Performance Halter

Class overview:

This class is designed to judge the conformation in repsepct to breed ideal. Judges evaluate the grooming and fitting of the horse, along with conformation. Competitors will enter the arena walking their horses in hand. They will then trot their horse infront of the judge. Competitiors will set their horse up for inspection and the judge will walk around evaluating the conformation of each horse.

Attire

Head: Riders will wear a western hat that is in good condition.

Hair: Exhibitors must have their hair pulled back, often in a ponytail or bun.

Shirt: Exhibitors will wear a show jacket

Pants: Exhibitors will wear clean pants, usually to match their outfits.

Boots: Exhibitors will wear western boots that are in good condition.

Gloves: Gloves are not worn

To the right is an example of appropriate performance halter attire.

Tack

Halter: Horses should wear a show halter

Saddle: No saddle is worn

Saddle pad: No saddle pad is worn

No leg protection

Horses mane should be well maintained (short/pulled or in button braids)

To the right is an example of a horse wearing acceptable performance halter tack.

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