[Simon Says]

I have a h/j show at the end of the month that i want to put Storm in, but I need some help with the classes. When they say Equitation Trot X: what do you do?
Equitation Trot on the Flat: is when you trot around and do what the judge askes right?

[CowGirlUp1833]

Equitation classes are judged on the rider, not the horse. They want to see good form, heels down, shoulders back, a smile on your face, good bend in your elbow and a pleasent picture over all. Trot Eq is typically for green riders. It typically means its w/t only, no canter (for novices).

Eq Trot X is not something I'm familiar with.... it doesn't say in the show bill?

[Simon Says]

that is what i am trying to figure out, the show bill isn't very clear on that! Hmmmm.... I wonder if the equitation trot x is when trot the ouside x, inside x, inside x, then outside x?

[CowGirlUp1833]

Originally Posted by simonsays

that is what i am trying to figure out, the show bill isn't very clear on that! Hmmmm.... I wonder if the equitation trot x is when trot the ouside x, inside x, inside x, then outside x?

OH

Cross rails?

if it is a "course" they should post it the day of the show....

[Simon Says]

here is the site I am looking at, i want to do class 37 and 38.

http://amencornerfarm.com/maydazeprizelist.pdf

[CowGirlUp1833]

Yeah, I would imagine Trot Eq is just a rail class w/t on the flat. The trot X is probably just a mini course of cross rails, which should be posted day of the show, just like it would be in a jumper class.

Its a schooling show, not USEA or the like, so they don't necessarily have standard guidelines. There is absolutely nothing wrong with calling and asking to make sure!

[Simon Says]

thatnk you so much, that is what i thought, I haven't done a show like this is forever!!!!!

[CowGirlUp1833]

Originally Posted by simonsays

thatnk you so much, that is what i thought, I haven't done a show like this is forever!!!!!

no problem! Good luck and have fun.