Class overview:
This event tests the rider's seat, hands, and ability to control and show their horse over fences. The course consists of a minimum of 6 jumps.
Head: Riders will wear any black helmet.
Hair: Riders must have their hair pulled back, either tucked into their helmet or in a bun.
Shirt: Riders will wear any black, navy, blue, hunter green, or grey show coat. Polo shirts are permitted during schooling shows and clinics.
Pants: Riders will wear any beige or tan breaches.
Boots: Riders will wear any black tall boots. Paddock boots are permitted for youth walk trot riders.
Gloves: Any black gloves. No fingerless gloves.
To the right is an example of appropriate equitation over fences attire.
Bridle: Riders may use a brown English bridle with a snaffle. No drop-down or flash nosebands.
Saddle: Riders may use any brown English saddle.
Saddle pad: Riders may use any white half pad.
No leg protection is used in equitation over fences
Horses mane must be in button braids for all shows, excluding schooling shows or clinics.
To the right is an example of a horse wearing acceptable equitation over fences tack.