ABOUT EMERALD HUNTERS
Emerald Hunters is highly active semi-competitive dressage club in North America, owned by Rebecca Ravenbird.
Logo by Rebecca Ravenbird
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Provide a safe, welcoming, & fun environment for all members
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Provide high quality dressage education & skills that can be applied to riders' daily lives
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Perform 2-3 times in showcase or competitive routines per year
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Educate and spread awareness about the environment
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Positively influence and motivate the club community
OUR GOALS
WHAT WE OFFER
HISTORY
Emerald Hunters was founded on approximately June 20th, 2020 by Aida Eveningball, and ownership was passed down to Rebecca Ravenbird. Starting in 2021, Emerald Hunters became semi-competitive in dressage, with our first competition being SSD's Luring Lover's duo competition (18th place out of 54) In February 2021, Emerald Hunters became the first dressage club to use Zoom rather than Discord for voice-commanding. During this time, we also began to develop a structured Dressage Curriculum that sourced from several other prominent clubs. In 2022, Emerald Hunters took home 3rd place in SSD Cupid's Crush competition and 1st place in SSD Trainee Trials. 2023-2024 focused on showcase routines "Footloose" and "Mario Kart 8". Emerald Hunters has grown tremendously in terms of management, and offers a safe, immersive, and positive experience for all members.
In January 2024, EH transitioned to become a fully Discord-based club. All members of EH are required to use Discord and abide by all Discord Terms of Service. Our Discord server provides announcements, information, private calls, and hangout chats for all members. 2025 marks Emerald Hunters 5 year anniversary and a 1st place win in Star Stable Embassy's "Field of Clovers" competition.
CLUB ENVIRONMENT
Emerald Hunters uses organized and appropriate management systems that allow riders to become successful and long-standing members. Our staff is comprised of mature individuals that work hard to provide a high-quality and drama free environment. Members are welcome to provide constructive feedback and are immersed in the day-to-day activities. The Hunters are accepting members with diverse backgrounds and experience, and riders are encouraged to spread positivity, both in game and real life.
EVENTS
Emerald Hunters also participates in fun events outside of dressage! There's never a dull moment in Emerald Hunters, as we are quite social! Members enjoy training, playing online games, Annual Events, photoshoots, collaborating with other clubs, and participating in the EHEC, our optional Realistic Roleplay Live Showing Stables!
INTERNET SAFETY
Emerald Hunters emphasizes internet safety. As we are all essentially just strangers on the internet, we prioritize members online safety. Here are ways we support this:
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Members never share personal phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, school names, birth years, or real names
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Members may not share face reveals whatsoever; they must block out their faces
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Members cannot ask, interrogate, or otherwise investigate other members' personal information
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Members are encouraged to report suspicious activity to me at any time (such as suspicious links, inappropriate content, and reporting member behavior
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Although our age requirement is 13+ due to Discord's Terms of Service, we ask members to not reveal their ages beyond a certain age range (such as saying "13-16 years old"
In addition to these more 'traditional' internet safety tips, we also ask members to do the following:
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PG topics only. We are a family friendly club, meaning that no sexual, violent, or derogatory content is allowed
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Potentially triggering content should be spoilered and warned in advance of sending the message
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Members are encouraged to use tone tags to avoid misinterpreting each other's messages
DRESSAGE
Emerald Hunters is a high level dressage club. Members receive an organized and well-structured dressage education with 24 unique lessons for Beginner-Elite levels and advanced teaching strategies. Emerald Hunters is semi-competitive, meaning that they participate in several competitions per year, hosted by various dressage competition organizations. We do not compete with SSD. Our dressage method allows members to perform dressage with a focus on technical precision, and work consistently 2-5 times per week.
OUR VALUES
MEMBER-CENTRIC
EH makes efforts to communicate clearly and effectively through the use of tone tags, regular and detailed pings, and through careful listening. EH strives to include members in important discussions through meetings, feedback, and votes. Members are regularly polled for event ideas and management strategies. We also offer many "Recognition" channels in our private Discord server where members can share their achievements and showcase things they're proud of. Members are expected to actively participate in our Discord server in these ways.
PRIVACY AND SAFETY
EH aims to keep member identities safe online through strict internet safety rules and guidelines. Our policies align with Discord Terms of Service and Star Stable Online's Terms of Service.
HONESTY
We ask members to be transparent about their intentions within the club. EH is a safe environment to discuss feedback, reporting, or concerns.
SKILL BUILDING
By participating in EH activities, we hope that you will learn valuable real-life skills such as empathy, communication, preparation, punctuality, and professionalism.
PASSION
EH is a rigorous club, with scheduling that relies on active and consistent member participation to achieve their goals. We encourage regular attendance for continuous growth and bonding with members to achieve our goals within the community.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We strive to be a role model and educational source for the entire SSO community. Your behavior and participation in the club represents us, and we encourage a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times.
CLUB FAQ's
Please read these FAQ's before asking other questions!
Who owns EH?
Bec - Rebecca Ravenbird
How often does EH practice?
We have 5-10 practices and activities per week. This means that there are 1-2 activities per weekday. We do NOT host activities on the weekends. Members are required to come to TWO (2) activities per week.
How long are EH activities?
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Ranked practices: 1 hour, with breaks
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Routine Prep: 1 - 1hr 30min, with breaks
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Events: 1-2 hours
What times are EH events?
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Generally, all events are held between 7:00-9:00pm EST.
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If there is 1 activity per day, the activity begins at 7pm EST and ends at 8pm EST.
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If there are 2 activities per day, the first activity starts at 7pm EST and the second activity begins at 8:00pm EST
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Sometimes, 2 activities can be held at the same starting time. This will always be specified in our weekly schedule in the private server.
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When filming routines, the practice runs from 7pm - 8:30pm EST.
What server is Emerald Hunters on?
Freezing Crater, North America.
Members should be comfortable moving servers if needed. Members are allowed to visit other servers, as long as they return to Freezing Crater for practices and events.
Are applications open? When are applications opening?
Check our Join page to see if applications are open. Please FULLY read the information, and then you can check the application open/closed status at the bottom of the page. Please go to #👋-roles to get the @Application and @Application Updates pings to stay notified of updates in our Discord server.
Do you use Discord?
Yes, Discord is a required platform for voice commanding, sending announcements, sharing our rules, and planning our schedules.
Do you teach beginners?
Yes we do! We start all riders off at the same level. Even if you have prior dressage experience, we want all riders to be on the same page with our commanding and dressage methods. Members receive an organized and well-structured dressage education with 24 unique lessons for Beginner-Elite levels. Our dressage method allows members to perform dressage with a focus on technical precision, and work consistently 2-5 times per week.
Can I watch Emerald Hunters practice?
Yes you can! However, we will likely have the eye button on, and we might not see you, so if you talk to us and don't get a response, we're not trying to be rude. We're just focused on practice!
Is there an age requirement?
Our age requirement is age 14+ WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are found to be underage, you will be banned and reported. There are adults and minors in the club.
Can my club collaborate / have an event with Emerald Hunters?
Please join the Emerald Hunters Open Discord server to learn more!
What are the club requirements?
Please look through Join!
Can I be on a team while in EH?
Yes, you can be on a team while in EH. We do not encourage you to be on more than one team though. If you do join a team, please inform the club owner or staff. You CANNOT be in the team of a club-team hybrid, as we consider it to be a club.
OUR SCHEDULE
Emerald Hunters typically has 1-2 activities per day. Members are required to attend 2 dressage practices or 2 activities per week to maintain their membership. The schedule is subject to change depending on our goals. Members riding in our competition or showcase routines may be asked to participate 5 days per week for filming purposes. Regular practices typically last for 1 hour, while routine practices can last 1hr 30m. All practices offer breaks. All activities start between 4:00pm-7:30pm PST. We do not host activities on weekends. We encourage applicants to have good time management and a generally open schedule before applying.
Below is a sample schedule:
4:00pm - Beginner Lesson 1
5:00pm - Intermediate Lesson 5
4:00pm - Routine Practice
5:00pm - Advanced Lesson 2
4:00pm - Beginner Lesson 2
5:00pm - Intermediate Lesson 6
4:00pm - Routine Practice
5:00pm - Advanced Lesson 3
4:00pm - Fun Friday Event
(Non-SSO games, RRP Shows, Collabs
Free Day
No activities are scheduled
Free Day
No activities are scheduled
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
After 3 months of membership, Emerald Hunters members can apply to become a Staff member for the club! Our Staff Team consists of mature, professional, and growth minded individuals who strive to provide the fairest and sustainable experience for members. Keep reading for more information about our positions!
Recruitment Leaders
Recruitment Leaders focus on recruiting new members and assessing the retention of current members.
EMERALD HUNTERS EQUESTRIAN CENTER
The Emerald Hunters Equestrian Center, or EHEC, is a 100% optional portion of our club that supports realistic roleplay! Some members are into competing, while others are into storytelling! We also host occasional rrp lessons and shows within the club on Fun Fridays!
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