Rider Conduct and Expectations at Horse Shows

1. Arrive a minimum of 2 hours before your class is scheduled to
start. Class schedules and times are posted the evening before on the
show website.

2. Be dressed appropriately. If it is a show day, know the required
apparel for your classes. For practice days; breeches, boots, collared
shirt, if necessary a form fitting sweater/jacket. Hair should be done
appropriate for your competition.

3. Boots and tack are to be spotless.

4. Every time your horse leaves the barn, they are to be groomed
properly. Even if its only for a hand walk.

5. Know your course a minimum of 30 minutes before your class. It will
be posted at the in gate.

6. If your class has a course walk, you need to know the following
before the walk; what are the specifications of the class you are riding in, 2nd round course if applicable, the course including options, your order of go.

7. Watch other riders in your class, and if the class before you has
similarities in the course watch that as well. Preparation is key.

8. Keep track of your ring schedule. Sometimes a class will run before
or after it is originally scheduled. If your ride time changes, let
your groom and trainer know.

9. Discuss a plan for each day with your coach for preparing you and
your horse  for the ring.

10. Be positive and focused, work on improving each and every day.

11. Support your team mates. If possible be at the ring to cheer for them.

12. Be gracious in victory and defeat.

*** Be kind to your horse***