How to Enter an OCTRA Ride
OCTRA sanctions ride events but you do not register with OCTRA to participate. Each event is organized and managed by a recognized Ride Manager. Each event has one or more rides. You must register for the specific rides you wish to undertake at an event. Register directly with the relevant Ride Manager.
- Read the Ride Flyer
- Go to the Event Calendar to see the list of upcoming rides, and open the Ride Flyer for the pertinent event. This will include details on contact information, location, entry fees and payment methods.
- Complete the online ride entry form
- The link to the online ride entry form will be provided on the Event Calendar, and in the Ride Flyer.
- The online ride entry form is based on the Standard Ride Entry Form 2025 (PDF). Occasionally a particular ride will provide their own entry form. If so, that information will be on the ride flyer.
- If your horse has an OCTRA Horse Number please enter it.
- If rider(s) and/or horse owner(s) have an OCTRA Membership Number please enter them where indicated on the online form.
- After submitting the online form, provide payment by etransfer to the address indicated on the flyer.
- Have the following items prepared and with you on ride day:
- Proof of appropriate equine insurance
- OCTRA Membership Number (or if not a member, you may pay a day fee)
- Other memberships or day fees IF required (eg. AERC, FEI, EC)