horse show
Equine judging event
A horse show is a competitive event where horses and riders are judged on performance, appearance, or skill.
Events vary widely—jumping, dressage, halter classes, barrel racing—depending on the discipline and breed.
She spent every weekend at horse shows as a teenager.
The atmosphere ranges from casual local competitions to elite international events.
Competitive precision riding
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- eventingOrganizing or attending happenings
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
- hunterPursuer of prey
halter · showmanship · pleasure · equitation · cross-country · steeplechase · leadline · reining
Venue for contests
- ringClosed curve shape
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- judgesLegal proceeding overseers
- paradeCeremonial public procession
presentation · demonstration · turnout · grooming · braiding · auction · inspection · handler
Exhibition and amusement venue
- showgroundsVenue for exhibitions
- paddockSmall fenced animal enclosure
- stallsDelays or compartments
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
grandstand · announcer · program · entry · registration · schedule · classes · divisions
dressage
Competitive precision riding
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- eventingOrganizing or attending happenings
- showjumpingTimed equine obstacle sport
hunter · halter · showmanship · pleasure · equitation · cross-country · steeplechase · leadline · reining · cutting
arena
Venue for contests
- ringClosed curve shape
- spectatorsThose who observe events
- judgesLegal proceeding overseers
parade · presentation · demonstration · turnout · grooming · braiding · auction · inspection · handler · conformation
fairgrounds
Exhibition and amusement venue
- showgroundsVenue for exhibitions
- paddockSmall fenced animal enclosure
- stallsDelays or compartments
warm-up · grandstand · announcer · program · entry · registration · schedule · classes · divisions · vendor
- country festivitiescounty fair, state fair, country fair, harvest festival, fall festival
- county fairferris wheel, cotton candy, carousel, funnel cake, corn dogs
- spectaclesfirework display, spectacles, northern lights, extravaganzas, fireworks
- Equestrianismriding, dressage, saddle, bridle, tack
- Western Rodeorodeo, bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, calf roping
- horsemanshipriding lesson, riding lessons, riding school, riding schools, riding instructor
horse showrodeo
Cowboy skills competition
bull riding · bronc riding · cattle drive · ranch work · barrel racing
horse showdog show
Competitive canine exhibition
cat show · livestock auction · cattle show · Westminster Dog Show