What are the benefits of joining Interschool Queensland?
As part of the Equestrian Queensland (EQ) - Interschool Queensland (IQ) program, junior riders and their schools can participate in IQ competitions. As an EQ member, all Interschool riders have their own 24/7 personal accident and public liability insurance and have access to e-newsletters and advice from the friendly EQ team. Junior participants can also take advantage of our education programs including EquiSkills, which includes Intro Riding and Intro Horse Management certificates as part of the EA coaching pathway.
How do I join Interschool Queensland?
You will need to join Equestrian Queensland as a Junior Competitor (IQ riders north of Rockhampton only require Participant membership, however if competing in events south of Rockhampton Junior Competitor membership is required). After joining EQ you will also need to register your horse(s) with Equestrian Queensland (either EA Base or Life Registration). See below for further information about EA horse registration.
What does my horse need to participate in IQ events?
The following are some general principles that apply to horses being used for competitions in IQ events. These are in addition to the EA Interschool Rules and EA Discipline Rules.
As a minimum requirement all horses competing in IQ qualifying events must be EA Base Registered.
EA Full Life Registration is required for the following;
- IQ State Championships
- Eventing EvA95 and above
- Dressage Elementary and above
- Jumping 1.05m or above
- Australian Interschool Championships
It is recommended that all horse ownership and/or identity documents be brought to events in case verification is required. It is compulsory to provide your horse’s registration certificate at the Australian Interschool Championships upon your arrival.
If the horse has an EA grading, the rider must abide by the relevant EA discipline rules governing the level at which that horse may be entered.
Horse Registration Applications
Does my school need to do anything?
Your school is required to be an Equestrian Queensland (EQ) School Affiliate and renew this affiliation annually. If your school is not already an affiliate, they will need to complete a NEW EQ School Affiliation Form.
Each year the school team and competition uniform (refer to Article 3 in the IQ Handbook for Uniform Guidelines) is required to be updated via this LINK.
School Affiliation Applications
How can my school host an IQ event?
To host an event under the IQ banner, your school will need to become an EQ school event affiliate. To become an EQ school event affiliate, the required application form is to be submitted with payment annually. For a copy of this application form, email [email protected]. This affiliation provides the event with EQ’s public liability insurance cover, access to EA sport rules and EA accredited officials.
What region is my school in?
There are six regions that have been defined to facilitate the coordination of IQ events and qualification requirements for the State Championships.
The competition region you belong to is generally determined by the location of the school you attend and not by your residential address.
Riders in some regions are permitted a reduced number of qualifiers in order to attend the state championship. This is due to the reduced number of events available to riders in these regions. The IQ school regions are detailed in the IQ Handbook.
How do I find out what IQ events are being run?
There is a calendar specifically for IQ which has the details of all IQ events that are being run in Queensland. Most IQ nominations are taken on nominate.com.au however if you need further information regarding an event you can contact the event coordinator listed on the calendar. You can also keep up to date with all the latest information by reading the monthly IQ newsletter or by following the Interschool Queensland facebook page.
What competitions can I particiate in?
- Interschool (IQ) events (Dressage, Show Horse, Jumping and Combined Training) - where ONLY interschool riders participate are conducted throughout the year by the IQ state and regional committees, EQ school and club affiliates.
- IQ Eventing Leaderboard - Eventing competitions are not hosted by schools or the Interschool committee. The competition schedule is found on the EQ Eventing calendar. The IQ committee conducts an IQ Eventing Leaderboard for the discipline of Eventing. The leaderboard determines the overall State placings and State team members. For more information, refer to the IQ Handbook.
What are the Regional Championships?
There are four regions (Darling Downs and South West Qld, South East Qld, Wide Bay and North Qld) that currently have their own Regional Championships each year. You do not need to attend any qualifiers to compete in the Regional Championships.
Refer to the IQ Handbook to determine your region. Each Regional championships may also open to riders from outside their region at the discretion of the OC, riders may be required to participate on a HC basis, however can still obtain qualifications for the State Championships.
What is the State Championships?
Queensland hosts a State Championship event each year providing a high level of competition for all riders. This is the qualifying event for selection onto the Queensland State team for the Australian Championships.
The State Championships provides the opportunity for schools to further develop a strong team spirit and ethos. Riders who do not qualify to participate are encouraged to attend, support their school teams and to assist in the running and operation of the event.
Results must be obtained during the qualifying period: From the previous IQ State Championships close of entries date to the upcoming IQ State Championships close of entries date.
Specific qualifying requirements of each discipline are outlined in the discipline sections of the IQ Handbook.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to:
- keep a record of all your qualifying results
- ensure all qualifying criteria is met
- provide the full correct information when nominating
What is the Australian Championships?
The Australian Interschool Championships (AIC) were inaugurated in 2008 and have since been held annually, hosted by various states across the country.
Please refer to EA Interschool rules for classes that are included at the AIC (Nationals).
To gain a position on the Qld State Team to attend the AIC (Nationals) you must qualify by placing in the top 4 overall at the State Championships or for Eventing in the top 4-6 on the IQ Eventing Leaderboard.
Please refer to the IQ Handbook for more infomation on the IQ State Team selection and participation.
