Show/Clinic Programs & Entry Forms

State Show 2012
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Post State Show 2012
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Mark Shaffer Booking Form 2012
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PRAC Forms

Generic Entry Form

Youth Nomination Form

AAA Official Show Results Form

Horse event participation declaration

Classified Advertisement booking form

PRAC Event Information

Hi Point Award Rules

HALTER
Halter horses are judged on suitability, conformation, action substance, quality and manners (See Rule 6.3 AAA Rule book). Horses must be shown in a neat halter (silver optional) with a chain used over the nose or under the chin - stallions and colts over one year may be shown in a lip chain. Handlers must be in western attire.

Horses are required to walk and trot to allow the judge to assess their movement and will be required to stand 'square' and quietly so their conformation and manners may be evaluated by the judge. Handlers may also be required to show their horse's teeth to the judge.

SHOWMANSHIP
Showmanship is the equivalent of a 'handler' class. In this class the judge is assessing the capability of the handler to fit and show a horse at halter. Handlers and horses are to be fitted as for a halter event.

Competitors are required to complete a pattern (which will be posted on the show notice board before the class) consisting of walk, trot, pivot/s, and back-up. The judge is looking for a combination which efficiently performs the required pattern with precision and smoothness and with a minimal amount of cueing.

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE
A Hunter horse is judged on their ability to move with smooth, flowing strides while maintaining a long and low frame. They should cover the ground with a relaxed and free movement and be able to lengthen stride at the trot and canter. Competitors will be required to work on the rail on both reins at walk, trot and canter.

Competitors must be attired in hunt coats with jodhpurs and long boots or gaiters. Snaffles or kimblewicks are acceptable; no shank bits are allowed. Saddles may be black or brown but must be forward-cut such as all-purpose/jumping saddles.

HUNT SEAT EQUITATION
Hunt Seat Equitation is judged on the rider's ability to perform a pattern while maintaining a soft, smooth, responsive ride. Competitors are required to perform circles, figure eight's and serpentines at walk, trot, extended trot, canter and hand gallop. Side pass, leg-yield, turns on the forehand, flying or simple changes may also be asked for. Competitors will also be worked 'on the rail' in at least one direction at all three gaits. Tack and attire is as per Hunter Under Saddle.

WESTERN PLEASURE
In this event, the judge is looking for a Western Pleasure horse which covers the ground with a minimal amount of effort and with a balanced flowing stride. The head and neck should be relaxed with the poll level with or slightly above the withers and the nose slightly in front of the vertical. The horse should travel on a reasonably loose rein and demonstrate soft, smooth transitions between gaits. Riders will be asked to perform on the rail on both reins.

Horses must be shown in a western saddle; junior horses (5yrs old and younger) may be shown in a snaffle, bit or hackamore while senior horses (over 6yrs of age) must be shown in a curb bit. Western hat, boots and shirt are mandatory for the rider; spurs and chaps are optional.

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP
Western Horsemanship is judged on the rider’s ability to execute a specific set of maneuvers as required in a pattern set by the judge. The movements required are as per Hunt Seat Equitation and may also include counter canter, spins and rollbacks. Competitors will also be worked 'on the rail' in at least one direction at all three gaits. Tack and attire are as per Western Pleasure.

TRAIL
The Trail class demonstrates the horse and rider's ability to negotiate a series of obstacles such as jog/lope poles, opening and closing a gate, back through or around markers or poles and ride over a wooden bridge. Although the rider does not work on the rail, the walk, jog and lope will be asked for during the pattern. Each obstacle is scored individually with the highest score winning the event. Tack and attire are as per Western Pleasure.

REINING
In this event the rider performs a required pattern consisting of circles, spins, runs with speed, flying changes of lead, sliding stops and rollbacks. Riders are not required to work on the rail, but must present to the judge at the completion of the class for the judge to inspect the horse's mouth. Tack and attire are as per Western Pleasure.