WESTERN DIVISION/CLASSES

 WALK/JOG – Riders may not enter any other riding class

 Showmanship – To be shown in bridle or halter.  Judged on finish, presentation & showmanship.  Conformation not to count. 

Horsemanship – To be shown at a walk & jog both ways of the ring.  To perform at the discretion of the judge.  To be judged on seat, hands & overall performance. 

Pleasure – To be shown at a walk & jog both ways of the ring.  To be judged on performance, manners & suitability to purpose.

Pattern – To perform a simple pattern at required gaits.  To be judged on seat, hands & accuracy in completing the pattern. 

Trail – To complete a designated course of trail obstacles with in 4 minutes.  To be judged on riders control while maneuvering between obstacles.

NOVICE W/J/L (for riders who have not won blue ribbons in these classes)

Showmanship - To be shown in bridle or halter.  Judged on finish, presentation & showmanship.  Conformation not to count. 

Horsemanship - To be shown at a walk/jog/lope both ways of the ring.  To perform at the discretion of the judge.  To be judged on seat, hands & overall performance.  Chaps are optional.

Pleasure To be shown at a walk/jog/lope both ways of the ring.  To be judged on performance, manners & suitability to purpose.

Pattern– To perform a simple pattern at required gaits.  To be judged on seat, hands & accuracy in completing the pattern. 

Trail– To complete a designated course of trail obstacles with in 4 minutes.  To be judged on riders control while maneuvering between obstacles.

 JUNIOR Western Division (under 18)

 Showmanship - To be shown in bridle or halter.  Judged on finish, presentation & showmanship.  Conformation not to count. 

Horsemanship - To be shown at a walk & jog both ways of the ring.  To perform at the discretion of the judge.  To be judged on seat, hands & overall performance.  Chaps are optional.

Pleasure To be shown at a walk & jog both ways of the ring.  To be judged on performance, manners & suitability to purpose.

Pattern– To perform a simple pattern at required gaits.  To be judged on seat, hands & accuracy in completing the pattern. 

Trail– To complete a designated course of trail obstacles with in 4 minutes.  To be judged on riders control while maneuvering between obstacles.

OPEN Western Division

Showmanship - To be shown in bridle or halter.  Judged on finish, presentation & showmanship.  Conformation not to count. 

Horsemanship - To be shown at a walk/jog/lope both ways of the ring.  To perform at the discretion of the judge.  To be judged on seat, hands & overall performance.  Chaps are optional.

Pleasure To be shown at a walk/jog/lope both ways of the ring.  To be judged on performance, manners & suitability to purpose.

Pattern– To perform a simple pattern at required gaits.  To be judged on seat, hands & accuracy in completing the pattern. 

Trail– To complete a designated course of trail obstacles with in 4 minutes.  To be judged on riders control while maneuvering between obstacles.