Horse shows?

Basically, what are the main classes, what courtesies should be observed (when to bow etc), and what would be suitable clothing?





To one mini show I wore black boots, cream jodphors, a white shirt and a waterproof jacket - but it was a horsey one, Harry Hall, and it was all perfectly clean.





I know this isn't correct show attire, but as it was a mini show at a riding school and there were a few of us who didn't own horses and had never shown before, so we were told not to bother buying real show clothes.





I've just been looking back at some photo's/video clips (really horrific, I can tell my riding's improved!) and wondering what should be done right if there's ever a next time!





Also, I'm thinking of getting a loan horse at some point in the next year or so (if I have enough money to spare) and are there classes for older teenagers (16) with little/no showing experience?

Horse shows?
Well for the clothing part you will need breeches (white, or light colored, no bright colors like purple or dark brown or anything). Then you will need a nice button up jacket. You will probably need to get one custom fit because it needs to fit perfectly. It will be either black or really really dark navy blue. Here is an example...http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as... Then you will need a nice show shirt like this one...http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.as... You can get the shirt in any color and go as wacky as you would like. You can also get it in mucsle shirt style, long sleeve style, and t-shirt style. Then you will need boots but I'm sure you have riding boots. It doesn't matter if they are tall or not. I wear half chaps to make mine look tall. Those are the show nessecities. Also a helmet but I'm sure you have one. Here is a full show outfit..http://www.vtosaddlery.com/Merchant2/tna... There now your show outfit is done.








For your riding...Work on sitting the trot. This can help you improve all your gaits. Also work your horse on the lunge line to prepare for the show. Let your horse walk, trot, and canter on the lunge. Also if it is a jumping show then free jump your horse the height you have to jump for the show.








Yes their are. Their are 13 %26amp; up Amateur classes for almost all disciplines I think. I don't think you would be in adult classes right away but you may..depending what kind and class of show. You would be in a Walk/Trot/Canter show too so get used to cantering if you don't know how because you can't go in a Walk/Trot class when you are 16 unless you are on leadline (lol). Well thats pretty much it. Talk to your trainer and ask then questions too.





Goodluck!
Reply:Firstly, I'm not sure what country you are from (this makes a big difference in horse and rider presentation, attire, gear etc as well as types of classes) and you don't mention what type of showing you would like to do eg english, western, dressage, jumping, led/breed showing etc so I won't really answer these points as they have already been answered to some degree by the other people.





As for couresties, there are a few basic ones.


* Always keep at LEAST one horse distance between yourself and the horse in front or to the side to avoid crashes, kicks or mucking up your horses' performance or the performance of others


* Don't speak to or address the judge unless you have been spoken to directly. Always refer to the judge as Sir or Ma'am - even if you personally know the judge or have met the judge before


* Remember your back number. If the judge asks you for your number don't say 'Oh, can you have a look for me? I can't remember' - I learnt that one personally and it dropped me several places in a showmanship class :(


* Respect the ring steward.


* Don't run over the judge - respect their space. This includes in pattern work such as Halter, showmanship, Hunter in Hand or equitation where you may have to halt or present for the judge as well as work on the rail - don't run over the judge when cutting across the arena to move to a better spot. Some judges don't even like you cutting across the arena at all!


* For pattern classes (inc dressage, SJ courses) - learn the pattern properly. Don't just glance over it once and think you've learnt it. Pay particular attention to the placement of cones, flags, obsticle numbers etc. If you work on the wrong side of the cones, miss flags or do obsticles out of order it can sometimes mean disquaification. But don't be too hard on yourself if you do end up stuffing it up - we all do it some times :-)


* Don't talk to fellow competitors or to spectators while you are under the eye of the judge! It's very rude. You can nod or smile 'hello' (no more than a quick nod or smile, though!) once you are in the line up.


* After the class has been judged, remember to (quickly)congratulate the placegetters, especially if you are lucky enough to place highly.


* When the class is over, leave the ring promptly. Don't hang around at the gate, blocking the way of others. It's rude and it's also an accident waiting to happen.


* Same goes for the collecting ring or warm up arena. Don't stand around at the gate yabbering to people, and don't sit on your horse yapping away, either at the rail or in the center of the ring. It's great to catch up with people, but the collecting/warm up rings aren't the place for conversation.


* Finally, always aim to present yourself and your horse as best as you can. Doesn't matter if you don't have the shinyest Circle Y saddle dripping in silver or a hand made Mal Byrne dressage bridle. As long as your clothes and gear fit well, are clean and in good working order and you and your horse are presented neatly and cleanly, that's what counts.





Shelly
Reply:Where do you live and what style of riding will you be doing?





At dressage shows they have walk trot dressage USDF Intro A %26amp; B if you live in the US.





Most hunter shows have walk trot, green rider or short/long stirrup classes.





It all depends on where you live and what you plan on doing.
Reply:Hi, The correct showing attire varies with which class you enter as does what is expected of you. When you get the schedule, phone the secretary and they should be able to give you a guide of what is expected before you enter the class.





Small local shows are not as strict as the Horse of the Year Show but in general:


Riding horse/riding club horse/hack classes generally wear black or navy jackets with cream breeches/jodhpurs.


Working hunter/hunter/native breeds tend to wear tweed jackets and fawn/beige breeches/jodhpurs.





Normally you ride around the ring with all the others in walk, trot and canter. The judge then stands you in order and you are called out to do an individual show, which you bow at the end of. You may be asked to untack and trot the horse up too.





If you are on a budget, check out second hand shops - I got an excellent show jacket that way!
Reply:First off, we need to know what kind of showing you plan on doing!! What you wear for dressage is most certainly not what you're going to wear for show jumping! Also, we don't even know whether you're doing English or Western! So I would suggest doing some Googling or Wiki so we can help you out better, add information to your question as you find it out, and we'll be able to help you more. Also, mini-shows run by your riding school aren't necessarily going to be anything like real shows, so I would strongly suggest finding some to go to before entering one without even seeing one before.
Reply:i was in the same boat. I wanted to show to bad and didn't have a horse. My parents bought me a horse. He was a nightmere be bucked me off everytime i got on him. long story made short I sold him and took lessons. I rode different lesson horses. I began showing from halter all the way to walk trot. Then my instructor showed me a Trakehner he had, and suggested I ride her. I loved her we were the perfect match. She was level 4 in dressage. but I trained her to do western pleasure. We showed for 2 years, winning god who knows how much ribbons, trophys, jackets, and money. This mare taught me how to ride english, how to do dressage and how to be patient with a horse. If i wasen't patient she'd make me be by either bucking or "forgetting" everything i'd taught her. I can't show her anymore sadly because she's old and can't handle it anymore. So she'z a lesson horse to beginner riders.


What am I getting at? Find a good instructor. Then maybe you'll find that special lesson horse, and don't be so concerned if your going to show in dressage. I wanted to be a barrel racer but this horse showed me into the life of western pleasure and horsemanship. good luck
Reply:yes there are classes for older teens with little or no showing experience (in most shows) they have beginner/jr. rider which is riders in their first-second year of showing. They also sometimes have beginner jr divisions. it really depends on the show, usually its more little local shows that have them. I ride hunter/jumper and my show attire is a dark/navy blue show jacket, a white sleeveless show shirt, tan riding breeches, black tall boots, velvet show boots, black gloves, a pin for my collar and a hair net with a ribbon on it to put over my bun. I'm fortunate to have a friend that went to shows all the time and had everything top of the line, she ended up giving all of it to me after only one season of showing. anyway you can find great deals at statelinetack.com or horse.com
Reply:Your riding attire depends on what type of riding you do. Do you ride English or Western? Normally for english you wear light colored jodphurs and a white shirt with a button up jacket,but for western you show with chaps a cowboy hat and a slinky top.


Their are beginner classes that anyone can be in and they are really great to get experience in. Talking to a horse trainer or a friend that shows can give a bunch of tips and tell you exactly what you should get for your riding needs.


hope this helps.
Reply:for dressage you should be wearing cream or beige jodhs with a black dressage coat (if you want to specialise i would reccomend one with tails) and white gloves you should wear a stock and pin if you are overr 16 (if you are 16 you can wear this but you may instead wear a tie). for showjumping you should wear a black showjumping jacket with white jodhs.


for showing you should wear a tweed jacket (grey with navy or black collars tend to be the judges favorite). if you are a junior you should in all aspects of riding wear brown jodhpur boots with brown joddy clips. if you are a senior wear black tall boots. you must never wear chaps, just gaiters. you may compete in all classes as a junior except for those marked senior, even with a horse.



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