because horse shows should be fun

what is eventing kinderGarten?

The Eventing Kindergarten Series is intended as an introduction to the sport of eventing, an opportunity for competitors to introduce their green horses to showing, and an opportunity to upgrade from one level to the next in a low stress, reduced cost, high fun environment.

Each kindergarten includes a Saturday schooling day where participants can ride in the dressage ring and school the show jumping and cross country courses with their coaches. Sunday is a judged schooling day.

We are always looking for VOLUNTEERS! If you would like to get involved (no experience required, we will teach you all you need to know), please sign up for the event you wish to volunteer for and we will be in touch.

Generally, we follow the eventing rules. Riders must wear appropriate helmets at all times and safety vests for cross-country (ASTM Certified). Show jackets and braiding are strictly voluntary. Riders who fall off are eliminated but may, at the discretion of the organizers and medics, complete the phases of the clinic.

All competitors must have Ontario Equestrian memberships.

SEE THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 2023 SEASON

(LEADERBOARD KEPT THROUGH THE SEASON + YEAR END RIBBONS AWARDED)

Entry Fees

Saturday Schooling Only - $95.00 + HST

Sunday Judged Schooling Only - $180.00 + HST

Both Saturday and Sunday - $275.00 + HST

Divisions

Tadpole

Pre-Entry

Entry

Pre-training

Training (if there is interest from enough competitors)

To preview some of our courses, go to https://en.mycoursewalk.com and search for Wits End.

Dressage Tests

For Tadpole click TADPOLE 2022 TEST | Tadpole Dressage Test (2019) 

For Pre-Entry click PRE ENTRY 2022 TEST | Pre-Entry Dressage Test (2019)

For Entry click ENTRY 2022 TEST | Entry Dressage Test (2019)

For Pre-Training click PRE TRAINING 2022 TEST | Pre-Training Dressage Test (2019)

For Training click  Training Dressage Test (2019)

 Specifications

The jump heights and speeds for show jumping and cross-country are set out below.

Jump Height Maximum for Cross-Country and Show Jumping:

Tadpole: 61 cm (24 inches)

Pre-Entry: 75 cm (29 inches)

Entry: 84 cm (33 inches)

Pre-Training: 91 cm (36 inches)

Training: 100 cm (39 inches)

Show Jumping Speed:

Tadpole: not timed

Pre-Entry: 275 m/min

Entry: 300 m/min

Pre-Training: 325 m/min

Training: 350 m/min

Cross Country Speed:

Tadpole: not timed

Pre-Entry: 325 m/min

Entry: 350 m/min

Pre-Training: 400 m/min

Training: 400-450 m/min

RESULTS from PREVIOUS EK/ EHS CAN BE FOUND HERE.