Am I Ready SeriesDressage Video User Guide

Photo Credit: Cealy Tetley

AM I READY SERIES

DRESSAGE VIDEO PORTAL

What does the Am I Ready Series provide to the rider?

• Development opportunity.

• Preparation for competition and for moving up the levels.

• Receive evaluations from certified officials.

• Assist with training.

LOGIN

All current sport licence holders who have indicated dressage as their primary discipline will be able to login to the “Am I Ready” Program portal by using their regular EC login information. *

Note: The Judge’s box should only be selected if you are the judge selected for the video review.

• The video camera must be placed at “C” (far end of ring/arena), approx. 5 m (16.5 feet) back and between 1.5m-2.5m (5 feet-8 feet) high.

• If the zoom feature is used the horse may be no larger than ¼ of the screen. The top of the rider to the horse’s hooves must be clearly visible.

• The recording should start approximately 5 seconds before the rider enters the arena.

• In an indoor arena, the rider may already be in the arena, and the recording should start 5 seconds before the first movement. The recording should finish approximately 5 seconds after the final salute at the end of the test.

NOTES FOR YOUR VIDEO

• Make sure you video from the start of the test as the rider turns onto the centre line and keep videoing until after the final halt so we can see some walk work after the final halt. (Just half a dozen steps or so)

• Always film with your back to the sun.

• Make sure you keep the camera steady and try and keep the horse in the centre of the frame and the image as clear as possible.

• Try not to film when there is a sharp contrast in light and dark areas in the arena (when shadows will prevent the rider from properly being seen)

• Use the highest quality setting on your camera.

NOTES FOR YOUR VIDEO

• Videos are not to be edited.

• An audio track should not be added to your video.

• Coaching during the test is not permitted. (The test should simulate one that would be ridden in a show environment. The same rules will apply as though you are riding in a competition.)

NOTE: all movements/figures must be shown. The test may be adapted to fit into the arena size available.

NOTES FOR YOUR VIDEO

SUBMITTING A VIDEOOnce you have logged into the portal, you will be presented with the opportunity to submit a video for review. Please contact Celine Hutchison Majerus at chmajerus@equestrian.ca to ensure we activate the appropriate test(s) for you.

STEP #1Start by selecting the applicable level. Intro. to FEI tests are available.

STEP #2

Then you must select the test within the level.

STEP #3

Finally, you will be required to enter the YouTube URL link for the video.

TIPS FOR SUBMITTING VIDEOS

• Posting videos on YouTube without security settings will allow the public to view your video. It is highly recommended that users set the YouTube security setting to "Unlisted" (Only those who have been provided the link can view the video).

• Here are a couple examples of expectable YouTube links:

https://youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v

TIPS FOR SUBMITTING VIDEOS

If this is your first time creating a YouTube video, you can find a link to instructions below the URL box which will provide further information on how to create an account with YouTube and upload videos.

PREVIEWING THE VIDEO

You should always preview your video to ensure that the link is working properly before submitting it.

PREVIEWING THE VIDEO

When selecting the option to preview, the video will pop up.

COMPLETING A VIDEO REGISTRATION

Once you have entered all the required information, you must select register to submit your video registration.

COMPLETING A VIDEO REGISTRATION

If the video has been submitted successfully you will receive a confirmation on your screen.

ACCOUNT SUMMARY

You will be able to review your list of videos by selecting the videos tab at the top right of the menu. You can also use this menu tab to add/submit a new video.

LIST OF VIDEOSOnce submitted, videos cannot be removed by the athlete and may only be viewed after the evaluation process has been completed.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for your video to be reviewed.

VIEWING REMARKSWhen the remarks have been added, you will be able to review the remarks by selecting “view remarks” icon. You will also have the ability to pause, rewind and play the video while reviewing the remarks.

NOTE: A final score is not given with the Am I Ready Program as it is intended for receiving feedback. Riders are welcome to submit another video of the same test in the future.

Photo Credit: Cealy Tetley

CONTACT INFORMATION

Should you have any questions regarding the Am I Ready Program, please direct you questions to Celine Hutchison Majerus at chmajerus@equestrian.ca