2023 Virtual Shows

Virtual schooling shows allow riders who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to compete at our in person shows to have a show experience at home. Although we started these shows during the pandemic, we will continue to offer them for as long as they remain popular. Riders from near and far are invited to participate! All classes will be pinned to sixth place with test scores and ribbons being mailed after all the scoring is confirmed. Please allow 2-3 weeks after the last date of the show to receive your tests and ribbons.

Be sure to read all the virtual showing details listed below.  Note that there are separate year end awards for in person and virtual competitors. Virtual year end award divisions are finalized based on total participation. You must be a member to qualify. 

Saturday, May 13 - Monday, May 29 - Closing date: May 21 - Judge:  Sarah Stubbs, L 

Saturday, July 8 - Sunday, July 23, Closing date: July 16 - Judge:   Crystal Taylor, L 

Saturday, Sept 2 - Sunday, Sept 17 - Closing date: Sept 10 - Judge:  Patty Montana, L 

English Tests (NEW FOR 2023!): CLICK HERE FOR USDF TESTS

Western Tests: CLICK HERE FOR WDAA TESTS

Leadline Tests: Available in downloads below 

How to enter our virtual shows:

Entries are permitted through the show entry deadline (usually one week before the show "ends"), and any mailed checks must be postmarked by the last day of the show. The entry fees include all postage, judging, ribbons, and office fees required to run our virtual shows.

Payment options are online via Cheddar Up or check made payable Heritage Dressage Association and mailed to Elizabeth Robinson, 227 Winter St, Hanson, MA 02341. The online entry form will guide you through this process.

Video submission info (note additional video instructions found below):

• Videos should be uploaded to YouTube as an unlisted link.
• Title your videos as follows: Rider Name - Horse Name - Test Number - Test Name; Example: "Susie Smith - Sunshine - 4 -Training Level Test 1".
• Email your link(s) to heritage_dressage@yahoo.com during the show dates.

Membership:

• Membership can also be submitted via online via the new Cheddar Up link. You have the option to add it to your entry fees if joining at the same time.
• You must be a member by the show date(s) to qualify for year-end awards.

 Virtual Show Ribbons:

• Each class will be pinned to sixth place in Junior and Adult Amateur/Open divisions.
• Classes may be combined at the level or division based on participation.
• We will do our best to mail ribbons and test sheets within two weeks of the show closing date. 

Virtual Show Regulations:

• Rider Attire: Show attire is optional, but rider should be neat and wearing conservative colors that don’t distract from their ride. Helmets are required.
• Equipment: All equipment must comply with USDF / USEF regulations.
• Ring Requirements: Intro and Training Level tests require 8 letters in a 20x40 arena. First Level and up require 12 letters in a 20x60 arena. Letters can be made from paper, etc. as long as they are large enough to be visible on video.

Virtual Show Video Requirements:

• Videographer should stand at C. Zooming in is allowed but not required.
• At the start of your video please announce or display a written version of the following information: Your name, your horse’s name, and the test you are riding.
• Make at least a 1/2 lap around the arena before riding down the centerline.
• At end of test, continue videoing until rider leaves the ring.
• Please shoot your video in a horizontal format.
• Editing and/or stopping the video is not allowed. Multiple clips are not permitted in one test.
• Audio must be on and able to be heard (i.e. natural sounds). Coaching, earbuds, and music (with the exception of freestyle tests) are not permitted.
• Test reading is permitted.
• You may not submit the same video more than once.

• If the same test is ridden more than 2 times, only the top 2 scores will be used to calculate the year-end average.
• The rider must be an HDA member at the time of the show.
• The horse and rider must be the same.
• The rider must show in a minimum of two HDA shows in that year.
• The same test must be ridden a minimum of two times in HDA shows in that year.
• Once a horse and rider combination has competed in a Training Level class, they are no longer eligible to enter any USDF Introductory Level Tests.
• Awards shall be given for the highest average score in each test provided a minimum year-end average score of 55% is achieved.