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Become a Member

Join Sporting Horse Australia to compete in events, access insurance cover on race days, and be part of a welcoming equestrian community.

Why become a member?

Membership provides the following benefits:

  • ✓ Horse of the Year Series - Eligibility to participate in the SHA Horse of the Year Series
  • ✓ Australian Championships - Eligible to be selected to compete at the Australian Championships at the Royal Melbourne Show
  • ✓ No non-member fee - Avoid the non-member fee at SHA held events
  • ✓ Insurance cover - Public liability insurance on event days run by SHA
  • ✓ Voting rights - Voting rights at SHA Annual General Meeting
Rider at a SHA event

Membership options

All memberships run from 1 September to 31 August. Choose the option that suits you.

● 2025–2026 Season
Individual
Junior Rider
For riders under 18 years of age
$90 per season
  • ✓ Compete in all SHA events
  • ✓ Public liability insurance on race days
  • ✓ Eligible for Horse of the Year awards
  • ✓ Access to member-only communications
Select Junior - $90
Individual
Senior Rider
For riders 18 years and over
$120 per season
  • ✓ Compete in all SHA events
  • ✓ Public liability insurance on race days
  • ✓ Eligible for Horse of the Year awards
  • ✓ Access to member-only communications
  • ✓ Vote at Annual General Meeting
Select Senior - $120
Individual
Associate
Non-riding supporter membership
$40 per season
  • ✓ Support SHA as a non-riding member
  • ✓ Access to member-only communications
  • ✓ Vote at Annual General Meeting
  • ✓ Attend all SHA events as a spectator
Select Associate - $40
Family
Family Option 1
2 Senior Riders + 2 Junior Riders
$350 per season
  • ✓ All 4 members compete in SHA events
  • ✓ Public liability insurance on race days
  • ✓ Eligible for Horse of the Year awards
  • ✓ Save compared to 4 individual memberships
Select Family Option 1 - $350
Family
Family Option 2
2 Associate Members + 2 Junior Riders
$250 per season
  • ✓ 2 junior riders compete in SHA events
  • ✓ 2 associate (non-riding) memberships included
  • ✓ Public liability insurance on race days
  • ✓ Eligible for Horse of the Year awards
Select Family Option 2 - $250
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Need more than 4 family members?

Purchase a family membership plus additional individual membership(s) and we'll link them to your family group. All members appear together in your records.

How it works

Joining or renewing takes just a few minutes.

1

Choose your type

Select the membership option that suits you - individual or family.

2

Fill in your details

Provide personal details for each member. Juniors need a birth certificate upload.

3

Pay securely

Complete payment via our secure checkout. PayPal and card accepted.

4

You're in!

Receive your confirmation email, and you're now part of the SHA community.

Common questions

Everything you need to know about SHA membership.

Ready to join?

Become part of Victoria's most welcoming equestrian community. Registration takes just a few minutes.

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