2020 BCTRA Para-Equestrian Video Competition

Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing precautions this event has been postponed until further notice.

The British Columbia Therapeutic Riding Association is pleased to announce the first Annual BCTRA Para-Equestrian Video Competition running from March 15, 2020, to June 15, 2020

The BCTRA Para-Equestrian video competition is an opportunity for riders of all levels and abilities to compete in the comfort of their own home/centre arena on a horse they feel most comfortable with. These videos will be judged, and riders will compete against other like riders in BC and are eligible to place and win a ribbon.

• Pole Bending
• Barrel Racing
• Obstacle
• Para-Jumping
• Equitation/Horsemanship
• Para-Reining
• Para-Driving

In order to participate, riders need to record themselves performing a specific pattern, found in this package, and then upload it to YouTube for judge’s evaluation. They will also need to fill out an online entry form, liability release and pay the appropriate entry fees. Rider Classification is not required, and all classes are open to riders with physical and intellectual impairments.

The results will be posted on the BCTRA website.

Ribbons will be awarded to those who finish in the top three places of their class. Competitors will receive a copy of the judge’s scores and comments from their test.

Certificates for each participant and centre will be mailed with ribbons.

Riders should compete at their highest riding ability.

The cost per class is $15.

English or Western tack is permitted as well as any adaptive equipment that is required. All riders must always wear approved protective headgear when mounted on a horse. Riders must be dressed in neat/clean attire.

Video entries must be submitted to BCTRA via the online form by: June 15, 2020.

Complete details can be found at http://bctherapeuticriding.com/video-competition-2020/