2025 Competition Rules, Policies and Resources

This page contains information about, and downloads for, National, Provincial, and FEI rules plus the Guidelines for both barrel competitions and other unrecognized classes that may be offered in Canadian competitions. Also included are links to the FEI Guidelines and Code of Points.

VaultCanada Sport Committee Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference is the governing document that describes how this Equine Canada Discipline committee is structured and conducts its business.

For a complete, published version, please refer to the Equestrian Canada Operational Committee Manual (Vaulting Committee page 22)

Updating for Provincial Vaulting Trainers

To meet the minimum annual updating requirements of this certification, trainers must submit proof of their attendance at approved courses/seminars/clinics. All instructional events organized by your provincial vaulting organization are automatically approved for upgrading, as are all such events organized by your provincial equestrian sport organization. All other educational events must be preapproved by the chair of your provincial vaulting organization's Education Committee.

FEI Competition - Info for Canadian Horses

Horses entering CVI 3* or a CVI outside of Canada must have an FEI Passport. Horses must be micro chipped in order to recieve the Passport and FEI ID number. The FEI passport currently costs $348 and you can apply for it here:

FEI Passport Apllication Form

Canadian Horses entering a CVI 1,2* in Canada require an FEI ID Number, and a Canadian EC National Passport. Horses require a micro chip for the FEI ID Number. The EC National passport costs $150 and you can get the application here:

EC National Passport Apllication

All horses entering a CVI must have all their vaccinations up to date and entered into their relevant passport.