Competition Rules
Judges decisions are final. No communication or discussion will be entered into by Just-So Equestrian Events, any of its representatives or the judge involved.
Tests will be ridden and will be judged under the rules of British Dressage including Para Dressage. All Para tests will be scored by an approved British Dressage Para Judge.
Each competitor will be posted their score sheets and rosette (if applicable) once all entries have been judged. Full results will also be published on the Just-So website.
Videos of tests must not have been recorded at any official non-virtual competition. Any video which is suspected of having been filmed during a non-virtual competition will not be accepted. In these circumstances no refund will be offered. For this reason horses or ponies MUST wear boots or bandages as the wearing of these are not permitted in non-virtual competitions.
The person operating the video camera must stand outside of the arena behind the ‘C’ marker so the rider enters the arena at ‘A’ riding towards the camera (judge). Area letters must be clearly visible.
Videos can be uploaded to ‘YouTube’ – link to video to be emailed to Just-So Equestrian events before the competition closing date. Videos can also be sent to Just-So Equestrian Events on a CD/ DVD disc or memory stick. Discs or memory sticks must be clearly marked with the competitor and horse/pony’s name.
It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that all persons appearing in your video have given their permission.
If any competitor or person featured in the video is under the age of 16yrs the consent of the parent / guardian must be obtained prior to the video being submitted.
Sound must be recorded to ensure competitors are not receiving coaching during their test.
If the quality of a video is considered too poor to be judged, the competitor will be given the opportunity to submit a further video without charge.
Copyright laws must be adhered to when submitting any video footage or photographs or printed material. Just-So Virtual Dressage will not be liable for any costs incurred as a result of infringement of copyright laws by any competitor or 3rd party.
Entries open on the 1st of every month and close on the last day of the month at 23:59 hrs.
Any rider is free to register and enter a Just-So Virtual Dressage competition.
Entering for Just-So Virtual Dressage constitutes acceptance of the rules of the competition.
Multiple videos may be submitted in a class (entry fee applicable for each video submitted) however only the highest scoring entry will be counted for a prize or rosette.
Just-So Equestrian Events reserves the right to refuse an entry without stating a reason.
Rosettes and Prizes. Rosettes will awarded up to and including 10th place in all classes regardless of entries received.
Prize money will be awarded up to and including 3rd place in all classes.
Refunds will not be made except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of Just-So Equestrian Events. Such cases will be dealt with on an individual basis.
Prize money will be paid via PayPal and rosettes will be sent to prize winners by post following completion of judging and the publication of results.
Acceptable Dress and Tack. The safety of horse and rider is paramount at all times.
Riders do not have to wear full show dress but must be smartly dressed. BSI Standard hats are strongly advised.
Gloves and suitable footwear with a heel must be worn for safety reasons.
No sleeveless tops, shorts or trainers are to be worn under any circumstances.
Bridles should be used as follows:
For Introductory (Walk & Trot), Preliminary and Novice tests – ordinary snaffle;
For Elementary – ordinary snaffle or double bridle.
Nosebands must be worn in all tests - drop, cavesson or flash with a snaffle or a cavesson with a double bridle. Grackle nosebands may not be worn.
Martingales, side, running or elasticised reins may not be used.
Neck straps may be used up to and including Preliminary tests. Cruppers are allowed.
Horse/pony must wear boots or bandages to ensure that this test has not be previously judged in a non-virtual dressage competition.
Spurs and a whip may also be used where allowed under British Dressage rules.
Riding the Test. Commanders may be used.
Salutes should be made with reins and whip (if carried) in one hand and the free hand lowered to the rider's side and the rider should nod their head. Gentlemen may remove and lower their hat with their free hand before nodding.
Trot, sitting or rising (or a mixture of both), may be ridden in all tests including Elementary
Errors. If a competitor makes an error of course, i.e. takes the wrong turn, omits a movement, etc. 2 marks will be deducted. Failure to salute at the start or the finish of a test will incur a penalty for the error. If 3 errors of course are made the competitor will be eliminated.
Guidance on riding your test can be found in the current British Dressage Rule Book and further helpful hints can be found on the Just-So Website