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Open to Athletes with Intellectual ImpairmentsÂ
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2026 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition: Round 1 of 3
February 1 - February 28
ABOUT VIRTUS & ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS EQUESTRIAN
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.
In 2026 there will be three submission windows in February, April and October.
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.
VIRTUS ELIGIBILITY GROUPS:
US Riders with confirmed Virtus International Eligibility any of the three Virtus groups below (posted on our Eligibility List) can enter videos:
• II1-Intellectual Disability (includes Autism with ID)
• II2-Down Syndrome
• II3-Autism Open (for those not in II1 group above)
We encourage new athletes interested in competing who have proficiency in dressage to learn more on our general Equestrian page, complete the Virtus Eligibility Application process and Contact us.
ENTRY GUIDELINES & FEI TESTS PDF:Â
To compete in the virtual event, athletes should be able to complete one or more of the accepted FEI Para Dressage tests listed in the entry pack 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.)
DOWNLOAD 2026 ENTRY PACK PDF
STEPS TO ENTER (For USA Athletes)
As the USA Member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits manages the entry process for US riders. Multiple videos may be submitted for review by our Athletes Without Limits US National Equestrian Director to help determine the best entries to submit to Virtus.
- Step 1: Download Event PDF provided by Organizers
- Step 2: Record your test(s) at your home facility following the competition rules in the PDF Entry Pack.
- Step 3: Submit Videos and Entry Fee using the Online Entry Form below:
SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO(S) – Coming Soon
RESULTS & RANKINGS:
Virtus publishes International results to their website virtus.sport/results-rankings-records and more recently to the The Virtus Equestrian Facebook Page.
