Am I a Pony Rider or a Junior?
Rule- South Africa
- SA Show Jumping
- SA Equestrian Federation
- Pony Riders and Juniors
- U18
- FEI Jumping Rules
- 2026
- Riders
SASJ age categories go by calendar year (SASJ Annexure A, 2026):
| Category | Eligible |
|---|---|
| Pony Rider | Up to the end of the year in which you turn 16, riding ponies |
| Junior | From the start of the year you turn 12 to the end of the year you turn 18 |
| U25 (special classes) | From the year you turn 16 to the end of the year you turn 25 (from 14 to 15 only where first-round fences are 1.40 m or lower) |
| Senior/Adult | From the start of the year you turn 18 |
| Dual Licence | From the start of the year you turn 16 to the end of the year you turn 18, on application with 5 QRs at Junior 1.35 m |
So riders aged 12 to 16 can be eligible as both a Pony Rider (on a pony) and a Junior (on a horse). Senior riders may only ride Senior classes and special category events.
Added 22 Oct 2026