Horse Show
14 . Definition of gates a . Walk – Brisk , true flat-footed with good reach b . Normal Trot – 2-beat at medium speed with moderate collection . Must be mannerly , cadenced , balanced and free moving . ( post required in English ) c . Canter – 3-beat , faster and stronger , lengthened stride , collection correct and straight on both leads .
Horse Show Classes Start time 9:00 AM
Halter Classes 1 . 2-year-old and younger Mares 2 . 3-Year-old and older Mares 3 . 2-year-old and younger Geldings 4 . 3-year-old and older Geldings Grand Champion Fit and Confirmation – Top 2 horses out of classes 1-6 . If you place in the top two of classes 1-6 – Please come back in for Grand and Reserve . No pre registry or registration fee will apply for Grand and Reserve Fit and Confirmation Halter Horse . A Grand and Reserve Grand will be awarded .
5 . Senior Showmanship at halter 6 . Junior Showmanship at halter 7 . Pee Wee Showmanship at halter 8 . Pee Wee Hunter Under Saddle ( English
Pleasure ) Walk Trot 9 . Junior Hunter Under Saddle ( English
Pleasure ) Walk Trot 10 . Senior Hunter Under Saddle ( English
Pleasure ) Walk Trot 11 . Junior Hunter Under Saddle ( English Pleasure ) Rider 18 years and under 12 . Senior Hunter Under Saddle ( English
Pleasure ) 13 . Pee Wee English Equitation – Walk Trot pattern 14 . Junior Hunt Seat Equitation – W / T / C pattern 15 . Senior Hunt Seat Equitation- W / T / C pattern 16 . Lead Line Class – Rider 7 years and younger / English or western attire 17 . Pee Wee Walk Trot Western Pleasure 18 . Junior Walk Trot Western Pleasure 19 . Senior Walk Trot Western Pleasure 20 . Pee Wee Western Pleasure ( W / T / C ) 21 . Junior Western Pleasure ( W / T / C ) 22 . Senior Western Pleasure ( W / T / C ) 23 . Pee Wee Horsemanship ( Walk trot pattern ) 24 . Junior Western Horsemanship 25 . Senior Western Horsemanship 26 . Discipline Rail ( Like Simon Says ) - All
Ages Break to set up Trail and tractor 27 . Senior Trail ( W / T / C ) 28 . Junior Trail ( W / T / C )
29 . Pee Wee Trail – Walk Trot only pattern 30 . Ranch Trail – All Ages Break to tear down trail and tractor break 31 . Youth Ranch Pleasure – Rail Only 32 . Senior Ranch Pleasure – Rail Only 33 . Youth Ranch Riding – AQHA Pattern 34 . Senior Ranch Riding – AQHA Pattern 35 . Youth Reining – AQHA Pattern 36 . Senior Reining- AQHA Pattern 37 . Open Ranch Confirmation Speed Classes 38 . Practice Barrels – No times , No premium 39 . Senior Barrels 40 . Junior Barrels 41 . Pee Wee Barrels 42 . Practice Poles- No times , No premium 43 . Senior Pole Bending 44 . Junior Pole Bending 45 . Pee Wee Pole Bending 46 . Senior Speed Race 47 . Junior Speed Race 48 . Pee Wee Speed Race 49 . Senior Flag Race 50 . Junior Flag Race 51 . Pee Wee Flag Race 52 . Open Keyhole Age divisions – As of Jan . 1 2024 Pee Wee – Exhibitor 10 Years and under Junior – 11-18 Senior 19 and over Open – All Ages Youth – 18 and under W / T / C – Walk Trot and Canter
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