Each Class: the first two riders in the event / category must report to the Arena Steward at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled start of that event. Any horse not reported in time can be eliminated unless the rider shows good cause for the delay.
Whips/Spurs/Bits: as per EFI and relevant FEI rules.
Apparel: all riders must comply with EFI and FEI Dress Code Regulations for that discipline during the event. Non-compliance will result in disqualification.
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 Anemia) 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.
Permanent Stable Fee per horse
The Camp will open at noon (12:00 pm) on October 14th and close at noon (12:00 pm) on October 16th, 2026. All stable requests must be submitted before October 12th, 2026 along with the relevant stable fees. Stables are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Earlier than October 14th, 2026: ₹2,500 per stable per day.
- NQ Dates (October 14th to 16th, 2026): ₹4,000 for duration.
- Full Camp (October 14th to 19th, 2026): ₹10,000 for duration — covers the National Qualifier 2026 & the TSEA State Equestrian Championship (from 16th to 18th October), combined.
- 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 to submit your official entry for the National Qualifier October 2026.
Entries Close (No Post / Spot Entries)
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · 23:59 hrs
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