PCIA VIRTUAL DRESSAGE TRAINING CHALLENGE

Organised by: United States Pony Club & The Pony Club UK

UK Teams kindly sponsored by Agria

We are pleased to be a part of an exciting opportunity for members to take part in an International Virtual Dressage Competition alongside other members from Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) countries.
The PCIA Virtual Training Challenge will see teams participating in two rounds with the objective for each team to improve its score by taking on judges’ feedback and practicing the test between round one and round two.
There are two classes available for which we are invited to send a team of four for each. Pony Club members can be nominated to take part if they meet the class eligibility below and will be selected by the Dressage Committee based on the submission of a scoresheet of the member riding the specified PC test.

Eligibility

Open to all riding members of PCIA member countries subject to age restrictions as outlined below. One team per PCIA country per class. Additional entries from Pony Club International Branches as individuals are welcome.

Classes and Tests

Class 1: Training Level
Eligibility: 14 years and under*
Dressage Test: USDF Training Level Test 1 (2023)
Nomination Criteria: Member to submit a scoresheet of the PC Novice Dressage Test 2020
Class 2: Prix Caprilli
Eligibility: No age restriction
Dressage Test: NZPCA Prix Caprilli Test Y
Nomination Criteria: Open to all PC Members

*Age as of 1st January of the current year

If selected, there will be a small entry fee and the member must be able to ride, film and submit their team entry test between specified dates.

Schedule for Round 1 (subject to change)

•26th April: Deadline for applications
•1st May: Team selection
•10th May: Submission of entries
•1st June: Launch of show website
•1st – 10th June: Video upload period
•11th – 24th June: Judging period
•29th June: Results announced, and judges feedback returned to riders
•30th June – 6th July: Period for public queries with results finalised on 7th June

Schedule for Round 2 (subject to change)

•20 – 30th September: Video upload period
•1st – 14th October: Judging period
•19th October: Results announced on website
•20 – 26th October: Period for public queries with results finalised on 27th October