Horse Shows

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 2025 Dates and Judges -

April 19th  - Anne Guard

(Food Truck = Chef Herb)

May 10th - Edee McGregor

(Food Truck  =  Chef Herb)

 **Two-Day Show** - June 7th - 8th - 

Saturday, June 7th - Dede Shumate

Sunday, June 8th - Lauren Maddox

 (Counts as 1 show for YE - hosted in Doswell, at The Meadow Event Park)**

July 19th - Dawn Leonard

(Food Truck  =  Chef Herb)

September 20th - Tracy Garland

(Food Truck = Chef Herb)

October 11th - TBA

(Annual Costume Class )

(Food Truck = Chef Herb)

November 1st  - Kim Gilbertson

(Year End Awards Show)

(Food Truck = Chef Herb)

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End of Year Awards Eligibility

In order to be eligible for end of year awards, Exhibitors must compete in four (4) different SSF shows during the current show season.

No exceptions.

 YEAR END AWARDS will be given out during the last show. 

2025 Class Fees:

$14.00 per class - Day of Show

$12.00 per Class - Pre-Entry 
(Pre-entries are DUE by 10 PM the Wednesday before the show date) 

Click Here for Pre-Entry Rules

Please read over class descriptions and show rules to make sure you(or your horse) qualify for classes and also so no rules are broken.

2025 Class Schedule

Show Starts at 9 AM(Unless otherwise NOTED/POSTED- Summer shows may start at 8am to beat the heat!)

(gates open at 7 am for morning schooling)

                                                                English/Hunter Classes

1. T.I.P. Hunter In Hand

2. Open Hunter In Hand

3. Open Hunter Showmanship

4. Open(English or Western) Leadline

5. Open (English or Western) Peewee Walk

6. 12 & Under Hunter - w/t-  50/50

7. 12 & Under Hunter - w/t - 100% Rider

8. 12 & Under Hunter - w/t - Pattern

9. Open Green Horse/Pony – Hunter 50/50 w/t

10. Open Green Horse/Pony – Hunter 100% Horse – w/t

11. Open Green Horse/Pony – Hunter w/t Pattern 

12. Cross Rails 18” – Course A

13. Cross Rails 18” – Course
14.        Cross Rails 18” – w/t  Flat

15. Open Novice Rider – Hunter 50/50 - w/t

16. Open Novice Rider – Hunter 100% Rider w/t

17. Open Novice Rider – Hunter w/t Pattern 

18. T.I.P. Open TB English Pleasure W/T Class

19. Adult Hunter Under Saddle – w/t

20. Adult HUS - GAYP

21. Adult HUS - w/t/c

22. Adult HUS - Eq. on the Flat

23. Low Hunter 2’-2’3”– Course A

24. Low Hunter 2’-2’3”– Course B

25. Low Hunter – Flat w/t/c

26. Youth Hunter Under Saddle – w/t

27. Youth HUS – GAYP

28. Youth HUS – w/t/c

29. Youth HUS – Eq. on the Flat

30. Suitable Hunter 2’6” - Course A

31. Suitable Hunter 2’6” - Course B

32. Suitable Hunter 2’6” - Flat w/t/c

LUNCH BREAK

Western Classes

33. 12 & Under Western SMS(part of 12 & Under WP Division)

34.   Youth Western Showmanship(part of Youth WP Division)

35.  Adult Western Showmanship(part of Adult WP Division)

36. Open (Youth/Adult) Mini Horse Showmanship

37. Open Mini Horse Halter

38.   Youth Ranch Handling

39.   Adult Ranch Handling

40. Open (youth/adult) Mini Horse Trail In Hand

41. Open (youth/adult)  Trail In Hand

42. Open (youth/adult)  Western Trail

43.   12 & Under WP – 50/50 w/j

44.   12 & Under WP – 100% Rider – w/j

45.   12 & Under WP Pattern – w/j

46.   Open Green Horse/Pony – Western 50/50 w/j

47.   Open Green Horse/Pony – Western 100% Horse – w/j

48.   Open Green Horse/Pony – Western Pattern w/j 

49.   Open Novice Rider – Western 50/50 - w/j

50.   Open Novice Rider – Western 100% Rider w/j

51.   Open Novice Rider – Western Pattern w/j 

52. T.I.P. Open TB WP W/J class

53.   Youth Western Pleasure – w/j

54.  Youth WP – GAYP

55.   Youth WP – w/j/l

56.   Youth WP Horsemanship(Pattern)

57.   Youth Ranch - w/j

58.   Youth Ranch Rail work – w/j/l

59.   Youth Ranch Pattern - w/j/l    

60.   Adult Western Pleasure – w/j

61.   Adult WP – GAYP

62.   Adult WP – w/j/l

63.   Adult WP Horsemanship (Pattern)

64.   Adult Ranch - w/j

65.   Adult Ranch Rail work – w/j/l

66.   Adult Ranch Pattern - w/j/l         

KEY:

W/T or J = walk/trot or jog

W/T/C or W/J/L = walk/trot/canter or walk/jog/lope

HUS – Hunter Under Saddle

O/F = Over Fences

SMS = Showmanship

WP = Western pleasure

GAYP = Go As You Please

50/50 = 50% horse or pony/50% rider

100 = 100% horse/pony or rider *where noted

GAYP= Go As You Please

Champion/Reserve Champion Division Award

Exhibitors must compete in 3 classes within the Division they are entered to be eligible for Champion or Reserve. Some Divisions have 4 classes.

In cases of a tie, the award will be given to the Exhibitor with the highest points in the pattern/over fences class.

Division Class Numbers

Please read over class descriptions and show rules to make sure you(or your horse) qualify for classes and also so no rules are broken. 

            

         

Class Descriptions/Rules

Pee Wee Walk (Western or English) - This is a walk division for children 9 years of age or younger. An adult may be in the ring with the exhibitor as a spotter only. Exhibitors should be in proper English OR Western attire with Helmets and boots on. Polos are allowed for both english & western. Riders are judged on their equitation, ability to ride, and maneuver their horse/pony at the walk without interference of their spotter. Pee Wee Walk exhibitors are NOT allowed to cross enter into any walk/ trot or jog classes or into Leadline.

  

Leadline(Western or English) - a walk class for children 7 years of age or younger, where rider is to be led by an adult. And judged on equitation and riding ability. Exhibitors should be in proper English OR Western attire with Helmets and boots on. Polos are allowed for both english & western. Leadline exhibitors will NOT be allowed to cross enter into any other classes or divisions. Leadline riders are NOT to cross enter into the Pee Wee Walk class. 

Hunter In Hand (All Ages) - Judges evaluate a hunter-type horse in hand, at a walk and trot checking for lameness and quality of movement. Emphasis is placed on smoothness of gait, free-flowing stride and willingness to perform. Exhibitors must wear traditional English attire. Horses/ponies may be shown in bridle or plain leather halter with lead. 

The Jockey Club T.I.P. Open Thoroughbred In Hand—open to all Thoroughbreds. To be judged on conformation in line and way of going at a jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.

12 and Under Hunter - Horses shown by exhibitors who are 12 or younger in age. There is a pattern class. Riders compete on the rail at a walk and trot both ways of the ring, line up and complete an individual pattern. Riders will remain in the ring throughout the individual patterns. Horses will be shown at TWO gaits - walk & trot. 

Hunter Under Saddle Classes -  A hunter should move in a long, low frame and have the ability to increase its stride and cover ground with ease in a flowing movement. Those moving in an artificial frame with quick, short or choppy strides are not desirable. The hunter should have an interested expression and an alert eye. Hunters must be obedient and should willingly respond to cues of the rider. When asked to extend the trot or for a hand gallop, they should move forward strongly with appropriate forward impulsion. To obtain sufficient impulsion from the hindquarter, the poll should be level with or slightly above the withers. The face should either be on or slightly ahead of the vertical. Horses are to be shown in English tack. Exhibitors must wear traditional English attire(Polo shirts are acceptable). Hardhats are required in these classes, youth exhibitors must have helmets with chin straps. 

Equitation - Tests the rider’s ability to ride–not the performance of the horse. Riders are judged as they travel the perimeter of the arena performing gait changes at the judge’s discretion. Emphasis is placed on ability to sit correctly, hold the correct riding posture and control of the horse.

The Jockey Club T.I.P. Thoroughbred English Pleasure Walk/Trot. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.

Cross Rails - Open to horses & ponies. 4 fences at 18” Course may be trotted. Mounts cannot cross enter into classes jumping more than 2’. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. 

Low Hunter  – This division is offered to our English exhibitors looking to do more over fences classes. It is Open to Youth and Adults, ponies and horses. Exhibitors will be asked to ride two predesignated courses and then finally all come back in the ring for a hack class. Martingales may be used in the over fences classes but must be disconnected in the flat class. Jump heights can be between 2’ and 2’3" only, lower or higher jump heights are not permitted.  Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. 

Suitable Hunter Division — Fences not to be lower or exceed 2'6" in height. Shall consist of three classes—two (2) over fences and one (1) under saddle. Jump courses should consist of at least seven (7) jumps, to be judged on manners, pace and way of going unless otherwise noted. Under saddle class to be judged at the walk, trot and canter in both directions, and to be judged on manners, movement and way of going. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place for each class and Champion/Reserve ribbons will be provided. 

Novice Rider (All Ages) Hunter or Western -  Open to riders in their first or second year of showing hunter or western. Open to adult and youth. Will be split adult and youth if entries warrant the split. Riders do not have to show the same horse in hunter and western divisions. Riders are judged on their ability to ride and maneuver their horse/pony at the walk and trot/jog.  **Riders that have won Champion for Year End are no longer eligible for this division. Unless they have switched disciplines.**

Green Horse Hunter or Western - This is open to horses in their first or second year of being shown Hunter or Western, regardless of horses' age (Junior or Aged). This is a Walk/ trot or jog division, however horses may cross enter into classes or divisions where they would be asked to canter or lope. Horses are evaluated at the walk, trot/jog, on quality of movement while staying quiet and calm, traveling on a loose rein. Exhibitors in this division MUST present the image of a horse that is a "pleasure" to ride. Horses or Ponies that have won Champion for Year End are no longer eligible for this division. Unless they have switched disciplines. 

**A seasoned English horse would qualify in the Western Green Horse division if it is the first or second year being shown western and vice versa**

Showmanship - judged execution of the provided pattern and on how the horse is groomed and presented by the exhibitor to the judge. Open to Hunter and/or Western exhibitors. *Judges will be lenient on saddle marks on any SMS exhibitors’ horses that showed in a trail class before their SMS class. Western Showmanship classes are now part of their respected under saddle classes in 2025. And there is a Hunter Showmanship in 2025.

12 and Under Western - Horses shown by exhibitors who are 12 or younger in age. Riders will compete on the rail at a walk and jog both ways of the ring, line up and complete an individual pattern. Riders will remain in the ring throughout the individual patterns. Horses will be shown at TWO gaits - walk & jog. Like in the Adult and Youth WP, exhibitors in these classes MUST present the image of a horse that is a "pleasure" to ride.   

Open Ranch  - No silver. No bling. No fancy clothes. The Ranch Division is made up of the following; ranch trail, ranch conformation, ranch rail class, and ranch pattern. The purpose of the Ranch Horse Pleasure class is to reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. The horse’s performance should be indicative of a working horse riding outside on the ranch/trail. The horse should work at a forward, working speed while remaining under control at all times.  Horses exhibited with light contact on the reins should be rewarded; loose or full drape of rein is not necessary. Overall manners, responsiveness of the horse while performing and the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations. The Ranch Division includes the Ranch Halter class! 

T.I.P. Thoroughbred Western Pleasure Walk/Jog. Ribbons for 1st through 6th place will be provided.

Western Pleasure Classes(Youth and/or Adult) - Horses are shown in western tack. Horses are evaluated at the walk, jog, and lope, on quality of movement while staying quiet and calm and traveling on a loose rein. Exhibitors in the western pleasure classes MUST present the image of a horse that is a "pleasure" to ride. 

**Horses 6 years old and older MUST be shown one-handed in a shanked bit. Exhibitor's showing a horse 6 and over in a snaffle two-handed will be penalized or in shanked bit two-handed will be penalized or disqualified** 

Horsemanship - Designed to test the horsemanship abilities of riders using western tack. Divided into two sections, riders first follow a prescribed pattern of maneuvers at a walk, trot or lope. The riders are then asked to ride around the perimeter of the arena. Judging focuses on the rider’s body position, seat in the saddle and ability to control the horse. 

T.I.P. Monthly High Point Awards:

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point English Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in English Pleasure classes (e.g., w/t, w/t/c). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Hunter Award will be given to the Hunter Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in Hunter classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Thoroughbred Award will be given to the highest placing Thoroughbred at the competition (regardless of discipline/division). A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. Junior Rider High Point Award will be given to the Thoroughbred/Rider combination accumulating the most points where the rider is 18 years old or younger. A high point ribbon and medal will be provided to the winning horse and rider.

• The Jockey Club T.I.P. High Point Western Pleasure Thoroughbred Award will be given to the Thoroughbred at the horse show accumulating the most points toward the award in western pleasure, western riding and/or western horsemanship classes. A high point ribbon will be provided for each award.

             

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Click Here for Eligibility Information (horse & rider ages)

Fees

Pre- Entry Rate = $12/per class

Day-of-Show Rate = $14/per class

$50 - Returned Check Fee for all returned/bad checks

Payment

•   Payment in full or an open check is required at sign in.

•   The whole division must be paid for, if you ride in one class and scratch the others unless either you or your mount is physically unable to continue.

•   Anyone can go into a class unjudged after the class fees are paid. This is for experience and will not result in a ribbon or points.

•    There is a $50.00 bad check fee for all Returned checks.

Contact info.:

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