2025 Show Schedule

Virtual Show Info:

Registration Form can be found at the button on the right

Scores from the V Shows WILL be eligible for AVDA year end awards.

Instructions for setting up your own YouTube channel, filming and submitting your test to the judge are as follows:

Download You Tube app to your phone or the device you are using to record your video.

 Go to You Tube and make sure you are signed in.    If you are signed in you will see either your initial inside of a circle, or it may say "you".

 Click on the plus symbol that's inside of a circle on the bottom of your screen.  

 Click on “video” 

 Allow access to your photos/videos

 Select the video you want to upload

 Press next, add any details you want.  If you are asked if it is made for kids say yes.

 Press Upload..    To see your progress you can click on your "you" button.   Scroll until you see videos, it will have a spiraling circle indicating your download.  

 Once download is completed, play it back to confirm correct upload and that it follows filming guidelines-then click the “SHARE” button located below the video, then click on share.  Look for the option that says "copy link".    You now can paste the link of your video in and email it to AVDADressage2019@gmail.com  Videos will be forwarded to our judge.

Entries may be emailed to avdadressage2019@gmail.com and payment via PayPal, or mail your entries and payment to 1881 Grand Avenue, Canon City, Colorado 81212. Our goal is to make dressage accessible and fun!

Show DATE:

ENTRIES OPEN:

CLOSING DATE:

MANAGER/SECRETARY:

JUDGE:

DIVISIONS O – Open, A – Adult Amateur, J – Junior/YoungRider 

TOC – Test of Choice, Special class (Working Equitation, Para) 

Please note: All tests are ridden in the 20x60m arena. 

USEF/USDF Dressage Classes 2023

1. Intro A 2. Intro B 3. Intro C 4. Training 1 

5. Training 2 6. Training 3 7. First Level 1 8. First Level 2

9. First Level 3 10. Second Level 1 11. Second Level 2 12.Second Level 3 

13. Third Level 1 14. Third Level 2 15. Third Level 3 16. Fourth Level TOC

18. Any Intro – 4th level TOC 19. Any Intro-4th Level TOC

WDAA Western Dressage Classes (2022)  

20. Intro 1 21. Intro 2 22. Intro 3     23. Intro 4 

24. Basic 1 25. Basic 2 26. Basic 3     27. Basic 4

28. Level 1,1 29. Level 1,2 30. Level1,3     31. Level 1,4 

32. Level 2 TOC 33. Level 2 TOC 34. Any Western TOC 35. Any Western TOC

USEA Eventing Classes (2022) – all ridden in 20x60 m arena 

35. Eventing TOC 36. Eventing TOC

Specialty Class 

Any Freestyle TOC

Awards ENTRIES:

All classes are not qualifiers for RMDS Championships, however, any volunteer hours may be used. (Riders or their representative must have a minimum of 4 recorded volunteer hours in the current competition year to be eligible for year-end awards) Inquire about volunteer opportunities! Contact Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Leonard at (719)371-0703. 

FEES: $35 for each class, No Office Fee. No USEF drug fee, bridle tag deposit or change fee. Show committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. 

AWARDS: Ribbons to sixth place. 

WAITLIST: A waitlist will be maintained after competition is filled and will be maintained until the final close. 

REQUIRED FOR RIDERS: Anyone on horseback must wear protective headgear with harness secured. WDAA rules apply for western dressage riders.

ARENA: Outdoor 20 x 60-meter arena with footing

LOCATION: LIVE VIDEO DAY:

VIDEO GUIDELINES:

Martingales of any kind, side or running reins are not allowed.

Horse boots or bandages of any kind are not allowed.

Fly masks are not allowed.

Bareback riding is not allowed.

The test must be videotaped from C, where the judge would normally be. The test may be called. The caller is positioned at B or E. Coaching during the test is not allowed. If coaching is heard on the audio, the test will be eliminated. In these circumstances, no refund will be offered. A video of a test/ride from another competition that has already been judged will be eliminated. Any video which is suspected of having been filmed during another competition will not be accepted. In these circumstances, no refund will be offered.

The video must be uninterrupted, with no editing. Any tests found to be edited will be eliminated. In these circumstances, no refund will be offered. The sound for the test must be audible. Videos that are submitted with no sound will be rejected. No music may be incorporated into the video. Natural sounds must be audible (i.e. wildlife, horse sounds, etc)

The judge’s decisions are final. She will not enter into any communication or discussion with the competitor.

Results will be completed within two weeks of the show. Ribbons will be handed out at the next General Meeting in June, or mailed.

More information:

Show Manager: TBD