Rising Stars Youth Dressage

The Rising Star Youth Dressage Program was established in British Columbia in 2015 with a clear mission: to encourage greater youth participation in the sport of dressage. Since its inception, the program has expanded nationwide and is now officially recognized by Equestrian Canada.

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The program’s ongoing objective is to foster competence, confidence, and meaningful engagement within the youth dressage community—supporting young riders as they develop both technically and personally in the sport.

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Rising Star at QSLB

At QSLB competitions, Rising Star classes are designed to support skill development while maintaining a positive and encouraging competitive environment.​

• QSLB shows will use a one-judge system for equitation judging.

• The Rising Star class will be designated as the RS Equitation Evaluation class Test of Choice (TOC). Test selection will be as follows:  

  • ​EC Introductory test C

  • EC Training Level test 2

  • EC First Level test 2

  • EC Second Level test 2.

• Riders will ride the designated technical test for their level; however, scoring will be based solely on equitation, not on the technical marks of the test.

• The Equitation Judge will be positioned at C.

 

Eligibility

Riders who are 18 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2026 are automatically eligible to receive Rising Star ribbons, awards, and prizes. At year end, ribbons to 6th place will be awarded for each Rising Star TOC class. An overall champion and reserve champion will be awarded.​

 

The Rising Star Youth Dressage Program reflects QSLB’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of dressage athletes by creating structured, supportive, and development-focused competitive opportunities.

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Resources

• Equitation Score Sheet

• Judging Guidelines 

• Judging Scale 

• Equitation Guidelines

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For more information: Rising Star Youth Dressage Website