Ranch Conformation

Class overview:

This class is designed to evaluate a horse's structure, balance, and capability to perform ranch work. Judges look for a structurally sound horse with correct limbs, good muscling, and overall balance, ensuring the horse is built to withstand a full day of ranch work. In this class, handlers will walk in, trot around a cone, and line up, standing with the horse squared up to be judged.

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 Western shirt

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 ranch conformation attire.

Tack

Halter: Horses should wear a leather halter

Saddle: No saddle is worn

Saddle pad: No saddle pad is worn

No leg protection is used in ranch conformation

Horses mane should be natural

To the right is an example of a horse wearing acceptable ranch conformation tack.

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