Horse show classes??

Question

I need help defining these classes so I know which to enter:

egg and spoon

halter

shomanship

walk/trot

Thanks!

Answer 1

egg and spoon- is when you have an egg(usually a plastic one) and you have to do what the judges tell you to do. For example, the judges might say all do sitting trot and you will have to do what they say. If your egg drops your out.

Halter- Well this is the same as showmanship except with a nice fancy halter. Your horse will have to spotless and braided.

Showmanship- basically same as halter except you usually have a bridle on. They will check over your horse to see that it is spotless and clean. Then they will have you trot off and watch how he/she trots with you beside it.

Walk/Trot- Very simple, the judge will call out All walk in the ring..so at that pint you should be walking. Then the judge might say all trot sot hen you trot. The judge might then say walk and reverse..so thats what you do. Then when the judge says line up facing your ringmaster, you line up next to the other horses. They might ask you to back up a few steps..but thats only at some shows.

Answer 2

egg and spoon- it's really fun. you have an egg on a spoon and you either hold the spoon in your hand or your mouth and the judge will shout out commands like reverse at the trot, or extended trot, or sit the trot. if you drop your egg then your out.

halter- you basiclly show off your horse. you walk in straight towards the judge so she can see your horses conformation, then shw might ask you to trot away from her so she can look at the back of your horse and then you normally get in the line up, set up your horse and let the judge look your horse over. your horse needs to be spotlessly groomed with mane and/or tail braided.

showmanship- here the judge is judging you more than the horse on how well you can handle your horse and execute the pattern. this class is done in a halter. for this class you have to memorize a pattern and perform it effertlessly and perfect. it normally consist of you walking your horse in and trotting, pivoting, and backing.

walk/trot- it's the same for both western and english. you only walk and trot your horse around the ring. that is what your being judged at, how well you and your horse look together and how well he performs.  

Answer 3

Egg and spoon:  everyone gets a spoon and an egg to place on the spoon.  Starting at a walk, riders go around the ring.  As soon as you drop your egg, you're eliminated.  The last rider still holding the egg on the spoon wins.

Halter:  Your horses build and condition is being judged.  Good grooming, well muscled to show regular excercise, and confirmation win this class.

Showmanship:  You are being judged on your ability to show your horse at his best.  You lead your horse into the ring.  Square them at a stop, (or park out for gaited).  There is a pattern to follow so study it ahead of time, this is where most entrants are eliminated.  Following the pattern you walk your horse, trot your horse, stop and square the horse at a point where the judge will inspect your horse, moving around to inspect all sides.  The judge may ask you questions.  Then you continue the shown pattern to esit the show area and line up with the other horses.  Hint: don't go first!  Watch a few others do the pattern if this is your first show.  You'll have time to see what they do. Dress appropriate to the seat you are riding , english, western, saddleseat, and look sharp.

Walk/trot:  You'll walk your horse into the arena in the direction assigned by the announcer.  Walk until the announcer tells you to trot, then back to the walk when told by the announcer.  Line up with the others, usually center of the ring.  The judge will inspect each horse and rider individually and may ask you to back your horse.  Back and return to your spot.  And await the decision.

Good luck!