1. A friend or family member will be needed to serve as your videographer
2. Your name and class name should be stated at the beginning of your video. For example, “Cindy Smith, English Pleasure Walk/Trot.” Adding an intro with this information as text is permitted.
3. Videos may be recorded in any open space with flat ground
4. Keep lighting in mind when choosing a place to record, choose an outdoor area when possible
5. Zooming in should be done when possible, keeping entire horse and rider/handler in frame
6. A new and unique video should be recorded for each class
7. Videos should be recorded with sound ON and submitted with their original audio, coaching is NOT permitted
8. Videos should NOT be edited in any way, edited videos will be disqualified. An intro may be added to include the rider and class name.
9. Record videos in landscape orientation (hold phones horizontal or longways)
10. Videos should never exceed 6 minutes

Judges will evaluate a young rider’s confidence while being led at the walk.

RAIL PATTERN

Walk on the rail, with or without assistance, in each direction.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• Video should be recorded from the center of the arena or riding area.
• Video should be 30 seconds to two (2) minute long

Judges evaluate the grooming and fitting of the horse, and expertise of the exhibitor in presenting the horse. Each exhibitor is required to perform a posted pattern of maneuvers. Exhibitor’s expertise in presenting the horse is determined by the preciseness of the pattern, degree of confidence exhibited, and fundamentally correct body position.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted pattern.
• Cones, or another safe visible marker, will need to be set up according to the posted pattern
• Having a person walk around the horse for inspection is not necessary, but the exhibitor must change quarters as if the judge were circling the horse.

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the horses conformation, type, soundness, way of moving, and general balance and appearance. Each exhibitor is required to perform a posted pattern of maneuvers.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted pattern.

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the performance of the hunter-type horse at the listed gaits. Hunter horses will be evaluated on their “way of going” and should display impulsion from behind, long ground covering strides, and level top line. Horse’s balance, willingness, and correctness (i.e. picks up the correct leads, does not break gaits) will also be evaluated.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the center of the arena or riding area.
• Your Videographer should act as the announcer, asking the exhibitor for transitions according to the time frames specified by the pattern

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the form and function of rider and their ability to execute the posted pattern. Riders should display confidence and fundamentally correct body position, using cues and aids subtly.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted pattern.
• Cones, or another safe visible marker, will need to be set up according to the posted pattern

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the performance of the horse at the listed gaits on the rail. Horses should be well-mannered, quiet, and obedient, displaying their suitability as a pleasure mount.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• Video should be recorded from the center of the arena or riding area.
• Your Videographer should act as the announcer, asking the exhibitor for transitions according to the time frames specified by the pattern

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the horse’s manners, quality of movement, and style approaching and jumping fences. Horses should be well mannered, displaying balance and consistency.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted course.
• Required obstacles will need to be set up as closely as possible to the posted course

COURSES

Judges evaluate the rider’s correctness, ability, and their effect on the horse over a posted course of fences. How a rider elects to ride the course, the pace and approach to the fences are used to evaluate the rider’s judgment and ability.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted course.
• Required obstacles will need to be set up as closely as possible to the posted course

COURSES

Judges evaluate the performance of the horse at the listed gaits. The pleasure horse should have a free-flowing stride that is appropriate for their conformation. Horses should be shown on a loose rein with light contact, carrying their head and neck in a relaxed, natural position. Horses should be balanced, quiet, and correct (i.e. picks up correct leads, does not break gaits).

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted pattern.
• Cones, or another safe visible marker, will need to be set up according to the posted pattern

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate rider’s ability to execute, together with their horse, the posted pattern. Riders should complete the pattern with precision and smoothness while exhibiting poise and confidence. Riders should also display fundamentally correct body position, using cues and aids subtly.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the location indicated on the posted pattern.
• Cones, or another safe visible marker, will need to be set up according to the posted pattern

PATTERNS

Judges evaluate the performance of the horse at the listed gaits on the rail. The horse should be a pleasure to ride while displaying the versatility, attitude, responsiveness and the movement required of a working ranch horse.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from the center of the arena or riding area.
• Your Videographer should act as the announcer, asking the exhibitor for transitions according to the time frames specified by the pattern

PATTERNS

Judged on the performance of the horse through obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and quality of movement. English or Western tack permitted. Pattern is Rider’s Choice.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from a position along the rail that allows the best view of all obstacles

PATTERN

Riders Choice: Pick 5 obstacles to work your horse through, that you easily have access to on your farm.

Suggested Obstacles: 

• Water crossing
• Dragging or pulling tarps or logs
• Opening/closing a gate while mounted
• “Tasks” such as checking the mail, carrying a flag or bucket, etc.
• Dismount, mount, ground tie
• Backing, sidepassing, tight turns
• “Encounters” such as tents, fake animals, balloons, etc.  

Judged on the performance of the horse through obstacles, with emphasis on manners, response to the rider and quality of movement. English or Western tack permitted. Pattern is Rider’s Choice.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be recorded from a position along the rail that allows the best view of all obstacles

PATTERN

Riders Choice: Pick 5 obstacles to work your horse through, that you easily have access to on your farm.

Suggested Obstacles: 

• Water crossing
• Dragging or pulling tarps or logs
• Opening/closing a gate while mounted
• “Tasks” such as checking the mail, carrying a flag or bucket, etc.
• Dismount, mount, ground tie
• Backing, sidepassing, tight turns
• “Encounters” such as tents, fake animals, balloons, etc.  

Open to all ages. Judged on grooming of horse only.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­

• Video should be one minute, or less, and showcase your horse from all sides. 

Enter videos of any funny fails with your horse that you were lucky enough to catch on video! Entry media must be a video.

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­ 

• Videos may not exceed 1 minute

We are giving awards to the horses who can get the muddiest! Submit a video that shows your mud monster during or after a romp in the mud!

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS­ 

• Videos may not exceed 1 minute