We are happy to announce the 2026 EC Rules are now available online HERE.

Following the close of the EC Rule Change Proposals (RCPs) review and comment period in November 2025, the EC Discipline Committees met to review the collected feedback and submit final amendments to the EC National Rules Committee for approval.

The approved 2026 EC Rules are now available online in a clean digital version, as well as a version with changes from 2025 visible. Click on the links below to access the versions with changes visible:

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Section A: General Regulations
Section B: Breeds
Section C: Driving and Para-Driving
Section D: Eventing
Section F: General Performance, Western, Equitation
Section G: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack
Section J: Endurance
Section K: Reining and Para-Reining
Section L: Vaulting

All changes are effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Due to significant updates, Section E: Dressage and Para Dressage will be posted separately.

Questions? Comments?

For more information on the Rule Change process, visit HERE.

Questions and comments regarding the EC Rules can be directed to rules@equestrian.ca