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Class overview:
Hunt Seat Equitation tests the rider's ability, not the horse's performance. Contestants will ride a predetermined pattern consisting of maneuvers such as changing gaits, traveling in a figure-8 pattern, backing up, posting and sitting the trot, and performing lead changes. Top riders return to be judged as they travel the arena's perimeter, performing gait changes at the judge's discretion.
Attire
Attire
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 hunt seat equitation attire.
Tack
Tack
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 hunt seat equitation
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 hunt seat equitation tack.
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