Pleasure Horse Classes Horses are shown at the walk, jog and lope and on a reasonably loose rein. Trail Horse Classes Trail horses are required to work over and through such obstacles as gaits, logs, bridges, and water. Stock Horse Classes Figure-eights and sliding stops are among the tests that show how well a horse can work cattle. These entries perform at an animated walk and the parade gait, the latter a straight high-prancing movement not to exceed five miles an hour. Conformation counts in certain divisions, while only performance is assessed in Working classes.
Some events are open only to members of recognized hunts.