Show jumping

How to register for S.A. show jumping

A simple guide for riders who want to start entering official show jumping events.

Club membership & official show jumping registration

Before you enter

Registration must be in place before official shows

To compete in official show jumping classes, riders usually need to make sure that their club membership, SAEF registration, SASJ registration and horse or pony registration are all in order before entries close.

This page is a general guide only. Riders should always check the current SASJ and SAEF requirements, as fees, forms and rules may change from year to year.

Cradle of Humankind Equestrian Club membership

STEP 1 · CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Join the Cradle of Humankind Equestrian Club

Getting ready to register for show jumping? You can start with your club membership right here at Maple Ridge.

Explore the Cradle Club membership options and complete your membership application online.

Explore Cradle Club Membership

Club membership is a separate step from SAEF and SASJ registration.

Step by step

Registration process

Follow these steps before trying to enter official show jumping classes.

Step 1

Join an equestrian club

Riders must be registered with a club. Club membership is usually the first step before completing SAEF and SASJ registrations.

Step 2

Register with SAEF

Complete the relevant SAEF membership registration for the rider. SAEF membership is part of the official equestrian sport registration process.

Step 3

Register with SASJ

Register with South African Show Jumping through the SASJ online system. Choose the correct rider membership type for the year.

Step 4

Check horse or pony registration

Horses and ponies must be correctly registered on the SASJ system. Passport and microchip details must also be correct.

Step 5

Check passports and vaccinations

Make sure the horse or pony passport, vaccination records and microchip details are up to date before entering shows.

Step 6

Enter shows online

Once registration is complete, riders can enter official show jumping classes through the SASJ online entry system where applicable.

Quick checklist

Before entering a show

Club membership completed

SAEF rider registration completed

SASJ rider registration completed

Horse or pony registered with SASJ

Passport details checked

Microchip number checked

Vaccinations checked

Entries submitted before closing date

Proof of payment completed where required

Helpful links

Where to register

SAEF SAEF membership registration

Use this for South African Equestrian Federation membership registration.

SASJ SASJ registration

Use this for South African Show Jumping registration.

SASJ Show jumping entries

Use the SASJ website for official information, online entries and riding orders.

Important notes

Please check before entering

Registration year

Registrations are usually done for the relevant competition year. Make sure the rider and horse or pony registrations are active for the current year.

Entries out of order

Show schedules may state that entries must be in order by the closing date. If registration, payment or horse details are incomplete, the entry may not be accepted.

Passports and vaccinations

Horse passports, vaccination records and microchip details should be checked before travelling to a show.

Need help?

Riders who are unsure should contact their club, SAEF, SASJ or the show organiser before the closing date of entries.

Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm

Ready to enter a show?

Once your registration is complete, check the relevant show schedule and make sure entries are submitted before the closing date.

Visit South African Show Jumping (SASJ)