Set Goals
Instead of a horse show dictating what you must do, here is an event where you get to choose what you want to work on and then show! This is how the solo and ensemble music festivals work. You are not competing against anyone! You are presenting to an adjudicator what you submit beforehand and you are given a rating with written feedback! Then you are presented with a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Palladium Medal according to your rating.
Keep Improving
•You can present tests from USDF, USEA, CDW, WDAA, and ADS. You can alter the test as needed for you and your horse’s abilities or needs.
•A presentation of your own design. You have been working diligently on transitions, lateral movements, balance, or geometry. Whatever you are most proud of, present it and show off how you and your horse have grown!
•The elements or tests you present can be ridden or driven: english, western, or with a bareback pad. You can work with a snaffle (or other horse-friendly bit), a neck rope, a double bridle (if you and your horse are well prepared), horse-friendly bosal, or a bitless bridle.
•Driven animals should be in a safe 2 or 4 wheeled vehicle with appropriate harness.
•Simple jumps or trail obstacles may be included in your presentation.
•The elements you want to show may be from the ground: online in a halter, lunging elements with halter or caveson, in-hand bit work in the French tradition, ground driving from various positions (at the wither, at the hip, behind the horse) with a snaffle or a caveson/halter, and carriage driving. Even a liberty presentation is welcome.
•Pas de deux or quadrille are also welcome presentations.
Share Your Progress
Present your work as you would enjoy most!
Even Musical Freestyles are also welcome at Elevate Events! So many people want to have the opportunity to create something that truly shows what they are feeling with their horse. Now you have that chance.
You can present your work in any form that Elevate allows! Under saddle, on the ground, liberty, your imagination is the limit!
Elevate Events can be virtual or in person. Either one offers a unique way to share your work and receive truly helpful feedback and support!
