As of 8/28/2020, 5 p.m. ET
Show dates: Entries Open August 14 at 8 a.m. ET
Show Information: Each entry will upload videos of their best rounds over fences from any horse show and upload videos of under saddle and model. Any rider eligible to show in respective pony divisions under USEF rules are allowed to enter. Riders are not allowed to cross enter between the Children’s Pony and rated Pony Hunter divisions.
Division championships and reserve championships will be awarded in the Small Pony, Medium Pony, Large Pony, Small Green, Medium Green, Large Green, Small/Medium Children’s Pony, and Large Children’s Pony divisions, with class percentages as: over fences – 50%, under saddle – 35%, model – 15%. Ponies must be entered and upload videos for every class in the division to be eligible for a championship. Grand Champions will be awarded for the Pony Challenge (highest point total of Small, Medium, Large), Green Pony, and Children’s Pony divisions. Ties will be broken by most points over fences, then highest score under saddle, then highest score in the model.
Ribbons will be awarded to the top 10 in every regular competition class. The top three will be awarded in the Playful Pony Pranks, Costume Class, and Pony Hunt Teams.
Cost:
Full competition package (per pony): one (1) hunter division, one (1) equitation class, pony derby, and Review My Ride = $150 (a $95 savings)
Hunter division (per pony): over fences, under saddle, model = $75 (a $30 savings)
Per class (per pony): $35
Judges: Rachel Kennedy and Troy Hendricks
Review My Ride Mini Clinic judge: Patricia Griffith
Please review the DigitalHorseShow.com Terms of Service/Rules & Regulations for competition rules and video guidelines.
Classes
Pony Hunter Challenge
Small Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Small Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Small Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Medium Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Medium Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Medium Pony Over Fences Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Large Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Large Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Large Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Pony Derby- Upload a video of your round from any Pony Derby held within the last 12 months.
Green Pony Hunter
Small Green Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Small Green Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Small Green Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Medium Green Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Medium Green Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Medium Green Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Large Green Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Large Green Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Large Green Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Pony Equitation
Open to riders showing a Small, Medium, or Large pony over an equitation course at the appropriate fence height (Small 2’3”, Medium 2’6”, Large 3’). Rider should upload a video of an equitation round from any show held within the last 12 months.
Children’s Pony Hunter
Small/ Medium Children’s Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Small/Medium Children’s Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Small/Medium Children’s Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Large Children’s Pony Model – Each entry will upload a video of the rider modeling their pony. The model will be judged on how the rider presents their pony. See example video for format.
Large Children’s Pony Under Saddle – Each entry will upload a video of the pony working individually under saddle. The pony will walk, then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring, walk, and reverse. Then trot one lap of the ring, canter one lap of the ring and halt. Then walk forward on a loose rein.
Large Children’s Pony Over Fences – Each entry will upload a video of a round they jumped in the respective pony section from any show held within the last 12 months.
Children’s Pony Equitation
Open to riders showing a Small, Medium, or Large pony over an equitation course at the appropriate fence height. Small and Medium Ponies jump 2’ and Large Ponies jump 2’6”. Rider should upload a video of an equitation round from any show held within the last 12 months.
Special Classes
FREE – Playful Pony Pranks – Upload a video of the pony performing any pony trick or trick that the rider and pony perform together.
FREE – Costume Class – Upload a video of the rider and/or pony in costume. Let your imagination run wild!
FREE – Pony Hunt Teams – Open to teams of three riders and ponies. Video should include the team jumping a hunt team-type course ending with three riders jumping the last fence in unison.
Review My Ride – Upload a video of a jumping round where you had a problem and let our expert judge, Patricia Griffith, give you tips to help you learn and improve your performance.
Prizes
Grand Pony Hunter Challenge Champion: Winner: Charles Owen helmet, Essex Classics show shirt, Boy O Boy Bridleworks belt, Winning Trainer: $100 gift certificate for breeches from FITS
Grand Green Pony Hunter Champion: Winner: Charles Owen helmet, Essex Classics show shirt, Boy O Boy Bridleworks belt, Winning Trainer: $100 gift certificate for breeches from FITS
Grand Children’s Pony Hunter Champion: Winner: Charles Owen helmet, Essex Classics show shirt, Boy O Boy Bridleworks belt, Winning Trainer: $100 gift certificate for breeches from FITS
High Point Pony Equitation winner – Personalization of their EquiFit Pony EqTeq boots
Every class winner: $10 gift certificate to Dreamers & Schemers, a USHJA Digital Pony Challenge baseball cap from Personalized Products
Top 10 in each class: digital ribbons
Every division champion: Ellany snaffle elastic belt from Digital Tack Boutique
Pony Derby winner – top 10 ribbons in each class – Winner: Parlanti paddock boots and half chaps
Pony Equitation over fences winner – top 10 ribbons in each class – Winner: EquiFit Pony EqTeq boots
Children’s Pony Equitation over fences winner – top 10 ribbons in each class – Winner: EquiFit Pony EqTeq boots
Fun class prizes: Top three receive $10 gift certificate to Dreamers & Schemers, winners and winning hunt team riders also receive a USHJA Digital Pony Challenge baseball cap from Personalized Products
Playful Pony Pranks top three
Costume Class top three
Pony Hunt Teams top three
More prizes for random drawings will be announced soon!
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