Class Information
Class List
Entry fee is $15/class
Ribbons awarded 1st-6th
In Hand
Model to be judged on conformation, grooming, and presentation. Pattern to be judged on execution and presentation. 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)
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In Hand Pattern
Champion/Reserve In Hand
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 Pleasure
To be judged on manners and suitability. No martingales permitted. Test may ask for an extension of gait, collection of gait, backing several steps, or following a simple pattern (no jumping).
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English Pleasure 2 Gait
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English Pleasure 3 Gait
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English Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Champion/Reserve English Pleasure
Western Pleasure
To be judged on manners and suitability. No tie downs permitted. Horses in snaffle bits may be ridden two handed. Test may ask for an extension of gait, collection of gait, backing several steps, or following a simple pattern.
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Western Pleasure 2 Gait
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Western Pleasure 3 Gait
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Western Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Champion/Reserve Western 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 Rider
Open to riders under eighteen years of age by calendar year. To be ridden in english or western tack. Western horses in a snaffle may be ridden two handed. No martingales or tie downs permitted. Helmets must be worn by all riders regardless of discipline.
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Young Rider 2 Gait Pleasure
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Young Rider 2 Gait Equitation/Horsemanship
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Young Rider In Hand Pattern
Champion/Reserve Young Rider
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. Reinsmanship class will have a small pattern and will be judged on movement, manners, as well as driver’s skill and execution of pattern.
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Pleasure Driving In Harness
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Reinsmanship Pattern
Champion/Reserve In Harness
Fresh Off the Track
Open only to active racehorses or horses that last raced/made a qualifying attempt from July 1, 2023-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 2 Gait Pleasure
Champion/Reserve Fresh Off the Track
Dressage Test of Choice
Ribbons will be rewarded by percentage:
Yellow: 50-60%
Red: 60-70%
Blue: 70+%
Highest Score of Show Award
Video Instructions
In Hand Pattern
Hunter Under Saddle 2 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Hunter Under Saddle 3 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, then canter for 20 seconds before coming to a walk again. Change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Canter for 20 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Hunter Hack
English Pleasure 2 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
English Pleasure 3 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, then canter for 20 seconds before coming to a walk again. Change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Canter for 20 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
English Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Extended trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting. Back 4 steps and walk off on a loose rein before ending video.
Western Pleasure 2 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Western Pleasure 3 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, then canter for 20 seconds before coming to a walk again. Change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Canter for 20 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Western Pleasure 2 Gait Test
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Extended trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting. Back 4 steps and walk off on a loose rein before ending video.
Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Equitation/Horsemanship 3 Gait
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, then canter for 20 seconds before coming to a walk again. Change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Canter for 20 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Equitation/Horsemanship 2 Gait Test
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then sitting, collected trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Extended posting trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting. Back 4 steps and walk off on a loose rein before ending video.
Young Rider 2 Gait Pleasure
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Young Rider 2 Gait Equitation/Horsemanship
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
Young Rider In Hand Pattern
Pleasure Driving In Harness
Begin tracking left at the walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then slow trot 15 seconds. Working trot for 15 seconds, then a strong trot for 15 seconds. Walk, and switch directions across the diagonal. Walk for 15 seconds, then slow trot 15 seconds. Working trot for 15 seconds, then a strong trot for 15 seconds. Walk for a few steps before halting. A header may be used.
Reinsmanship Pattern
FotT 2 Gait Pleasure
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
FotT 3 Gait Pleasure
Begin tracking left at walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds. Come to a walk, then canter for 20 seconds before coming to a walk again. Change direction, and walk for 15 seconds. Canter for 20 seconds, then trot for 20 seconds, then come to a walk for a few steps before halting.
FotT In Harness 2 Gait Pleasure
Begin tracking left at the walk. Walk for 15 seconds, then slow trot 15 seconds. Working trot for 15 seconds, then a strong trot for 15 seconds. Walk, and switch directions across the diagonal. Walk for 15 seconds, then slow trot 15 seconds. Working trot for 15 seconds, then a strong trot for 15 seconds. Walk for a few steps before halting. A header may be used.
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):
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