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56-424: (1937-2017) The Lexington Junior League Horse Show is an annual horse show held in Lexington, Kentucky . It was founded in 1937. The Lexington Junior League Horse Show was begun in 1937 by Marie Kittrell as a way to make money for charity . The first show was held at The Red Mile , a harness racing track, because it only cost a dollar to rent the venue. It attracted 216 horses and 24,000 spectators. The show

112-477: A double bridle , and martingales and bearing reins were prohibited. 17 riders from 5 countries participated in the dressage competition at the 1920 Antwerp Olympic Games. The test was now ridden required to be ridden from memory, and was held in a slightly larger arena (50m by 20m). "Slow" was changed to "Collected" on the test sheet. Collected walk, trot, and canter were required, as was extended trot posting followed by collected trot sitting. A 5-loop serpentine

168-430: A double bridle . Riders were required to be attired in informal uniform. There were significant changes in the format for the 1920 Olympics, most notable was the removal of the dressage test. 25 riders from 8 nations competed. Horses began on Day 1 with a 45 km roads and tracks test to be completed in 3.5 hours. This was followed by a 5 km cross-country test, with 18 obstacles between 1.1–1.15 meters high, with

224-451: A "leadline" or "walk-trot" division may be offered for small children or very inexperienced riders; and assorted "freestyle" classes, where a horse and rider perform a routine set to music, are also popular. Rodeos and horse pulling competitions are not technically horse shows, but they are competitive equestrian events, often with a great deal of prize money. Equestrian vaulting is not usually seen at ordinary horse shows, even though it

280-482: A 20 meter by 40 meter space. The difficulty was much less than it is today, similar to the USDF Fourth Level. The test, as it is today, scored each movement on a 0–10 scale. Required gaits included the "free" and "easy" walk, the "slow" and "extended" trot, and the "slow" and "extended" canter, all of which were to be performed on both reins. The horse also had to demonstrate "ordinary turns," small circles at

336-903: A combination of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place colors for Champion and 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Reserve Champion. Equestrian at the Summer Olympics Equestrian sports were first included in the Olympic Games in the Summer Olympics of 1900 in Paris . They were again included in 1912, and have been included in every subsequent edition of the Games. Currently, the Olympic equestrian disciplines are dressage , eventing , and show jumping . In each discipline, both individual and team medals are awarded. Since

392-469: A given country. However, in North America, most horse shows provide the following range of classes: English riding classes fall into two primary styles, hunt seat and saddle seat . "Hunt type" or sport horse classes include dressage, show jumping and show hunters , eventing (also called horse trials), and English pleasure or Hunter Under Saddle, also known as a "flat" class, where the event

448-644: A horse or pony must perform a short "show" (solo performance) and jump a single fence between 2 feet and 3 feet 3 inches. Most shows also include show jumping and working hunter sections. The British Horse Society oversees many shows at national, regional and local level as does the Pony Club , the British Show Pony Society and the British Show Horse Association . Breed societies, particularly those related to

504-706: A number of events for horses and ponies driven in harness , including Fine harness classes for saddle seat-type horses, Roadster classes that use equipment similar to that of harness racing , and the FEI-sanctioned sport of combined driving . Miniature horses also have their own shows with a number of specialized classes. Most horse shows offer Halter classes, also called "breeding", "conformation", or "in-hand" classes. In these classes horses are led without saddles, not ridden, judging conformation and gaits . To train young equestrians in halter showing techniques, horse showmanship classes are offered. They are

560-546: A second test, the Grand Prix Special, which is shortened and emphasizes the piaffe and passage. The top 13 of this group then goes onto the Grand Prix Freestyle (first introduced at the 1996 Olympics), which is written by each individual rider according to strict guidelines, and set to music. These scores help determine the individual medalists. The test has remained relatively unchanged, except for

616-443: A solid competitor might break even on entry fees and, if they are quite lucky, cover some travel expenses. Most money made from showing horses is indirectly earned by breeding fees paid for top horses, the sale of their offspring, or from the training fees paid to top trainers. Trophies are usually awarded to the first place horse in a class, depending on the size of the show. In a championship event, trophies may be awarded to both

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672-473: A speed of approx. 230 meters per minute), immediately followed by a 5 km cross-country course at a speed of 333 meters per minute. Time penalties were given for exceeding the time allowed, but no bonus points were given for being fast. Day 2 was a rest day, before the horses set off on the Speed Test on Day 3, over a steeplechase course that was 3.5 km with 10 plain obstacles, at 600 mpm. Day 4

728-491: A team from Belgium, Great Britain, Spain, and the United States, with Great Britain again winning the gold medal. It was not until 1924, after Argentina sent a team to Paris, that the gold changed hands. Argentina also won gold at the 1936 Olympic Games. Vaulting was only held once, at the 1920 Antwerp Games. Vaulting included both a team and an individual competition, with the entrants having to perform movements at

784-411: A time limit of 12.5 minutes. Day 2 consisted of a second roads and tracks test that was 20 km, with a time limit of 1 hour. The horse was then examined by a vet, and eliminated if lame or too exhausted to continue. The horse then went on to do a 4,000 meter steeplechase at 550 mpm. Unlike the previous year, speed was rewarded, with riders earning 1/2-point if they rode it at 600 mpm and 1 point if it

840-412: Is an FEI-recognized equestrian sport. Games, such as Gymkhana or O-Mok-See competition are usually held separately from ordinary horse shows, though a few of these "speed" events may be thrown in as "fun classes", particularly at 4-H , Pony Club , and other small shows. Prize money is sometimes awarded, particularly at larger competitions. The sum varies by the placing of the rider, the prestige of

896-420: Is judged on presentation, manners and rideability of the horse. "Saddle seat" or "saddle type" classes are all on the flat and are variations on English Pleasure, though the high action "Park" style classes differ because they emphasize brilliant trotting action. Equitation classes judge the form and ability of the rider. Show jumping, eventing and dressage are sometimes called "Olympic" events, because they are

952-724: The Fédération équestre internationale (FEI): The rules of the FEI govern competitions open to riders from all nations, including the Olympic games and the World Equestrian Games . At the other end of the competition spectrum, Pony Club is an international movement that teaches young people riding skills suitable for English riding competitions. To help develop positive experience and good sportsmanship, Pony Clubs also sponsor horse shows open only to young people under

1008-513: The 1912 Games in Stockholm and only a polo event was held in 1908. These three disciplines would be held at every Summer Olympic Games through to the present day. Until the 1952 Summer Olympics , only commissioned military officers and " gentlemen " were permitted to compete in the Olympic equestrian disciplines, which had the effect of excluding all women and all men serving in the military but not holding officers' commissions. An exception

1064-891: The British Showjumping Association (BSJA), and eventing is overseen by British Eventing . The United States Equestrian Federation is the American national body for equestrian sport and is also the recognized entity overseeing the Olympic-level United States Equestrian Team . It also organizes and sponsors horse shows for many horse breeds who wish to use the drug testing, judge certification and standardized rulemaking process of USEF. In addition, USEF sanctions events in disciplines and lower-level competitive areas that are not internationally recognized, such as show hunter and equitation . Other US organizations such as

1120-740: The National Cutting Horse Association , United States Eventing Association (USEA) and United States Dressage Federation (USDF) organize competitions for specific disciplines, such as cutting , and some breed organizations such as the American Quarter Horse Association sanction their own breed-specific shows. Horse shows in the United States take several forms: Some are restricted to a particular breed, others are "open" or "all-breed" horse shows, which offer classes to all breeds as well as breed-specific classes for many different breeds. In

1176-709: The Welsh pony and Arabian horse , also organise their own shows. At local, unaffiliated level, riding clubs across Britain organise regular shows, which are often staffed by volunteers. The newly formed Showing Council is working towards officially overseeing all horse shows (non-FEI disciplines). The Olympic equestrian disciplines are overseen by the British Equestrian Federation . There are several subdivisions. Dressage competitions are held separately from regular horse shows and are overseen by British Dressage , show jumping competitions are overseen by

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1232-633: The XV Olympiad in Helsinki in 1952, women and men compete on equal terms. Together with the equestrian component of Modern Pentathlon , it is the only Olympic event that involves animals. The horses are considered to be athletes as much as the riders. The international governing body for equestrian sports is the Fédération Équestre Internationale . The first Olympics held under its authority were in 1924. Equestrian events were first held at

1288-419: The canter and at the halt, both with a saddle and bareback . Three nations sent teams: the gold medal-winning Belgium, France, and Sweden. The individual competition was again made up of competitors from only Belgium, France, and Sweden, with Belgium's M. Bouckaert winning gold medal, and the silver and bronze medals going respectively to France's M. Fields and M. Finet. Dressage has changed dramatically since

1344-493: The "ordinary" and extended canter. They also had to show small circles, the halt, reinback , and counter-canter. There was new rule this year that required a double bridle but would not allow martingales , bandages, or bearing reins. Riders could now wear hunt caps in addition to silk hats. The cross-country test on Day 3 was similar to what is now called the "long format" test, and was a true endurance test, taking 2 hours, 1 minute, and 47 seconds. It consisted of 5 phases. Phase A

1400-525: The 1900 Paris Olympic Games. Five different equestrian events were held: individual jumping , high jump , long jump , hacks and hunter combined , and mail coach . The polo competition consisted of 4 mixed teams made up of players from Britain , France , Mexico , Spain , and the United States . Grand Prix Jumping, which was similar to today's show jumping event, had 45 competitors entered, though only 37 competed. The first and second place

1456-480: The 1912 Olympics. The dressage horse no longer has to jump, but the test on the flat has become increasingly difficult, emphasizing the piaffe and the passage . Today's horses are specifically bred for dressage and have movement far more extravagant when compared to the horses of the early 20th century. Only individual medals were awarded at the 1912, 1920, and 1924 Games, with team medals awarded at all Olympics following that point. The 1912 Stockholm Olympics held

1512-453: The 1932 Olympic Games. The Berlin Games saw new rules designed to help protect the horse, mostly regarding the use of performance-altering drugs, especially stimulants and sedatives. Additionally, horses that were exhausted or lame following the endurance test were to be eliminated. The weight requirement of at least 165 lbs, previously required for all rides, was dropped for the dressage phase, although it remained for stadium jumping and

1568-878: The Australian Show Horse scene. The governing body for Equestrian activities in Canada is Equine Canada (EC). In the United Kingdom there is a distinct difference between "horse competitions" such as dressage or eventing and horse shows. Horse shows provide an opportunity for riders and owners to exhibit their animals without taking part in any of the Olympic disciplines. Classes are divided into ridden and in-hand sections and there are many different classes for different horses and ponies. For example, there are classes for mountain and moorland pony breeds , show hunters , show hacks , equitation , and show pony classes . Many clubs hold riding club classes, where

1624-687: The Equestrian Australia's Victorian branch (now known as EV). Fran Cleland is the wife of Reg Cleland who was the longest serving Chairman of the Victorian branch of the EFA which was in turn responsible for running The Barastoc Horse of The Year Show the premier horse Show in Australia for over 40 years and under the direction of Fran Cleland introduced Newcomer, Show-hunter, leading rein, first ridden, owner rider and working Hunter classes into

1680-456: The age of 18 and their horses. Various nations have similar programs for developing young equestrians, such as the 4-H program in the United States. Horse shows in Australia are governed by Equestrian Australia (EA), Show Horse Council of Australia and different breed societies. Much of the development of the show horse discipline (also referred to as saddle horse) was developed over the last 40 years by Fran Cleland through her involvement with

1736-408: The best riders, irrespective of sex. Driving events were included in the inaugural 1900 Olympic Games. Polo was also included in 1900 Games, but unlike driving it would be held an additional 4 times: at the 1908 London Games, the 1920 Antwerp Games , the 1924 Paris Games , and the 1936 Berlin Games . The 1908 Olympics had just 3 polo teams, all representing Great Britain. The 1920 Games included

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1792-481: The bronze was given to Constant van Langendonck of Belgium, whose mount, Extra Dry, cleared 1.70 meters. However, Constant van Langendonck and Extra Dry were able to clinch the gold in the Long Jump competition, clearing a distance of 6.10 meters. Trissino and Oreste won the silver, clearing 5.70 meters, and M. de Bellegarde of France won the bronze with the 5.30 meter jump by his mount Tolla. Equestrian competition

1848-478: The champion and the reserve champion, and at a national or international show trophies are sometimes given to the top five to ten competitors. Other types of objects, such as dishes, trays, or plates, are sometimes given out as alternates to trophies. Medals are given at international events such as the World Equestrian Games and the Olympics . Usually only three medals—gold, silver, and bronze—are awarded to

1904-474: The dressage horses for the 1948 Games. Therefore, piaffe and passage were not placed on the tests. However, half-pass , renvers , canter pirouettes, and tempi changes were included, with the highest coefficient on the one-tempis. Today, the format for the dressage competition begins with a Grand Prix test to determine the winners of the team competition. The top 25 competitors in the Grand Prix then perform

1960-418: The equestrian sports included in the Olympic Games . Western or stock horse competition includes working cattle events, such as cutting , team penning and working cow horse in the United States, and campdrafting in Australia. They also include "dry" classes (without cattle) that include western pleasure , reining and equitation . There are also specialized classes for draft horse showing , and

2016-493: The fact that renvers is no longer included in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special Classes. Introduced in 1912, three-day eventing originally only allowed active military officers to compete, and only on mounts either owned by themselves or by their military branch. The competition was held over 5 days. Day 1 was the Endurance Test, consisting of 55 km (34 mi) on roads (with a time allowed of 4 hours, giving

2072-470: The first Olympic dressage competition, featuring 21 riders from eight countries ( Belgium , Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States). Dressage horses were required to perform three tests: a test on the flat, a jumping test, and an obedience test. The test on the flat could only be a maximum of ten minutes in length and was ridden in what is now called the "small arena,"

2128-417: The format to what would be seen today. 44 competitors from 13 countries took part. Dressage was held over two days due to the large number of entries. The test was now required to be held in a 20x60 meter arena, and a time limit was instituted (10-minute 30 seconds maximum). Riders had to demonstrate the walk, the "ordinary" (working) trot both rising and sitting, the "slow" (collected) trot, the extended trot,

2184-634: The ground and the Spanish Walk). Extra points could be earned if the rider rode with both reins in one hand, especially if this were performed at the canter. Additionally, all dressage horses were required to jump four obstacles which were a maximum of 1.1 meters high, and another fence with a 3-meter spread. They were then asked to perform an "obedience test," riding the horse near spooky objects. Riders were required to wear informal uniform if they were military officers, or black or pink coats with silk hats if they were civilians. Horses had to be ridden in

2240-422: The halter equivalent of equitation because the handler, not the horse, is judged. Classes may be broken down by the age of horse or rider, by the number of first place ribbons earned by horse or rider, and by size or breed of horse or pony. In addition, there are numerous other regional or specialty classes that may be offered. Various types of costume classes are frequently offered; sidesaddle classes are common;

2296-518: The jumping test. This Olympic Games was similar to the 1924 Olympics. A few changes were made, however. In dressage, the time limit was raised to 11 minutes, and competitors lost 2 points for every second over this limit. Endurance day saw an increase in the steeplechase speed from 550 to 600 mpm. Stadium jumping rules changed to specify the course- 12 obstacles to be ridden at 375 mpm, with the competitor losing 1/2-point for every second over time. The format and rules remained relatively unchanged through

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2352-457: The last few decades, American open horse shows have tended to become specialized by discipline into hunter - jumper or "sport horse" shows, dressage shows, and shows featuring English or Western riding events. However, there are still some multi-day, all-breed events that feature multiple breeds and disciplines. There are a range of competitive equestrian events available and specific offerings range widely by nation and even by region within

2408-472: The show, and the difficulty of the class. Horse shows do not offer cash purses as large as in the Thoroughbred racing industry, though a few of the biggest show jumping, cutting and reining competitions may offer purse money into the low five figures. However, most show horses in the United States, especially those at the amateur levels, rarely win significant cash prizes during their show career. At best,

2464-399: The slow trot, 8-meter circles at the canter, figure-eights at the canter (both performing a flying change in the center, as well as without a flying change, the second circle being at counter canter ), four or more flying changes on a straight line, turn on the haunches, and reinback. At this time, piaffe, passage, and all other haute ecole movements were not allowed (including the airs above

2520-413: The time allowed for the test, from 10 up to 13 minutes. Riders lost 2 points per second over the time. The most significant change at the 1932 Los Angeles Games was the introduction of the piaffe and passage. 29 riders from 11 countries participated. The test length increased again to 17 minutes. The test included an 8-second halt, half-turns on the haunches at the walk, riding with reins in one hand at

2576-523: The time, adding 1/4-point for every second over. Unlike today's show jumping tests, some obstacles had to be cleared multiple times during the test, at a different part of the fence each time. Riders gained points for refusals, run-outs, falls, and going off-course. The required weight was reduced to 75 kg, where it would remain for several decades. Riders could also wear dark or "pink" coats instead of informal uniform attire. All riders had to wear cream breeches and silk hats. The 1924 Games again changed

2632-408: The top three individuals or teams. Rosettes or ribbons are often given for the top placings in a class. Often ribbons are given through the top six place entries, although some of the larger shows may award ribbons to the top ten. Ribbon color varies from country to country, as shown in the following chart. Champion & Reserve Champion ribbons are commonly called Tri-colors . They are usually

2688-421: The trot, "ordinary" and extended trot while posting, a 5-loop canter serpentine with each loop 8-meters in diameter, the canter pirouette , four-, three-, two-, and one-tempi changes, and the piaffe and passage. The highest coefficient for the test was bending on two-tracks at the collected trot and collected canter. 19 riders from 9 countries competed. Due to World War II, there was not sufficient time to prepare

2744-428: Was a 7 km roads and tracks test at 240 mpm, followed by Phase B, a 4 km steeplechase at 550–600 mpm, then Phase C, a second roads and tracks at 240 mpm that was 15 km long. The horse then went on the 8 km cross-country test (Phase D) at a speed of only 450 mpm. Unlike today, the rider then had to complete a 2 km canter on the flat at 333 mpm (Phase E, which was abolished in 1967). The 4th day held

2800-581: Was dropped from the 1904 Olympic Games , and owed its return to Count Clarence von Rosen , Master of the Horse to the King of Sweden, for bringing it back. The 1906 IOC Congress agreed to his proposal to add dressage, eventing, and show jumping to the program of the upcoming 1908 Olympic Games in London. However, due to problems with the newly formed International Horse Show Committee, they were not introduced until

2856-749: Was held at The Red Mile through 2017. In 2018, it moved to Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park , also located in Lexington. The show is the first of the three jewels of the Saddlebred Triple Crown. It is held annually at The Red Mile Harness Track, and has been every year since its inception. It is the largest outdoor Saddlebred show in the world and draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors. The total prize money offered exceeds $ 70,000. Horse show There are several international disciplines run under rules established by

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2912-439: Was introduced, to be ridden at the canter, both with flying lead changes and with counter-canter loops. The counter change of hand with flying changes was also introduced, as was 4-, 3-, 2-, and 1- tempi changes . The halt was performed through the walk, and followed by a salute. The Paris Games had 24 riders competing from nine countries. The test was similar to that used for the 1920 Games. The 1928 Olympics saw an increase in

2968-437: Was ridden at 650 mpm (this system of bonus points was eliminated in 1971). They were penalized 1 point for every second under the time. A new rule was also instituted which eliminated riders after three refusals, run-outs, or falls. The jumping test consisted of 18 obstacles, a maximum of 1.25 meters high, on a 1,150 meter course. There was a 3-minute time limit, again rewarding speed with an extra 1/2-point for every second under

3024-413: Was taken by riders from Belgium (1. Aimé Haageman on Benton, Illinois, 2. Georges van der Poële riding Winsor Squire), while a French rider, Louis de Champsavin , on his mount Terpsichore, got the third place. The High Jump competition resulted in a tie between French rider Dominique Gardere on Canela and Italian Gian Giorgio Trissino on Oreste, with both of their horses clearing 1.85 meters, and

3080-787: Was the hacks and hunter combined event at the 1900 Olympics , in which three women competed. In 1952, however, all men were permitted to compete in all equestrian disciplines, and women were permitted to compete in Dressage. Women were later permitted to compete in Jumping in 1956 and in Eventing in 1964. Since then, equestrianism has been one of the very few Olympic sports in which men and women compete with and directly against one another. In team competition, teams may have any blend of male and female competitors, and are not required to have minimum numbers of either sex; countries are free to choose

3136-567: Was the Jumping Test ("Prize Jumping"), which consisted of 15 obstacles, maximum 1.3 meters high and 3.0 meters wide. Day 5 was the Dressage Test ("Prize Riding"), which was similar to the individual dressage test that year, except the horses were not required to do figure-eights, flying changes , or the jumping and obedience tests that were required of the dressage horses. Horses had to carry at least 80 kg and had to be wearing

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