Important Proviso - Every show is different, every country is different. This is just a generalised guide, I have used splits at my own live shows to help guide people. Please check with individual show hosts before entering.
Below is a generalised guide to help you get your performance entry in the right class. Under each performance type there is a list of different classes in order. You should start with the top class and then if this doesn't exist move onto the next class and so on and so forth. The list is in alphabetical order.
Please note when showing model horses that subtle differences in class names can cause them to mean two very different things. There is a difference between 'Western Ridden' and 'Western Pleasure' just as the terms 'Mounted Games' and 'Pony Club Games' could mean two different things. Check with the show host if you are unsure.
It is worth noting that if there is a class for that particular performance entry (e.g. Western Pleasure) then this is where it should go. Unless these are common I haven't included them. Always check for this first, particularly at a specialised show.
This list is based on what is standard in the UK in my experience. Not everyone will agree with it and it will not be the same for every show so please take it with a pinch of salt. Always check with the show schedule and show holder prior to attending a show if you are not sure.
If there is a discipline that is not added and you would like it added to the list please email catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
Please note when showing model horses that subtle differences in class names can cause them to mean two very different things. There is a difference between 'Western Ridden' and 'Western Pleasure' just as the terms 'Mounted Games' and 'Pony Club Games' could mean two different things. Check with the show host if you are unsure.
It is worth noting that if there is a class for that particular performance entry (e.g. Western Pleasure) then this is where it should go. Unless these are common I haven't included them. Always check for this first, particularly at a specialised show.
This list is based on what is standard in the UK in my experience. Not everyone will agree with it and it will not be the same for every show so please take it with a pinch of salt. Always check with the show schedule and show holder prior to attending a show if you are not sure.
If there is a discipline that is not added and you would like it added to the list please email catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk
An In Hand performance entry from Didmarton Live 2015
A-Z List
A
Arena Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
B
Barrel Racing
Barrel Racing
Western Games
Games
Other Western Performance
Bronc Riding
Rodeo
Other Western Performance
C
Circus Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Cross Country
Cross Country
Eventing
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance
Cutting
Cutting
Other Western Performance
D
Dressage
Dressage
Other English Performance
E
English Ridden Horse
English Ridden Horse
English Ridden
Ridden Horse
Ridden Horse or Pony
Other English Performance
English Ridden Pony
English Ridden Pony
English Ridden
Ridden Pony
Ridden Horse or Pony
Other English Performance
F
Fancy Dress
Fancy Dress
Costume
Other Performance
First Nations Costume
Native American
Costume
Other Performance
Flat Racing
Flat Racing
Racing
Other Performance
G
Gymkhana
Gymkhana
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
H
Historical Costume
Historical
Costume
Other Performance
Historical Driven
Historical
Driven
Other Performance
Hollywood Style Arabian Costume
Arabian Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Horseball
Games
Other English Performance
Hunting
Hunting
Other English Performance
(if over a fence this could go into jumping)
I
Indoor Driving
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
In Hand Showing
In Hand Showing
Other English Performance (English)
Other Western Performance (Western)
Other Performance
M
Mounted Games
Mounted Games
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
N
National Hunt Racing
Jump Racing
Racing
Jumping
Other Performance
Native American Costume
Native American
Costume
Other Performance
Native Style Arabian Costume
Arabian Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Natural Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
O
Outdoor Competitive Driving
Competitive Driving
Driven
Other Performance
P
Parade
Parade
Western Ridden
Other Western Performance
Paradressage
Dressage
Other English Performance
Polo
Games
Other English Performance
Pony Club Games
Pony Club Games
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
R
Reining
Reining
Other Western Performance
Roping
Roping
Other Western Performance
S
Saddleseat
Saddleseat
Ridden Horse
Other Ridden
Scene
Scene
Scene classes are often split by type e.g. english scene, fantasy scene etc. Choose what is most appropriate for your entry.
Scurry Racing
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
Show Jumping
Show Jumping
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance
Sidesaddle
English Ridden
Ridden Horse
Other English Performance
The entry may suit something such as 'hunting' or 'jumping' if portraying this.
T
Team Chasing
Cross Country
Jumping
Other English Performance
Trot Racing
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
V
Vaulting
Other Performance
W
Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure
Western Ridden
Other Western Performance
Western Showmanship
Western Showmanship
In Hand Showing
Other Western Performance
Western Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
Working Hunter
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance
Arena Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
B
Barrel Racing
Barrel Racing
Western Games
Games
Other Western Performance
Bronc Riding
Rodeo
Other Western Performance
C
Circus Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Cross Country
Cross Country
Eventing
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance
Cutting
Cutting
Other Western Performance
D
Dressage
Dressage
Other English Performance
E
English Ridden Horse
English Ridden Horse
English Ridden
Ridden Horse
Ridden Horse or Pony
Other English Performance
English Ridden Pony
English Ridden Pony
English Ridden
Ridden Pony
Ridden Horse or Pony
Other English Performance
F
Fancy Dress
Fancy Dress
Costume
Other Performance
First Nations Costume
Native American
Costume
Other Performance
Flat Racing
Flat Racing
Racing
Other Performance
G
Gymkhana
Gymkhana
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
H
Historical Costume
Historical
Costume
Other Performance
Historical Driven
Historical
Driven
Other Performance
Hollywood Style Arabian Costume
Arabian Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Horseball
Games
Other English Performance
Hunting
Hunting
Other English Performance
(if over a fence this could go into jumping)
I
Indoor Driving
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
In Hand Showing
In Hand Showing
Other English Performance (English)
Other Western Performance (Western)
Other Performance
M
Mounted Games
Mounted Games
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
N
National Hunt Racing
Jump Racing
Racing
Jumping
Other Performance
Native American Costume
Native American
Costume
Other Performance
Native Style Arabian Costume
Arabian Costume
Costume
Other Performance
Natural Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
O
Outdoor Competitive Driving
Competitive Driving
Driven
Other Performance
P
Parade
Parade
Western Ridden
Other Western Performance
Paradressage
Dressage
Other English Performance
Polo
Games
Other English Performance
Pony Club Games
Pony Club Games
Pony Club & Mounted Games
Games
Other English Performance
R
Reining
Reining
Other Western Performance
Roping
Roping
Other Western Performance
S
Saddleseat
Saddleseat
Ridden Horse
Other Ridden
Scene
Scene
Scene classes are often split by type e.g. english scene, fantasy scene etc. Choose what is most appropriate for your entry.
Scurry Racing
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
Show Jumping
Show Jumping
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance
Sidesaddle
English Ridden
Ridden Horse
Other English Performance
The entry may suit something such as 'hunting' or 'jumping' if portraying this.
T
Team Chasing
Cross Country
Jumping
Other English Performance
Trot Racing
Competitive Driven
Driven
Other Performance
V
Vaulting
Other Performance
W
Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure
Western Ridden
Other Western Performance
Western Showmanship
Western Showmanship
In Hand Showing
Other Western Performance
Western Trail
Western Trail
Other Western Performance
Working Hunter
English Jumping
Jumping
Other English Performance