MISSOURI FOX TROTTER DIVISION
Equistar applies the Independent Judge's Association 2006 Rulebook as a guideline for description of MFT classes- excerpts are set forth below. Click here to view the entire IJA 2006 Rulebook. Local and Fun classes that do not fall under divisions found in the IJA rulebook will be judged according to the Equistar Class Descriptions set forth herein. Equistar reserves the final and absolute right to interpret all rules and regulations.
This is a class list with descriptions- be advised that due to time constraints not all classes will be offered at every show! This page is for the exhibitor's and trainer's convenience to learn more about classes they may wish to enter. If a class you are interested in is not listed or offered at a show, please let us know!
MISSOURI FOX TROTTER
ENGLISH PLEASURE DIVISION
Classes may be ridden Hunt Seat, Dressage Seat or Flat Seat (Saddle Seat) Tack and the appropriate attire. English tack and attire are mandatory. Hunt seat, Dressage Seat and Flat (Saddle Seat) tack and attire are acceptable. Snap brim hats or derbies are optional. Taste in attire and neatness in presentation is a factor in the final placement of the class. A whip or crop not to exceed 36” including the lash is allowed. In the line-up horses are required to back and conformation is considered as a factor in the final placing of the class. IJA MFT 107
* MFT ENGLISH PLEASURE 2 GAIT- OPEN
WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION
The standard applicable to all Western pleasure horses is applicable to the Fox Trotting entry shown in Western tack. The poll should be carried above the level of the withers, and the head should not be behind the vertical or excessively nosed out. There should no evidence either in head set or in carriage of the body of intimidation or coercion of the horse by the rider or of resistance on the part of the horse. Attire: Western Hat, Western boots, Western long sleeve shirt, Optional: Chaps, Spur IJA MFT 106 EQUISTAR PERMITS USE OF BOSAL, HACKAMORE, OR ROPE HALTER IN ITS WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES.
* MFT WESTERN PLEASURE 2 GAIT- OPEN
TRAIL PLEASURE DIVISION
Horses in Trail Pleasure classes are using horses that are appropriate for use on groomed trails or bridle paths. Trail Pleasure horses perform true gaits with an effortlessness geared toward encouraging longevity and stamina. Trail pleasure classes are judged on the ability of the horse to provide a safe pleasurable ride while performing authentic gaits. EQUISTAR PERMITS USE OF BOSAL, HACKAMORE, OR ROPE HALTER IN ITS TRAIL PLEASURE CLASSES.
* MISSOURI FOX TROTTER (MFT) TRAIL PLEASURE 2 GAIT- ENGLISH/WESTERN, MAIDEN, CASUAL
NATURAL PLEASURE DIVISION
Over 2,000 years ago, one of the first great riding masters was a man named Xenophon. He said that communication is the key to horsemanship. Learning to communicate with your horse is vital if the two of you are to be on the same track as partners. The dynamics relating to modern natural horsemanship can be obtained through communication, understanding, and psychology. Horses must be ridden in a rope halter with one or two reins, or with a soft rope around the neck. Clips with metal may be used to attach reins or ropes to halter. Saddles are optional and may be English, Western, Buena Vista, or Australian either with or without a horn . IJA V112
Equistar hopes to develop a forum for those who achieved a level of communication with their horse through Natural Horsemanship methods. We begin with Natural "Pleasure" classes which will consist of work on the rail and maneuvers called by the judge. Individual work will not be included unless specifically called by the judge. Judging will be based on ground manners and maneuverability, unison between horse and rider, and overall harmony and partnership between the horse and rider. Horses in this division should be well groomed and display the natural beauty of the breed. They must be keg shod or barefoot. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE THESE CLASSES ADDED AT FUTURE SHOW DATES!
* MFT NATURAL PLEASURE 2 GAIT BEGINNER
* MFT NATURAL PLEASURE 2 GAIT ADVANCED (MAY ASK FOR THE LOPE OR CANTER)
ALL BREED (INCLUDING GAITED)
* ENGLISH/WESTERN OPEN 3 GAITED (ALL GAITED)
* PLEASURE DRIVING (ALL GAITED)
* TRAIL PLEASURE CASUAL ENGLISH/WESTERN- OPEN- 2 GAIT- CLASS CALLS FOR THE WALK OR FLAT WALK AND BEST INTERMEDIATE GAIT (RUNNING WALK, FOX TROT, TROT, SLOW GAIT)
* WALK ONLY 8 & UNDER LEAD LINE (ENG/WEST ALL BREED)