Virtual Showing
Virtual shows are a necessity in our currently global situation. Here you'll find our rules, requirements, and some tips to be successful in our virtual showing series.
The Basics
Entries will be open for two weeks. Entry fees for virtual competitions will likely be less than in person competition, as there are no facility fees.
All entrants must hold show passes. If scores are to be considered for Year End Awards, a Year End pass must be purchased prior to the competition.
Videos must be submitted between February 1st and March 1st for the first quarter; May 1st and May 31st for the second quarter, August 1st and August 31st for the third quarter; and November 1st and November 30th for the fourth quarter. Videos will be judged within thirty (30) days of closing date of the competition. Competitors will be mailed awards.
Competitors do not have to compete in all phases to compete in the show.
The first part of your video should include your pass. You should also include a statement of your name, horse name, division, and level. Sound should be turned on in the video so that coaching can be heard. If sound is edited out, rider score will be deducted by a coefficient of 0.5.
A Technical Delegate (TD) will review video to ensure they meet requirements.
A judge will review videos. If there is more than one judge for the shows, the entry fee may be higher.
The Tips
Tips: If using your phone, turn the phone sideways to video. Zoom in where necessary and appropriate.
The Requirements
For Functionality: Court must be clearly marked. Corners should be outlined with ground poles at minimum. Letters must be placed in accordance with the rule book. Court must meet dimension requirements in rule book. Video should be taken from the letter C.
For Trail: A course will be written for each level/division. Ideally, a course will be set in accordance with the map. All obstacles on the map must be included and meet the minimum requirements for the obstacle. The video should be one continuous video. Should each obstacle be filmed individually, the approach (minimum of five (5) strides), performance of the obstacle, and departure (minimum of five (5) strides) should be filmed. Courses that are not performed continuously will receive a 0.5 coefficient on the course navigation. Obstacles must be performed in the order outlined on the course map. The map will include the approximate position the videographer should stand in.
For Agility: A course will be written for each level/division. A course will be set in accordance with the map. Minimum distances between obstacles will be outlined on the map. All obstacles on the map must be included and meet the minimum requirements for the obstacle. The video must be one continuous video. A start/finish line must be placed in accordance with the map. The judge will use this point to time from. Obstacles must be performed in the order outlined on the course map. The videographer should stand in a position that all obstacles can be clearly seen. This includes the start/finish line.
For Cow: Videographer must sit at foul line. Arena must be set in accordance with rule book. Cattle must be marked in accordance with the rule book. The correct number of cattle must be in the arena.