2023 Jumping QLD Junior & Young Rider Squad Applications

Jumping Queensland (JQ) Junior and Young Rider Squad Applications are now open.   

Jumping Queensland Junior & Young Rider Squad application, appointment and closing timelines have been adjusted due to athletes being required to attend the EQ Youth Performance Camp 13-15 January, 2023 and the tight timelines around the nomination process for this event. 

Applications Open : Wednesday 28 September 2022
Applications Closing: Sunday 30 October 2022
Squad Appointments: TBC

The Jumping Queensland Young Rider Squad is open to athletes from the beginning of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year they reach the age of 21.

The Jumping Queensland Junior Squad is open to athletes until the end of the calendar year in which they reach the age of 18 years.

Qualifying Events Qualifying events are as follows:

• Junior Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 120cm or more. One (1) Result gained at Interschool competitions in the 120cm class may be included.
• Young Rider Squad – any class run at an endorsed EA event, which has a published start height of 130cm or more.
• The rider must have eight faults or less to qualify;
• The class must be a two round jumping class. Acceptable article numbers include: 238 2.2, 238 2.2 245.3,273,274
• NOTE: If Junior or Young Rider class does not start at the required height, the rider may start in an open class at the appropriate height and list that class as a qualifier.

Application Process Applications

Completed applications including a copy of the Squad Performance cards (with no less than 6 results) are to be submitted via the platform utilised. The applications will then be provided to the Jumping Queensland Selectors for consideration.


Jumping Queensland are committed to the ongoing development of young athletes within our sport and encourages all Juniors and Young Riders to strive for inclusion within the State Squad.

2023 JQ Junior and Young Rider Squad Criteria

2023 JQ Junior and Young Rider Squad Application