Showmanship

Class overview:

This class is designed to judge the showmanship skills of the exhibitors. Judges evaluate the grooming and fitting of the horse and the expertise of the exhibitor in presenting the horse. Each exhibitor is required to perform a pattern designed by the judge. Emphasis is placed on the preciseness of the pattern and the degree of confidence exhibited by the showman.

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 show 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 while showing in showmanship

To the right is an example of appropriate showmanship attire.

Tack

Halter: Horses should wear a show halter

Saddle: No saddle is worn

Saddle pad: No saddle pad is worn

No leg protection is used in showmanship

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

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

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