Upon arriving at an event location where you are showing or exhibiting;

Go to the show office to pick up your exhibitors packet. This will include the exhibitor number to be worn in the classes that you are entered in. Find the location of your horse's stall. Investigate the condition of the stall (both in and out), checking for any protrusions of nails/screws/staples from the stalls previous use. Have tools with you for removing such things. Check the latch to make sure it will latch securely. Any problems with the stall should be reported to the show management.

Bedding may be provided or you provide your own. Bring a bucket for watering your horse, and hay/feed for the time you will be there.

Competing in a Halter Class:

Basic things you need

Lead Rope

Halter

Horse Comb/brush Set

Small towels/rags

Your appropriate show attire, including boots. (read show rules for the show)

Your show number

Step 1 Groom your horse. You want to have a well-groomed body and brushed out mane, tail, and feather.

Step 2  Put a halter on your horse. Show halters are typically leather and may be adorned with trims.

Step 3 When the class is called take horse to the staging area. Walk or trot your horse into the arena when instructed to do so The gate person or ring steward will tell you how to enter.

Step 4 Prepare to be judged on your horse's conformation (build) and how the horse moves. The horse should stand squarely on all four feet. Not stretched.

Step 5 Follow the judge's and ring steward's instructions. As the judge is looking at your horse, he or she may ask you to trot or walk your horse out of line or turn it around.

Step 6 Stand out of the way of the judge. You never want to interfere with the judge seeing your horse.

Step 7 Stand tall and proud, with your head up and shoulders back:

Helps and TIPS

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