Frequently asked
On this page you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. All information can be found on our website, but please contact us by email if you need more information! Our email address is keppihevostensm@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
The event:
When are the Finnish Hobbyhorse Championships held?
The Finnish Hobbyhorse Championship will be held again in 14.6.2025!
Can I come to watch the championships?
Of course! Spectators are warmly welcome. Spectator tickets are on sale in advance at www.ticketmaster.fi, and spectator tickets are also available at the door.
Read more here.
Do I need to buy a spectator ticket if I compete / sell?
The competition fee includes entrance to the Seinäjoki Arena. Sale/vending fee also includes either one or two entrances, depending on the size of the table.
Is there free parking at the Arena during the event?
Yes, there is! There is parking space for 300 cars at the Arena.
Competition classes:
How do I register for the SM competition classes?
You register for open classes with no qualification by filling out a form, and by sending it you participate in the lottery for starting places. Those who get in will be drawn from among all those who have registered. In order to get into the International Freestyle class, you have toparticipate in the qualifiers and pass them, as well as accept a competition place to get to the final.
Should I have experience of cometitions at the same level in order to participate?
We do not require any competition experience to enter the Finnish Championship classes. Passing the qualifying rounds will qualify you to compete for the Finnish Championships
If I want to compete in a open class, do I have to go through the qualifiers?
Competitors for the open classes are selected through a lottery. Only the International Freestyle class have qualifiers.
Which classes have qualifiers?
Only the International Freestyle -class has qualifiers. Read more on Competitors>Qualifiers>International Freestyle qualifying
Can i participate in the Finnish dressage and show jump championship and the show classes?
Sadly no, those are only for Finnish competitors.
How is the competition fee paid?
The competition fee is paid according to the invoice you receive by a certain due date. Payment at the competition venue or late is not possible.
When will the invoice for the competition fee be sent to the contestants?
Invoices will be sent to those who participated in open classes only after registration has ended and places have been drawn.
International Freestyle qualifiers will be sent an email with a registration link to receive their finalplace after the results. After successful registration, you will receive an invoice to your email. Note: remember to check your own and your guardian’s spam email.
How do I become a member of SKHH ry?
You can become a member on SKHH ry’s own website. Read more here.
Note: if you pay the competition fee at the membership price, remember to make sure that you have the required year of membership. Competitors who have paid the competition fee at the membership price, but are not members, will be removed from the starting lists.
When will the tracks of the open classes be puplished?
They will be published closer to the competitions during the spring.
What open competition classes are there?
All classes can be found on our website: Competitors>Classes
What equipment is allowed / forbidden?
See the class-specific rules at the bottom of the Classes page
Merchants:
When will we see who will be selling?
The list of the merchants will be available on 10.5.2025.
The maps of the sales areas and the placements of the merchants will be available 1.6.2025
Read more here.
Is there an age limit for merchants?
There is no age limit for merchants. Please note, that no separate assistant is allowed inside with the vendor.
Volunteers:
Can anyone volunteer or just people from Finland?
Anyone can volunteer and help out! Volunteers who work for about 6 hours will be provided with a warm meal and coffee at the arena for free, free ticket to the event and a T-shirt! There’s no job too small or big to be helped with. You can also invite your friends and family to help out!
Can I apply to be a volunteer even if I compete in one or more classes?
Yes you can. On the competition day, there are many bigger and smaller things to do, and in between you can also participate in the competition classes
Piilotetut kysymykset:
When does registration for SM competitions start and end?
Registration for open classes takes place between January 1st -March 31st 2024. The results of the selections will be raffled on April 10, 2024. Entries for the International Freestyle class are made through the video qualifiers.
When can I register as a merchant?
Registration as a merchant starts 1.1.2024 and ends 1.2.2024. Tables are distributed in the order of registration. If the first registration does not fill all the places, further registration will be arranged 20.2.-31.3.2024. After 31.3.2024 registration as a merchant is impossible.
