L.O.P.E. Texas Benefit Horse Show
Virtual Show - 2025
In leu of the in person competition we are hosting a fun relaxed virtual competition to raise funds and awareness for Austin's own L.O.P.E. Texas racehorse rescue. A nice option to keep everyone safe from the current EHV outbreak, offer a friendly competition, and give riders a focus to their work over these colder rainier months. All proceeds (minus the office fee) going directly to help care for the rescue and war horses at LOPE. Click here to learn more about LOPE and their wonderful programs and horses.
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Thank you to all riders, trainers, and sponsors who supported the 2024 fundraiser!
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Dressage Judge: Tina Zehnder
Hunter/Equitation Judge: Kathy Davidson
Obstacle Judge: Catherine Campbell
Horsemanship Judge: Brooke Tatrow
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All entries and payments due December 31st, 2025 by 8pm
Classes: $20 each
Office: $5
Commemorative T-Shirt: $20 (will need to be picked up at LOPE or Scissortail in person)
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Videos will be due January 17th, 2026 at 8pm.
All videos will need to be uploaded to UTube (own account) and links sent to scissortailhillequestrian@gmail.com for judging. Barns with many riders are encouraged to consolidate and put all videos on one account.
Management will be happy to help with any technical or accessibility issues concerning videos.
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Results will be announced February 1st, 2026
Classes:
1. Dressage Tests - All tests can be judged. Enter as many tests as you like, $20 per test. Videographer should be at C, and keep horse in the frame while still seeing both left and right railings. Tests can be called.
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2. In Hand Obstacles - This will be a basic pattern of obstacles with limited basic obstacles that everyone has at home (buckets/jackets/markers). Pattern will be posted with more information.
3. Mounted Obstacles - This will be a basic pattern of obstacles with limited basic obstacles that everyone has at home (buckets/jackets/markers). Pattern will be posted with more information. Open to all tack/disciplines.
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4. In Hand Horsemanship - This will be a basic pattern with limited items that everyone has at home (pole/marker). Pattern will be posted with more information.
Pattern - TBD
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5. Mounted Horsemanship - This will be a basic pattern with limited items that everyone has at home (pole/marker). Pattern will be posted with more information. Open to all tack/disciplines.
Pattern - TBD
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6. Walk/Trot Hunter Under Saddle - A flat class. Horse and riders will ride a circle around the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Lower level riders will be allowed to be videoed in a round pen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 6 & 8.
Information - TBD
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7. Walk/Trot/Canter Hunter Under Saddle - A flat class. Horse and riders will ride a circle around the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Lower level riders will be allowed to be videoed in a round pen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 7 & 9.
Information - TBD
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8. Walk/Trot Equitation - A flat class. Horse and riders will ride a circle around the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Lower level riders will be allowed to be videoed in a round pen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 6 & 8. Open to all tack/disciplines.
Information - TBD
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9. Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation - A flat class. Horse and riders will ride a circle around the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 7 & 9. Open to all tack/disciplines.
Information - TBD
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10. Hunter Over Fences - Horse and riders will ride a line of 2 jumps the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 10 & 11
* If enough entries we will divide this class into jump sizes, please include jump height in your entry form.
Poles-Crossrails
18"- 2'
2'3"-3'6"
Information - TBD
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11. Equitation Over Fences - Horse and riders will ride a line of 2 jumps the videographer keeping the horse and rider about 1/4-1/2 of the screen. Pattern will be posted with more information and exact requirements. One video can be uploaded for both classes 10 & 11
* If enough entries we will divide this class into jump sizes, please include jump height in your entry form.
Poles-Crossrails
18"- 2'
2'3"-3'6"
Information - TBD
Special Awards
Best Turnout
Exemplary Horsemanship
High Point Rider's First Show
High Point Horse's First Show
High Point Race Horse
High Point Rescue Horse
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Overall High Point Youth Rider
Overall High Point Adult Rider
Overall High Point Master Rider
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Highest Dressage Score of Show
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Upcoming Events
For SHOW RIDE TIMES please visit our Facebook page.
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Entries Due: Dec. 31st
Videos Due: Jan.17
Results: Feb. 1st
Open schooling closed until EHV outbreak is contained.
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Horse Show photography:
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