North Carolina State 4-H E-Show

NC State 4-H E-Show Class List

HUNTER

Junior Hunter Horse & Pony

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Hunter Hack (3 fences)

Senior Hunter Horse & Pony

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Hunter Hack (3 fences, see rules below)

Long Stirrup

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Hunter Hack (3 fences, see rules below)

Short Stirrup

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Hunter Hack (3 fences, see rules below)

Rookie Walk/Trot

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Crossrails (2 fences, see rules below)

NON-TROTTING & SADDLE SEAT

Junior/ Senior Non-Trotting

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Pleasure 2 -gait, english or western (trail walk, pleasure gait, extended pleasure gait, see rules below)

Saddle Seat

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation
3. Pleasure (See rules below)

ADAPTIVE

Adaptive Classes

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Equitation

FUN CLASSES

Fun Classes (See rules below)

1. Jr Costume
2. Sr Costume

WESTERN

Junior Western Horse & Pony

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Horsemanship
3. Trail (See rules below)

Senior Western Horse & Pony

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Horsemanship
3. Trail (See rules below)

Little Britches

1. Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Horsemanship
3. Trail (See rules below)

RANCH

Junior Ranch Horse & Pony

1. Ground Handling
2. Horsemanship
3. Ranch Riding

Senior Ranch Horse & Pony

1. Ground Handling
2. Horsemanship
3. Ranch Riding

SPEED EVENTS

Senior Speed Events (See rules below)

1. Texas Barrels
2. Stake Race
3. Single Marker Arena Race

Junior Speed Events (See rules below)

1. Texas Barrels
2. Stake Race
3. Single Marker Arena Race

CLOVERBUD

Cloverbud Classes

1. Cloverbud Showmanship (See instructions below)
2. Cloverbud Equitation/Horsemanship
3. Cloverbud Costume (See rules below)

NC State 4-H E-Show Class Rules & Regulations

General Rules

Unless specified otherwise, NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations will be applied when judging the classes.

General Pattern Set Up and Filming Guidelines

1. Follow the class’ posted pattern/format and class filming guidelines; failure to do so is grounds for disqualification.  All videos must be recorded horizontally.
2. Videos must show a continuous shot, and clips may not be edited together.
3. Each video should only include one “entry” for a single class.
4. Videos must begin with the camera operator, announcing the name of the class, the exhibitor’s name, the horse’s name, and the date.
5. For any class requiring a “marker” for part of the pattern, the following are acceptable markers (just make sure they are easily visible on camera):
   1. Cones
   2. Buckets
   3. Plants/Flower Pots
6. Please review this link on the APHA eShow website for best filming practices.
7. Questions regarding class rules or patterns may be directed to the NC 4-H Horse Program via this email address:llstroud@ncsu.edu
8. Questions regarding payment or video upload issues may be directed to this email address: elawhorn@apha.com

Western
Attire: Long sleeved collared shirt, blouse or jacket; ASTM Approved Helmet in riding classes (hat or helmet optional for showmanship); Jeans, slacks or trousers; NO CHAPS in Horsemanship (it makes it very difficult to judge leg position via video); Boots with a functional heel

Ranch
Attire:  Long sleeved collared shirt, blouse or jacket; ASTM Approved Helmet in riding classes (hat or helmet optional for ground handling), Jeans, slacks or trousers;, NO CHAPS OR CHINKS in Horsemanship (it makes it very difficult to judge leg position via video); Boots with a functional heel

Hunter
Attire: Long sleeved, collared shirt; Breeches (breeches are to be of traditional shades of buff, khaki, canary, light grey, or rust (or jodhpurs)); Field boots or paddock (jodhpur) boots of black or brown;  ASTM Approved Helmet; Hair must be neat and contained (as in a net or braid)
Optional: Hunt Coat, Tie or Choker, Gloves, Spurs, Crops.

Saddleseat
Attire: Long sleeved, collared shirt; jodhpurs;  Paddock or jodhpur boots;  ASTM Approved Helmet; Optional: Suit coat/day coat, vest, tie, gloves, spurs, crops.

Non-Trotting
Western: Attire: Long sleeved collared shirt, blouse or jacket; ASTM Approved Helmet in riding classes (hat or helmet optional for showmanship); Jeans, slacks or trousers; NO CHAPS in Equitation (it makes it very difficult to judge leg position via video); Boots with a functional heel

English: Attire: Long sleeved, collared shirt; jodhpurs;  Paddock or jodhpur boots;  ASTM Approved Helmet; Optional: Suit coat/day coat, vest, tie, gloves, spurs, crops.
Speed Events
Attire: Long sleeved, collared shirt; ASTM Approved Helmet; long pants; Boots with a functional heel

Cloverbud
Attire: follow the rules listed for your division listed above (western, hunter, saddleseat, ranch, or non-trotting)

Adaptive
Attire: Long sleeved, collared shirt; ASTM Approved Helmet; long pants; Boots with a functional heel

Costume
Attire: Follow NC 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulations Manual for rules on attire.