How does a steward stay accredited?

EA Dressage Stewards update their accreditation every 3-year cycle, with re-accreditation taking place in March for each cycle. To remain accredited a steward must:

• attend a National Stewards Refresher Seminar/Course within the 3-year cycle
• have actively stewarded at dressage events at least 3 times during the cycle
• submit the Steward Official re-accreditation form to the EA National Office every 3 years
• remain a financial member of Equestrian Australia
• adhere to the official rules and guidelines of Equestrian Australia
• adhere to the EA Code of Conduct for Officials and the FEI Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse

A steward who does not meet the requirements may request an extension of their accreditation for a period of time. A steward who, after an extension, still does not meet the requirements is removed from the EA National Stewards list.

Source: EA National Dressage Rules 1 January 2026, Section 12, rule 12.30. EA lists the re-accreditation forms at https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/officials-re-accreditation-forms-0.