Online Horse Showing Rules

Jasmine
Feb 27, 2023
3 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

By entering Online Horse Showing, you agree to follow the rules and guidance outlined below. These rules ensure fair judging, safety, and a positive experience for all participants.

Entries can be sent in via our form on the "Enter Here" page of our website.

Click to Enter Online Horse Shows

Entry Responsibility

All entries must be submitted through our official entry form, available on the Enter Here page.
It is the responsibility of the entrant to read and follow the class criteria carefully before submitting.
Competitors enter at their own risk. Online Horse Showing is not responsible for any injuries sustained while participating.
By entering, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

General Conduct and Behaviour

Unsafe riding, poor behaviour, or negativity may result in disqualification at our discretion.
Online Horse Showing is a friendly, fun competition and is not affiliated with any breed or showing societies.
We reserve the right to refuse, remove, or reject entries at any time.

Image Use and Permissions

All entrants must have permission to use every image they submit.
If others appear in your image, you must have their permission to include them.
Submitting images without consent may result in a ban from future shows.
Images submitted may be used by Online Horse Showing for public display (e.g. social media, results pages).

Digital Editing Rules

Editing is allowed, but must be kept reasonable and fair.

Permitted:

Black or solid backgrounds
Basic filters, light retouching, and overlays
Collage layouts (if allowed in the class)

Not Permitted:

Altering the horse’s coat, colour, conformation, or condition
AI-generated images
Drawn artwork (unless stated in class rules)
Internet-sourced photos
Full digital editing (unless stated in class rules)

All photos are uploaded at our discretion. Entries that break the editing rules may be disqualified.

Watermarked Images

Watermarked images are accepted only if you’ve purchased the photo, and the watermark is used for photographer branding.
If the watermark covers the horse or rider, you must provide proof of permission.
We may reject any watermarked image that affects judging fairness or visibility.

Using Collages

Collages must be created by the entrant before submission.
If you submit multiple images separately, only the first one will be uploaded.
Make sure each image in a collage is clear and not overcrowded. This helps judges fairly assess your entry.

Entry Uploads and Results

Entries are uploaded within 3 working days of payment or before the show closes.
Results will be announced first on our social media, then on our website.
Rosettes are awarded to the Top 10 placements and any specials, but they are not guaranteed in every class.
Please allow 3 full days after the show closes for results to be finalised and posted.

Image Rejection and Resubmission

If your image doesn’t meet the rules, we’ll contact you via email.
You’ll be asked to submit a replacement before the class closing date.
Failure to do so means your entry will not go forward for judging.

Loyalty and Free Entries

Loyalty and free entries are awarded for every £3.50 class entered (excluding charity classes).
Loyalty entries can only be used once per month and expire 12 months after your last entry.
“Everyone’s a Winner” and charity classes do not count toward free class totals.

Address and Delivery Policies

Please enter your full and correct shipping address during checkout.
If your address changes after entry, email jasmine@onlinehorseshowing.com right away.
If an incorrect address is provided and we are not informed, we cannot refund or resend rosettes.
Always wait for confirmation that we’ve received your update before relying on a change.

Additional Notes

Horse and rider combinations may enter the same class more than once.
You may use an alternative name for public entry, but full names for handler and horse are still required on the form.
We do not publish additional captions unless the class rules specify it.