The same rider can ride more than one horse in a show event depending on the rules of that particular event. For example, horses that are shown individually to the judges such as dressage, hunting or jumping can use a rider that is showing in the same class on another horse. Ultimately, the owners of the horses in the class decide who will ride their horses.

But this does not work for classes such as equitation or confirmation classes where all of the horses Continue Reading »

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If you are thinking about entering a show but do not have a horse of your own you may need to borrow or lease another rider’s horse. Most competitions allow two different riders to enter the same horse in different competitions. You will want to review the rules before entering but this is a pretty common practice. Some shows even allow you to enter the same horse with two different riders in the same class. Obviously if you are in a beginners class which all the riders enter the ring Continue Reading »

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If your child is interested in equestrian classes, or you wish to enroll a child in these classes, depending on which school is chosen, the age limits and restrictions will vary. For the most part, most schools are around the same age limits, but some will allow younger students to enter, while others will require a child to be a bit older before they are able to enroll in the course. For the most part, students will have to be at least ten years old, but in some schools it may be a little less ( Continue Reading »

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