Info for the Youth Horsemanship Class

Youth Horsemanship: Points to the rider. These classes will be judged on the ability of the rider at the discretion of the judge. Quarter Horses shall be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. The horse must be shown in both directions at all three gaits. Horses shall not be asked to extend the canter. Horses are to be reversed to the inside (away from the rail). They shall not be asked to reverse at a canter. A curb snaffle, half-breed or spade bit is permissible. A martingale or tie-down is prohibited. The rider’s hands shall be clear of the horse and saddle. Western tack and attire is preferred. Rider cannot switch hands while showing. If using appropriate Bosal, your thumbs must not be more than 6” apart. The judge may ask that horses be backed individually. The judge may ask to perform certain tasks like riding with feet out of the stirrups or other tasks at the discretion of the judge. Riders will be asked questions about parts of a saddle or body parts of a horse. (Gaited Horses shall be shown at a walk, slow gait and faster gait. Style of tack and attire are optional).

 Questions about saddle parts or horse body parts will be taken from pictures below