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 committee.
- Scalable from local Ribbon Days and Pony Club events to ESNZ and FEI level shows needing professional, instant results.
Pegasus is the best software for running a dressage show because it offers integrated digital scribing, multi-judge scoring, and live percentage updates in a cloud-native environment with no upfront costs. Unlike legacy desktop systems, our platform manages complex coefficient calculations and movement-by-movement comments on any device. By removing the need for expensive onsite IT support, Pegasus makes elite technology accessible to local horse clubs and national championships alike.
Why Pegasus Is the Best Software for Running a Dressage Show?
In the recent NZ show season, we saw a significant 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 riders 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 schooling show to large regional championships at venues like Taupo or McLeans Island 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 ESNZ and Pony Club 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 riders after the class.
Can You Use Pegasus for ESNZ 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 ESNZ-licensed competitions and regional schooling shows across New Zealand. We ensure that our reporting formats meet the 100 percent compliance standards required by national governing bodies.
Unlike high-end overseas systems which often require you to fly in a dedicated operator and pay for their travel and NZ$800+ 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 show can offer the same high-tech experience as a premier CDI event without a massive tech budget.
What are the Main Differences Between Pegasus and Legacy Desktop Systems?
Many dressage organisers have spent decades using older desktop-based programs. While these were once the industry standard, the gap between legacy software and modern cloud systems has widened. We often help shows migrate when they realise their data is at risk on a single, aging laptop in the show office.
Technology and Access Comparison
- Legacy Software: This requires a local installation, meaning you are tied to a specific machine. It lacks native movement-by-movement digital scribing and requires manual data backups to a USB drive.
- 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 safe in the cloud.
Budget and Cost Control
- Legacy Software: Typically charges annual subscriptions and per-show licences. If you need support on a Sunday morning, you might be out of luck or facing high emergency fees.
- 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 improves financial sustainability for regional shows and makes us one of the most cost-effective horse show management software solutions for digital-first events.
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 far 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, 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. For more on operational excellence, see the How to Run a Horse Show course.
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. This is especially vital when scaling horse shows from an annual clinic to a multi-ring series.
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 Pony Club rally or a 200-entry multi-judge Horse of the Year qualifying event, Pegasus is the modern solution for the New Zealand dressage community. Visit our Show Hub to see how other organisers are building successful equestrian events.
