06/01/2026
Hey there Students! π₯°
It's time for a summer, student competition at Midnight Stars Stables!
This competition will be in two parts and focus on both your groundwork/in-hand skills AND your riding skills!
The first part will be the πππ€π¬π’ππ£π¨πππ₯ πππ©π©ππ§π£ -
An in-hand pattern to show off the communication, teamwork, and precision between you and the horse you are working with (see pattern below).
The second part will be the ππ¦πͺππ©ππ©ππ€π£ πππ©π©ππ§π£ -
A riding pattern to evaluate your posture, precision, quietness and ability to effectively communicate with the horse you are riding (see pattern below).
Just like our previous competitions - You will have one lesson to help you learn/practice the course, then the second lesson will be focused on completing the course 3 times, with each time recorded, and the opportunity to pick your best of the 3 runs for submission to our judge.
We will have two different divisions this time:
Adult Division (ages 18 and up)
Junior Division (ages 17 and below)
It's time to put on your game face and compete with your fellow students for the opportunity to win a ribbon for placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, as well as a special/grand prize for 1st place (prizes and ribbons will be awarded for each division separately). π₯π₯π₯π
Scores will be calculated on ex*****on and proper communication with your equine partner. Time completion will only be used as s tie-breaker. You can select from any of the lesson horses as your partner. π
I'm excited to help everyone have FUN while working on fine-tuning their groundwork/riding skills and horse communication! β€οΈπ΄