![]() The 3 main disciplines being judged are the Hunters, the Equitation (aka “the eq”), and the Jumpers. You with me so far? Alright, let’s continue! Hunter/Jumper shows have 3 types of classes, at it’s most basic level. At the end of the division, the entry (rider/horse combo), with the highest number of points is the Champion of that division, and the entry with the second highest points is Reserve Champion. Each class is pinned 1st through 6th place (usually), and each place carries a numeric value. Divisions are made up of 2-3 classes, as a general rule. ![]() Classes are the individual judged sections that make up a Division. Maybe your fist show is with your 15 year old moody teenager, or your 11 year old attitude-filled tween – I’ll cover the beginner divisions mostly, and give you a brief explanation of the rest of the show.įirst a bit of vocabulary. Of course, your personal tiny tot, might not be so tiny. Let’s assume your tiny tot is heading to a local “C” rated or schooling show, because the local circuit is a perfect place to start. ![]() To combat this new and strange world, let me give you a basic idea of what to expect try to explain why it all takes so long. Add to that the fact that your trainer is obviously also quite busy doing her job before the show (entries, stalls, etc) so you don’t want to bother her with your silly questions (***note: no such thing as a silly question! Promise!). Odds are both you and your tiny tot are nervous, and there is just so much you don’t know. If your kid is waiting for spring not because the weather is warmer, but because spring means horse shows - Congratulations and welcome to being a horse show parent!Ī horse show is a lot like visiting a foreign country. ![]()
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