Post by haybenny on Mar 23, 2015 8:26:00 GMT -5
Howdy horsey girls!
So with the new Showmanship A and tack based shows, there have been a lot of concerns about knowing the disciplines. After seeing Mak's discipline guide, I had an idea!
Basically, I am putting as many different horse show disciplines as I can think of in this here Image Reference Library. What I will do is start with a tack "set" or "guide" in which I will put together different tack options you could use to dress your horse up for said discipline. Next, I will include a bountiful selection of real images that you can choose from to reference when you are tacking and editing your horses.
I am hoping this will help some of you who may not know what a certain discipline typically looks like, and it will give you all the references you need in one place.
Let me know if this is a good idea? I am hoping it will help those who want to use it, and if I forget any disciplines, let me know and I will add them!
**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO EDIT YOUR HORSES TO LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE REFERENCE IMAGES, THEY ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR VISUAL EXPLANATION**
Hunter Under Saddle
Hunter Under Saddle is typically seen in AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association), APHA (American Paint Horse Association), and AApA (American Appaloosa Association) shows. It is very similar to Western Pleasure in that it is typically expected for the horse to have a low head carriage with light/loose contact on the reins. The horse is supposed to have long, flowing gaits and is supposed to give off an effortless impression.
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Hunter on the Flat
The same tack that is used for Hunter Under Saddle is also used in Hunter on the Flat
Hunter on the Flat is a class typically seen in Hunter shows. The style of these horses is different from that of the Hunter Under Saddle horses. The head carriage is slightly higher, although loose rein contact is still preferable. The horse is also expected to be able to carry itself in a rounded frame (on the bit and lifting the back). This is typically seen as part of a Hunter division where there are both flat and jumping classes. These horses are meant to represent the classical hunt horse. They are judged on style and movement.
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Hunter Over Fences
The same tack that is used for Hunter Under Saddle is also used in Hunter on the Flat. You may also add a standing martingale.
Hunter Over Fences is typically seen in the Hunter division along with Hunter on the Flat. The horse is now judged on it's ability to canter a course of jumps with grace, ease, form and style. The horse is expected to jump with tucked, even knees. Faults are given if the horse refuses a jump, or knocks part of it down.
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Show Jumping
Show jumping, like Hunter Over Fences, consists of a course of jumps that the horse must complete. However, Show Jumping is a timed event in which horses must finish the course within a specified time limit with no faults. The group of horses who complete the course with no faults go onto a second round to determine the placings of the class. This second round is judged on who completes the course with no faults in the fastest time. Faults are given for refusing or knocking down a jump, or for going over the time allowed in the first round. Although these horses are not judged on their jumping style or form, a horse with a naturally good jumping form will perform better than one without.
Show jumping tack has a lot more options than Hunter tack. Feel free to use your own colors and patterns.
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Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure can be similar to Hunter Under Saddle. The horse is expected to have a low head carriage with light/loose rein contact. The rider (unless competing in low levels) rides with only one hand. The horse, as the discipline name implies, is supposed to portray an image of pleasure. The horse is expected to appear comfortable and easy to ride. Unlike English disciplines where we describe the gaits as walk/trot/canter, western pleasure uses slower gaits, walk/jog/lope. The rider is judged on poise and limited movement of the body.
Tack used in Western Pleasure is often colorful and the use of bling is common and encouraged. The colors you use should complement your horse's color.
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THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS TO BE CONTINUED. FEEL FREE TO LEAVE SUGGESTIONS, BUT NOTE THAT I'M NOT FINISHED ADDING THE ORIGINAL DISCIPLINES I WANT TO DO
So with the new Showmanship A and tack based shows, there have been a lot of concerns about knowing the disciplines. After seeing Mak's discipline guide, I had an idea!
Basically, I am putting as many different horse show disciplines as I can think of in this here Image Reference Library. What I will do is start with a tack "set" or "guide" in which I will put together different tack options you could use to dress your horse up for said discipline. Next, I will include a bountiful selection of real images that you can choose from to reference when you are tacking and editing your horses.
I am hoping this will help some of you who may not know what a certain discipline typically looks like, and it will give you all the references you need in one place.
Let me know if this is a good idea? I am hoping it will help those who want to use it, and if I forget any disciplines, let me know and I will add them!
**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO EDIT YOUR HORSES TO LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE REFERENCE IMAGES, THEY ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR VISUAL EXPLANATION**
Hunter Under Saddle
Hunter Under Saddle is typically seen in AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association), APHA (American Paint Horse Association), and AApA (American Appaloosa Association) shows. It is very similar to Western Pleasure in that it is typically expected for the horse to have a low head carriage with light/loose contact on the reins. The horse is supposed to have long, flowing gaits and is supposed to give off an effortless impression.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reference 4
Hunter on the Flat
The same tack that is used for Hunter Under Saddle is also used in Hunter on the Flat
Hunter on the Flat is a class typically seen in Hunter shows. The style of these horses is different from that of the Hunter Under Saddle horses. The head carriage is slightly higher, although loose rein contact is still preferable. The horse is also expected to be able to carry itself in a rounded frame (on the bit and lifting the back). This is typically seen as part of a Hunter division where there are both flat and jumping classes. These horses are meant to represent the classical hunt horse. They are judged on style and movement.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reference 4
Hunter Over Fences
The same tack that is used for Hunter Under Saddle is also used in Hunter on the Flat. You may also add a standing martingale.
Hunter Over Fences is typically seen in the Hunter division along with Hunter on the Flat. The horse is now judged on it's ability to canter a course of jumps with grace, ease, form and style. The horse is expected to jump with tucked, even knees. Faults are given if the horse refuses a jump, or knocks part of it down.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reference 4
Reference 5
Show Jumping
Show jumping, like Hunter Over Fences, consists of a course of jumps that the horse must complete. However, Show Jumping is a timed event in which horses must finish the course within a specified time limit with no faults. The group of horses who complete the course with no faults go onto a second round to determine the placings of the class. This second round is judged on who completes the course with no faults in the fastest time. Faults are given for refusing or knocking down a jump, or for going over the time allowed in the first round. Although these horses are not judged on their jumping style or form, a horse with a naturally good jumping form will perform better than one without.
Show jumping tack has a lot more options than Hunter tack. Feel free to use your own colors and patterns.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reference 4
Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure can be similar to Hunter Under Saddle. The horse is expected to have a low head carriage with light/loose rein contact. The rider (unless competing in low levels) rides with only one hand. The horse, as the discipline name implies, is supposed to portray an image of pleasure. The horse is expected to appear comfortable and easy to ride. Unlike English disciplines where we describe the gaits as walk/trot/canter, western pleasure uses slower gaits, walk/jog/lope. The rider is judged on poise and limited movement of the body.
Tack used in Western Pleasure is often colorful and the use of bling is common and encouraged. The colors you use should complement your horse's color.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reference 4
Reference 5
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS TO BE CONTINUED. FEEL FREE TO LEAVE SUGGESTIONS, BUT NOTE THAT I'M NOT FINISHED ADDING THE ORIGINAL DISCIPLINES I WANT TO DO