How is equestrian judged

The judge is assisted by a scribe, who writes the judge's scores and comments on the score sheet. The comments are meant to help the rider understand each of the individual scores. In addition to the regular tests, riders may also ride a freestyle set to music or pas de deux two horses and riders. Each of these types of tests has specific guidelines.

There are also special classes, where young horses and breeding stock are shown in-hand and judged. Young horses are judged for their potential to become a dressage sport horse, and breeding stock is judged on their capability of producing dressage sport horses. Schooling shows are a great way to practice riding tests or to learn to scribe. Once you have scribed at schooling shows and at the lower levels, you will gain the confidence to scribe at higher levels and at larger competitions.

Scribing is a great way to learn what the judges are looking for and, like other volunteer positions, it can be a great way to meet new friends and support the local Group Member Organizations.

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Designed by The Other Dimension. However, in the jump off, if there is more than one clean round, the fastest time wins. Skip to content Several competitive events involve horses jumping over an obstacle or a series of obstacles.

Show Jumping — Horse and rider are scored only on time and successful clearing of all fences. Hunters over Fences — Horses and rider are judged on form over fences, rhythm between fences, and other criteria as well as jumping ability. Hunter Equitation over Fences — Riders are scored on their ability to ride a horse around a course in the hunter style. Cross Country — Horses and riders complete a course over natural terrain through fields and wooded areas jumping stationary fixed obstacles.

Scoring is based on negotiating all fences and time. Combined Test — Horses are scored in dressage and show jumping, with a combined score determining final placings. May be one to three days in length. Show Jumping Show jumping involves three primary types of obstacles, depending on the level of competition.