WELCOME
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FRIENDS OF BALLARAT
EVENTING ASSOCIATION
ABOUT US
Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association is a not for profit community group which has been operating for over 17 years. Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association conducts several events to raise funds which are applied back into equestrian sports equipment and capital improvements at the Victoria Park Equestrian Precinct in Ballarat.
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Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association aims to promote and develop the sport of “Eventing”. Eventing is a triathlon for horse and rider which consists of three distinct phases:
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· Dressage
· Show Jumping
· Cross Country
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Members of Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association are a group of friends that come from a variety of backgrounds and each contributes to the group their own area of expertise. This friendship and collective skill base are evident in the vibrant nature of the events the group run.
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4CYTE Ballarat International Horse Trials 2025
Over April 11, 12 and 13, 2025 the Ballarat International Horse Trials returns with a new naming rights sponsor - 4CYTE Horse! We are so excited to be back supporting our competitors and sponsors with a quality event comprising classes from EA 80 to CCI-S-4*. The grounds look spectacular, and our amazing course designers are busy preparing a challenging but enjoyable competition. Spectators are welcome to come and enjoy the energy and excitement that is the sport of Eventing!
Enjoy a few of of the highlights of past Autumn Horse Trials kindly supplied by Felicity Clay Photography
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WHAT WE DO
HORSE TRIALS
The 4CYTE Ballarat International Horse Trials are held in Victoria Park over three days, every year. The event attracts approximately 440 horse/competitor combinations from across Victoria and Interstate.
This event is one of Victoria's premier equestrian events and attracts riders from elite Olympic standard through to junior riders starting their competitive careers.
We host a cocktail evening for our Sponsors and competitors, a substantial Trade Village that caters to riders and our 2500 spectators and three days of spectacular sporting performance
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HUNTER TRIALS
Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association are able to offer a fast paced fun Summer training opportunity by providing instruction and competition over two days utilising the fantastic facilities of the Victoria Park Equestrian Precinct. Saturday is a day of instruction and Sunday offers a combination of cross country and showjumping in Hunter Trial format.
CLINICS
Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association aim to ensure that Eventing is a fun and safe sport for all levels of rider.
To this end we offer clinics throughout the year with qualified instructors who can engage and stretch the capacity of participants. These clinics are advertised on our social media sites and on this website
OUR 2025 SPONSORS
RIDER INFORMATION
Thank you for entering the 2025 4CYTE Ballarat International Horse Trials 2025. Please see rider information as below.
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PRODUCE ORDERS
To order produce, hay and bedding especially Elite Wood Pellets, please contact the Haymarket prior to Thursday 10 April if you require delivery at the venue. We also endorse quality horse feeds produced by Ridley and stocked by Hay market Ballaratt.
AFTER HOURS VETERINARY PRACTICE
Please save Ballarat Veterinary Practice phone number to your phone in the event you have an afterhours emergency.
We endorse and recommend 4 Cyte Joint health products for keeping you and your horse and dog in the best of health- products available for purchase from BVP.
RACING VICTORIA RACING
Thank you to Racing Victoria for your support and commitment to promoting a life after racing for retired racehorses. If you are riding an OTT horse, don't forget to collect your personalised gift- a cap embroidered with your horses racing name from Twenty-Four Seven trade stand at the event.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS AND RIDER VIDEO
Thank you Rider Video and our amazing photographers attending.
LEADER EQUINE RAFFLE
Please visit our social media pages to enter in our Leader Equine social media raffle.
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MEAL OPTIONS
Looking for a great venue for meals? Please support our amazing sponsors:
- Oscars Hotel and Cafe
- The Market Hotel
- Cattleyard Inn
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with trade stalls and more.
JUMP IN WITH US!
Become a valued partner
Everyone who is involved with creating any event knows that volunteers, supporters and sponsors are the key to ensuring a great event. FoBEA are grateful that we have a fantastic backing in all three categories! That said, making sure things are fresh and interesting is important, and new ideas, people and organisations are vital for our future. The size and quality of our events are attractive to businesses who want to connect with the diverse demographic that constitutes Eventing competitors and spectators. If you would like to be a partner with Friends of Ballarat Eventing Association, please make contact through this website.
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CONTACT US
Enquiries
For any enquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the following form.