2026 Athletes Without Limits Spring Forward Video Dressage Show

We welcome US riders of all ages and abilities a great opportunity to get judging and feedback — to spring forward your riding!

Athletes Without Limits is the USA Member of Virtus and represents US athletes 
with intellectual impairments across high-level Virtus & Paralympic Sports.

While this video competition is intended to increase opportunities for riders with intellectual impairments — we also welcome all other Youth, Junior & Adult Riders, including those with physical, visual (or no impairments) to enter!

QUICKLINKS:
Download PDF Guide
RSVP Rider Interest Form
Submit Your Videos (by APR 11)

WHO’S ELIGIBLE:
Formal eligibility or para classification is not required; however, riders with intellectual impairments (Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome & Autism) may qualify for additional opportunities to compete as part of Athletes Without Limits US Teams at Virtus International Dressage events!

VIDEO & ENTRY DATES:
Videos must have been recorded between March 11th – April 11th, 2026.
Videos recorded while at another competition are not accepted.
Remember to submit your video by midnight on April 11th, 2026!

ENTRY FEE:
$25 Per Rider/Horse Combination
Includes 1 video (Up to 2 more additional videos are $20 each)

AMATEUR/ADULT DIVISIONS:
Para Intellectual Impairment
Para Physical Impairment
Para Visual Impairment
Amateur/Adult Open

YOUTH/JUNIOR DIVISIONS (UNDER 21):
Youth/Junior Para Intellectual Impairment
Youth/Junior Para Physical Impairment
Youth/Junior Para Visual Impairment
Youth Open

RESULTS/PRIZES:
In May results will be posted to Athletes Without Limits website and emailed to participants.
And prizes will be mailed to first-third place per division.

EVENT PDF FLYER:
https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/downloads/2026-awl-spring-forward-video-dressage-guide.pdf

EVENT PAGE:
https://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/event/2026-awl-spring-forward-video-dressage-web

HOW TO ENTER:

1. RSVP YOUR INTEREST in entering the event.
2. Record your videos between March 11th – April 11th.
3. SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS by April 11th, 2026.

QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions, please Contact Us!

Rules, Tests & Video Guidelines

RULES: 
Show follows USDF rules and equipment use.
A commander is allowed.
Riders wear competition outfits (no earphones).
Horse should wear boots or wraps.
Participants must agree to liability waiver and video release when submitting their RSVP/entry.

DRESSAGE TESTS:
Riders can choose one or more of a wide variety of USDF or FEI Para tests and levels below:
USDF Dressage Tests (usdf.org) 
*All will use 2023 tests good through 11/30/2026

• 2023 USDF Intro Test A
• 2023 USDF Intro Test B
• 2023 USDF Intro Test C
• 2023 USDF Training Level Test A
• 2023 USDF Training Level Test B
• 2023 USDF Training Test C
• 2023 USDF First Level Test 1
• 2023 USDF First Level Test 2
• 2023 USDF First Level Test 3

FEI Para Dressage Tests (fei.org)
*Ridden in a 20 x 40 arena (not 20 x 60 as specified)

• FEI Para-Dressage Grade II Novice Test A
• FEI Para-Dressage Grade II Intermediate A
• FEI Para-Dressage Grade III Novice Test A
• FEI Para-Dressage Grade III Intermediate Test B
• FEI Para-Dressage Grade IV Novice Test A
• FEI Para-Dressage Grade IV Intermediate Test A

HORSES & PONIES:
Horses/ponies can be ridden by more than one rider.
While riders are encouraged to wear regular competition outfits, the horse must wear boots or wraps in the video because tests may not be entered if they have already been judged. (If a video is suspected to have been taken at a competition, 
the rider will be disqualified.)

ARENA:
Intro Tests must be ridden in a 20 x 40 m arena
Training and First Level Tests must be ridden
in a 20 x 60 m arena.
FEI Para-Dressage Tests must be ridden 
in a 20 x 40 m arena (not 20 x 60 as specified).
If an indoor arena is used, it must provide enough space and light for proper video recording.

FILMING:
Please state the rider’s name, horse’s name, test being ridden, and proof of date at the beginning of the video before the rider starts down the centerline.
Person filming must stand behind C as far as possible, but will have to zoom in when the rider is at A.
The video must be taken in landscape format in one shot, with no cuts allowed.
The whole horse must be seen at all times.
Sound must be recorded to make sure no coaching is taking place during the test. (Commander is allowed.)
Please try to ensure the video is clear and in focus.
Use a tripod/stand where possible to reduce motion.
Minimize background noise and interruptions.
Be aware of sunlight or spotlights to avoid glare.
Videos should be .MPEG or .MOV.

QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions, please Contact Us!