Cooperative Extension Service
Purdue University,
Lafayette, Indiana
Mimeo 4-H-184
July 1966
4-H HORSE AND PONY SHOWMANSHIP GUIDE (For Showing at Halter)
                                                                                                                                            Points
I.	The Club Member and His Equipment ------------------------------------------------------ = 25 Points

Personal appearance:	Be neat, clean, well-groomed, courteous, and attentive. Don’t use spurs.
Equipment:	Your halter can be leather or rope. It should be clean and adjusted to fit your horse. The lead strip or rope should fasten to the halter and should not be over 6 or 7 feet long. Hackamores should not be used when showing at halter.
II.	The Horse (Grooming) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------= 25 Points

The horse should be clean and well groomed; feet may be trimmed or properly shod but must be clean; fetlocks are to be trimmed; mane is optional. Conformation is not considered. No juniors may show stallions.
Ill.	Method of Showing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------= 50 Points

                                                                                                                          Total = 100 Points
1.	Be able to walk, trot, turn, stop, and back your horse as directed by the judge.
2. Stand your horse squarely on all four feet. Stand him on the exact spot requested by the judge and face as directed.
3.	Stand on your horse’s left side or in front of him. Never stand on his right side.
4.	Lead with your right hand from the left side of your horse. When showing your horse at a walk, walk by his side, never in front of him. His head should be about even with your shoulder. Give your horse enough rope to keep his head, neck, and body in a straight line. Hove him directly toward or away from the judge, unless the judge indicates that he wishes to see him from the side,
5.	Run by the side of your horse when you are showing him at the trot. He should move willingly toward or away from the judge with his head, neck, and body in a straight line. He should trot freely, fast, and with spirit.
6.	When you turn, always turn to the right, around your horse. See that he is steady and in line with the judge before starting back.
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