Sport Licences
Sport Licences
If you or a horse you own will be competing at an EC-sanctioned competition, it's important that you have an active sport license before a show begins. Partnering with organizers from across the country, over 400 sanctioned events are offered each season from bronze level shows with classes for beginners to the gold and FEI levels catering to advanced athletes. Select the sport license that suits your competitive level from the list below.
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Sport Licences are categorized and coordinated with the levels of EC sanctioned competitions:
Bronze Sport Licence
$35
Participate at all Bronze EC sanctioned competitions.
Can be used towards obtaining or maintaining EC Coach Status.
For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A207.
Silver Sport Licence
$121
Enables participation at all Bronze and Silver EC-sanctioned competitions or respective breed classes.
Manage all levels of EC sanctioned competitions.
For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A206.
Gold Sport Licence
$202
Participate at all EC sanctioned competitions.
Required to be an EC Certified Official (judge, steward, course designer, technical delegate).
For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A205.
Platinum Sport Licence
$305
Used for participation at all FEI sanctioned competitions within Canada and internationally (subject to permission as per discipline/breed sport rules).
Valid for participation at all EC-sanctioned competitions.
For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A204.
Corporate Sport Licence
$461
A minimum of one (1) corporation/syndicate representative must hold an EC Gold or Platinum Sport Licence.
All athletes of Corporate/Syndicate-owned horses must hold a current individual EC Gold or Platinum Sport Licence.
For full information, see EC Rules, Section A, Article A210.
Single Event Sport Licence Upgrades
Bronze to Silver / Bronze to Gold / Silver to Gold $50
Single Event Upgrades are a great way to test out a higher level of competition with less financial commitment. Not available from any licence to Platinum.
Ready for Competition Season?
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COMPETING IN THE U.S.?
The US Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian Canada (EC) renewed a reciprocal agreement outlining mutual membership and participation requirements for citizens from each country in 2023.
The terms, which extend through the end of November 2026, include new requirements for U.S. and Canadian participants, competition organizers, and licensed officials from both USEF and EC. Click here to review the membership and participation requirements in effect.