IN-HAND CLASSES
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Requirements: Headstall with throatlatch or appropriate halter of the breed is required. Neat, appropriate attire for any In-Hand class is required. Horses or ponies are to be shown in-hand at walk and trot and to 'set-up' according to breed standards.
Youth Showmanship: Open to horses and ponies. Open to exhibitors 17 years and under. Judged strictly on the exhibitor's ability to show a horse or pony at halter. The horse or pony is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability of the exhibitor. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident, neatly attired exhibitor leading a well-groomed horse that quickly and efficiently performs any requested pattern with promptness, smoothness and precision.
137 Youth Showmanship
Open Performance Halter: Open to horses/ponies who exhibit in at least 2 riding (performance classes) with a canter/lope throughout the weekend. Failure to meet the performance requirements will result in forfeiture of points and awards.
143 Open Performance Halter
Open Pony In-Hand: Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under. Open to exhibitors of any age. Entries to be shown individually standing, and then at a walk and trot on the line. Class will be judged on breed type conformation, quality, substance, presence, way of going, manners and disposition.
97 Open Pony In-Hand
Model Horse Classes: To be judged on conformation, quality, substance and way of going, disposition, manners, and presentation of horse.
144 Model Horse –Suckling, Weanling and Yearling
145 Model Horse - Two Year Old
146 Model Horse - Three and Four Year Old
147 Model Horse - Five Year Old and Over
Class 148 - My Pony’s Closet Model Horse Championship - Must place 1st or 2nd in either Class 144, 145, 146, or 147 to qualify for this class. No charge for this class.
