Horse Show
Superintendent : Jenna Jarnagan
Enter online at https :// bentonar . fairwire . com by 9 / 15 Show September 21 Benton County Fair Grounds Enter off Hwy 279 or Vaughn Rd and park south of the arena or on east side . Stalls are available in the arena for $ 5.00 during show hours . First come / first serve
GENERAL RULES 1 . Open to Benton County residents ONLY ; Entry fees of $ 5.00 per class charged . 2 . Online Registration for the show may be done at https :// bentonar . fairwire . com by
Sept . 15 . Show will begin at 9:00 a . m . 3 . Horses will be judged by breed rules . Open to horses of all breeds , registered and grade . 4 . English Pleasure classes may be ridden Hunt seat or Saddle seat . 5 . Proper attire per breed standards is requested . 6 . Age Divisions as of Jan . 1 2024
• Pee Wee- 10 and under
• Junior- 11-18
• Senior- 19 and over
• Open all ages
• Youth 18 and under 7 . Negative Coggins test is required within the past twelve months for all animals over 6 months old . Photocopies will not be accepted ; VS 10-11 carbon copies or the official EIA Test Card are acceptable . 8 . All horses must be serviceably sound or will be disqualified . 9 . Open Halter Classes a . To be judged per breed type . Horses shall be shown in hand at a walk and trot . Emphasis shall be placed on breed type , conformation , substance and quality . Transmissible weaknesses are to be counted strongly against breeding stock . 10 . Showmanship a . Handler is to be judged on his / her ability to show the animal to its best advantage per breed standards . 4-H or breed standards for the performance halter and horse will be adhered to as closely as possible , i . e . judged on the quarter horse system , with the exception of miniature horses , which will be shown on the half system ( exhibitor must be on the opposite half of the horse from the judge ). 11 . Equitation / Horsemanship a . Equitation / Horsemanship classes will be judged on a pattern only .
12 . English Pleasure / Hunter Under Saddle a . To be shown at a 4-beat walk , posting 2-beat normal trot , and 3 beat canter both directions of the ring ; To be shown with light contact with all reins at all time at all gaits , giving a distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride with the horse displaying a pleasurable attitude . All gaits performed with willingness and obvious easy , cadence , balance and smoothness . To be judged on performance , soundness , manners , and suitability to purpose .
13 . Western Pleasure a . Bits : western horses may be shown in ring snaffles or bosals regardless of horses ’ age . ( These bits require two hands on the reins ) However , if a shank type bit is used , the rider must use one hand on the reins . b . Whips are not allowed in western pleasure c . Horses will be judged on manners , and suitability of the horse for a relaxed but collected gait cadence and relatively slow speed of gait , along with calm and responsive disposition . d . Walk-Trot classes will require a walk and trot in both directions of the ring . Horses should stand quietly and back readily .
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