WBS Weekly Show

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:star: This show will not include most races (except for barrel racing).
For other races (Flat, Steeplechase, Harness, Endurance, Cross Country, Flying Race) please view this show: WBS Weekly Races


:bulletpurple: The deadline for each class entry is every Sunday. :bulletpurple: 
:bulletpurple: Classes will be judged each Monday. :bulletpurple: 
:pointr: After judging is completed on Mondays, the next set will be open for entries that day, and the cycle will continue thereon.
:pointr: A "late deduction" will be included for entries posted on Mondays before judging occurs. If they are posted before judging occurs on Monday, 1 point will be docked from their total score. If they are posted after judging on Monday, the entry is entered in the next weeks race without any point deduction.
:pointr: You are welcome to re-use backgrounds, just be mindful of the weather!

Please read ALL of the available information prior to entering.

:star:REGISTRATION:star:


No pre-registration required. Just comment on the journal with your entry. Be sure that a link to the show and to the horses reference is provided in the images description!
Classes have no minimum or maximum capacity for entries. If there is only one entry, or if there are 15 entries, the class will run as is every Monday.
Feel free to lease, trace, collab, do digital or traditional work.
Registration numbers are not required in your show image- if you want to include one, choose a random number but be sure that no one else whose entered is already using that number!

:star:JUDGING:star:


HORSE: +1 for a head shot, +3 for a partial body, +5 for a full body
RIDER/HANDLER: +0 for no rider/handler, +1 for small portion of rider/handler (ex: hands, leg, etc), +3 for a partial rider/handler (ex: half body), +5 for a full body rider/handler
SHADING: +0 for no shading, +3 for incomplete or simple shading, +5 for visible detailed shading on horse + rider/handler + tack
OBSTACLES: (only for Barrel Race, Pole Bending, Cutting, Trail, Free Jumping, Show Jumping, Polo, Hunter Over Fences, Working Equitation, Working Hunter) +0 for none shown , +1 for partially shown , +3 for at least half shown , +5 for fully shown
BACKGROUND: +0 for no bg or overly simplified bg, +3 for incorrect bg or incomplete shading, +5 for full and detailed/completely shaded and correct bg
WILDLIFE/CATTLE: +1 for including birds and/or Printer, +2.5 for including one of our cattle, +3 for including deer, fox, coyote, and/or wolf, +5 for including bear, mountain lions, elk, and/or moose (max 5 points)
STORY: +1-5 for story (100 words = +1 point)
PERFORMANCE: +1-10 RNG
DQ: No Tack shown (except Liberty class), less than head shot shown, not linking to the show and/or horses reference in the images description, "blacked out" horse, handler/rider and/or tack (or if they're uncolored), "chibi" images, use of photo bg. 
Drawing your horse falling, mis-stepping, misbehaving, knocking down obsticals, etc does NOT effect your score!

:star:CURRENT WEATHER:star:

[Updated March 2024]

*IF the current month is not listed above, notify me immediately!
Unless the current month is listed above, the weather information below is not correct and must be updated.*

It is Fall on the Island. The Temperature is high of 60(F) with a low in the 40's(F)! 

The trees are fall colors with scattered leaves blowing about in the wind and scattered on the ground.

:star:BACKGROUND:star:


This show takes place at Whimsical Blood Stables, Pangea Isles. Every month the weather changes, so be mindful of the current weather!
Because the forestry is so close to the stables, it isn't uncommon to find wild animals roaming the stable grounds- they tend to come and go without causing too much trouble, so just try to ignore thm. Wildlife sightings such as grizzly bears, mountain lions, deer, moose, elk, foxes, coyotes, wolves, birds, Printer the squirrel (closeup can be found here - Printer is female), etc can be found all year round.

Examples of appropriate backgrounds here:
Appropriate WBS Show Grounds BackgroundsStar! NOTE that not all of these images are my artwork- I have pulled several examples from several different artists- if you click the images, you will see their respective owners!
I did my best to position the images so that if you look at them from a distance, the individual pictures together create a bigger picture that displays the show area in a broader space, aside from the XC images which are more of a 'beginning of course to the end of the course' collage.
 Please note this is a WIP but may give you an idea of the property.
The show arenas are located at the top left of the map - they consist of the following in order from left to right:
Outdoor Western Arena , Outdoor English Arena , Dressage Arena
Outdoor Western Arena
This arena is the furthermost left show arena, and has a brown fence with 3 boards.
To the left of this arena is wide open space leading up to the forestry that ski


:star:PRIZES:star:


*in the event of a tie, an additional RNG will be conducted (via list randomizer) to determine who won- this will be listed as winning by a tie breaker*
WBS Weekly Show - 1st Place Ribbon by happy-horse-for-life WBS Weekly Show - 2nd Place Ribbon by happy-horse-for-life WBS Weekly Show - 3rd Place Ribbon by happy-horse-for-life WBS Weekly Show - Participant Ribbon by happy-horse-for-life
WBS Weekly Show - Reserve Champion Trophy by happy-horse-for-life If your horse places 1st 3 times, they will be named "Reserve Champion of WBS Weekly Show" and will win $5,000.
WBS Weekly Show - Grand Champion Trophy by happy-horse-for-life If your horse places 1st 5 times, their Reserve Champion title will be updated to "Grand Champion of WBS Weekly Show" and they will win an additional $5,000 (for $10,000 total).

1st Place - $30,000
2nd Place - $10,000
3rd Place - $5,000
4th Place - $1,000
5th Place - $500
6th Place - $250
7th Place - $100
8th Place - $50
*all USD is fake for story purposes

:star:GRAND CHAMPIONS:star:


BMS Doubt Me Then Try Me

:star:RESERVE CHAMPIONS:star:


SK Barbarian Bay Diamond
WBS Taurus Splitter
TORC Toadstone
WBS Hucks Tux +++++//***
WBS Ugly Betty Babe
Paddington Bear
FEC Champion Disguise

:star:SPONSORS:star:


If your group would like to sponsor this event, send me a note!
:iconthoroughbred-society: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!
:iconharpgs-best-foals: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!
:iconstudbook-database: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!
:iconterravarian-registry: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!
:iconadh--herd: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!
:iconshetland-pony-harpg: Horses registered w/this group will receive an additional +1 point with this registry for entering!


:star: All Classes are Alphabetized by Discipline :star:

~ ENGLISH CLASSES ~

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Drag Hunting :bulletpurple:
*do not use a live animal, this is only a scent/drag hunt - feel free to bring your dogs! The scent will either be bear, mountain lion, or wolf, and is up to you for story purposes*
Outdoors
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Dressage :bulletpurple:
Dressage Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
OMF Raspberry Jam

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Fox Hunting :bulletpurple:
*do not use a live fox, this is only a fox scent/drag hunt - feel free to bring your dogs!*
Outdoors
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Free Jumping :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show individually
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Freestyle Dressage :bulletpurple:
Please include a link to the music associated with the image!
The horse should be moving to the music, and helping to convey the feeling of the music through their movements.
Dressage Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Hunter Classic :bulletpurple:
Hunter Classic is a class of two jumping rounds with the scores added together to produce the final placement of the class. Each horse does one round which is scored; then the top fifteen horses with the highest first-round score are invited back to ride a second round.
For this class, please draw 2 images in one to show your horse performing at both jumping classes.
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Hunter Derby :bulletpurple:
Hunter Derby is a class of two jumping rounds with the scores added together to produce the final placement of the class. The first round requires a minimum of ten obstacles, including one in-and-out, one bending line, and one unrelated distance. Obstacles should resemble those found in the hunt field, such as post and rails, brush jumps, banks and ditches or water obstacles. The top twelve horses are invited back to perform a “Handy” round, which may include a walk or trot fence or opening a gate, in addition to emphasis being made and more points being given for successfully negotiating tighter turns or taking more direct, or “handy” routes from one jump to the next. 
For this class, please draw 2 images in one to show your horse performing at both jumping classes.
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Hunter Over Fences :bulletpurple:
Judged on speed, time, and athletic ability over 8 fences.
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Hunt Seat Equitation :bulletpurple:
Judged on the rider’s position, ability, and poise.
"Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding ... based on the tradition of fox hunting. ... The Hunt seat is also sometimes called the "forward seat." Ideally, a hunt seat rider has a very secure position. This includes proper leg position, weight in heels, soft hands, good posture, balanced seat, eyes up." -Wiki
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Hunter Under Saddle :bulletpurple:
Judged on the horse’s movement, presence, manner of going at the walk, trot, and canter, going both ways of the ring. Multiple riders compete at the same time in the ring.
"Hunter type movement (long and low) is preferred for hunter style horses." -Wiki
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Polo :bulletpurple:
Outdoor field surrounded by forestry with mountains behind the treeline
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Saddleseat :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Show Jumping :bulletpurple:
Outdoor English Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Hunter :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show separately 
The horse is to canter calmly and confidently over 8 rustic fences (see examples HERE: X , X). Judges consider the horses conformation, manners, jumping style, flow of strides, balance, and their ability to keep an even hunter paced canter. 
"There is 100 marks to win. The jumping section is worth 60% of the marks; 40 marks for the jumping round and 20 marks for style and presence. The ride and conformation is worth 20 marks each. ... Horses should be shown with plaited manes, and tails should be pulled at the dock and shortened to hock level when carried. Any feathering at the fetlock should be trimmed, as should the ears, jawline and whiskers." - Alex Robinson (Horse and Hound editor)
Indoor Arena - All competitors show independently
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Group Working Hunter :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show together at the same time (competing stallions must have a red + white + blue tail ribbon displayed or a stallion disc displayed on their bridle), though this is not a speed/timed event, and safety comes first! Competitors should allow proper spacing and either jump single file or two by two/side by side.
The horse is to canter calmly and confidently over 8 rustic fences (see examples HERE: X , X). Judges consider the horses conformation, manners, jumping style, flow of strides, balance, and their ability to keep an even hunter paced canter. 
Indoor Arena - All competitors show together
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Hunter Open Hunter  :bulletpurple:
Takes place outdoors near the Cross Country course - All competitors show separately
The horse is to canter calmly and confidently over several 1m high jumps (see examples HERE: X , X , X). 
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Group Working Hunter Open Hunter  :bulletpurple:
Takes place outdoors near the Cross Country course - All competitors show together at the same time (competing stallions must have a red + white + blue tail ribbon displayed or a stallion disc displayed on their bridle), though this is not a speed/timed event, and safety comes first! Competitors should allow proper spacing and either jump single file or two by two/side by side.
The horse is to canter calmly and confidently over several 1m high jumps (see examples HERE: X , X , X). 
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Hunter Under Saddle :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show together at the same time (competing stallions must have a red + white + blue tail ribbon displayed or a stallion disc displayed on their bridle).
The horse is to move through the gaits calmly and confidently in hunter style (see examples HERE). Judges consider the horses conformation, manners, style, flow of strides, balance, and their ability to keep an even walk, trot, and hunter paced canter. 
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet


~ WESTERN CLASSES ~

*In order to ensure the longevity and safety of our working livestock, WBS will never offer roping or tie-down classes, we apologize in advance for the inconvenience*
    The only exception is our "WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Cow Work" class and our "WBS Weekly Working Ranch Horse" class, in which some competitors (see classes below for more info) may rope a cow during their run, but in our classes, their time ends once the rope has caught the cow - the cow is not ever to be taken to the ground purposefully. We encourage slow stops over harsh stops, and will penalize competitors conducting harsh stops on our cattle that could injure them. In this class the time stops as soon as the rope lands securely on the cow (could be their neck or a leg), so there is no reward for stopping the cows movement. 
After the rope lands securely on the cow and your time has stopped, we highly encourage responsibly slowing after securing the cow to retrieve your rope (WBS staff will be nearby to assist you in the retrieval either way). Entries showing take downs of our cattle will be disqualified.

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Barrel Race :bulletpurple:
Outdoor Western Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Box-Drive-Box-Drive :bulletpurple:
Video Example
"Exhibitors perform a reining pattern, followed by cow work that includes boxing the cow, driving it down the fence, boxing the cow at the other end of the arena and then driving it back down the fence to complete the pattern." - AQHA
Indoor Arena - All competitors show individually 
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Campdrafting :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show individually 
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Cutting :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show individually 
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Mounted Shooting :bulletpurple:
"Competitors gallop around an arena shooting blanks into colored balloons and are judged on time and accuracy.
Targets are combined with riding maneuvers (e.g. turns, barrels) and include a straight line of balloons called the
'run down' at the end." - Horse Rookie
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Obstacle Trail (4 miles) :bulletpurple:
The horse will begin in the outdoor arena before hitting the outdoor trails where they will be judged on their ability to overcome trail obstacles calmly while both in and out of the arena.
Outdoor Arena and WBS Outdoor Trails
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Pole Bending :bulletpurple:
Outdoor Western Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Ranch Riding :bulletpurple:
"In ranch riding, the horse is judged on its ability to work at a forward, working speed while performing required and optional maneuvers. The ranch riding horse should simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - Horses shown individually 
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Ranch Sorting :bulletpurple:
"Ranch sorting requires that two riders move a herd of ten cattle in numerical order from one round pen into a separate adjoining pen in sixty seconds or less." - USTPA
Indoor Arena
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old, entry must include TWO horses to make up the team for one entry~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Ranch Trail :bulletpurple:
Video Example
"Obstacles found in a ranch trail pattern are approximate to those found during the course of everyday work. Judges are looking for a well-trained, responsive and well-mannered horse that can correctly navigate and negotiate the course, and to do so in a correct and efficient manner." - AQHA
Watch THIS for inspiration. The horse will go over a small jump made of chopped wood limbs, sided by potted plants. The horse will walk, trot, and/or canter over obstacles (natural logs) that are placed on the ground, as well as side pass over them, and navigate mazes and weave through potted plants. The horse will drag an obstacle (rope is provided at the obstacle, and should be dropped off at end of drag site). The rider will open the door to a cattle pen with cattle inside, enter the pen, and exit at the opposite side of the pen all while mounted. The horse should stand still as the rider dismounts, walks away to pretend brand a cow, then returns to lead the horse away.
The following obstacles are PROHIBITED, and may NOT be used: Tarps, water obstacles, PVC pipe used as a jump or walk over, tires, rocking or moving bridges, painted logs or poles, and logs must be on the floor, not elevated.
Outdoor Western Arena - Horses shown individually 
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Reined Cow Horse :bulletpurple:
(also known as: Working Cow Horse)
Indoor Arena
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Reining :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Team Penning :bulletpurple:
"In Penning, teams of three horse and rider combinations use their combined athleticism, horsemanship and general “cowiness” to humanely separate particular cows and herd them into the penning area in under 60 seconds." - USTPA
Indoor Arena
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old, entry must include THREE horses to make up the team for one entry~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Trail In Hand :bulletpurple:
The horse is judged on its ability to calmly and cooperatively navigate trail obstacles in hand (the handler works with the horse on the ground instead of riding them) while in the arena.
Outdoor Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Trail Obstacle Course :bulletpurple:
The horse is judged on its ability to calmly and cooperatively navigate trail obstacles under saddle while in the arena.
Outdoor Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Trail Trials (5 miles) :bulletpurple:
"Riders are judged on their skills and abilities to guide their horses through a natural obstacle course ... with approximately 10-12 judged natural obstacles that appear along a trail of several miles. The rides consist of obstacles and situations people might encounter on a trail ride. A course is designed using the natural obstacles that already exist on a particular trail such as walking over logs, opening a gate, or maneuvering through a creek. This is not a timed event, but casual in nature. Riders may be given a time limit to ride through a particular obstacle so that riders behind them don’t get held back. Riders may ride as individuals or groups. Riders are judged individually and strictly on how well they negotiated their horse through an obstacle with an emphasis on calmness and safety." - TrailTrials.com
WBS Outdoor Trails
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Trail Challenge (10 miles) :bulletpurple:
The same class as the Weekly Trail Trials listed above, but twice the distance and obstacles.
WBS Outdoor Trails - All competitors show at the same time
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Conformation :bulletpurple:
"This class is intended to preserve the American Quarter Horse type by selecting a well-mannered individual in order based on their resemblance to the breed ideal." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually
~Open to all American Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, and Appaloosa Horses (or any mixture of the aforementioned breeds) 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Cow Work :bulletpurple:
"The horse must demonstrate its natural ability to work a cow in a specified pattern that varies depending on division. Exhibitors in the open, amateur, cowboy and youth divisions are given three minutes to box the cow, turn it both directions on the fence and then rope it. Amateurs and youth are allowed to circle the cow both directions in lieu of roping. Limited-division riders will be asked to box the cow, drive it down the fence, box the cow at the other end of the arena and then drive the cow back up the fence to complete their pattern." - AQHA
    *Please note that some competitors (see info above) may rope a cow during their run, but in our class their time ends once the rope has caught the cow - the cow is not ever to be taken to the ground purposefully. We encourage slow stops over harsh stops, and will penalize competitors conducting harsh stops on our cattle that could injure them. In this class the time stops as soon as the rope lands securely on the cow (could be their neck or a leg), so there is no reward for stopping the cows movement. After the rope lands securely on the cow and your time has stopped, we highly encourage responsibly slowing after securing the cow to retrieve your rope (WBS staff will be nearby to assist you in the retrieval either way). Entries showing take downs of our cattle will be disqualified.*
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Cutting :bulletpurple:
"A horse’s ability to separate and work a cow out of the herd is judged in ranch cutting. With the help of two turnback riders and two herd holders, an exhibitor will cut two cows out of a herd one at a time and demonstrate the horse’s ability to hold them. The rider is allowed to cue with the reins." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Reining :bulletpurple:
Video Example
"In this class, a horse is evaluated on its maneuverability as it performs a set pattern that includes circles, lead changes, spins and stops." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - Horses shown individually 
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Riding :bulletpurple:
"This class measures a horse’s ability to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. The horse and rider are asked to perform a pattern that includes changes of gait, extension of gait, crossing logs and lead changes. All maneuvers should be performed as if the horse were being used on a ranch, and the horse should demonstrate a high level of training, relaxation and quality of movement in all gaits." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly VRH Ranch Trail :bulletpurple:
"This class demonstrates a horse’s ability to maneuver a set of six to nine obstacles resembling what the horse and rider would encounter during everyday ranch work. The horse and rider team is judged on correctness, efficiency and the quality of performance. The horse should maintain the natural appearance of a ranch horse at all times." - AQHA
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually 
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Western Pleasure :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena - All competitors show together at the same time (competing stallions must have a red + white + blue tail ribbon displayed or a stallion disc displayed on their bridle).
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Ranch Horse :bulletpurple:
Video Example
"The horse runs a reining pattern, followed by cow work that includes boxing the cow, turning it both directions on the fence and roping the cow. Amateurs and youth are allowed to circle the cow instead of roping." - AQHA
    *Please note that some competitors (see info above) may rope a cow during their run, but in our class their time ends once the rope has caught the cow - the cow is not ever to be taken to the ground purposefully. We encourage slow stops over harsh stops, and will penalize competitors conducting harsh stops on our cattle that could injure them. In this class the time stops as soon as the rope lands securely on the cow (could be their neck or a leg), so there is no reward for stopping the cows movement. After the rope lands securely on the cow and your time has stopped, we highly encourage responsibly slowing after securing the cow to retrieve your rope (WBS staff will be nearby to assist you in the retrieval either way). Entries showing take downs of our cattle will be disqualified.*
Outdoor Western Arena - All competitors show individually
Use THESE cattle (males , females) (please don't use cattle from the Retired/Deceased folder, as they have earned their rest)
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Western Rail :bulletpurple:
"The working western rail class measures the ability of the horse to be a pleasure to ride and should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. The horse should be well-broke, relaxed, quiet, soft and cadenced at all gaits. The movement of the working western rail horse should simulate a horse needing to cover long distances, softly and quietly. The overall manners and responsiveness of the horse and the horse’s quality of movement are the primary considerations. Maximum credit should be given to the horse that has a natural flowing stride and consistent, ground covering gaits. Transitions should be performed when requested, with smoothness and responsiveness. The ideal working western rail horse should have a natural head carriage at each gait. The horse should be ridden on a relatively loose rein with light contact and without requiring undue restraint while being responsive to the rider and making timely transitions in a smooth and correct manner. The horse should be soft in the bridle, yield to contact and shall not be shown on a full drape of rein. Riders are encouraged to use adequate space given the extension of gaits required. This class should show the horse’s ability to work at a forward, working pace while under control by the rider. The horse shall be balanced and appear willing and a pleasure to ride in a group situation." - AQHA
Indoor Arena - All competitors show together at the same time (competing stallions must have a red + white + blue tail ribbon displayed or a stallion disc displayed on their bridle).
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

~ SPECIALTY CLASSES ~

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Driving (singles) :bulletpurple:
This class is held in the open field that ends our cross country course. The meadow may be adorned with common daisies depending on the grass length. If the grass is short there will not be flowers as this means it was mowed.
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Driving (doubles) :bulletpurple:
This class is for driving teams of 2 horses (you must feature two horses harnessed together). The class is held in the open field that ends our cross country course. The meadow may be adorned with common daisies depending on the grass length. If the grass is short there will not be flowers as this means it was mowed.
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
no entries yet

:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Foal Halter :bulletpurple:
In this class, purebred foals are judged on their conformation compared to their breed standard. Because the age requirement is at least 6 months, the foal should be weaned from its mother by that point, and therefore its dam should NOT be featured. Horses will be asked to walk, trot, and stand in hand for judges to review.
Beach - All competitors show at the same time
~Open to all PUREBRED breeds 6-11 months old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Halter :bulletpurple:
In this class, purebred horses are judged on their conformation compared to their breed standard. Horses will be asked to walk, trot, and stand in hand for judges to review.
Beach - All competitors show at the same time
~Open to all PUREBRED breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Halter Showmanship :bulletpurple:
In this class, the handlers and horses appearance are more important than the horses pedigree, horses with any breeding can participate in this class.
"It is designed to judge the showmanship skills of the exhibitors. Judges evaluate the grooming and fitting of the horse, and expertise of the exhibitor in presenting the horse. Each exhibitor is required to perform a pattern designed by the judge with emphasis on preciseness of pattern and degree of confidence exhibited by the showman." -AQHA
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Haute Ecole :bulletpurple:
Dressage Arena
~Open to all breeds 10+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Liberty :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Mounted Archery :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Side Saddle :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Western Dressage :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Western Side Saddle :bulletpurple:
Beach
~Open to all breeds 3+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Working Equitation :bulletpurple:
Indoor Arena
~Open to all breeds 5+ years old~
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:bulletpurple: WBS Weekly Youngstock Halter :bulletpurple:
In this class, purebred horses are judged on their conformation compared to their breed standard. Horses will be asked to walk, trot, and stand in hand for judges to review.
Beach - All competitors show at the same time
~Open to all PUREBRED breeds 1-2 years old~
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I have another dressage entry! c:

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