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In
these classes, the junior rider is judged on his or her style and ability
to control the horse. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of seat, hands
and technique. The goal of this competition is to encourage the development
of the various skills necessary to become a capable horseman. The horse
is not judged or rated and any suitable horse may be ridden. The rider
is judged showing at the walk, trot or jog, and canter or lope, depending
on whether the class is English or western. Riders may be asked to perform
individual workouts at the conclusion of the rail work. Competition is
tough as riders have practiced long and hard to show at the National Western.
You will see three different seats or styles of equitation: saddle seat
(English, show style); hunt seat (English, showing both on the flat and
over fences) and western seat. There are preliminary classes based
on riders' ages with a championship for each style.
(Exhibitors may visit the Exhibitor Premium Book page for entry information)