Rules & Regulations
ANSA’s regulatory framework is designed to promote integrity, high performance, and the ongoing development of the saddlehorse within Australia.
See below to download the ANSA Constitution and the ANSA Code of Conduct to understand the standards and values that guide our members and appointed Officials and ensure a positive experience for all.
Policies & Guidelines
Governance
Competition Regulations
Quick reference for judging ANSA events
Conformation first and foremost
Good calm temperament, goes forward and light in hand with a straight gait
Horses both led and ridden MUST display impeccable manners at all times in the ring
An ANSA horse must be a comfortable riding horse over 14.2HH.
Must be ridden and /or led with a snaffle bit only. NO CHAINS (unless directly from bit to lead in led classes - not touching the horse’s chin)
No artificial aids
A workout – the workout to be in both directions at all paces
Additional Information
ANSA rider attire for judging ANSA events
Competitors must wear at Royal Shows (preference given at all other shows)
ANSA tie, long sleeved ANSA shirt, felt hat or helmet, fawn or light coloured stockmans cut trousers or jodhpurs, riding boots, v-neck jumper or coat optional
ANSA saddlecloth, Australian or English saddle; plain, single rein bridle with snaffle bit
No artificial aids
No twisted wire bits in any ANSA classes
Best presented ANSA Horse & Rider under saddle
The class is to be judged on the following:
Conformation and suitability
Saddlery equipment, ANSA attire, presentation, and rider’s ability
Horse paces and ability (to be ridden in both directions at all paces to show that horse is a pleasurable ride)
Navy jackets preferred