2026 VIDEO ENTRY DATES & GUIDELINES (3 Rounds):
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.
US Riders with Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome or Autism with confirmed Virtus Eligibility any of the three Virtus groups (II1/II2/II3) can enter videos. (New US athletes should visit our Virtus Eligibility Page to apply.)
Athletes can any or all of the competition windows below:
- Round 1: Upload Videos to AWL by Feb 23, 2026 (so we can review by the FEB 28 Virtus deadline.) Videos must be recorded between Feb 1 – Feb 23, 2026.
- Round 2: Upload Videos to AWL by APR 25, 2026 (so we can review by the APR 30 Virtus deadline.) Videos must be recorded between April 1 – Apr 25, 2026.
- Round 3: Upload Videos to AWL by Oct 26, 2026 (so we can review by the OCT 31 Virtus deadline.) Videos must be recorded between Oct 1 – Oct 26, 2026.
ENTRY GUIDELINES PDF:
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.
