ACADEMY CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Academy In-Hand Showmanship—To be judged in-hand on presence, cleanliness, and ability to answer one question related to tack or horse anatomy.  Enter at a walk.  Set horse up.  Walk to Judge.  Trot back to line up.  Horse not to be judged.  Qualifying Classes—6 ribbons. Championship Classes—Trophy and 10 Ribbons

Academy Equitation—To be judged on basic equitation skills such as using the correct diagonals and leads.  Horse not to be judged.  Must be able to back in the line-up. Walk/Trot classes to be shown at walk and trot only.  Qualifying Classes—6 ribbons—Championship Classes—Trophy and 10 Ribbons

Academy Patterns—To be judged on correct execution of specified pattern.  Patterns to be posted at the beginning of the horse show in the show office.  Horse not to be judged.  One rider at a time in the ring.  6 Ribbons.