STARTING OUT

No! There are options to join as a 'Day Member' for Introductory and Intermediate rides (5km - 60km) This is paid for when you enter the event and select "Day Membership". It is ideal for your first ride but it is more economical if entering a few rides/events over the season to take out Intermediate Membership.

All Endurance NSW membership is now online at AERAonline.com.au (AERAonline.com.au) Check out our Membership Forms tab for more info HERE (https://www.nswera.asn.au/copy-of-horse-forms) If you are brand new to the sport and do not have an AERAonline account, please chat to our Registrar first: 4938 0081, or email registrar@nswera.info (registrar@nswera.info)to be set up in our database. To become a member of a local Zone or Endurance Club please contact your local endurance Club or Zone.

Adult Riding · Full level of membership is for people turning 18 years or older in the current calendar year. · Holding this membership allows you to enter any ride distance providing Novice requirements have been met · Entitled to vote at the NSW AGM Junior Riding · Junior full membership for people under the age of 18 years in the current calendar year · Holding this membership allows you to enter any ride distance providing Novice requirements have been met · Juniors are not entitled to vote at the NSW AGM Intermediate Riding · Intermediate membership for people of any age · Holding this membership allows you to enter any Introductory* or Intermediate** ride · Not entitled to vote at the NSW AGM Associate Membership · For non-riding members, ie owners, trainers, volunteers · This membership does NOT allow you to enter in any ride without Day Membership · Not entitled to vote at the NSW AGM Family Membership · A family membership bulk discount is available for one or two adults and any dependent children under the age of 18 years in the current calendar year residing at the same address · Adult and Junior membership entitlements as above Day Membership · Available for a person who does not hold any of the above memberships · Holding this membership allows you to enter any Introductory* or Intermediate** ride · Only valid for a single ride · Not entitled to vote at the NSW AGM Personal Accident Insurance · An optional insurance policy for riding members – full details of the current policy available at www.aera.asn.au/insurance-page/(http://www.aera.asn.au/insurance-page/)

For all 2026 Membership Pricing and our Early-Bird January Membership offers please head to aeraonline.com.au (aeraonline.com.au) after the 1st January, or contact our Registrar on 4938 0081, or email registrar@nswera.info (registrar@nswera.info)

Not necessarily. If you don't have your own horse but would like to give Endurance a try - contact our Mentor Program Coordinator! There are often teams or individuals with more than one horse who might be able to help you get started.

Yes! Check the calendar for an event close by and contact the Ride Secretary to find out more - volunteering is a great way to learn or simply come along and observe.

Read our handy tips on training, what to pack for an event, on course etiquette and more in our Rider Information Pack: There are also You Tube videos at the bottom of our Starting Out page on the website, and the AERA website has a lot of helpful information as well: https://aera.asn.au/index.php/guides/startingendurance/your-first-training-ride (https://aera.asn.au/index.php/guides/startingendurance/your-first-training-ride) If you still have a question and can't find the answer, try asking the question in our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/460132460785371)or contact NSW Endurance at registrar@nswera.info.(registrar@nswera.info) There are no silly questions, so don't hesitate to contact us!