PCIA VIRTUAL JUMPING

​​​​​​​Virtual Jumping– Compete Internationally Without Leaving Home

NZPCA along side South Africa is proud to be introducing and hosting, for the first time ever, the International Alliance Virtual Jumping Show 2025, alongside Pony Clubs from the USA, Hong Kong, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Applications are now open for this unique opportunity to represent the New Zealand Pony Clubs on the world stage—without leaving your home arena or local Pony Club! Riders film their round locally and are judged by international judges, making this a truly global competition accessible to all.

Whether you’re new to Jumping or a seasoned competitor, Virtual Jumping offers a fun, inclusive way to showcase your skills and connect with Pony Club riders around the world.

PCIA Virtual Jumping 2025 Organisation

 October 2025

Competition Overview

  • Open to: All current, financial NZPCA members (no certificate level restriction)

  • Classes: Trot Poles, 30cm, 50cm, 70cm, 90cm, 105cm

  • Arena: 80m x 50m (any surface acceptable – equitation focus)

  • Max entries per rider: Two height classes

  • Entry fee: $50 per class (payable upon selection)

Judging Criteria

  • Rider position & posture

  • Effectiveness of aids

  • Rhythm, smoothness, and flow

  • Overall presentation & handling of challenges

Key Dates

  • 1 September 2025 - Expression of Interests Close

  • 5 September 2025 – Entries close & video upload opens

  • 30 September 2025 – Video upload closes & judging starts

  • 20 October 2025 – Results announced

Prizes will be awarded for 1st–6th place in each class.

To participate, members must submit an online application form and upload a photo with their entry. After entries close, a selection panel will review all applications and select the team members for each class.

Questions? Please contact: 

Emma Barker events@nzpca.org

📌 Subject: Virtual Jumping


Classes and Show Rules

Open to: All current, financial NZPCA members (no certificate level restriction)


Classes offered:

Trot Poles

30cm

50cm

70cm

90cm

105cm


Arena: 80m x 50m (any surface acceptable – equitation focus)

Maximum entries per rider: Up to two height classes

Entry fee: $50 per class (payable upon selection)



Judging Criteria

Focus is on rider equitation, not the horse’s jumping ability:

Position & posture

Effectiveness of aids

Rhythm, smoothness, and flow

Overall presentation & handling of challenges


Rules

One round only – not against the clock

Trot Pole class must be completed entirely in trot

Pony Club uniform must be worn

Allowed tack is as per ESZN Show Jumping rules

Videos must meet official filming requirements (see below)


Video Requirements

Film from the judge’s position (as marked on the course plan)

Record in landscape orientation with sound ON

No coaching or commentary during round

No editing of footage

Start video before entering the arena; finish 10 strides after last jump

Video must be clear, unobstructed, and adequately lit

Upload to YouTube (Unlisted) or Google Drive (Anyone with link can view)

    How It Works – Step by Step

    1. Entries

      • NZPCA collects entries before the deadline.

      • Riders may be asked to supply preferred class(es) and confirmation of current membership.

      • Each country can only enter a limited number of riders per class (up to 5), so NZPCA will confirm final selections.

      • Entry fees ($50 per class) are only payable once you have been selected.

    2. Course Plans & Rules

      • After entries close, NZPCA will send selected riders:

        • The official course plan

        • Rules and tack guidelines

        • Upload instructions and deadlines

    3. Recording Your Round

      • You may ride the course multiple times and submit only your best video.

      • A bell may be used to signal the start of your round (as per the course plan).

      • Remember: this is an equitation class, not a speed class.

    4. Upload & Submission

      • Videos must be uploaded by the NZPCA deadline.

      • Late or inaccessible videos (broken links, private uploads, wrong formats) will be disqualified.

    5. Judging Process

      • All videos are judged by an appointed international judge.

      • The judge’s decision is final — no appeals or changes once results are posted.

    6. Awards & Results

      • Results will be posted publicly once judging is complete.

      • Placings will be awarded 1st–6th in each division.

      • All participants receive a digital certificate.

      • NZPCA will provide additional prizes for placed riders.