> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.horsespot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.horsespot.com/product-docs/basic-show-setup/creating-and-copying-shows.md). # Creating & Copying Shows {% embed url="" %} ## **1. Start a New Show** From your dashboard, click the New Show button, located next to your templates and drafts. This is a great step if you're setting up a show for the first time. #### **Duplicating a Past Show & Creating Custom Templates** **Here are some quick visuals into how to copy a show** One way is to hover over the cards in your Templates and drafts and hit "Copy" You can setup as many templates as you like on your show page that can ultimately sit in "Draft" mode.
You can also copy over past published shows. Navigate to "Copy Show" in the drop down button item hidden in the Staff Portal Icon (See below). Once you duplicate a show, you'll get to configure settings. The show will end up in your drafts until you're ready to make it live.
#### **Copy Show Configurations** You select what you want to copy. Once you hit the blue Copy button, Horse Spot will redirect you to the backend Admin side of that show. From there, you can start working or hit the the "Home" / Horse Spot logo to get back to your main tenant page.
## **2. Add Your Show Details** You'll be prompted to enter some basic information to get started: show name and date, address (start typing and it will pre-populate for you), contact information, disciplines (choose from the available options, and let us know if yours isn't listed so we can look into adding it), and officials (skip this for now if you don't have it yet, you can add it later). None of these settings are final at this stage. Everything here can be adjusted after the show is created, this step is just to get the show up and running before you make it live. ### **Configure rules or keep default settings** **Do not automatically deduct prize money** By default, prize money will be deducted from an entry's balance. When checked, any prize money earned will need to be disbursed as payouts. **Allow multiple entries for the same horse** By default, Horse Spot prevents you from entering the same horse more than once. Select this option to allow multiple entries for the same horse. This is useful if you need to assign back numbers per rider. **Customize or Disable Keeper Back Numbers** Allow entries to keep back numbers across shows. If enabled, Horse Spot will automatically assign their Back Number. You can assign keeper back numbers to horses, people, or an affiliate member field. **Enable Ryegate Integration** If you will be using Ryegate at your show and want to sync to Horse Spot automatically, turn this on to allow Ryegate to discover your show. This setting is automatically disabled after the show ends.
What is Ryegate? Does Horse Spot offer Live Scoring? Ryegate provides live scoring software for hunter/jumper shows, including scoring set up for video walls. Horse Spot seamlessly integrates with Ryegate for live scoring needs. As classes run, scores and results update in real time on video boards and on Horse Spot, so exhibitors, trainers, and spectators can follow along as they happen rather than waiting for results to be posted after the fact. If you have farm tech timers and have run live scoring in the past, we'd love to talk to you about the best setup for you and your event!
## **3. Choose Whether to Apply a Rule Set** If you want a fully custom show, you can skip applying a rule set and leave this as is. Choosing a rule set seeds the sanctioning body's default fees and settings for this show. If you wish to get your governing body or organization's rule set integrated into Horse Spot, please contact us. ## **4. Save Your Show** Click Save Changes to finish creating your show. This will take you directly into the new horse show. ## **5. Find Your Show in the Shows Tab** Once created, your show will appear as a draft under your Shows tab. Shows are organized by date, with older shows toward the right and shows further out on the left. Scroll to find the show by its date. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.horsespot.com/product-docs/basic-show-setup/creating-and-copying-shows.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.