Junior Riders

Junior Riders are aged between 8 and 13 years of age. 

A Junior rider is aged between 8years old and 13years old.

As a member of EGB, Juniors may participate in all EGB activities at member rates except where there is an age restriction. Junior members are not eligible to vote at the AGM or in elections for Board Members.

Junior riders may not compete at distances in excess of 50km, until they have reached their 11^th birthday.

All Junior Riders must be accompanied by a nominated mounted adult (18 years old or over) until they have reached their 13^th birthday (i.e. their actual birthday and not the year in which they become 13 years old). All adults accompanying junior riders must sign the entry form consenting to the acceptance of the responsibility. An adult may accompany no more than two junior riders.

Junior riders with a 14^th birthday in the coming season must elect to join/ride as a 'Junior' or a 'Young Rider'.

A Junior rider may compete at novice, open or advanced level according to the horse/rider progression qualifications that have been successfully completed BUT they may not enter Endurance Rides.

‘Temporary Day Member’ Juniors of less than 14 years entering NCRs (Pleasure Rides) must be accompanied by a mounted adult of 18 years or over.