About
Fox Village is a purpose-built dressage horse show management software trusted by experienced show organizers throughout the United States and Canada. Designed with direct input from top show secretaries and managers, the platform offers an all-inclusive solution to manage every aspect of a dressage competition from start to finish. The software supports the full spectrum of equestrian events — from local schooling shows and pony club rallies to large-scale international FEI CDI competitions. Its real-time scoring capabilities allow judges and scribes to post results instantly from the booth, eliminating delays and manual tabulation errors. For 2024, Fox Village brought online entry management in-house, allowing competitors to search and enter shows directly at entry.foxvillage.com. A rolling seven-day window of current events makes it easy to find shows by date and state. Ride times and results are published online and updated in real time, giving competitors, trainers, and spectators instant access to current standings. Additional features include paperless scoring workflows, downloadable software for desktop use, and dedicated support and resources for show administrators. The platform is designed to be easy to use even for organizers who are not technical, making professional-grade show management accessible to clubs and associations of all sizes. Fox Village is ideal for dressage show secretaries, competition managers, equestrian clubs, and breed organizations looking for reliable, accurate, and streamlined show administration software.
Key Features
- Real-Time Scoring: Post dressage scores instantly from judges' booths, eliminating delays and manual errors for competitors and spectators.
- Online Entry Management: Integrated online entry portal at entry.foxvillage.com allows competitors to search events and submit entries directly.
- Live Ride Times & Results: A rolling seven-day event window lets users filter shows by date and state to view up-to-date ride times and published results.
- Paperless Scoring Workflows: Supports fully digital, paperless scoring to modernize show administration and reduce administrative overhead.
- Full Competition Range Support: Handles everything from local schooling shows and pony club rallies to international FEI CDI competitions within a single platform.
Use Cases
- Managing all administrative aspects of a local dressage schooling show from entries to final results
- Running a large-scale FEI CDI international competition with instant in-booth score posting
- Coordinating pony club rally entries, scheduling, and scoring in one platform
- Publishing real-time ride times and results online for competitors, trainers, and spectators
- Transitioning a dressage show association to paperless scoring and digital entry management
Pros
- Built by Industry Experts: Designed with input from top US and Canadian show secretaries and managers, ensuring workflows match real-world needs.
- All-Inclusive Platform: Covers the entire show lifecycle — entries, scheduling, scoring, and results — removing the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Easy to Use: Accessible for non-technical organizers and club administrators, lowering the barrier to professional show management.
- In-House Online Entries: Brought online entries in-house for 2024, giving show managers tighter control and a seamless integrated experience.
Cons
- Dressage-Specific Only: The platform is purpose-built for dressage and is not suitable for other equestrian disciplines or sports events.
- Paid License Required: Requires purchase and annual renewal, which may be a barrier for very small or volunteer-run clubs with tight budgets.
- Desktop Software Dependency: Core show management relies on downloadable desktop software, which may limit flexibility for fully cloud-based workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Village?
Fox Village is a dressage horse show management software that helps organizers manage competitions from online entries through real-time scoring and results publishing.
What types of competitions does Fox Village support?
Fox Village supports the full range of dressage events, from schooling shows and pony club rallies to large international FEI CDI competitions.
How does the online entry system work?
Competitors can visit entry.foxvillage.com to search for upcoming shows by date and state, then submit their entries directly through the portal.
Can scores be posted in real time?
Yes. Fox Village supports real-time scoring directly from the judges' booths, allowing results to be published instantly as tests are completed.
How do I get started with Fox Village?
You can purchase the software directly from the Fox Village website, download it from the Downloads section, and access support resources and documentation to get up and running.
