What are the limits for PR Open and Junior Open?
Rule- South Africa
- SA Show Jumping
- SA Equestrian Federation
- Pony Riders and Juniors
- U18
- FEI Jumping Rules
- 2026
- Riders
From SASJ Annexure A (2026):
Pony Rider (PR) Open (9.1):
- maximum height 1.20 m at National events, at a speed of 350 m/min;
- ponies must be 5 years or older;
- Pony Rider classes need an Under 18 or Newcomer subscription, but the free Newcomer subscription only covers riders 12 and under up to PR 1.00 m.
Junior Open (9.2):
- maximum height 1.40 m;
- horses must be 6 years or older;
- you need an Under 18 subscription.
U25 classes (9.5.1): open from the year you turn 16 to the end of the year you turn 25. From the year you turn 14 to the end of the year you turn 15, you may ride U25 classes only if the first-round fences do not exceed 1.40 m.
Specific class rules and event schedules can set further conditions.
Updated 22 Oct 2026