429) Model Hunter
430) Trail (1st Yr. Horse or 1st Yr. Rider) West/Eng.
431) Trail (17 & under) West/Eng.
432) Trail (Adult) West/Eng.
English Schooling Break
Class 433 not to start before 12 Noon
***Remember 429-432 are optional
classes for English High Point***
433) W/Trot Pleasure (Novice)
434) W/Trot Equitation (Novice)
435) W/Trot Pleasure (Adult)
436) W/Trot Equitation (Adult)
437) W/Trot Pleasure (17 & under)
438) W/Trot Equitation (17 & under)
439) W/Trot Equitation (Open)
440) Pre-English Pleasure (Open)
441) Pre-English Equitation (Open)
442) Hunter Hack 12” x Rail (Open) Trotting not penalized
443) Hunter Hack 2’ (Open)
444) Hunter Hack 2’6” (Open)
445) English Pleasure (Novice)
446) English Equitation (Novice)
447) English Pleasure (Adult)
448) English Equitation (Adult)
449) English Pleasure (17 & under)
450) English Equitation (17 & under)
451) English Pleasure (Open)
452) English Equitation (Open)
401) Grooming
402) Halter – Horses, 2 yrs & Under
403) Halter – Horses, 3-5 yrs
404) Halter – Horses, 6 yrs & over
405) Halter - Pony (under 14.2 hands)
Grand & Reserve Class: 1st & 2nd from classes
402–405 are eligible
406) Halter – Color
407) Showmanship (Novice)
408) Showmanship (17 & under)
409) Showmanship (Adult)
410) Showmanship (Open)
411) Lead Line (10 & under
15 minute break before class 412 begins
412) W/Jog Pleasure (17 & under)
413) W/Jog Pleasure (Adult)
414) W/Jog Pleasure (Open)
415) W/Jog Horsemanship (17 & under)
416) W/Jog Horsemanship (Adult)
417) W/Jog Horsemanship (Open)
418) Pre-Western Pleasure (Open)
419) Pre-Western Horsemanship (Open)
420) Western Pleasure Jr. Horse (5 yrs & under)
421) Western Pleasure Sr. Horse (6 yrs & over)
422) Western Pleasure (Novice)
423) Western Pleasure (17 & under)
424) Western Pleasure (Adult)
425) Western Pleasure (Open)
426) Western Horsemanship (Novice)
427) Western Horsemanship (17 & under)
428) Western Horsemanship (Adult)
December, February & April double point shows.
You must show in at least 4 the regular season shows to qualify for Year End Awards.
Twin Rivers Saddle Club Membership required to show and/or school
Pleasure Series Rules and Class Descriptions
High Point Categories – Daily and Year End
Halter (Novice):
Must show in 407 plus a minimum of two from classes 401-406 and 410
Halter (17 & Under):
Must show in 408 plus a minimum of two classes 401-406 and 410
Halter (adult):
Must show in 409 plus a minimum of two from classes 401-406 and 410
Walk/Jog (17 & Under):
Must show in 412 and 415 plus a minimum of one from classes 414, 417, 430
Walk/Jog (adult):
Must show in 413 and 416 plus a minimum of one from classes 414, 417, 430
Pre-Western:
Must show in 418 and 419 plus a minimum of one from 414, 417, 430
Western Pleasure (Novice):
Must show in 422 and 426 plus a minimum of one from classes 420 or 421, 425, 431 or 432
Western Pleasure (17 & Under):
Must show in 423 and 427 plus a minimum of one from classes 420 or 421, 425, 431
Western Pleasure (Adult):
Must show in 424 and 428 plus a minimum of one from classes 420 or 421, 425, 432
Walk/Trot (Novice):
Must show in 433 and 434 plus a minimum of one from 429, 430, 439, 442
Walk/Trot (17 & Under):
Must show in 437 and 438 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 430, 439, 442
Walk/Trot (Adult):
Must show in 435 and 436 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 430, 439, 442
Pre-English:
Must show in 440 and 441 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 430, 439, 442
English (Novice):
Must show in 445 and 446 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 431 or 432, 442 or 443, 451, 452
English (17 & Under):
Must show in 449 and 450 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 431, 442 or 443 or 444, 451, 452
English (Adult):
Must show in 447 and 448 plus a minimum of one from classes 429, 432, 442 or 443 or 444, 451, 452
Classes for Horses of a Certain Age:
Horse’s age is determined as of January 1st.
Grooming:
To be shown in hand. To be judged on grooming details and condition. Horses should be of proper weight, properly cleaned and clipped. Will be asked to walk, jog/trot. While in line up horses should be mannerly and stand quietly for Judge’s inspection.
Halter Classes:
To be shown in hand. To be judged on: way of going, soundness, confirmation, manners, and proper weight. Horses should be groomed to breed specifications. Will be asked to walk, jog/trot and line up. Handlers should be properly attired. Horses are to be shown in a lead shank of adequate length and strength.
Color:
Must be color breed (Paint, Pinto, Palomino, Appaloosa or Buckskin). To be shown in hand. To be judged on brilliance of color or contrast. Will be asked to walk and line up.
Model Hunter:
To be shown in hand in a bridle with the exhibitor in proper English Attire. To be judged on confirmation, soundness and way of going. Horses under 2 years of age may be shown in halter.
Novice:
These classes are for exhibitors who have not won 5 blue ribbons. Ribbons won in this division during this show season do not affect your status for the year. Exhibitor may stay in this division for the whole year.
Showmanship At Halter:
To be judged on handler’s ability to exhibit the horse to the best advantage. Handlers will be required to
demonstrate proper showmanship and safety. May be asked to answer questions asked by the judge.
Lead Line:
Riders may not enter any other riding class on the weekend of the show in which they exhibit in lead line.
English/Western Pleasure:
To be judged on performance and ability to give a good pleasure ride with emphasis on manners
Equitation/Horsemanship:
To be judged on seat, hands, guidance and control of Horse/Pony. Pattern may be asked for by the judge
and/or may be asked to back.
Walk/Jog & Walk/Trot Classes:
Open to riders with age restriction as specified in class list or by novice specifications. Riders to walk
and trot/jog both ways of the ring.
Pre-Western Classes & Pre-English Classes:
This is for riders just learning to lope/canter. Rider can cross enter into Walk/Jog, Walk/Trot Classes, but no other lope/canter classes.
Trail First Year Horse/Novice Rider:
This class is an introduction to a Trail class. The class is open to both green trail horse and the novice rider. This class is open to English and Western riders and will only have four (4) to six (6) simple obstacles. It will be judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles with emphasis on manners, response to the rider, and attitude. This class is a walk/jog/trot only.
Trail 17 & Under/Adult:
This class will be judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles with emphasis on manners, response
to the rider, and attitude. Horse shall be penalized for any unnecessary delay while approaching the obstacles. Credit will be given to those horses negotiating the obstacles with style, providing that carefulness is not sacrificed. Credit will be giving to horses showing capability of picking their way through courses when obstacles warrant it, and willingly responding to rider’s cues on more difficult obstacles.
Hunter Hack:
To be judged on the flat and over two 12” x rail, 2’ & 2’6” fences.
Twin Rivers Saddle Club Membership required to show and/or school
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