Horses from outside of Ontario are invited to apply directly to the Royal. Exhibitor must provide documented proof of showing in equivalent three-year-old in-hand &/or under saddle classes which have been judged on conformation, movement and suitability as a sport horse. Preference is given to horses with best results. For Quebec and Maritime provinces, preference will be given to those who have qualified through the Quebec Young Hunter Development Series (La Série Québécoise de Développement des Jeunes Hunters). Please contact cancupclasses@gmail.com for more information.

The classes are for ‘sport horses’ or those breeds that excel in the hunter, jumper, dressage or eventing disciplines. The classes are not limited to Canadian Sport Horses.

The Canadian Sport Horse Association facilitates the qualifying classes in Ontario and provides assistance and information to those in other provinces.

A negative Coggins test is required to stable at RCRA. A negative Coggins of the current year is required for all RAWF entries. Drug testing may be applied as outlined in the General Rules & Regulations of the RAWF competition book.

Yes. Closing date may be prior to the second Ontario qualifier; please make your entry and if your horse does not meet qualifying placement – entry will not be processed. The RAWF prefers exhibitors to make early entries.

Under Saddle Class: Snaffle bridle; drop, flash or cavesson nosebands are permissible. No martingales, boots or bandages; In Hand Class: Bridle. Whips/crops limited to a maximum of 75cm except for dressage entries where whips limited to a maximum of 120 cm.

Yes. Purchase of a Temporary EC Sport License is included on RAWF entry form.