With the exception of animals that have taken part in a CCI or CIC at any level prior to entry in their first FEHL Qualifier, participation in the Training Clinics and the six Qualifiers is open to all 4- and 5-year old horses.

All horses, irrespective of stud-book registration, must have been foaled in Ireland or hold an ISH/Pedigree passport (if foaled abroad).

All participating horses must produce a Passport with recorded breeding and identification of breeder.

Similarly, all horses must be micro-chipped for the purpose of identification, with bar-code attached to the passport.

The height of a horse must be 15.0 hands (153 cm) or over.

Minimum age of riders: 16 years old during 2010.

Membership and registration of horse and rider with any equestrian society or association is NOT a pre-requisite for FEHL participation.