Class Specs


Beginner Equitation Over Fences: Open to riders in their 1st year of showing over fences. May trot or canter over four (4) fences 18" in height. Flat class is walk/trot only. Rider NOT allowed to cross-enter into any other over fences class or division.

Hunter Hack: Open to all riders. To jump 2 fences at 2' or 2'6" (show management will choose one jump height for all.) After 2nd fence, hand gallop to marker, halt, back 4 steps. Posted pattern. 2nd half of class is on the flat. Baby Green Hunter: Open to all horses/ponies showing in their first year over fences. May trot or canter. Fence heights 2’ or 2'6".

Green Hunter: Open to all horses/ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing over fences. Fence height 2', 2'6",or 3'. VHSA minimum jump height 2'6".

Pony Hunter: Open to ponies 14.2 hands and under. Fence heights 2' or 2'6". Adults may not ride ponies. VHSA minimum jump height: medium 2', large 2'6".

Adult/Amateur Hunter: Open to adult amateur riders. Fence height 2', 2'6",or 3'. VHSA min. jump height 2'6".

Junior/Childrens Hunter: Open to riders 17 years and under. No ponies allowed in this division. Fence height 2',2'6", 3'. VHSA min. jump height 2'6".

Working Hunter: Open to all riders and horses. Fence heights 2'6" or 3'.

THFSS/VHSA Associate Equitation: Open to all riders. Judged strictly on equitation To show a course of fences with rail work as second half of class. Fence heights 2'6", 3'.

Halter: Judged on conformation of breed represented without presence of lameness. All 1st and 2nd place horses showing in any halter class qualifies for the Halter Championship (no class fee.)

Showmanship: Open to all. To be judged in a pattern (posted) performed in hand. With scoring emphasized on grooming, fitness, attire, and performance.

Hunter Pleasure Horse/Junior: Open to horses only with adult and junior riders. Walk/Trot/Canter with middle class ‘Go As You Please’. The horses and ponies may be combined at the discretion of show management.

Hunter Pleasure Pony: Open to junior riders on ponies only. Walk/Trot/Canter with middle class ‘Go As You Please’. The horses and ponies may be combined at the discretion of show management.

Western Pleasure: Open to horses/ponies shown in western attire/tack. No gaited horses. Walk/Jog/Lope with middle class as a Go As You Please.

Green Pleasure: Open to all horses/ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing. First and third class is walk/trot or jog with a mandatory canter/lope in middle class.

Walk-Trot: Open to all horses and ponies. Division specifies age of rider. To be shown at the walk-trot. This division is not open to gaited horses/ponies.

Horsemanship(western): Open to all western riders. Judged strictly on rider’s equitation. Walk/Jog/Lope.

Non Trotting classes: Open to all non-trotting breeds and non-trotting grade horses/ponies. All classes are walk-gait. Youth may show the equitation class to complete thia division.

Baby Green Hunter: Open to all horses/ponies showing in their first year over fences. May trot or canter. Fence heights 2' or 2'6".

Model Hunter In-Hand: Open to horses/ponies judged on conformation and movement. 3yrs old and older must be shown in a snaffle bridle. 2 yr olds and younger have the option of a halter.

Novice Pleasure: Open to riders in their 1st or 2nd year of showing. All classes are walk/trot or jog with a GAYP as the middle class. Novice riders may not cross enter into any other class/division except Walk-Trot. Equitation class to be judged strictly on the rider.

Huntseat Equitation: Open to all hunter riders. Shown at the walk/trot/canter and judged strictly on the rider's equitation. Judge may ask for a simple pattern.

Baby Green Pleasure: Open to all horses/ponies 5 years or younger. All classes are walk/trot or jog.

Trainers Showdown: Open to all professionals, all disciplines, and breeds (including non-trotting.) To be judged as a pleasure class at the walk/trot-jog/canter-lope.