Stockade Dressage Seat
Equitation Challenge
We've seen you prove your ability in the ring during your test, but now we want to challenge you to show us your best equitation!
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With individual show prizes and a series championship, there is more at stake than just bragging rights (which is a pretty big deal all by itself)!
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Keep reading below for the challenge details.
The 2023 Stockade Dressage Seat Equitation Challenge will offer a minimum of two opportunities to show off your most beautiful eq at each recognized show.
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USEF and USDF memberships are not required to partake in this challenge!
There are both recognized and opportunity divisions.
Recognized DSE classes count for your USEF/USDF points, recognition pins, and qualifying. You must have all applicable USEF/USDF memberships to participate in the recognized division.
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Opportunity DSE classes will not count towards any USEF/USDF points, recognition pins, or qualifying. These scores will only count toward the Stockade DSE Challenge in the opportunity division.
USEF/USDF memberships are not required.
Some GMOs may accept Opportunity classes for schooling show year end awards.Please check with your individual GMO to confirm this
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If entries warrant, the challenge will be split between Adult Amateurs and Junior/Young Riders.
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At each of the following shows, you will have the opportunity to take home the prize for the highest DSE score in your division and qualify for the series championship.
- Dressage Days at Stockade
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Dressage at Stockade Welcome/June
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Dressage at Stockade Summer Heat
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Dressage at Stockade I/II
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There is nothing extra you need to do to participate, just enter a DSE class and do your best! Once you have completed your first class we will keep track of your scores for you. Every DSE competitor is included in the challenge!
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At the completion of the season, our champions will be crowned by averaging each rider's 3 highest scores. The rider with the highest score in each division will receive bragging rights (the most important part in our opinion) and a super cool customized champion jacket by Sew You (okay, maybe this is cooler).
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Series Championship qualification requirements and rules are below:
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You must compete in DSE at a minimum of two of the four Dressage at Stockade shows.
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You must earn a minimum of three DSE scores at Dressage at Stockade shows.
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The average of your highest three scores must be at least 60% to qualify.
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Only DSE scores earned at Dressage at Stockade shows count towards the Dressage Seat Equitation Challenge.
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You may not cross-enter between Opportunity and Recognized DSE. All scores must be earned in the same division.
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Scores may be earned on multiple horses​
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