GLASS-ED Winter Riding Challenges
Announcing Two Winter Riding Challenges!
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Winter riding can be hard, it can be cold and dark and sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated. Our two Winter Challenge Events are designed to put some fun into your winter riding! Plus, we want to encourage you to challenge yourself to try something new, improve your knowledge and skill, and better connect with your horse.
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Winter Challenge I : Submit videos from Dec 1 -Jan 31 (deadlines are FIRM)
Judge Elizabeth Gagliardi
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Winter Challenge II : Submit videos from Feb 1- Mar 30
Judge Stephanie Likens
PLEASE NOTE:
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THESE DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS ANY YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAMS!
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Classes will not be split. Professionals may participate for scores but will not be placed. JR/YR/AA’s will be placed together due to anticipated small class size.
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A bit drop will be required at the end of all tests. Riders MUST dismount to drop bit and bit should be held up so it can CLEARLY be seen by the camera. For riders who choose to ride Bitless in the tack optional class, you must still dismount and take off the bridle to show camera.
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All riders are required to wear protective headgear.
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Please see additional rules on the “Rules” tab – it is your responsibility to know and follow the rules carefully! Entries not following the rules risk elimination.
CLASS LIST: Classes are $25/each
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Dressage classes (USDF Tests)
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Intro B
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Training Level 2
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First Level 2
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Second Level 2
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Western Dressage (WDAA Tests)
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Intro 2
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Basic 2
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Level 1 – Test 2
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Level 2 – Test 2
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Tack Optional Classes (can be ridden by English AND Western Riders)
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USDF Intro B (walk/trot, walk/jog)
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USDF TL 1 (walk/trot/canter, walk/jog/lope)
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Riders must use a legal bit if using one – one allowed by USDF <or> WDAA. THIS CLASS NOT SEPERATED BETWEEN DRESSAGE & WESTERN DRESSAGE – we will use the USDF tests (one w/t, one w/t/c) Western Dressage Riders can substitute “Jog” for trot and “Lope” for canter). Acceptable entries: Bitless, Bareback, Bitless & Bareback (Sorry, we are not offering “bridleless” at this time.) All tack optional tests will be placed together. GLASS ED STRONGLY ADVISES **ONLY** ATTEMPTING TACK OPTIONAL CLASSES IF YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY.
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Equitation Walk/Trot <or> Walk/Jog (Dressage & WD riders welcome!)
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Equitation Walk/Trot/Canter <or> Walk/Jog/Lope (Dressage & WD riders welcome!)
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PATTERNS COMING SOON!
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Each Challenge would include prizes as follows:
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Rosettes for first place in a class (ONLY first place in each class)
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Special awards:
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Most Harmonious Pair will receive a custom luxury brush set
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Most Accurate Geometry will receive an arena erasable white-board and a copy of 101 Dressage Exercises <OR> 101 Western Dressage Exercises (winners choice)
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Best Turnout will receive a set of custom luxury brushes. Sponsor: Ariel Christy
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Winner of Tack Optional Class will receive a bareback pad or a bitless bridle
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Winner of Equitation Classes will receive a gift-certificate for a Virtual/Video Lesson with Biomechanics Expert Suzanne Galdun or USDF Gold Medalist & Equitation expert Laurie Moore. Sponsors Laurie Moore Dressage & Suzanne Galdun Positively Dressage
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Happiest Horse will receive a supply of Purina Replenimash & Outlast Cookies plus a custom halter. Sponsor Sandalwood CPA
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