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.

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

Entry Fees

-Saturday Schooling Only (Dressage, SJ & XC) - $110.00 + HST
-Saturday Schooling Only (XC only) - $75.00 + HST 
-*New 2026* Saturday Schooling (SJ & XC)  & Judged Dressage Test - $150.00 + HST 

-Sunday Judged Schooling Show Only - $195.00 + HST

Divisions

EV40 - Minnow 40cm

EV 60 - Tadpole 60cm

EV75 - Pre-Entry 75cm

EV80 - Entry 85cm 

EV90 - Pre-training  90cm (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 Minnow click MINNOW TEST

For Tadpole click TADPOLE  TEST 

For Pre-Entry click PRE ENTRY TEST 

For Entry click ENTRY  TEST 

For Pre-Training click PRE TRAINING TEST 1 

For Training click  Training Dressage Test 

 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:

EV40 - Minnow - 40 cm ( 16 inches )

EV60 - Tadpole: 61 cm (24 inches)

EV75 - Pre-Entry: 75 cm (29 inches)

EV80 - Entry: 85 cm (33 inches)

EV90 - Pre-Training: 90 cm (36 inches)

EV100 - Training: 100 cm (39 inches)

Show Jumping Speed:

EV40 - Minnow: not timed (cross rails only)

EV60 - Tadpole: not timed

EV75 - Pre-Entry: 275 m/min

EV80 - Entry: 300 m/min

EV90 - Pre-Training: 325 m/min

EV100 - Training: 350 m/min

Cross Country Speed:

Minnow: not timed 

Tadpole: not timed

Pre-Entry: 325 m/min

Entry: 350 m/min

Pre-Training: 400 m/min

Training: 400-450 m/min