Dressage Today's Virtual Dressage Show II

6/3/2020  −   6/20/2020

Open: 6/3/2020

Close: 6/20/2020

Your Own Arena!

Video from Your Home Arena!

Your Arena!, CO, 80301

CLOSED

Dressage Today is excited to bring you our next Virtual Dressage Show! While a virtual show isn’t a new concept, we feel it’s right in line with our core mission, which is to educate. Once again, we’ve teamed up with USEF “S” Judge Margaret Freeman who will judge the classes and provide each rider with their test sheet and detailed feedback. Plus, we've added a premium offering ... a "Personal Test Consultation" in which entries will receive a 15-minute, one-on-one phone consultation with our judge.

For complete details about rules, FAQs and how to video your test, visit DressageToday.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION
•Entry Period: The entry period is from June 3 to June 16, 2020 and results will be posted by June 19. This means that you must submit your online entry, payment and test no later than 11:59 PM on June 16. *SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 40 ENTRIES

•How to Enter: You must submit your entry and payment online through STRIDER. You must include a YouTube link of your test video within the online entry form (include it in the "Note to Organizer" box) or you must email the YouTube link to us at dressagetodayvirtualshow@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM on June 16. Please be sure to include your first and last name with your video link if you choose to submit it the link through email. Please see the section below on how to record your video.

•Cost:
Classes 1, 2, 3 and 5 Cost: $25 per test (plus $2.99 data-entry fee; 5% charge-card merchant fee).
Test Consultation Cost: $100 per ride (plus $2.99 data-entry fee; 5% charge-card merchant fee). Your entry and payment must be submitted through STRIDER.

•Judging and Scoring: The tests will be judged and scored on standard tests sheets, with complete comments, just as if they were at a regular dressage show.

•Results: Results will be posted online. Score sheets will be scanned and emailed to all participants. Your video WILL NOT be posted publicly by Dressage Today, nor will the comments on your test sheets. Please see below on how to record your video.

•Prizes: $100 Vita Flex Pro/ Farnam Gift Certificate awarded to top score in each class plus, 1 year subscription to Dressage Today OnDemand, a $345 value

RULES
1. The cost for classes 1, 2, 3 and 5 is $25 per test (plus $2.99 data-entry fee; 5% charge-card merchant fee). The cost for the "Test Consultation" is $100 per ride (plus $2.99 data-entry fee; 5% charge-card merchant fee).
2. All uploaded videos must not have been previously reviewed by other judges at past or present shows.
3. Test must be ridden in a standard 20- x 60-meter space marked with cones or fencing. If you do not have a standard arena, you may submit your ride as a non-compete entry so you can receive feedback.
4. Videos of tests must be one continuous filming; unedited from start to finish.
5. You must submit your video via a YouTube link, either within your STRIDER online entry form (include it in the "Note to Organizer" box) or you may email the link to us separately at dressagetodayvirtualshow@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM on June 16.
6. If the judge determines that the horse appears lame, the judge has the right to excuse the ride and not continue scoring. Judge will make notes on the score sheet indicating their observations.
7. Horses and riders are required to abide by standard equipment rules for dressage as outlined by the USEF. You acknowledge that, by submitting your entry, you agree to abide by standard rules of fair play and for the welfare of the horse.
8. You must wear an ASTM/SEI-approved helmet.
9. Violation of any of these rules may result in the refusal to accept the entry or non-refundable scratch.
10. We will make every effort to judge this class fairly with the knowledge that there are inherent challenges to judging online shows that make it different from the real-life experience.

When entering the Dressage Today Virtual Dressage Show, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO THE RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT posted on the DRESSAGE TODAY website.

HOW TO RECORD YOUR VIDEO
Step 1. Using a phone or video camera, have a helper video your ride from Letter C, ideally in an outdoor arena/field during the daytime. For best results, the camera should be held horizontally but should not be facing into the sun. An indoor or covered arena may be used if the lighting is good—the better the lighting conditions, the better you will look. Make sure the sound is turned ON.

Step 2. Prior to entering the ring, your videographer must show a cell phone displaying the date and time. Without stopping the video, speak into the camera stating your name and your horse’s name, the level and test you are riding and then continue, without editing (no stop and starting) into the arena.

Step 3. As soon as the test is finished, the camera must circle the horse and rider showing the sides of the horse, spurs and the bit.

Step 4. Upload your video to YouTube (you can choose to make your video private within YouTube) and include the link within your online entry through STRIDER (include in the "Note to Organizer" box) or email the YouTube link to dressagetodayvirtualshow@gmail.com after you have completed your online entry form. If you choose to submit your link through email, please be sure to include your first and last name.

Have more questions? Visit DressageToday.com for complete details, rules, instructions on how to record your video and answers to FAQs. You can also email dressagetodayvirtualshow@gmail.com.