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First ride out in the open - 12yr old Stallion 2009
Horse Show Judging
Announcing
Clinic Ministry
Rodeo & Horse Show Ministry
Riding Lessons & Training
BASIC INFORMATION
ABOUT WHAT JUDGES OFTEN LOOK FOR
IN A CLASS
TRAIL
Accuracy over obstacles including not knocking or hitting obstacles
Calm, relaxed horse
Reins easily & lightly on & off the obstacles
Looks like a pleasure to ride
Nice movement where the horse is using themselves nicely - no short movement or being strung out
HALTER - Judged on Conformation
Overall balance of the horse
Correct straight legs (no toeing out, etc)
Good angles of the shoulder, the hips, hocks, fetlocks
Good muscle tone & condition & weight
Good coat condition
Nice even movement when walking & trotting for the judge
Movement & conformation that is ideal for your specific breed of horse
Squares up nicely
Good grooming
SHOWMANSHIP- Judged on how your handle your horse
Accuracy on pattern (example--stopping at the cone instead of past it)
Grooming of the horse & handler
How well you square your horse up - is it really square?
GO AS YOU PLEASE, NOVICE & GREEN
See Hunter, Gaited & Western Class information below
HUNTER
Nice big long stride that covers ground with a flat knee
Rounding of the back so that the horse uses themselves and steps up underneath themselves nicely
Free easy movement
Level headset
On the bit - not nosing our or tucking their nose in
Nice, smooth, quick upward and downward transitions (example- going from a walk to a canter)
Consistent tempo at all gaits -not speeding up or slowing down
Good huntseat equitation
OVER FENCES
Consistent tempo
Relaxed over jumps
Takes jumps confidently & clears them nicely
**Reverses to the inside on the rail
GAITED
Nice consistent tempo & movement -not speeding up or slowing down & consistent in how they move
For Racking & Walking Horses a higher knee action and reach
On the bit - not nosing our or tucking their nose in
Smooth transitions between gaits
Looks like a pleasure to ride
Style Racking is more formal & they look for more knee action & reach- looking for more of a big show horse
Country Pleasure is less showy and less action & more natural
Good equitation
**Reverses to the outside on the rail
WESTERN
Nice relaxed calm horse on a looser rein
Horses ridden in a curb (bit with a shank) are ridden ONE HANDED
Horses ridden in a snaffle are ridden TWO HANDED
No tie downs, martingales, cavesons allowed
All gaits are slower in tempo but the horse should not be short-strided
Good quality movement where the horse is useing themselves - the back is not hollowed out but rounded & they are reaching
Consistent tempo - no speeding up or slowing down
Smooth & quick transitions between gaits
Level topline -head not above or below the withers
Looks like a pleasure to ride
Good equitation
RANCH RIDING
Is still slower but covers a little more ground like you would want working out on the ranch
Penalized for the head going below the withers
RANCH REINING
Precision & lightness on the reining pattern
Smooth lead changes
Nice solid stops but long sliding stop not required -- you don't want to slide when you're out on the ranch!
**We encourage everyone that wants to try reining to give it a try! You don't have to be a pro!
WESTERN RIDING & WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP
Precision on the pattern
Good western equitation
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS
Get to the show early so that you're not rushed -- if you feel rushed your horse will pick up on that!
Make sure your horse is groomed his best and make sure your tack & clothes are neat & clean
Review your breed's rule books to know what they look for & what you can & can't do!
Most associations require you to ride a Senior Horse (6yrs & older) in a bit with a shank
Don't be intimidated -- get out there and try something new! We have a lot of novices at our shows, which we LOVE, and you won't be the only one!
NEW ~ Links & Events in our area
Rarity Bay Equestrian -Vonore, TN --- RANCH SORTING SERIES & SHOWS
- Trail riding & boarding
Tri-C Farms -Seymor, TN
- Ranch Sorting, Barrel Racing every month! Usually something going on every Friday or Saturday
Sept 4th -- Barrel Bash -- Offering prizes!
(865) 382-0343 · 1802 Cowan Way, Seymour, TN 37865 tricfarms@yahoo.com
Hull Performance Horses - Athens, TN ---GREAT PROSPECTS FOR SALE ALWAYS!
--Tune up Tuesdays - ride free in covered arena - call for appointment!
McMinn County Saddle Club -Athens, TN
-- EXTREME COWBOY CHALLENGE
Blue Pointe Stables -Kingston, TN
- Monthly Open Schooling Shows -
Quarter Turn Ranch - Kingston, TN
-Monthly Open Schooling Shows -
SCOTT KIGER - Lyerly, GA
Cow Horse, Ranch & Horsemanship Clinics (706)506-5526
Circle C Cowboy Church
contact us to get on our links list!
~ FAIRWEATHER FARM NEWS ~
December 2011 - Purchased a new Futurity Barrel horse and a Futurity Prospect!
See "Our Horses" page!
We want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone that came out and supported the shows the last couple of years. We've enjoyed spending time with all of you! In 2012 we're hoping to concentrate a little more on the ministry side and teaching clinics and competing. We're ALWAYS interested in helping folks get the word out in the horse community about events, horses for sale, new talent. So contact us if you think we can help you in some way.
