Exhibitor Journey

Step behind the scenes of the Sydney Royal Competitions and hear directly from our exhibitors and competition chairs.

Learn what it takes to compete, the passion that drives our exhibitors, and the pride that comes with being part of a Sydney Royal tradition.

Exhibitors qualify through placings at agricultural and breed shows, presenting horses for independent judging on conformation, movement, presentation and breed standard.

The schedule spans major Australian breeds and disciplines, from Stock Horses and Thoroughbreds to Ponies, Clydesdales and harness classes. A win at the Sydney Royal Horse Show is a prized achievement, enhancing reputation and the value of breeding lines throughout the industry.

  • 29 October, 2025

    Pony Club - Entries Open

  • 29 October, 2025

    Breeds, Hacks, Leading Rein, and Riding classes - Entries Open

  • 26 November, 2025

    Breeds, Hacks, Leading Rein, and Riding classes - Entries Close

  • Mid Dec 2025

    Campdraft - Nominations Open

  • Early Jan 2026

    Showjumping EOI

  • 28th January, 2026

    Pony Club - Entries Close

  • End of February

    Rodeo - Entries Open

  • 2 - 13 April 2026

    Sydney Royal Easter Show

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2026 Competitions Schedule

A Competition Schedule is the rule book that governs each Competition. The Sydney Royal Horse Show Schedule tells you everything you need to know about the Horse Competition. Available online as a PDF document, the Schedule lists entry fees, closing dates, where to deliver your entry, conditions of entry, prizes and much more.

Contact Us

Horse Events Manager
1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127

Phone: 02 9704 1220
Email: horse@rasnsw.com.au

Benefits of a win

Benefits of a win

Sydney Royal Competitions are synonymous with agricultural excellence and underpin Australia’s growing agricultural performance and innovation. Competitions showcase producers from regional and rural communities, they create new markets, and establish industry benchmarks of excellence.