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Horse Judging Articles
Judging Horse Events – Equitation over Fences
The class "Equitation over Fences" is judged primarily on these criteria: how riders are positioned on the horse how...
Judging Horse Events – Western Riding
The western riding class is one of flying lead changes. It is a combination of control and...
Judging Horse Events – Trail
The trail class is judged on the performance of the horse over obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the...
Judging Horse Events – Western Horsemanship
The western horsemanship event is judged both on how the horse performs for the rider and the rider's skill . The...
Judging Horse Events – Hunt Seat Equitation
This event evaluates the ability of the hunter rider to perform various maneuvers on his or her horse which provides a...
Judging Horse Events – Showmanship at Halter
The "Showmanship at Halter" event is also known as "Fitting and Showing." In this class, exhibitors are judged by how...
Judging Horse Events – Dressage
Dressage is an ancient equestrian discipline that highlights movements originally used in warhorses. The first...
Judging Horses – Conformation Classes
Conformation is defined as the correctness of bone, musculature, and proportions. This is often referred to as "form...
Judging Horse Events – Ranch Riding Class
The purpose of the ranch riding class is to show a working horse's: versatility attitude movement In this class, the...
Judging Horse Events – Western Pleasure
The western pleasure event is judged on the horse's ability to be a pleasure to ride, which includes these...