Who can ride in SANESA, and what registration and passport are needed?

Q: Who can ride in SANESA, and what registration and passport are needed?

From the SANESA Rules (2026), sections 2 to 4: Who can ride: Primary schools: bona fide learners from pre-primary to Grade 7 at a school registered with its education department. Levels 1 to 7 are for Grade 0 to Grade 7; younger learners may ride Rising Stars classes only, from the year they turn 4. High schools: bona fide learners in Grade 8 to Grade 13, whatever their age. A learner may only ride for the school they attend. Riders with disabilities may enter all classes at own risk, declaring their disability when registering. Registration: SANESA membership is through schools, which must be registered with their education department and with SANESA. Learners don't need to join a national discipline association, provincial body or breed society. All horses and ponies must be registered with SANESA and have a valid passport. From the 2025 season, only official South African passports are accepted. Registering the same horse under different names or passport numbers is a serious offence that can disqualify the rider or school for the season.

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From the SANESA Rules (2026), sections 2 to 4:

Who can ride:

Primary schools: bona fide learners from pre-primary to Grade 7 at a school registered with its education department. Levels 1 to 7 are for Grade 0 to Grade 7; younger learners may ride Rising Stars classes only, from the year they turn 4.
High schools: bona fide learners in Grade 8 to Grade 13, whatever their age.
A learner may only ride for the school they attend. Riders with disabilities may enter all classes at own risk, declaring their disability when registering.

Registration:

SANESA membership is through schools, which must be registered with their education department and with SANESA.
Learners don't need to join a national discipline association, provincial body or breed society.
All horses and ponies must be registered with SANESA and have a valid passport. From the 2025 season, only official South African passports are accepted.
Registering the same horse under different names or passport numbers is a serious offence that can disqualify the rider or school for the season.