Class Information
2026 Show Dates
April
(Opens April 1, closes April 30)
Judges: Lynn Stokking and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
May
(Opens May 1, closes May 31)
Judges: M. Nichols and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
June
(Opens June 1, closes June 30)
Judges: Jennifer Sawyer and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
July
(Opens July 1, closes July 31)
Judges: Lynn Stokking and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
August
(Opens August 1, closes August 31)
Judges: M. Nichols and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
September
(Opens September 1, Closes September 30)
Judges: M. Nichols and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
October
**Series Finale/Double Pointed**
Features Special Halloween Costume Class
(Opens October 1, closes October 31)
Judges: Barbara Kranzel Moran and Coeli Netsky (Dressage)
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Class List
Entry fee is $15/class
Ribbons awarded 1st-6th
Model
Model to be judged on conformation, grooming, and presentation. Cosmetic marks from racing (freeze firing, previous injuries, etc) not to be penalized. Horses may be presented in a bridle or halter.
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Model Mares
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Model Geldings
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Model Stallions
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Best Horse (Top 2 horses from each model class)
Champion/Reserve Model
Walk Only (In Hand or Ridden)
Best Turned Out section to be judged purely on grooming and presentation. Conformation or cosmetic blemishes not to be judged. Horse may be presented in a bridle or halter. Walk Only sections may be done in hand or mounted at the walk. Horses may be shown in a bridle or halter, and whatever tack of handler’s/rider’s choosing. Must be serviceably sound.
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Best Turned Out
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In Hand/Ridden Walk Only Pleasure
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In Hand/Ridden Walk Only Pattern
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In Hand/Ridden Walk Only Ground Poles
Champion/Reserve Walk Only
Hunter Horse
To be judged on movement, manners, and form over fences. No martingales in flat classes. Jumps may be taken at a trot/intermediate gait or canter.
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Hunter Under Saddle 2 Gait
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Hunter Under Saddle 3 Gait
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Hunter Hack (2 cross rails)
Champion/Reserve Hunter Horse
English/Western Pleasure
To be judged on manners and suitability. No martingales or tie downs permitted. Test may ask for an extension of gait, collection of gait, backing several steps, or following a simple pattern (no jumping). To be ridden in English or Western tack. Western horses in snaffle bits may be ridden two handed.
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Pleasure 2 Gait
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Pleasure 3 Gait
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Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Champion/Reserve Pleasure
Equitation/Horsemanship
To be judged on rider’s form, execution, and harmony with horse. To be ridden in english or western tack. Western horses in a snaffle may be ridden two handed. No martingales or tie downs permitted. Test may require: dropping of stirrups, backing several steps, an extension or collection of gait, turn on the haunches or forehand, or a simple pattern.
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Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait
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Equitation/Horsemanship 3 Gait
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Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait Test
Champion/Reserve Equitation/Horsemanship
Young Horse
Open to horses 6 years and younger by calendar year (i.e., a horse born in 2023 will be considered 3 years old, regardless of its actual birth date). For all non riding sections, horses may be presented in a bridle or halter. For ridden sections, horses may be shown in tack of rider’s choosing. Model section to be judged on conformation, grooming, and presentation. Lunge Line and ridden sections to judge horse’s movement and overall presence and potential as a future sport horse.
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Young Horse Model
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Young Horse 2 Gait Lunge Line
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Young Horse 3 Gait Lunge Line
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Young Horse 2 Gait Pleasure
Champion/Reserve Young Horse
In Harness
Jog carts/quick hitch harnesses permitted. Open or Closed bridle. Will call for a slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. These may be performed at the pace/intermediate gait, but horse must be consistent in gait (i.e., only pacing or only trotting). To be judged on movement and manners.
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Pleasure Driving In Harness
Fresh Off the Track
Open only to active racehorses or horses that last raced/made a qualifying attempt from July 1, 2024-present day. To be ridden in english or western tack. Western horses in a snaffle may be ridden two handed. No martingales or tie downs permitted. Jog carts/quick hitch harnesses permitted in harness class. Model class may be presented in a bridle or halter.
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FotT Model
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FotT 2 Gait Pleasure
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FotT 3 Gait Pleasure
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FotT In Harness
Champion/Reserve Fresh Off the Track
Introductory Level Dressage
Tests will be scored according to USDF guidelines and scoresheets. Classes will be pinned by ranking scores from high to low.
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USDF Intro A
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USDF Intro B
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USDF Intro C
Champion/Reserve Intro Dressage
Dressage Test of Choice
Ribbons will be rewarded by percentage:
Yellow: 50-60%
Red: 60-70%
Blue: 70+%
Video Instructions
Updated 4/1/26
Walk Only Pleasure
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at the walk for approximately 20 seconds. Halt, and reverse directions. Walk tracking right for approximately 20 seconds. Halt and back 3 steps. Stand quietly on a loose rein/lead for at least 5 seconds before video ends.
Walk Only Pattern
Walk Only Ground Poles
Hunter Under Saddle 2 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Hunter Under Saddle 3 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Hunter Hack
Pleasure 2 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Pleasure 3 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Sit the trot/intermediate gait for approximately 5 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Sit the trot/intermediate gait for approximately 5 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt. Back 3 steps and then stand on a loose rein.
Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Equitation/Horsemanship 3 Gait
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait Test
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Extend the trot/intermediate gait for approximately 5 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Extend the trot/intermediate gait for approximately 5 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt. Back 3 steps and then stand on a loose rein.
Young Horse 2 Gait Lunge Line
Film from "C" or fence line so that entire lunge circle is viewable. Begin with horse tracking left at the walk for approximately 15 seconds. Ask for a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Walk for approximately 15 seconds. Ask for trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and halt.
Young Horse 3 Gait Lunge Line
Film from "C" or fence line so that entire lunge circle is viewable. Begin with horse tracking left at the walk for approximately 15 seconds. Ask for a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Ask for a canter for approximately 15 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Walk for approximately 15 seconds. Ask for trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Ask for a canter for approximately 15 seconds. Walk, and halt.
Young Horse 2 Gait Pleasure
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
Pleasure Driving in Harness
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a slow trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a working trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a strong trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a slow trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a working trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a strong trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt (headers may be used).
FoTT 2 Gait Pleasure
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
FoTT 3 Gait Pleasure
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk, and pick up the canter for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt.
FoTT In Harness
Film from center of arena. Begin tracking left at walk for approximately 15 seconds. Pick up a slow trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a working trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a strong trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk and reverse directions. Pick up a slow trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a working trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Show a strong trot/intermediate gait for approximately 20 seconds. Walk for approximately 10 seconds and halt (headers may be used).
Dressage Intro A
Letter markers of some kind must be used! Film from "C". Declare test type in video title. MUST USE USDF INTRO A TEST
https://www.usdf.org/docs/showflash/web/tests/2023/2023%20Intro%20A.pdf?t=3/27/2026%207:05:52%20PM
Dressage Intro B
Letter markers of some kind must be used! Film from "C". Declare test type in video title. MUST USE USDF INTRO B TEST
https://www.usdf.org/docs/showflash/web/tests/2023/2023%20Intro%20B.pdf?t=3/27/2026%207:05:52%20PM
Dressage Intro C
Letter markers of some kind must be used! Film from "C". Declare test type in video title. MUST USE USDF INTRO C TEST
https://www.usdf.org/docs/showflash/web/tests/2023/2023%20Intro%20C.pdf?t=3/27/2026%207:05:52%20PM
Dressage Test of Choice
Letter markers of some kind must be used! Film from "C". Declare test choice in video title. ANY Dressage test of any kind (classical, western, in harness, eventing, etc) may be used so long as you correctly specify which test it is.
USDF Dressage Tests: https://www.usdf.org/downloads/forms/index.asp?TypePass=Tests
WDAA Western Dressage Tests: https://www.westerndressageassociation.org/wdaa-tests
CN Dressage Tests (walk only, in hand, etc):
