Horse
The Sydney Royal Horse Show has historically been included as part of the Sydney Royal Easter Show since 1822, offering equine breeders, professional stables and passionate enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase the best horses from around the country at this quintessentially Australian Event.
Supporting Agricultural and Breed Shows, exhibits qualify to gather and compete in the Sydney Showgrounds spectacular Main Arena.
Over twelve days of competition, a wide variety of disciplines are offered, with exhibitors coming together each year in sportsmanship, friendship and a true celebration of equine excellence.
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2025 Show Dates
The 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show will run from Friday, 11th April to Tuesday, 22nd April.
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For all updates regarding the annual Sydney Royal Horse Show.
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2025 Guidelines for Performance
Guidelines for Performance for the 2025 Sydney Royal Horse Show are now available.
Hendra Virus information
All exhibits from Hendra endemic postcode areas must be vaccinated for Hendra Virus, see postcode areas list to find out if this applies to you. Please refer to the Hendra Policies and Procedures document if you reside in these areas. Please follow the link in the important information block on the right hand side of this page, to find out more information.
Campdraft and Rodeo Competition Dates for 2025
Campdraft 11 April - 16 April 2025
Rodeo 17 April - 22 April 2025
Entering the Sydney Royal Horse Show
Glenorie Stockfeeds is the official supplier of fodder and bedding for the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Please ensure if you have pre ordered fodder or bedding that you check your stable allocation at least 24hrs before arrival. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to notify Glenorie Stockfeeds if their stable/delivery location has changed.
Contact: Michael and Michelle Estephan
Pre-Show orders, phone: 02 9652 0291
During Show orders, phone: 0404 335 555
Online Entries
Further information will be available closer to Competition launch dates.
Breed, Hack, Harness, Leading Rein, Riding
Pony Club, Campdraft, Rodeo, Showjump, Tent Pegging
Polocrosse
For Polocrosse, please speak to the relevant association for more information.
There will be 4 Exhibition Matches in Schmidt Arena for Polocrosse.
Enter here
The Sydney Royal Horse Show Competition Schedule can be found on the Key dates & Schedule page.
Sydney Royal Horse Show Acceptances
Acceptance and Non Acceptance information will be communicated to you by email in mid December. You can log on to your account to view this information.
Log on at: https://www.myras.org.au
Acceptances for Showjumping will be posted on 5 March 2025.
It is the discretion of the Horse Committee as to which entries are accepted into the Sydney Royal Horse Show. If you and/or your exhibit are not accepted from class entries, it is possible that you have not provided sufficient performance.
There will be no additional performance accepted after entries close. If you feel it necessary to appeal on other grounds please see your acceptance/non acceptance letter for instructions. There is an appeal lodgement fee of $50.00.
Withdrawing from the Sydney Royal Horse Show
Exhibitors are now able to Withdraw classes or Exhibits ONLINE by logging onto your account. Log on at: https://www.myras.org.au
WITHDRAWALS: Withdrawals submitted prior to 7.00am on the day on which the Class is scheduled to take place will NOT attract a withdrawal fee.
ABSENT PENALTY: Exhibitors who do not withdraw by 7am on the day on which the Class is scheduled must pay an Absent Penalty of $150 for each Exhibit or Exhibitor not present in each and every event for which the horse or rider has been nominated (except pairs and teams - This does not include the Parent & Child Class). Absent Penalty fees will not be charged to those Exhibitors who have submitted their Withdrawal Form accompanied by an authorised RAS veterinary certificate or medical certificate (from a doctor or St John’s Ambulance).
Withdrawals received prior to WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2025 may be eligible for a refund of Entry Fees (an administration fee of $18 will be retained per entry per Class). Refund is paid at the discretion of the Committee upon notification. No Entry Fee refunds will be issued for withdrawals received after this date. Withdrawals received prior to WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2025 may be eligible for a refund of stabling fees paid. No refunds for stabling will be issued after this date.
Entries are permitted in Gents, Ladies and Childs Hack and Show hunter Classes. However, the Exhibit may only compete in one of the three Classes.
Transfers between these are not permitted. Exhibitors must confirm their intention to start in their chosen Class by 7.00am on the morning of the Class.
Failure to withdraw from the Class(es) you are not competing in will result in an Absent fine ($150). Acceptance Fees for these three Classes will not be refunded. Please note: If an Exhibit has won its Open Class, it is permitted to be withdrawn from Gent’s, Ladies & Child’s Classes with no withdrawal penalty.
Accommodation and stabling options at the Sydney Royal Horse Show
There will be no Stable allocation changes for 2025.
After allocation, if you require additional stabling please see our website for alternate stabling arrangements.
Stabling information will be available in late February. Payment can be made by logging into your account. If there is some reason that you need to change your stabling dates after they have been allocated, please make these arrangements BEFORE going to payment on your account.
Stabling Fees for 2024 will be charged at:
Stable |
$ Rate per Stable per Day |
One stable per night (25% RAS Member discount applies) |
$45.00 |
Stable Deposit |
$ Rate per Stable |
Stable Deposit |
$100.00 |
Fees will be payable upon notification by the RAS. Fees include GST. All stabling fees must be paid prior to MONDAY 12 MARCH 2025. After this date no refunds will be available.
Payment of Stabling Fees, including Stabling Deposits ($100.00) (which covers your tack room combination lock), will be payable upon notification. Notification of stable and loft allocations will be emailed to Exhibitors after mid-February 2025. Exhibitors are able to log onto their account to view their stabling dates. Actual stable allocation will not be published until Wednesday 2 APRIL 2025.
Please note that stabling and loft accommodation is NOT GUARANTEED, and allocation is at the discretion of the Horse Committee.
A $28 fee (per Exhibit) will be applicable for any stable allocation change requests received within 14 days of the Show commencing. This fee will apply only if the changes are approved by the Horse Section Office. Please note there will be no guarantee that change requests to stabling allocation can be accommodated.
However specific stables numbers and pavilions will not be posted until Wednesday 2 APRIL 2025.
Please note, your stable and loft allocation is subject to change after stable allocations are posted on our website. Please ensure that you check your stable allocation 24 hours prior to arrival.
Exhibitors will no longer be given the option to nominate whom they would like to be stabled with. The Stabling Manager will be the reference point for stabling Exhibitors and Exhibits together who require it. If you would like to be stabled with a different Exhibitor, please ensure you provide the same Stabling Manager name when entering. After acceptance, Exhibits will be stabled relative to their first and last days of competition (teams considered).
Onsite accommodation
Sydney Royal urges Exhibitors to consider their accommodation requirements for 2025 and plan accordingly. Please note the below before reading into the accommodation options.
- Persons under the age of 18 years of age are NOT permitted to stay overnight on the Showground, unless accompanied by an adult.
- Tackrooms are not mutually exclusive and must be shared with other Exhibitors.
- To ensure the health and safety of Exhibitors, the rules of your accommodation on the Showground will be strictly enforced. Breach of any accommodation and fire regulation rules may result in Disciplinary Action under the General Regulations. Penalties include removal of Awards, fines, eviction from the Showground and disqualification from future Shows.
Loft Space Allocation
Based on current guidelines and conditions, the following applies:
- A maximum of three (3) people per loft space are permitted if Exhibitors are from the same household, with the same Exhibitor or Stable Manager.
- A maximum of one (1) person per loft space will be allocated where Exhibitors are NOT from the same household, exhibitor or Stable Manager.
There is to be no sleeping in tackrooms or stables.
Loft accommodation is above the tackroom/locker and will be allocated where possible. This is allocated by the RAS relative to stable requirements and is free of charge.
Please note: A loft space is one space in a loft, not a whole loft.
- 1-2 horses can have 1 Loft space allocation.
- 3-4 horses can have 2 Loft space allocations.
- 5 horses + can have 3 Loft space allocations.
Please note, lofts are completely empty, and you are required to bring all your bedding requirements.
Site Shed Accommodation
Site Shed Fees for 2025 will be charged at:
$TBC per Site Shed per night, with a maximum of 3 people.
Site shed accommodation availability is extremely limited. Applications for site shed accommodation will be available mid February 2025.
Please note, Site Sheds have power, air conditioning and a double bunk frame (no mattresses) and are otherwise completely empty therefore you are required to bring all your bedding requirements.
Armory Camping Accommodation
Armory Camping Fees for 2025 will be charged at:
Vehicle Type Max 2 Vehicles per Site |
$ Rate per Vehicle per Day |
Vehicle + Caravan Unpowered (6 metre site) |
$TBC |
Vehicle + Caravan (6 metre site) |
$TBC |
Small Mobile Home (6 metre site) |
$TBC |
Medium Mobile Home (9-14 metre site) |
$TBC |
Large Mobile Home (19 metre site) |
$TBC |
Camping is very limited, and applications will be available mid February 2025.
Offsite Accommodation
A comprehensive list of hotels, motels and similar establishments in commuting distance to the Showground are available on our website under accommodation options on the Exhibitor information page.
Parking options at the Sydney Royal Horse Show
Parking will be available by logging onto www.myras.org.au mid-February 2025 and will be charged at: (per vehicle per day)
Car only (P5-A) = $TBC
Float only (P5-C) = $TBC
Car and float, truck/combination up to 10.8 metres = $TBC
Truck/combination over 10.8 metres (P5-C) = $TBC
We recommend parking be added and paid for through your account at the time of Stable payment prior to March 2025, very limited parking may be available to purchase during the show from the Horse Office.
Definitions
Stabling Manager means the Person who is nominated on the Application for Entry and will be responsible for all stabling administration. The Stabling Manager is the reference point for stabling of multiple Exhibits from different Exhibitors together where possible.
a) The Exhibitor is responsible for the care and control of the Exhibit on the Showground and compliance with the RAS Rules and Regulation.
b) If the legal owner of the Exhibit is different to the Exhibitor, the legal owner/s must be listed on the Application for Entry ('the Owner').
c) The Owner/s may be jointly responsible for the care and control of the animal and be brought into Disciplinary Proceedings at the RAS of NSW discretion.
d) If an Exhibit is sold after the entry has been made the RAS of NSW must be notified in writing with a payment of $60.00. The seller or the purchaser may make the notification, no later than 14 days before the date of Exhibition.
Exhibitor means for each Competition, the Person on whose behalf an Application for Entry is lodged with and accepted by the RAS of NSW, and includes the representatives and agents of an Exhibitor. Person includes a natural person, firm, partnership, company or corporation. The following is an example of three different Exhibitors in one Competition representing partnerships made up of different persons:
- Smith, Jones & Clarke
- Smith, Taylor & Johns
- Smith, Taylor, Johns & Clarke
If Exhibits are entered under a partnership, the same name should be placed at the beginning of each partnership as shown above.
Please note:
- There is no longer a need to use the Exhibitor name for stabling purposes as the Stabling Manager will be used for this purpose.
- The Owner is not required to be the Exhibitor or form part of the Exhibitor name.
Hendra Virus and QLD Tick information
All QLD postcodes will be required to provide QLD Tick acknowledgement.
All exhibits from Hendra endemic postcode areas must be vaccinated for Hendra Virus. The postcodes for endemic areas change relative to Hendra Virus outbreaks and the list will be updated accordingly and can be found on the Exhibitor information page.
It is not a requirement by the RAS of NSW that all horses need to be vaccinated for Hendra Virus. You may view the Hendra Policies and Procedures document on the Exhibitor information page.
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW gratefully acknowledges donations, prizes and trophies awarded throughout the Horse Competition at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show from the following:
Supporters
Ann Hooker
Ann Sinnett & Jessica Wilson
Argus Park Shetland Pony Stud
Arrowfield
Australian Hunter Horse Association
Australian Miniature Pony Society Inc NSW Branch
Australian National Saddlehorse Association
Australian Pony Stud Book Society NSW Branch
Australian Saddle Pony Association Inc
Australian Stock Horse Ladies Association
Australian Stock Horse Society
Australian Tradesman & Delivery Show Horse Driving Assn Inc
Carratum Thoroughbreds
Cheval Rugs & G Everingham
Combaning Stockhorses
Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society NSW
Conceptions Garlands
County of Cumberland ASH Branch
Dan O'Connor
DiamondValley ASH - Debra Cooper
Dick Adams APM OAM RFD
Equestrian NSW
FJF Amusements P/L
Harness Racing NSW
Hills District Harness Club Inc (est.1975)
Hillview Thoroughbreds - Rebecca Brown
Ian & Mrs Helen McDermott
Inglis
Jarendan Stock Horses
Joanne Breen
John Walker & Associates
Kilpara Park Shetland Stud
Kim & Simon Durante
Matt Snell Show Horses
Maxton Park Pony Stud - The Fouracre Family
McMurchie Clydesdale Stud - CM Brown OAM & Mrs KG Brown
NSW Management Council of the Australian Stock Horse Society
Oakwood Products
PF Civil
Riding Pony Stud Book Society NSW
Robert Grant - Bamborough Pony Stud
Sam's Browbands
Samarah Park Clydesdales - Shaun & Yvette Moloney
Shetland Pony Society of Australia Inc
Shire Horse Breeders Australia Inc
Show Horse Council of Australasia Inc
SpectraVET Therapeutic Lasers
Tablelands Show Horse & Pony Association Inc
The Coonan Family
The Cowgill Family
The Evans Family & Evalock Windows & Doors
The Kertesz Family
The Macintyre Family
The Perdikaris Family
The Picken Family
The Schmidt Family
The Vickery Family
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
Trade Harness Australia Inc
Tullymore Clydesdale and Shire Horse Stud
Universal Stables
White Horse Equestrian
Widden Stud Australia Pty Ltd
Williams Show Horses
Winning Appliances
Wylarah Pastoral Company Pty Ltd
Sydney Royal Horse Show Youth Competitions
The Horse Committee recognises the importance of supporting our youth within the equine sector and include a wide variety of classes across many sections of the Horse program.
Open to young people with age parameters relevant to each section, Riders/handlers age is effective as of the first day of the Sydney Royal Easter Show each year. (Rider must be years of age as of April 11, 2025).
You can find the Youth & Junior Section within The Sydney Royal Horse Show Schedule, located under the Key Dates & Schedule Tab.
We have 45 classes available solely for our Junior competitors to enter across the Horse program:
- Australian Stock Horses
- Australian Saddle Ponies
- Clydesdales
- Draught Horses
- Miniature Ponies
- Shetland Ponies
- Show Horses
- Show Hunters
- Leading Rein
- Light Harness
- Heavy Harness
- Junior Riding Competitions
- Fancy Dress
- Pony Club
- Polocrosse Junior Exhibition Matches
For further information please check the Schedule and Judges Timetable at www.rasnsw.com.au/horse