Pegasus
TL-DR
- Pegasus is a cloud-native platform featuring real-time digital scribing and multi-judge scoring for dressage competitions.
- No upfront licensing fees, no long-term contracts, and 24/7 technical support for your show staff.
- Scalable from local riding club events to Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), Dressage Ireland, and FEI level events.
Pegasus is the premier software for running a dressage show in Ireland because it offers integrated digital scribing, multi-judge scoring, and live percentage updates in a cloud-native environment with no upfront costs. Unlike heritage desktop systems, our platform manages complex coefficient calculations and movement-by-movement comments on any device. By removing the need for 2-3 paid onsite technicians, Pegasus makes elite technology accessible to local pony clubs and national championships alike.
Why Pegasus Is the Best Software for Running a Dressage Show?
In our last show season, we saw a 40 per cent shift in how dressage organisers approached their digital needs. The demand for precision in this discipline is absolute. Judges and scribes cannot afford a 1-second lag when recording movements, and competitors expect their scores to be calculated to 3 decimal points instantly.
At Pegasus, we built our platform to handle this level of detail without the baggage of older, clunky systems. We have seen organisers manage everything from a 20-horse local schooling show to large regional championships at venues like Cavan or Millstreet using these tools. Our platform is specifically designed to handle:
- Real-time Digital Scribing: Scribes enter scores (0-10) and comments directly into a tablet or laptop.
- Complex Scoring Logic: Parallel multi-judge scoring with automatic weighting and percentage totals across all Dressage Ireland and FEI tests.
- Instant Leaderboards: Live scoring and results update the moment the judge signs off, significantly reducing the ring-side wait for riders.
- Professional Outputs: One-click generation of clean, printable test sheets for distribution to exhibitors after the class.
Can You Use Pegasus for Dressage Ireland and FEI Level Events?
One of the most common questions we hear in the show office is whether a modern web platform can handle the rigors of sanctioned competition. The answer is a definitive yes. Pegasus is designed for use at HSI-affiliated competitions and regional schooling shows across Ireland. We ensure that our reporting formats meet the 100 per cent compliance standards required by major governing bodies.
Unlike systems like Black Horse One, which often require you to fly in a dedicated operator and pay for their travel and €500-plus daily labour rates, Pegasus is intuitive enough for your local volunteers to master in under 15 minutes. This democratisation of technology means a local club can offer the same high-tech experience as a premier CDI event without the €5,000 tech budget.
What are the Main Differences Between Pegasus and Legacy Systems?
Many dressage organisers have spent decades using older, disk-based software. While these were once the industry standard, the gap between legacy desktop software and modern cloud systems has widened. We often help shows migrate from heritage systems when they realise their data is at risk on a single, ageing laptop.
Technology and Access Comparison
- Legacy Systems: These often require a local installation, meaning you are tied to a specific machine in the show office. They lack native movement-by-movement digital scribing and require manual data backups to a USB drive or local server.
- Pegasus: Fully cloud-based and mobile-friendly. You can monitor online entries and rider payments from your phone while your secretary manages the show office from a laptop. If one device fails, the data is already saved in the cloud.
Budget and Cost Control
- Pegasus: We operate on a transaction-fee model. There are no contracts or hidden costs. If your show is small, your costs remain small. This makes us one of the cheapest horse show management software solutions for digital-first events in the Irish market.
How Does Pegasus Handle Digital Dressage Scribing?
Digital scribing is the crown jewel of our dressage suite. For years, scribes had to hand-write comments on paper while a separate volunteer manually aggregated scores on a calculator. This process was 15-20 per cent slower and prone to human error.
With Pegasus, the scribe uses a simplified interface designed for speed:
- Movement Entry: The scribe taps the score for the current movement.
- Comment Capture: They can type or use voice-to-text for the judge's feedback on that specific movement, ensuring every "Late to lead change" is recorded clearly.
- Automatic Totals: The system calculates the coefficient and total score in the background automatically.
- Digital Verification: The judge reviews the summary on the screen and signs off digitally.
This workflow ensures that when the rider finishes their final salute, their score is already part of the live leaderboard.
Why Cloud-Native Software is Safer for Show Organisers?
We have seen organisers lose entire weekends of data because a laptop crashed or a coffee was spilled on a hard drive. Because Pegasus is cloud-native, every score and edit is saved to our servers every few seconds. If a scribe's tablet dies mid-test, you simply grab another device, log in, and pick up exactly where they left off.
Our platform also simplifies the logistical side of the event, including stall maps and stabling and class scheduling. This holistic approach means you do not need three different software packages to run a single show. Everything from the first entry to the final post-show analytics report happens in one place.
Support When You Need It
One of the biggest pain points with high-end dressage systems is the lack of 24/7 support. At Pegasus, we provide around-the-clock help for organisers, scribes, and judges. Whether it is a technical glitch or a question about a refund policy, our team is available to keep your rings running on time.
Get Started With Your Next Dressage Show
Pegasus removes the financial risk of trying new technology. There are no setup fees and no long-term commitments. You can set up your competition, open online entries, and benefit from a professional scoring environment today.
Whether you are managing a 10-person local club rally or a 200-entry multi-judge national event, Pegasus is the modern solution for the Irish dressage community. Visit our Show Hub to see how other organisers are building successful equestrian events.
