BBHA 2012 class list with definitions and rules:
1. Open Grooming and Conditioning - Open to all mares and geldings of any breeds and colors. May be shown in either Western or English attire. If shown English, horse may wear either a bridle or halter. No spurs, whips, crops or bats will be allowed. Horse is judged on the cleanliness and physical body condition
2. Open Halter Mares - Open to all mares of any age. All breeds and colors may show in this class. May be shown in either Western or English attire. If shown English, horse may wear either a bridle or halter. No spurs, whips, crops or bats will be allowed. Judging based on the confirmation criteria of the specific breed.
3. Open Halter Geldings - Open to all geldings of any age. All breeds and colors may show in this class. May be shown in either Western or English attire. If shown English, horse may wear either a bridle or halter. No spurs, whips, crops or bats will be allowed. Judging based on the confirmation criteria of the specific breed.
4. Open Color Class - Open to all mares, geldings of any age. Horse must possess Pinto, Paint, Appaloosa, Palomino, or Buckskin/Dun or other color breed coloring. To be judged 100% on color and not on confirmation. May be shown in either Western or English attire. If shown English, horse may wear either a bridle or halter. No spurs, whips, crops or bats will be allowed. The judge may take into consideration items such as grooming and conditioning when two horses are equal in their color attributes.
5. Open Showmanship - To be shown in hand with a pattern. Open to all mares and geldings of any breeds and colors. May be shown in either Western or English attire. If shown English, horse may wear either a bridle or halter. No spurs, whips, crops or bats will be allowed.
6. Lead Line Class - Open to riders aged 8 and under. May be shown English or Western. The horse or pony must be led by an adult or experienced handler. Rider cannot enter any other classes under saddle.
7. Open Western/English training horse - Open to all riders and will be shown on the rail at a walk, trot and canter. The judge may ask riders to perform training level movements to include, halt, backing etc. Training equipment is allowed. (Draw reins, side reins, etc.) This is a non point class and does not count towards year end awards or show high point awards.
8. Junior Western Pleasure – Open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. Will be shown on the rail at a walk, trot and canter. Judging is based on the suitability of the horse as a western pleasure horse.
9. Senior Western Pleasure - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Will be shown on the rail at a walk, trot and canter. Judging is based on the suitability of the horse as a western pleasure horse.
10. Senior W/J Western Pleasure - open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Will be shown on the rail at a walk and trot. Judging is based on the suitability of the horse as a western pleasure horse. Riders in this division can not enter any other division on the same horse in the same year.
11. Novice Western Pleasure- Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. Will be shown on the rail at a walk and trot. Judging is based on the suitability of the horse as a western pleasure horse
12. FUN CLASS –“Simon Says” on Horseback
13. Junior Western Horsemanship - Open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk/trot and canter. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
14. Senior Western Horsemanship - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk/trot and Canter. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
15. Senior W/J Western Horsemanship - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk and trot only. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
16. Novice Horsemanship - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk and trot only. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
17. Junior Trail Class (Western or English) - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. The trail class tests the maneuverability of the horse through an obstacle course. Mandatory obstacles include one in which the rider will open, pass through and close a gate. Judging is based on the horse’s willingness, ease and grace in negotiating the course. Other mandatory obstacles are riding over at least four logs or poles and one backing obstacle.
18. Senior Trail Class (Western or English) - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. The trail class tests the maneuverability of the horse through an obstacle course. Mandatory obstacles include one in which the rider will open, pass through and close a gate. Judging is based on the horse’s willingness, ease and grace in negotiating the course. Other mandatory obstacles are riding over at least four logs or poles and one backing obstacle.
19. Senior W/J Trail Class (Western or English) - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. The trail class tests the maneuverability of the horse through an obstacle course. Mandatory obstacles include one in which the rider will open, pass through and close a gate. Judging is based on the horse’s willingness, ease and grace in negotiating the course. Other mandatory obstacles are riding over at least four logs or poles and one backing obstacle.
20. Novice Trail Class - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. The trail class tests the maneuverability of the horse through an obstacle course. Mandatory obstacles include one in which the rider will open, pass through and close a gate. Judging is based on the horse’s willingness, ease and grace in negotiating the course. Other mandatory obstacles are riding over at least four logs or poles and one backing obstacle.
21. Open Reining – Judges the horse on movements, mastery of prescribed maneuver and attitude as he is guided through one of 11 AQHA patterns. The horse is required to perform a number of stops, spins, rollbacks, lead changes and circles at a lope. The horse should be willing to be guided with little or no resistance.
22. FUN CLASS – Cake Walk
23. Junior English Pleasure - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. To be judged at a walk, trot and canter, in both directions of the ring along with performance, manners and suitability.
24. Senior English Pleasure - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. To be judged at a walk, trot and canter, in both directions of the ring along with performance, manners and suitability.
25. Senior W/T English Pleasure - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. To be judged at a walk and trot in both directions of the ring along with performance, manners and suitability.
26. Novice English Pleasure - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. To be judged at a walk and trot in both directions of the ring along with performance, manners and suitability.
27. Junior English Equitation - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk/trot and canter. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
28. Senior English Equitation - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk/trot and canter. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
29. Senior W/T English Equitation - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk and trot. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
30. Novice English Equitation – Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. Class will consist of a pattern to be executed one at a time. Pattern will include walk and trot. Judging is based on the rider’s ability to perform the pattern correctly.
31. Junior Hunter under Saddle on the Flat - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. Judged both ways of the ring at the walk, trot and canter. Both manners and way of going are judging criteria. Horses may be asked to hand gallop, but no more than 8 at a time. Horse may be asked to back and stand quietly.
32. Senior Hunter Under Saddle on the Flat - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Judged both ways of the ring at the walk, trot and canter. Both manners and way of going are judging criteria. Horses may be asked to hand gallop, but no more than 8 at a time. Horse may be asked to back and stand quietly.
33. Senior W/T Hunter under Saddle on the Flat - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Judged both ways of the ring at the walk and trot. Both manners and way of going are judging criteria. Horse may be asked to back and stand quietly.
34. Novice Hunter Under Saddle on the Flat - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. Judged both ways of the ring at the walk and trot. Both manners and way of going are judging criteria. Horse may be asked to back and stand quietly.
35. Novice Hunter Hack over Cross Rails (2 fences) - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. Horse is shown on the flat and may be asked to jump 18inch fences, and or perform individual tasks by the judge. Horses are required to perform at the walk, trot and extended trot.
36. Open Hunter Hack – 2 ft. fences ( 2 fences) . Horse is shown on the flat and may be asked to jump 2 2ft. fences, or perform individual tasks by the judge. Horses are required to perform at the walk, trot, extended trot, and canter and hand gallop.
37. Novice Equitation over Cross Rails (6 jumps min.) - Open to all riders that have less than 4 blue ribbons horse/rider combo. . Riders in this division can not cross enter into a canter class in the same show with the same horse/rider combination. The course should consist of at least four obstacles with a minimum of six jumps required. Jumping faults of the horse are not to be considered unless it is the result of the rider's ability.
38. Open Equitation over 2 ft. fences (6 jumps min.) Open to all riders. The course should consist of at least four obstacles with a minimum of six jumps required. Jumping faults of the horse are not to be considered unless it is the result of the rider's ability.
39. Pee Wee Poles - Open to riders aged 8 and under (see descriptions below)
40. Junior Pole Bending - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. Timed event in which the speed and agility of the horse are tested as horse and rider twice weave through a course of six poles spaced 21 feet apart, twice circling end poles before turning and racing to the finish line. The pattern must be followed exactly. A five-second penalty is added for each pole knocked down.
41. Senior Pole Bending - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. Timed events in which the speed and agility of the horse are tested as horse and rider twice weave through a course of six poles spaced 21 feet apart, twice circling end poles before turning and racing to the finish line. The pattern must be followed exactly. A five-second penalty is added for each pole knocked down.
42. Pee Wee Barrels ¬- Open to riders aged 8 and under (see descriptions below)
43. Junior Cloverleaf Barrels - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. A timed event in which exhibitors follow a course consisting of three barrels in a triangular “cloverleaf” pattern. Riders choose to circle either the right or left barrel first, race to the opposite barrel and complete the course after circling the third barrel and racing down the center of the three barrels to stop the timer. Knocking over a barrel carries a five second penalty.
44. Senior Cloverleaf Barrels - Open to riders 19 years and older as of January 1, 2011. A timed event in which exhibitors follow a course consisting of three barrels in a triangular “cloverleaf” pattern. Riders choose to circle either the right or left barrel first, race to the opposite barrel and complete the course after circling the third barrel and racing down the center of the three barrels to stop the timer. Knocking over a barrel carries a five second penalty.
45. Pee Wee arena race - Open to riders aged 8 and under (see descriptions below)
46. Junior Arena Race - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. A timed event in which exhibitors follow a course consisting of one barrel placed at the end of the arena. Riders choose to circle either the right or left of the barrel and return down the center of the arena. Knocking over the barrel carries a five second penalty.
47. Senior Arena Race - open to riders 18 years and younger as of January 1, 2011. . A timed event in which exhibitors follow a course consisting of one barrel placed at the end of the arena. Riders choose to circle either the right or left of the barrel and return down the center of the arena. Knocking over the barrel carries a five second penalty.
