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Here is a Class List Sample for a two day show.
Class Lists are varied and
must include the required classes addressed in the show rules
Additional Classes Offered at a show
Class descriptions should be published in the shows premium list for the added classes that are not addressed in the show rules
What is a Premium List?
A Premium List is the list of classes offered and all information about the show. Sometimes it is referred to as a Show Bill.
Class Descriptions
*GREEN HORSE CLASSES, Horse is judged
*NOVICE CLASSES, Handler is judged
*PLEASURE CLASSES, Horse is judged
*EQUITATION CLASS, Rider is judged
*SHOWMANSHIP, Handler is judged
Pleasure Driving Green Horse:
1st year showing and not to have won more than three 1st Place ribbons in this named class.
Pleasure Driving Novice Driver:
Driver not to have previously won more than three 1st places in this named class.
Versatility Class:
In Cart. Walk, Trot, Extended Trot; Grooms enter with 4 minutes to strip cart and harness off horse; then Horse is shown in Bridle (as a halter horse).
Liberty Class:
Exhibitor provides music; Horse is turned loose at start of music for 1 1/2 minutes in the arena so the judge can view the horse moving in different gaits both ways of the arena. Animation and playfulness is also observed. When music is stopped exhibitor has up to 1 1/2 minutes to catch the horse. Two persons/handlers in the arena to help direct the horse to use the whole arena. The person who released the horse must catch the horse. Disqualification if second handler touches the horse or horse is not caught before time runs out.
Ideal Gypsy Horse:
Under saddle class; Walk,Trot,Canter. Grooms enter with 2 minutes to strip tack and tidy horse. Horse shown in bridle (as a halter horse).
Musical Free Style Riding:
2- 3 Minutes; Riding elements to music; Elements will be posted before show time; to include walk, trot, side pass, haunch turn, back.
Dressage Suitability:
This is a ridden class. Horses and riders enter the ring together and are asked to walk, trot. Judged on suitability to be a dressage horse. Tack and attire as for dressage tests.
The horse is evaluated by the judge in terms of its conformation and movement as a dressage horse. Generally, a nice dressage bridle is most appropriate. Walked and trotted at the judges' discretion. In very general terms, a dressage judge is going to look for a horse with balance, clean legs, deep girth and plenty of impulsion from the hindquarters. The horse needs to travel straight with good elasticity of gait.
Jog In The Park:
Judged 50% on presentation and 50% on way of going in a walk trot class. Riding skirts permitted for women as part of the attire. The attire may be period clothing or modern. Horse tack can be either Western or English. Sidesaddle is acceptable.
Classes designated with G are games/fun classes.
* Registered Cross Bred classes
Saturday Classes begin at 8:30 am
1. Weanling Stallions
2. Yearling Stallions
3. 2 to 4 Year Old Stallions
4. 5 Year Old and Older Stallions
5. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Stallions
6. Nervous Novice Halter (Mares and Geldings ONLY)
7. Gypsy Horse Color Class (any age, any sex)
8* Registered Gypsy Horse Cross Color Class
9. Open Showmanship (any age, any person)
10. Pleasure Driving Green Horse
11. Pleasure Driving Novice Driver
12. Pleasure Driving Youth 17 and Under
13. Pleasure Driving Adult 18 and Over
14. Musical Free Style Driving
15. Pleasure Driving Challenge
16. Pleasure Driving Challenge Metallic Age (50 & over)
17. Pleasure Driving Ladies
18. Pleasure Driving Gentlemen
19. Musical Free Style Riding
20G. Apple Bob - Horse in Halter
21G. Apple Bob - Horse Under Saddle
Lunch Break
22. Costume Class
23. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Green Horse
24. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Novice Rider
25. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Youth 13 and Under
26. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Youth 14-17
27. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Adult 18 & Over
28. Western Pleasure Green Horse
29. Western Pleasure Novice Rider
30 Gypsy Horse Reining
31. Western Pleasure Walk/ Trot/ Canter
Youth 13 and Under
32. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter Youth 14-17
33. Western Pleasure Adult Walk/Trot/Canter 18 and Over
34. Western Pleasure Metallic Age (50 & Over)
35. Western Equitation Gypsy Horse
36* Registered Gypsy Horse Cross Under Saddle Western
37. Versatility Class
38. Trail Green Horse
39 .Trail Novice Rider
40. Trail 13 & Under
41. Trail 14-17
42. Trail Adult 18 and Over
43. Obstacle in Hand
44. Obstacle Ground Diving
45. Obstacle Driving
46* Registered Gypsy Horse Cross Driving
47G. Dollar Bill Race
48. Liberty
Sunday – Classes begin at 9:00 am
49* Registered Gypsy Horse Cross Geldings (1st & 2nd
placing not eligible for class 53)
50. Weanling and Yearling Geldings
51. 2 to 4 Year Old Geldings
52. 5 Year Old and Older Geldings
53. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Geldings
54. Weanling Fillies
55. Yearling Fillies
56. 2 to 4 Year Old Mares
57. 5 Year Old and Older Mares
58. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Mares
59. Best Matched Pairs
60. Mare and Foal
61. Get of Sire
62. Produce of Dam
63. Supreme Champion Halter Horse
(Champion Stallion, Mare, Gelding are in this class)
64G. Egg & Spoon Race
65G. Boot Race
Lunch Break
66. Ideal Gypsy Horse
67. Jog in the Park
Sunday Best Attire; Riding Skirts permitted; Walk -Trot
68. Lead Line English or Western. Walk Class; Child 10
yrs and under to ride; Helmets Required for Rider, Adult 18 or over to lead.
69. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Green Horse
70. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Novice Rider
71. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Youth 13 and Under
72. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Youth 14 to 17
73. English Pleasure Walk/Trot Adult 18 and Over
74* Registered Gypsy Horse Cross English Pleasure
75. English Pleasure Green Horse
76. English Pleasure Novice Rider
77. English Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter Youth 13 and Under
78. English Pleasure Walk/Trot/CanterYouth 14 to 17
79. English Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter Adult 18 and Over
80. English Pleasure Metallic Age 50 and Over
81. Dressage Suitability Walk/Trot
82. Gypsy Horse English Equitation
83. Gypsy Horse Hunter (18” Jumps)
Example
GYPSY HORSE
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