Showing horses in HF is the most active part of the game. Many members and establishments hold monthly, or sometimes weekly, shows/races. Some establishments even have their own showing system for registered horses. Below are the main points, rules, and hints to showing horses successfully in HF.

Rules

  • All shows and/or races must be posted on the Upcoming Events Forum.
  • Shows and/or races must be scheduled at least one week in advance of the closing date for entries, but preferably sooner.
  • Results to a show/race must be posted on the Show Results Forum.
  • No equitation or showmanship classes (unless riders are absolutely required).
  • Realistic classes only.

    Racing

  • Race horses get double points, and they may not show during their racing career. Race horses may show in classes specifically for racers, but no others.

    Picture Shows

  • If you are holding a picture show, it must be judged by a total of at least three members.
  • Halter classes are to be judged on conformation, type, movement, and show.
  • Performance classes are to be judged on the horse's movement under saddle and conformation.
  • Futurity classes are to be judged on conformation, type, movement, and show.
  • Liberty classes are to be judged on movement and conformation.

    Breed Nationals or World Shows

  • Every breed association/registry must have a way to qualify for its National/World Show.
  • Every breed association/registry must hold one show at least every other month, preferably more often.

    Sport Horse Classes

  • Sport Horse In-Hand is to be judged on the horse's suitability for Dressage, Jumping, and/or Hunter, conformation, movement and type.
  • Sport Horse Under Saddle is to be judged on the horse's soundness under saddle and its suitability as a Sport Horse.

    Entering A Show

  • Owners/leasers may enter as many horses as they please, but must follow each individual show's rules for how many horses are allowed per class.
  • All entrance forms are to be sent in this manner:
    Show Name & Date(s)
    Your Name
    Your E-mail
    Class Number
    Horse(s) Entered
    Check for total fees

    Showing/Racing Horses

  • Horses may start showing as weanlings in halter or with their sire/dam in a Get of Sire/Produce of Dam class.
  • Horses may not show under saddle until they are three years of age. While at that age, they may only enter performance futurities (for three to four year olds) only.
  • Futurity Performance classes are only for horses three years old.
  • Junior Horse Performance classes are for only horses four to six years old.
  • Open classes are for horses over four years of age.
  • Horses may begin racing as two year olds.
  • Mares in foal may show only in halter classes.

    Showing Guidelines

  • HF is very realistic, and therefore we take members who overshow their horses very seriously. If caught overshowing, a member will be punished. Occasionally that punishment will include confiscating horses from owners.
  • If you need help with what is/is not consider overshowing, please e-mail HF or post on the Forum. We will all be more than happy to help you out.