19 results for tag: Equestrian

2023 Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Round 1)

About the Event The 2023 Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have two entry windows. Winter Round 1 closes March 27, 2023. Entries received by January 31, 2023 will be considered for qualification for the in-person equestrian competition at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in Vichy, France. Two (possibly three) U.S. riders have already qualified and Athletes Without Limits will be taking a U.S. Team to France in June under the direction of AWL National Equestrian Program Director Courtney Haber. We encourage riders to submit a video entry by March to start working ...

2022 Spring & Fall Virtus International Para-Equestrian Video Competition

About the Event The 2022 6th Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have two entry windows Spring (By June 13th) and then Fall (October). To compete in this event, athletes should be able to complete one or more of the accepted Para Dressage tests listed below at their home facility and have a parent/trainer/other record a video by following the guidelines provided.  (Videos of tests judged in another competition may not be entered.) As the USA Member of Virtus, Athletes Without Limits manages the entry process for US riders. Multiple videos may be submit...

2021 Virtus International Para-Equestrian Video Competition (Virtual)

Entry into the 5th Annual Virtus Para-Equestrian Video Competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities is open until October 2021. With the COVID pandemic still affecting areas differently please prioritize the safety of riders by following your local area and facility guidelines at all times. To compete in this annul event, athletes should be able to complete one or more of the accepted FEI Para Dressage tests listed in the event packet at their home facility between June 5 - October 5th, 2021 and have a parent/trainer/other record a video by following the guidelines provided. (Videos of tests judged in another ...

Celebrate Virtus’ 35th Birthday by Joining the ’35 Your Way’ Global Challenge April 6 – May 1

Happy 35th Birthday Virtus! Help us celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY challenge: walk, run, skip, swim, cycle, row, jump or get active your own way! WHO: Virtus Athletes, Family & Friends Around the World WHAT: 35 YOUR WAY Global Challenges on Playwaze Platform: • Walk/Run/Swim 35km (@22miles) in 35 days • Cycle 350km (@218miles) in 35 days • Row 35km in 35 days • How fast can you do 35 skips / 35 star-jumps? • Futsal/Football/Soccer: How many successful juggles can you do in 3.5 minutes? • Basketball...

US Riders Shine at 2020 Virtus Equestrian Video Championships

Athletes Without Limits US National Equestrian Team makes strong showing and claims first medal in the sport Congratulations to Athletes Without Limits' US riders, Katherine Richards and Anna Beem, for representing their country against the top dressage riders in the world at the 2020 4th Virtus World Equestrian Video Championship. This year's trailblazer, Anna Beem and her partner Leap of Faith, represented not just the US, but also the world as one of the first category II3 Autism+ riders to compete in the event. Not only has she earned her place in history, but for her effort, was rewarded with the Gold medal with a score of 59.942%. Beem ...

France to host 2023 Virtus Global Games

The sixth edition of the Virtus Global Games will be held in Vichy, France from 4 to 10 June 2023.

Athletes Without Limits US Team Trip to 2023 Virtus Global Games (France)

From June 2-11, 2023 more than one thousand of the best athletes from around the world will compete in the quadrennial Virtus Global Games, hosted in Vichy, France for seven days of elite multi-sport competition. The Games is the World Championships for athletes with an intellectual impairment in the following sports: Basketball, Cycling, Equestrian (new), Futsal, Judo (new), Karate (new), Rowing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis and Track & Field/Athletics, with additional demonstration events. Athletes Without Limits looks forward to taking a US Team to what will be our 5th Global Games since becoming the US Member of Virtus in ...

AWL Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A summary of Athletes Without Limits event cancellations and postponements in order to help prevent further spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) — with links to relevant updates and preventative measures.

Athletes Without Limits relocates National headquarters to Bend Oregon

The move was made in large part due to Bend’s abundance of training opportunities and facilities, access to outdoor recreation, active lifestyle, and the community’s ethos for volunteerism.