{"id":3322,"date":"2026-04-15T20:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/?post_type=news&p=3322"},"modified":"2026-04-15T20:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:37:54","slug":"pcia-virtual-dressage-training-challenge","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/pcia-virtual-dressage-training-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"PCIA VIRTUAL DRESSAGE TRAINING CHALLENGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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Organised by: United States Pony Club & The Pony Club UK<\/h3>\n

UK Teams kindly sponsored by Agria<\/h4>\n

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.
\nThe 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\u2019 feedback and practicing the test between round one and round two.
\nThere 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.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Classes and Tests<\/h5>\n

Class 1: Training Level<\/strong>
\nEligibility: 14 years and under*
\nDressage Test: USDF Training Level Test 1 (2023)
\nNomination Criteria: Member to submit a scoresheet of the PC Novice Dressage Test 2020
\nClass 2: Prix Caprilli<\/strong>
\nEligibility: No age restriction
\nDressage Test: NZPCA Prix Caprilli Test Y
\nNomination Criteria: Open to all PC Members<\/p>\n

*Age as of 1st January of the current year<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Schedule for Round 1 (subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u202226th April: Deadline for applications
\n\u20221st May: Team selection
\n\u202210th May: Submission of entries
\n\u20221st June: Launch of show website
\n\u20221st \u2013 10th June: Video upload period
\n\u202211th \u2013 24th June: Judging period
\n\u202229th June: Results announced, and judges feedback returned to riders
\n\u202230th June \u2013 6th July: Period for public queries with results finalised on 7th June<\/p>\n

Schedule for Round 2 (subject to change)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u202220 \u2013 30th September: Video upload period
\n\u20221st \u2013 14th October: Judging period
\n\u202219th October: Results announced on website
\n\u202220 \u2013 26th October: Period for public queries with results finalised on 27th October<\/p>\n

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