Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2025 – Earlier this year Equestrian Canada (EC) Sport Licence Holders were invited to submit suggestions for rule changes. These were reviewed by discipline experts and the EC National Rules Committee. The proposed 2026 rule changes are now posted for comment.
It is the right of every EC Sport Licence Holder to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules.
Proposed rule changes will be posted on the EC website at equestrian.ca/compete/athlete-resources/rulebooks for a 30-day review and comment period. During this time EC encourages competitors, officials, coaches and EC Sport Licence Holders to read the proposals and offer comment. The deadline for member comments is Nov. 7, 2025. Due to significant updates, Section E: Dressage and Para Dressage will be posted separately with a corresponding comment period.
EC will consider pertinent comments and modify/correct/withdraw any proposed rule changes requiring attention prior to publication of the 2026 rules. A notice to EC Sport Licence Holders will advise when the finalized 2026 rules are posted to the EC website.
To send comments regarding the proposed EC Rule Changes, please visit the Proposed Rules Online Comment Form.
To send questions regarding the EC rules process, please contact Rachel Huebert at rhuebert@equestrian.ca.