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Not sure what class to enter, or what is required? This page is for you!
Halter Haflingers will be shown on the 'triangle' They will enter the ring and line up according to the ring man. One at a time, when the judge says, each exhibitor will walk their horse to the judge and stand for inspection. After the inspection, you will trot on the triangle, away from the judge, across from the judge, and then back to the judge, and set up again. To 'set up' the horse, all four legs ideally should be square or with the hind legs slightly staggered.. The diagram below shows the layout of the triangle.
A Halter class is on the horse's conformation and movement, not on the handler. Showmanship Showmanship is also a halter class, however this class is judged on the person's ability to show their horse the best. Conformation of the horse does not play a role in this class. A pattern is generally used, having the horse walk/trot, stop, back and sometimes pivot or turn. The handler is to have the horse perform the asked pattern smoothly. Setting the horse up quickly and with little effort, and paying attention to the judge. The 'Green as Grass' showmanship class is for adults who have little experience showing horses in hand, and wish to gain more knowledge and experience in front of a judge who will offer helpful advice.
In Hand Trail two years and under This class is offered for young horses (weanlings, yearlings, and two year olds) and is a set up obstacle course. Varies objects will be used and the horse and handler are to do the course according to the pattern set up. Anything from walking over logs, through 'water' (which can be real water, or fake) backing through cones, trotting at a specific point. Setting the horse up, walking up to a mail box. Anything that a horse may encounter in a normal training session around the farm, or out in the open, just while being led instead of ridden. Points are accumulated by the horse's ability to handle each situation of going over, around, and through the obstacles, with severe hesitation and refusals to do a obstacle being marked against them. The highest scores are the top placings. This class is great exposure for young horses, and fun for the owners to practice at home with things found out on the trail, or around the farm! Ridden Trail Just as the name implies, the horse is required to do a pattern of obstacles while being ridden that the horse and rider may encounter while on the trail. Opening and closing a gate while mounted, walking or trotting over logs, crossing a bridge, turning in a tight place, backing in a area, are examples of what could be in the pattern. Points are accumulated by the horse's ability to handle each situation of going over, around, and through the obstacles, with severe hesitation and refusals to do a object being marked against them. The highest scores are the top placings.
Driving Adult Single Working Pleasure This class is judged primarily on the ability of the horse to provide a suitable and pleasant drive. Horses will be shown at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly and rein back (back up) when asked. A work off may be used (in which the final placing horses are asked again to perform) in this work off horses may be asked to do a figure eight. 70% on performance, manners and way of going 20 % on condition and fit of vehicle and harness 10% on neatness and attire
Adult Driven Reinsmanship This class is judged primarily on the drivers ability and skill. Horses will be shown at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly and rein back (back up) when asked. A work off may be used (in which the final placing horses are asked again to perform) in this work off horses may be asked to do a figure eight and drivers may be asked to drive with one hand in the work off only. 75% judged on handling of whip and reins, control of the horse, neatness and over all appearance of the driver 25% judged on condition of harness and vehicle, neatness of attire Youth Pleasure Cart This class is designed for the youth driver to get more experience in the show ring with their horses. To be judged on the youth's ability to accurately drive the horse in a pleasant and confident manner performing at the walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot as well as to rein back (back up) Pleasure Drive and Ride This class is where the same Haflinger is driven and then ridden. Any style of driving is accepted, although two trots (slow, and working) will be asked for in the driving portion. Riding may be done in English or Western attire. The driving portion is first and all horses are judged as a driving class. The horses are then brought to the center and when the judge announces, a groom may enter the arena with the riding tack and outfit and the driver and groom may start to un harness the horse. The bridle and lines must stay on the horse until they horse is unhooked and harness is taken off! If the bridle and/or lines are removed before this, immediate disqualification will occur! There is a five minute limit on changing equipment. The riding portion will then be judged. When this is finished the judge will tally both the riding and driving portion of the scores and the winners will be announced.
Riding Note: All western classes. Horses five years of age and under may be shown in a snaffle bit or bosal, thus being able to be ridden with two hands. Any lever type bit (tom thumb, grazing bit etc) used on horses ages six and above must be ridden with one hand.
Western Pleasure This class is judged on the rail at a walk, jog, and lope both ways of the arena. The horse must appear calm and happy, as well as alert a 'pleasure to ride' The junior horse western pleasure class is for horses four and under, generally who are still in training and have not had as much ring experience as older horses. These classes are judged on the horse. Adult Western Horsemanship This class is judged on the riders ability to show their horse through seat, legs, and hands in western attire at a walk, jog, and lope. May be asked to perform a pattern if asked by the judge. No chaps are allowed in this class. Open Egg and Spoon A FUN class that tests all riders abilities to handle a horse while holding egg balanced on a spoon! Each rider will be given a egg and spoon and will be required to hold egg balanced with the spoon with their arm straight out. Anything goes in this class! Judge will have participants walk/trot/canter, take feet out of stirrups etc to get the rider to become off balance and drop their egg. Whoever balances their egg the longest wins! Fun for everyone of all ages and riding abilities! Youth Western Pleasure Walk/Trot Judged the same as the adult western pleasure class but rider is only asked to walk and jog. Pleasure Drive and Ride This class is where the same Haflinger is driven and then ridden. Any style of driving is accepted, although two trots (slow, and working) will be asked for in the driving portion. Riding may be done in English or Western attire. The driving portion is first and all horses are judged as a driving class. The horses are then brought to the center and when the judge announces, a groom may enter the arena with the riding tack and outfit and the driver and groom may start to un harness the horse. The bridle and lines must stay on the horse until they horse is unhooked and harness is taken off! If the bridle and/or lines are removed before this, immediate disqualification will occur! There is a five minute limit on changing equipment. The riding portion will then be judged. When this is finished the judge will tally both the riding and driving portion of the scores and the winners will be announced. English Pleasure
Suitability for Dressage These classes are designed to show that a horse has the conformation, attitude, and movement to do a dressage test Intro To be shown at a free walk, medium walk, and working trot rising There should be freedom and regularity of the gaits with a desire to move forward. The horse must be relaxed in his back, attentive and show confidence; harmony and lightness and ease of movements with acceptance of aids and nose slightly in front of vertical. 30 % conformation, 20% free walk, 20% medium walk, and 20% working trot rising and 10% on general impression Training Level To be shown at free walk, medium walk, working trot (sitting or rising) and working canter The horse should show a desire to move forward, accept the bit while being supple in the back, engagement of the hindquarters and being light on the forehand. The horse should be supple and loose 30 % conformation, 10% on general impression, and 60% on gaits
Jumping classes These classes are judged the manners, performance and suitability, not how high the horse can jump. Refusals and Knockdowns will have major penalties. Limit to three refusals before elimination unless off course in which the result is immediate elimination Hunter over cross rails Jumps will be 18 inches in height and are for riders who have never competed this show season in a class requiring jumps over 18 inches. Same horse/rider combination in cross rails (trot only) may not enter Hunter over 2' fences or Hunter Hack classes. Hunter over two ft fences Open to any horse/rider combination of any ability Hunter Hack Open to any horse/rider combination of any ability. Horses will be judged on the flat at the walk/trot/canter as well as over two jumps.
2006 Show A Success! The first Buckeye Haflinger Show was held July 1 & 2, 2006 at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio 77 Haflingers attended the show from as far away as Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Kentucky and Canada! Classes were abundant with the golden beauties, the largest class having 21 entries! Thank you to all sponsors,
exhibitors, judges, announcers, and volunteers for making this show fabulous! One of a kind Haflinger painting was raffled! **** CONGRATULATIONS To MIKE DOWD of California For Winning The Raffle Painting!**** Barb King painted a one of a kind oil on canvas Haflinger painting of the famous stallion, Winterstein. All profits from the painting are going to help support the Buckeye Haflinger Show . Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets!
Photo of the finished painting in its' gorgeous wood frame.
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