Dryandra Pony Club Virtual Dressage Competition

Hosted by the Dryandra Pony Club 

This is an ONLINE event only designed to provide an opportunity for riders to gain a qualification score for the upcoming 2026 year, and to enable new combinations to recieve feedback to support their developement for the new year.

Test submissions: 12th January - 18th January 2026

Levels: Preparatory – Intermediate, including Para Tests Grade I - V

Entry Fee: $30.00 EA tests, $35.00 FEI test

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. This competition will run under Pony Club WA Rules and the current EA National Dressage Rules.
2. Entries open Monday 1 December 2025 and close Sunday 3rd January at 6:00pm.
3. Video submission period is from the 12th January - 18th January 2026.
4. Classess offered include: Leaderboard classes, Open Pony Club Member, Pony Club Riding Centre Member and Para Dressage Classes.
5. Equestrian Australia tests to be ridden will be the 1’s and 2’s from each level Preparatory – Advanced plus PSG, Intermediate 1, A & B
6. EA Para Dressage Tests Grade 1 to Grade V Preparatory to Elementary plus FEI Para Intermediate Test A.
7. Riders who do not have a current 2026 Pony Club or EA membership will be required to take out day insurance.
8. Test may be ridden in Matchy Matchy attire (long sleeve); Plaiting is optional, and gear must comply with the current Pony Club National Gear Check Rules
9. Maximum of 3 dressage tests per horse/rider combination (2 x FEI classes) at 2 consecutive levels per day (date to be included in video submission).
10. Withdrawals and refunds: before close of entry withdrawals via Nominate by the rider.  Withdrawals after close of entries, a refund will only be provided if a veterinary or medical certificate is provided.  In such cases a $10 of the entry fee will be retained by the Organising Committee.
11. Virtual ribbons will be awarded to 6^th place and will be emailed to recipients at the conclusion of the judging. Please ensure your email address information in your entry on Nominate is correct.

ARENA REQUIREMENTS FOR VIDEOING

1. Tests must be conducted in an approximately 60m x 20m arena or 60m x 20m where applicable (Para test requirement) , either in a specifically constructed arena or paddock.
2. The arena boundary must be clearly demarcated by a portable dressage arena or similar, or cones or other obvious, safely constructed boundary.
3. Arena letters must be clearly marked and in the correct position around the arena.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

1. Videos must be taken from C for all tests.
2. Videos must be clear with minimal shaking.
3. Videos must be taken in one continuous viewing - movements cannot be cut and pasted together.
4. Videos are not to be edited to include effects or enhancing.
5. Appropriate zooming is encouraged to assist the judges; however, judges need to be able to view arena letters at all times. Riders may lose marks if the judge is unable to accurately view the movement.
6. Submitted videos must have been taken AFTER the date the entry nomination has been received through www.nominate.com.au, and before 18th January 2026.
7. Videos must be UPLOADED to YouTube between 12 – 18 January 2026.
8. Callers are permitted up to Advanced level.

STEPS TO UPLOAD VIDEO

1. Create a YouTube account if you do not already have one.
2. Select the “Create” button in the upper right corner. It looks like a tiny video camera.
3. Select upload a video – select the video you want to upload via “select file” or drag and drop file to upload.
4. On the next screen you have the option of trimming/editing the video. If you do any trimming, please ensure that you do not cut out any important content.
5. On the next screen, add the title and description. Under Privacy, choose Unlisted. Do not add a Location as this will make your video searchable. When done, select UPLOAD in the upper right corner.
6. The channel will let you know that it is processing the video. This usually takes a few minutes depending on the size and quality of the video and the connection speed.
7. Once uploaded, open your video and choose “Share”. A prompt will ask you to “Publish and share”, changing the privacy setting to Unlisted. Select “Publish”.
8. Select “Copy the link”.
9. Complete the Form and paste the link to your dressage test https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAKofPh9UOTY0T0RXQ0lLWVU2UTJBRk5ENlFTNFBJUS4u

ENQUIRIES

1. All enquiries to the Linda Page [email protected]
2. All video links to be uploaded to Microsof Forms https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAKofPh9UOTY0T0RXQ0lLWVU2UTJBRk5ENlFTNFBJUS4u