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2025 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 1 of 3)
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025
ABOUT ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS EQUESTRIAN
As the US Member of Virtus Athletes Without Limits organizes US Equestrian athletes interested in participating in Virtus International Dressage competitions for athletes with intellectual impairment. We encourage new athletes interested in competing who have proficiency in dressage to contact us.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Virtus Para Dressage Video Competition Series brings together the worlds best riders with an intellectual impairment, to compete in a World Championship from their home environment making this an exciting and efficient way to enter top level competition.
Riders can enter their videos recording during any or all of the three competitions windows below in 2025:
- Round 1 Winter Videos recorded between JAN 1 and FEB 28, 2025*
- Round 2 Spring Videos recorded between MAR 1 and APR 25, 2025*
- Round 3 Fall Videos recorded between APR 26 and OCT 26, 2025 (extended to Nov 18)*
*US Riders should submit videos to Athletes Without Limits 3-5 days before the deadline to ensure time to for us to submit to Virtus.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Download 2025 Virtus Entry Guidelines PDF
Before submitting an entry, please refer to the updated Virtus Equestrian Rulebook.
The 2025 Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have three entry windows:
To compete in the virtual event, athletes should be able to complete one or more of the accepted Para Dressage tests listed below at their home facility and have a parent/trainer/other record a video by following the guidelines provided. (Videos of tests judged in another competition may not be entered.)
VIRTUS ELIGIBILITY GROUPS
• II-1 Intellectual Disability (IQ 75 or lower) includes Autism with ID
• II-2 Intellectual Disability w/significant Additional Impairment (includes Tri21 Down Syndrome)
• II-3 ‘High Functioning’ Autism (IQ 76 or higher and/or does not meet II1 Criteria)
New US Athletes should complete Virtus International Eligibility Application.
REQUIRED DRESSAGE TESTS (Two Levels offered)
Riders must be able to complete one or both of the FEI Dressage Tests in a 20x40m arena at their home facility. Within each level one or both tests can be submitted to be judged separately. There is no age limit. See the 2025 Entry PDF Guidelines for the list of FEI Tests. Tests can be downloaded from the FEI website at this link: https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/organisers/p-e-dressage/tests
STEPS TO ENTER (For USA Athletes)
- Step 1: Download Event PDF Guidelines provided by Organizers
Download 2025 Entry PDF Guidelines - Step 2: Complete AWL’s Online Registration Form
The form includes a payment of $45 event entry fee.
Note: Upon completion of the Entry form you’ll receive a Dropbox Link you can use to upload your videos.
- Step 3: Record your test(s) at your home facility following the competition rules below.
- Step 4: Upload Videos to AWL by the at least 3-5 days before the entry deadline using the Dropbox link in your entry confirmation email.
IMPORTANT: Please include the horses name and the FEI test performed in each video’s filename. Multiple videos can be submitted for review by our Athletes Without Limits USA Equestrian Director to help determine the best entries to submit. Athletes Without Limits will submit all US Entries to Virtus as the US Member.
RESULTS: Virtus International will publish results.
