What do you need to host a horse show?

You’ll need a show ring, warm-up ring, trailer parking, car parking (if different than trailer parking), secretary’s booth, judge’s booth, announcer location, bathroom facilities, and access to water.

What do I need for my first horse show?

Listed below are some things you may want to bring when going to a horse show (downloadable pdf is also attached).

TRAVEL ITEMS. ☐ Shipping boots or leg wraps.
PAPERWORK. ☐ Original or copy of registration papers.
STALL/TACK ROOM SET UP. ☐ Shavings.
TACK.
TACK CARE.
FOR YOUR HORSE.
GROOMING SUPPLIES.
FOR YOU.

What makes a good horse show?

The key to successful showing is the ability to produce a horse who goes brilliantly for you and even better for somebody else. Horses who need a lot of leg – judges don’t ride in spurs, so they don’t have any help to get the horse going.

What do horse show judges look for?

History of Hunter Divisions Horses are judged on several points, including: hunting pace, movement, style of jumping, and manners. Riders are judged on their position (equitation), ability to communicate and control their mount with invisible aids, and ability to execute the questions posed on course.

What does a horse show manager do?

This position reports to the Director of Event Management and is responsible for developing the planning and actual execution of the American Royal Equine Shows including overseeing all entry processes, managing multiple databases, operational procedures, event schedules, managing volunteers, and budgeting.

What does a horse show secretary do?

The responsibility of the show secretary shall be to: 1. Serve as primary contact for show results by maintaining and recording both entries and show results. If a horse is disqualified, it is not to be placed, regardless of the number of horses in the class, but counts as an entry in the class.

What do I need for a horse show horse?

Horse’s Tack

Halter and lead rope (take a spare in case something breaks)
Show halter and lead.
Bridle — Make sure that the bit you take with you is legal for the classes you are entering.
Spare reins — in case the worst happens.
Saddle, pad and girth.
Spare stirrup leathers.
Protective boots if needed.

What should be in a horse first aid kit?

The primary equine first aid kit should consist of:

1 roll of cotton wool (30 cm wide, 375 g in weight)
1 roll of cotton gauze or crepe bandage; (7.5 cm wide)
1 or 2 rolls of self-adhesive bandaging tape (10 cm wide)
1 or 2 multipurpose dressings.
1 adhesive stretch bandage (7.5 cm wide)
antiseptic spray.

What makes a great showjumper?

Horses with long shoulders and upright shoulders often make the best showjumpers; this is because their long shoulders allow them to fully tuck up their knees and forelegs over fences. Watch any showjumper for sale over fences and get a feel for how he jumps.

What is the point of horse showing?

Horse shows provide an opportunity for riders and owners to exhibit their animals without taking part in any of the Olympic disciplines. Classes are divided into ridden and in-hand sections and there are many different classes for different horses and ponies.

How do you win a horse show?

Five Secrets to Winning at the Horse Show

There is only one way to be competitive. And that way is to NOT be there to compete against everyone else.
Set Goals. Before heading out to the show, set three realistic goals you want to achieve.
Focus on the Goals.
Win Your Ribbons at Home First.
Prepare for the unexpected.

What is the point of horse shows?

What should I bring to a horse show?

Original or photocopy of registration papers ( Tip: Keep these and all papers/certificates in a binder with your horse’s name on it.) Map/directions to the show facility; phone number to call in case you get lost Emergency equine roadside service phone number (U.S. Rider Equestrian Motor Plan: 1-800-844-1409 or www.usrider.org)

When to start preparing for a horse show?

The morning you leave should be for inspecting the trailer, checking tire pressure, etc. The best time to start preparing for your next show is just after the previous one ends. Treat stains on clothes and saddle pads before loading them into the truck or trailer.

When do I put my stall card on my horse?

The stall card is really nice to put on your horses stall when you are at a show and the checklist is a big help when you are getting ready for the show. Plus it’s free!!

When did the horse and rider checklist come out?

This checklist originally appeared in the May 2005 issue of Horse & Rider. If you’re new to showing (or returning after a hiatus), see the article “Get Going Showing” in our January 2010 issue. (To order either of these issues, or other back issues, call 877-717-8928.)