HOW TO ENTER

Click on the Register Online tab to enter the Online Show

Fill out online entry.  It's automatically sent to us.

The dates to submit your videos are listed on each individual Online show page.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON SUBMITTING VIDEOS

It is also possible to enter with a paper entry.

Click here for paper entry. 
($10 extra charge for non-online entries)

Online Shows

Any subject that is not covered in these rules will be addressed by Sorensen Park show management.  Show management's interpretation will stand as the rule.

A Horse/Rider combination may only enter two consecutive levels, Freestyle levels included, at a single competition.  Example:  Competitors may ride both Introductory and Basic/Training level OR Basic/Training level and Level one/First Level in one show, but they may NOT ride Introductory level and Level One/First Level tests in the same show. 

One horse may be ridden by a maximum of two riders during the same show.  Horses may be ridden in Junior, Amateur and Open sections at the same competition, But NOT IN THE SAME CLASS, EVEN IF IT IS IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE SAME CLASS.  i.e.:  Jr, AA, Open.  Example:  A horse may be ridden by a junior in Introductory test A and an adult amateur in Introductory test B, but NOT Introductory test “A” Junior and Introductory “A” Amateur.

Divisions

Please check the Division Box with (O or AA or J) when you fill out the online entry form!!!

Junior (Jr) division – This division is only open to competitors who are under 18 years old.  May be divided into separate age groups if entries warrant.   Example:  Junior 12 years old and under    Junior 13-18 years old.

Adult Amateur (AA) division - This division is only open to adult competitors who are over 18 years old and who are considered amateurs according to the USEF Adult Amateur guidelines.  Professionals are NOT allowed in this division.

Open division – ALL competitors may compete in this division. (Juniors, Adult Amateurs, and Professionals) 

Equipment

Equipment and attire are simple!  Fancy, expensive clothes or tack are not necessary.

Western Dressage: Legal attire can be as simple as jeans, western type shirt and western type boots, and a cowboy hat.  An ASTM SEI approved riding helmet is also correct and does not need to be of western type.  A simple western saddle and western type bridle with a simple snaffle bit are correct and legal for ALL levels of Western Dressage.  A Hackamore (Bosal) is permitted on a horse of any age at any level.

Classical Dressage:  An ASTM SEI approved riding helmet is required.  For a schooling show both informal attire or the more formal attire (As seen in regular USEF recognized shows) are both acceptable.  Informal attire consists of:  Riding breeches, usually of white or light color, with boots, jodhpur boots with half chaps are acceptable. Shirts can be short or long sleeved.  If a show coat is worn it is recommended to also wear neckwear.  T-shirts, tank tops, or shirts that are loose/flap in the wind are not recommended.

All equipment must comply with USEF rules.

 For Western Dressage classes see USEF Rulebook Western Dressage rules.  SUBCHAPTER WD-5 APPOINTMENTS WD 121, 122, 123.

 For Classical Dressage see USEF rulebook Dressage DR rule 120 and 121.

Important notes:

          1.Tying a horse’s tongue down in any way is prohibited and will result in elimination.

          2. A saddle must be used in both Classical Dressage or Western dressage videos.  No bareback riding is allowed.

          3. Ear nets are permitted.

          4. Side reins, running reins, or martingales of any kind are NOT ALLOWED.

          5. All boots or bandages are NOT ALLOWED.

          6. Fly masks are NOT ALLOWED.

Rules and Guidelines for Filming your test

1. All videos must be filmed from the judge's point of view. (Approximately 16 feet behind the letter “C"). 
2. Videos made with a mobile device need to be in “landscape mode”
3. While not required, using a tripod will produce a better video. 
4. Minimize the use of zooming.  Keep in mind that the judge needs to see the entire arena and the letters to judge accuracy.  In a live show the horse/rider pair are about 200 feet away from the judge when they are working at the “A” end.  Zooming in for a “close up” deprives the judge of the essential ability to see the long sides of the arena and reduces the quality of the video.
5. All videos must be filmed continuously without any breaks or edits.  Videos with breaks in filming or edited will be eliminated.
6. All videos must be original for the show for which they are entered.  Video of rides from another show of any kind will be eliminated.

7. JUST BEFORE THE RIDER ENTERS AT "A" ,  the PREFILLED CLASS INFORMATION SIGN must be videoed for at least 5 seconds.  Remove the sign when the ride begins.  (This can be accomplished by your assistant holding a sheet of paper with the necessary information on it about 16 feet in front of the camera.  The video needs to capture the rider and the information in the same frame).

8. Equipment check:  After the rider has given the final salute, the rider must ride up to "G" and turn the horse so that the horse is broadside to the camera/judge to enable the judge to see and perform an equipment check.  Wait 5 seconds, then turn your horse so the judge can perform an equipment check on the other side.  Following the equipment check the RIDER MUST DISMOUNT and safely drop the bit so the videographer can film a "bit check".  (The bridle needs to be held out in the open, clear of horse and rider bodies, so the judge can clearly see the bit.)  Your video must be one continuous filming without breaks or edits from the time of entry at "A" until the equipment bit check is completed.  It is recommended that a helper with a halter and lead rope is present and assists when the bit is dropped.  This will not be considered unauthorized assistance.  

 Sound

1. All videos must have the sound turned on so that the judge can hear the normal sounds as in a live show.  For example:  the hoofbeats of the horse, sound of the horse’s breathing, birds, wind, normal arena sounds.
2. Videos without sound will be eliminated.
3. Videos may NOT have background music unless the ride is for a Musical Freestyle ride.
4. A reader is allowed.  Reader must stand at "E" or "B" and may only read the movement one time.
5. No coaching or unauthorized assistance is allowed.  Any coaching or unauthorized assistance detected on a video will be grounds for elimination.
6. Earphones and any kind of electronic communication devices are NOT ALLOWED in videos submitted for judging.  Use of any electronic communication will be penalized by elimination.

Submitting your Video for Judging:

Only video links from YOU TUBE will be accepted. send us a shareable link in an email to shows@sorensenpark.com   Please BE SURE to say “submitting video for April show (or whichever show you are submitting a video for) in the subject line so your video will get routed to the correct show and judge.   

Results and Awards

Results will be announced within 10 days of video submission date listed for each show.

Ribbons will be awarded to 6 places per class and mailed to winners if requested.

Scoresheets may be emailed unless competitor requests mailed copy.

International competitors will ONLY receive emailed scoresheets.  Ribbons will NOT be mailed internationally.