The agreement between Equestrian Australia (EA) and the Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA) consists of the following terms:

• The three year agreement extends to 31 October 2016
• Only clubs affiliated with AERA State division are permitted to conduct FEI endurance events in Australia with the following exceptions:
• EA and its state branches retain the right to run 4* Championships and any trials for 4* Championships
• AERA will have the exclusivity to conduct 1-3* endurance events in Australia provided they conduct a minimum of seven events per calendar year
• Any endurance event organiser of club running FEI classes must have affiliation with an EA state branch
• FEI level officials must hold EA membership and will have the opportunity to participate in a full range of relevant courses
• A National endurance committee will be established – the initial committee will comprise three representatives elected by EA and two elected by AERA
• EA will appoint a National Performance Director for Endurance
• From 28 October 2013, all riders competing at FEI events must hold applicable EA membership within their respective EA State. Horses must also hold appropriate FEI documentation for the particular FEI event.

Riders seeking EA membership need to become a member of the state in which they reside. You can become a member by clicking here