1. Dressage
For this competition we will be using a selection of RDA tests. These are super easy to teach as well as learn as test diagrams are provided that show the specifics of each movement.

2. Hunter Over Fences
Due to the nature of video competitions, we are simplifying a normal hunter set up and keeping the fences to 6 total with simple poles, no fancy shrubbery required!

3. Working Trail
This is always a fan favourite for our Special Olympics riders. This class tests all components of riding in the form of a giant obstacle course.

4. Working Trail - Unmounted
As above but the participant is leading their horse through the obstacles which takes just as much skill and precision to do correctly.

5. Horsemasters (Hope Haven participants only)
Evaluation on how well the rider has learned parts of the horse and parts of their tack as well as a performance on one practical test.

Riders are to be placed into the appropriate division and division level by their own coach/instructor.  Efforts should be made to place the rider where they show the greatest independence.

2 Divisions:

Open Division - all ages and abilities

Special Olympics Division - Participants must be registered with a Special Olympics Equestrian team that is recognized by their own provincial SO organization for entering into this division.

6 Division Levels:

A Level - independent walk/trot/canter

BI Level - independent walk/trot

BS Level - supported walk/trot (on lead and/or sidewalkers)

CI Level - independent walk

CS Level - supported walk (on lead and/or sidewalkers)

UN Level - unmounted

What to Wear
Dress for success! Ideally you will be dressed in show attire (see above picture) or looking as spiffy as possible (ie breeches or tights, a clean collared shirt or Pegasus t-shirt, clean riding boots and of course helmet).

Class Videos
During your regular lesson time, you will be performing your chosen class with a bit of practice before the video is taken. There will only be re-takes if an unforeseen circumstance arises as per the discretion of the staff involved in the session. All videos will be posted onto our Youtube Channel in order to be viewed by our judges and then transferred to our website when results are in. If you do not want your videos made public please inform your instructor.

Results
Videos along with results will be live on our website by early July, giving time for each of our volunteer judges to view and score each video. Ribbons will be handed out during our summer lessons, mailed to our external entries, or arrangements made for pick up.

Cost
For external entries, cost is $15 per class entered in order to absorb the mailing fees and prizes. Payment to be sent via e-transfer to givehope@hopehavencentre.org. Competitor name to be indicated on e-transfer.

For Hope Haven participants, there is no extra cost above your lesson fee for that day.

Good Luck and Have Fun!