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OCEA Divisons

If you are unsure about which OCEA division you should tryout for, check out the requirements for each division below!

Open

  • Winning three (3) first place ribbons in an equitation over fences or medal class at a height of 3’ (0.90m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit - 

  • Placing six (6) times in an equitation over fences, medal class, hunter over fences, or jumper class at a height of 3’3” (1.0m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit   

  • An Eventing qualifying score at EV90 (Pre-Training Level) or above*  

  •  Completion of Rider Level 8 (with jumping phase) or above  

  •  Completion of Pony Club C1 (with jumping phase) or above  

  • Having competed in the Open Division on the OCEA circuit during the previous year. 

intermediate

  • Winning three (3) first place ribbons in an equitation over fences or medal class at a height of 2’9” (0.85m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit. 

  • Placing six (6) times in an equitation over fences, medal class, hunter over fences, or jumper class at a height at 3” (0.90m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit 

  • An Eventing qualifying score at EV85 ( Entry Level) or above 

  • Completion of Rider Level 7 (with jumping phase) or above 

  • Completion of Pony Club C (with jumping phase) or above 

  • Having competed in the Intermediate Division on the OCEA circuit during the previous year 

Novice

  • Winning three (3) first place ribbons in an equitation over fences or medal class at a height of 2’6” (0.75m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit 

  • Placing six (6) times in an equitation over fences, medal class, hunter over fences, or jumper class at a height of 2’9” (0.85m) or higher in a show that is part of a series or recognized circuit 

  •  An Eventing qualifying score at EV75 (Pre-Entry Level) or above  

  • Completion of Rider Level 6 (with jumping phase) or above 

  • Completion of Pony Club D2 (with jumping phase) or above  

  • Having competed in the Novice Division on the OCEA circuit during the previous year. 

entry

  • Being a part of a hunter, jumper, equitation, or eventing lesson program at a level which ensures the individual is jumping consistently at a height of 2’0” (two feet) or higher for the past four months, at minimum. This must be able to be confirmed by your instructor.  

  • Having competed in the Entry Division on the OCEA circuit during the previous year. 

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