| What questions can a horse show program | | | | If the show is two days or more, the classes will |
| answer? Face it we have all been there, more | | | | be listed under the day(s) they will be offered |
| often if you are newer to the whole horse show | | | | through the course of the show. |
| scene. Questions like when is your next class? Do | | | | Start times should also be included on the show bill |
| we get a riding lunch break? How much is the | | | | to notify exhibitors when the first horses of the |
| sweepstakes class? When is the next show? | | | | day are expected to be at the in-gate. You can |
| These are a few of the many questions that | | | | also find a summary of rules and regulations for |
| may pop into your mind while at a horse show. If | | | | the show. These rules are usually those that are |
| you are newer to showing, or showing with a | | | | frequently asked about, or are the more |
| new association, questions like these will become | | | | important rules that need to be repeated to |
| apparent throughout the day. Where is the best | | | | continuously remind exhibitors. |
| place to look to get your questions answered? | | | | Other fees associated with the show including |
| You guessed it, the horse show program. | | | | stalls, camping hookup, judge/class fees, office |
| What Is A Horse Show Program? | | | | fees, random drug testing fees, and blanket fees |
| The term horse show program seems like a | | | | all should be listed on the show bill. |
| broad term that can be taken a few ways. In | | | | Some horse show programs will include |
| one meaning it can imply you are discussing the | | | | information on each division along with point tally |
| specific program or schedule of the show you are | | | | information and eligibility for year-end awards if |
| at. In another it can be applied as your specific | | | | offered. You will want to pay close attention to |
| program to prepare for a horse show. Yet | | | | the divisions for the classes you will be exhibiting |
| another aspect could be a specific event occurring | | | | in. Make sure you meet the age and experience |
| at a horse show. | | | | requirements to avoid any problems with the |
| For the purposes of this article, we will be | | | | show association. |
| discussing the horse show program as the show | | | | Other inclusions on the horse show program will |
| bill or show schedule. Every show association will | | | | vary from one show to another. In any case, it |
| have a schedule of classes for each part of the | | | | can be used as a reference for many questions. |
| show. | | | | It can also save you some wasted time to walk |
| It can also be a term encompassing specific | | | | to the show office to ask a related question. |
| association rules and regulations. The horse show | | | | For all simple questions, refer to the horse show |
| program can change from one show to the next. | | | | program before seeking alternate sources of |
| Most programs are printed on a single sheet of | | | | information. If you are new to showing horses, |
| paper and are available in the show office. | | | | you might be surprised how much the show bill |
| It might be beneficial to grab an extra copy to | | | | alone can help answer questions. |
| keep one in your pocket and one posted near | | | | What If You Still Have Questions? |
| your horse. This way you will be able to follow | | | | If you check over the information provided to |
| along a little easier with the progression of the | | | | you in the show bill and are still unable to find the |
| show. You will also be able to plan your activities | | | | answer you are looking for, you have a few |
| and figure out how much time you have between | | | | other options to have your questions answered. |
| classes. | | | | If you are near any other show participants it is |
| What Can You Expect To Find On A Horse Show | | | | probably easiest to ask one of them. They may |
| Program? | | | | be able to provide you a quick answer. Just make |
| Depending on where you show, each program will | | | | sure you are considerate of other exhibitor |
| be put together a little differently. The show bill | | | | activities when approaching with your question. |
| will have the name of the show or show series | | | | If you have a more complicated question about a |
| along with the selected dates for the other | | | | club rule, you are better off walking to the show |
| shows. If the shows are held at different | | | | office, where they can answer any question. The |
| locations, this should also be outlined on the | | | | show office will likely be busy with other show |
| program. | | | | exhibitors through the day and you will have to |
| The judges selected for the year should also be | | | | wait your turn to ask your question. You can |
| listed on the show bill. Most of the program will | | | | decide if it is worth the time waiting in line. |
| consist of a list of classes in order of progression. | | | | |