Rules

• All horses must have a current negative Coggins report, to be presented at check-in before unloading.

• Safety is the first priority in all activities. All exhibitors in Junior and Senior divisions are required to wear a helmet while mounted; helmets are strongly encouraged for Open division exhibitors.

• Any person riding, showing in-hand, or otherwise handling a horse must sign a liability release at check-in.

• Show management reserves the right to combine divisions and/or classes when deemed necessary to facilitate timely completion of the show.

• Exhibitors, owners, handlers, and trainers are responsible in full for any damage to the property, facility, or related equipment.

• Show management has the right to refuse an entry for any reason, and may ask any exhibitor, trainer, or handler who creates an unsafe situation to leave the facility.

Tack and Attire

• For all classes, formal show attire is allowed but not required; long pants, a clean shirt, and appropriate riding footwear is acceptable. Note: Helmets are not required for in-hand classes.

• Exhibitors entered in Hunter classes must ride in English-style tack. Dressage, Close Contact, Jumping, and Hunt saddles are all permitted. Any type of bit is allowed.

• Exhibitors entered in Western classes must ride in Western-style tack. Any type of bit is allowed.

• Exhibitors entered in trail classes may ride in either English- or Western-style tack.

• Exhibitors entered in in-hand classes (Halter, Showmanship, Trail In-Hand) may use any style of well-fitting halter.

Class List and Order of Go

1. Hunter Equitation Rail, Walk/Trot/Canter, Open Exhibitor

2. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T/C, Open Exhibitor

3. Hunter Equitation Rail, W/T/C, Senior Exhibitor

4. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T/C, Senior Exhibitor

5. Hunter Equitation Rail, W/T/C, Junior Exhibitor

6. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T/C, Junior Exhibitor

7. Hunter Equitation Rail, W/T, Open Exhibitor

8. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T, Open Exhibitor

9. Hunter Equitation Rail, W/T, Senior Exhibitor

10. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T, Senior Exhibitor

11. Hunter Equitation Rail, W/T, Junior Exhibitor

12. Hunter Equitation Pattern, W/T, Junior Exhibitor

13. Hunter Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Open Exhibitor

14. Hunter Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Open Exhibitor

15. Hunter Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Senior Exhibitor

16. Hunter Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Senior Exhibitor

17. Hunter Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Junior Exhibitor

18. Hunter Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Junior Exhibitor

19. Western Equitation Rail, Walk/Jog/Lope, Open Exhibitor

20. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J/L, Open Exhibitor

21. Western Equitation Rail, W/J/L, Senior Exhibitor

22. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J/L, Senior Exhibitor

23. Western Equitation Rail, W/J/L, Junior Exhibitor

24. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J/L, Junior Exhibitor

25. Western Equitation Rail, W/J, Open Exhibitor

26. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J, Open Exhibitor

27. Western Equitation Rail, W/J, Senior Exhibitor

28. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J, Senior Exhibitor

29. Western Equitation Rail, W/J, Junior Exhibitor

30. Western Equitation Pattern, W/J, Junior Exhibitor

31. Western Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Open Exhibitor

32. Western Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Open Exhibitor

33. Western Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Senior Exhibitor

34. Western Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Senior Exhibitor

35. Western Equitation Rail, Walk Only, Junior Exhibitor

36. Western Equitation Pattern, Walk Only, Junior Exhibitor

37. Trail, Open Exhibitor

38. Trail, Senior Exhibitor

39. Trail, Junior Exhibitor

40. Trail In-Hand, Open Exhibitor

41. Trail In-Hand, Senior Exhibitor

42. Trail In-Hand, Junior Exhibitor

43. Halter Mares, Open Exhibitor

44. Halter Mares, Senior Exhibitor

45. Halter Mares, Junior Exhibitor

46. Halter Geldings, Open Exhibitor

47. Halter Geldings, Senior Exhibitor

48. Halter Geldings, Junior Exhibitor

49. Showmanship (Simple Pattern), Open Exhibitor

50. Showmanship (Simple Pattern), Senior Exhibitor

51. Showmanship (Simple Pattern), Junior Exhibitor

Class Descriptions

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Hunter Equitation Rail

Exhibitors entered in Hunter Equitation Rail class will ride in the arena as a group and will be asked to show the corresponding gaits for their particular class (walk, walk/trot, or walk/trot/canter) in both directions. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for correct riding position, subtlety of cues, calm and clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the required gaits and navigating arena traffic. Exhibitors must ride two-handed.

Hunter Equitation Pattern

Exhibitors entered in Hunter Equitation Pattern class will ride in the arena individually, performing a pattern of 5–7 movements that show the corresponding gaits for their particular class (walk, walk/trot, or walk/trot/canter) and may also include halt, reverse, or back. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for correct riding position, subtlety of cues, calm and clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the pattern. Exhibitors must ride two-handed.

Western Equitation Rail

Exhibitors entered in Western Equitation Rail class will ride in the arena as a group and will be asked to show the corresponding gaits for their particular class (walk, walk/jog, or walk/jog/lope) in both directions. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for correct riding position, subtlety of cues, calm, clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the required gaits and navigating arena traffic. Exhibitors may ride either one- or two-handed, but may not switch back and forth.

Western Equitation Pattern

Exhibitors entered in Western Equitation Pattern class will ride in the arena individually, performing a pattern of 5–7 movements that show the corresponding gaits for their particular class (walk, walk/jog, or walk/jog/lope) and may also include halt, reverse, or back. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for correct riding position, subtlety of cues, calm, clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the pattern. Exhibitors may ride either one- or two-handed, but may not switch back and forth.

Trail

Exhibitors entered in Trail class will ride in the arena individually, navigating a series of obstacles. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for correct riding position, calm, clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the obstacles. Each obstacle shall receive a score of 0–5, with 0 being not attempted and 5 being excellent. Exhibitors must attempt a minimum of 5 obstacles to receive an overall score. Exhibitors will receive an additional point added to their overall score for each obstacle completed over the minimum number (5) required.

Trail In-Hand

Exhibitors entered in Trail In-Hand class will enter the arena individually, horse in hand, and navigate a series of obstacles. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for confidence in handling the horse, calm, clear communication with the horse, and precision in executing the obstacles. Each obstacle shall receive a score of 0–5, with 0 being not attempted and 5 being excellent. Exhibitors must attempt a minimum of 5 obstacles to receive an overall score. Exhibitors will receive an additional point added to their overall score for each obstacle completed over the minimum number (5) required.

Halter, Mares or Geldings

Exhibitors entered in Halter class will enter the arena individually, horse in hand, and show the horse at the walk, trot/jog, and halt. Judges will evaluate horses for conformation to their particular breed standard, quality of movement in the gaits, and general disposition. Horses should be structurally correct, adequately muscled, well-groomed, and well-mannered.

Showmanship

Exhibitors entered in Showmanship class will enter the arena individually, horse in hand, and navigate a simple pattern which shows the horse at the walk, trot/jog, and halt. Judges will evaluate exhibitors for precision in executing the pattern, calm and clear communication with the horse, and confidence in their handling and presentation.