FAQs

1. Beginner points are accumulated on Rider only and not Horse/Rider combination.
2. Safety is paramount. Unruly horses will be excused.
3. Horses in the Beginner classes must be lesson horses. These horses must display the characteristics of such horses.
4. All Beginner Classes are to be judged on the ability of the rider to control and show his/her horse to the 5. best advantage. The horse is NOT to be judged.
5. Beginner riders that have entered Walk only may not cross over into the Walk, Trot/Jog Classes.
6. Beginner Riders that enter the Walk, Jog/Trot classes may not enter into the Walk only class.
7. Beginner Equitation classes are judged on basic equitation skills with correct diagonals and leads. Classes are judged on the rider’s horsemanship abilities. It should be judged on the rider’s ability to control and show his/her horse. Promptness in finding the correct diagonals and canter/lope leads are important, as well as a rider’s command of the horse. Examples include speed, placement in the ring, and collectiveness.
8. Headers are allowed.
9. Beginner division is open to western, hunt seat, and saddle seat riders.
10. Riding helmets are mandatory. Attire may consist of jods, shirt, tie, vest, gloves, and boots. No jackets or full riding suits are permitted.

Horse/Rider combination must show both days to be eligible for High Point Awards.

You must attend 50% of the 2022 TWHA Shows AND show in a minimum of 15 Pleasure classes in that division of the 2023 TWHA Shows to be eligible for the Final Championship Class. Pleasure classes consist of any class where the Horses are to be shown at a walk, jog or trot, and canter or lope. Any class with “Pleasure” in the title counts. Halter, Showmanship,  Equitation/Horsemanship, or any pattern classes are NOT included.