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At the Hobbyhorse Championship 2025 we have prepared special disciplines, which will be open only to Slovak hobbyhorsers who finish in the qualifying rounds. to 10. places in each discipine.
There will be only one qualifying round this year. It will take place in Banská Bystrica.
qualifying round

Gymnasium of the primary school, Magurská 16
On-site registration starts at 08:00.
Start of competitions: 09:00 a.m.
Expected end: between 16:00-17:00
apply for the qualifying round?
You start in prestigious categories
If you place to 10. places in a given qualification category, you automatically have the opportunity to enter this category in the 2025 Hobbyhorse Championship. Only pre-qualified hobbyhorse riders will compete in these categories.
You do not pay to start in the qualifying categories at the championship!
If you qualify in a competitive category – you can participate in the hobbyhorse championship in that category for free! You have the chance to participate in up to six competition categories.
At the championship you compete with the best
The best Slovak hobbyhorsers will compete in the categories where qualification is required. Do you want to show that you belong to the top? Qualify by finishing in 10th place!
can apply for qualifying rounds?

Qualification is open only for Slovak hobbyhorsers
Participation in the qualification round in the competitive disciplines is open exclusively for Slovak hobbyhorsers.
Qualifying
In 2025, you compete in six competitive disciplines. It’s up to you how many competition categories you enter. Only one competition category is limited by the age of the entrant.
Parkour, 40/50 cm - beginners
number of obstacles: 8 obstacles
age limit: up to and including 10 years
target for evaluation: best time
maximum number of entries: no limit
ParkÚr, 70/80 cm - advanced
number of obstacles: 8 obstacles
age limit: no limit
target for evaluation: as close as possible to the specified time
maximum number of entries: no limit
ParkÚr, 90 cm - advanced
number of obstacles: 8 obstacles
age limit: no limit
target for judging: for best style
maximum number of entries: no limit
Dressage for individuals based on Alamy
type: dressage
duration limit: no limit
age limit: no limit
objective for judging: compliance with rules
maximum number of entries: no limit
Western - Barrel Racing
number of obstacles:
age limit: no limit
target for evaluation: per speed
maximum number of entries: no limit
Dressage free style
type: dressage
duration limit: duration from 1,5 min. to 4 min.
age limit: no limit
target for evaluation: style + observance of the specified steps
maximum number of entries: no limit
qualifying rounds?
This is the set of rules that govern the qualifying rounds ahead of the 2025 Hobbyhorse Championship – read all the way to the end 🏁. Additional rules as well as the judging sheets or steps in the case of dressage can be found under the More Info buttons for the specific discipline.
General conditions for qualifying rounds – contain the basic rules for registration, cancellation, security that govern all qualifying rounds. You must agree to the following rules when submitting your registration.
Rules of competitive dressage – contain a description of the basic steps in dressage as well as the method of judging dressage at qualifying rounds.
Dressage – videos – watch videos with basic dressage steps that can serve as inspiration for your training.
Rules of competitive parkour – contain basic information on types of obstacles, rider equipment, scoring, penalty points
dressage of individuals by Alamy
🚧 We are preparing a video showing you the individual steps of the clog for the qualifying round.
and answers
Do you have further questions?
Athletes for the Hobbyhorse Championship 2025
The list of qualified athletes will be published after the qualification round in Banská Bystrica on 29 March 2025.