Read About Tomball Horse Show

Tomball Horse Show is a novice show held in Tomball, Texas. Here's everything you need to know about this competition.

Tomball Horse Show - Facts

1. Type of Competition:

   These are small local horse shows that are conducted in Tomball, Texas. They conduct shows of not more than 100 horses. The main purpose of these shows is local entertainment, but it provides a great experience to horses and riders that wish to participate in state and national events in the future.

2. Location:

   There are various ranches and farms where horses shows are held in Tomball in Texas. One such farm is the Bright Star Stables. These are not very big farms; they are just adequate for some horsing events.

3. History:

   These shows have very old origins. Tomball is a huge farmland and there have been many horses being trained here since many centuries. These shows still maintain the quaintness of the past centuries.

4. Sanctioned:

   Tomball horse shows are not sanctioned by major equestrian organizations like the United States Equestrian Foundation or the Federation Equestre Internationale. Local horse clubs and organizations may sanction these events.

5. Entrance Procedure:

   Entrance into a Tomball horse show is easy. One can participate by filling in an entry blank at the venue, which will be available a few days before the event. It is not necessary that the horse be shown or have won awards before, as most horses here are novices and amateurs and from local farms and ranches. Entrance fees will be around $50 to $100. If it is a fundraising event, then most of that money will go to charities and only a part of that will be distributed as prizes.

6. Classes:

   Most of these shows are open shows which allow all breeds to participate. The common classes like English/western horses, Arab horses, quarter horses, draft horses, miniature horses, appaloosas, thoroughbreds, etc. will be there. Classes will be made into mares, fillies, stallions, yearlings, geldings, etc. According to the rider and the horse's experience, there will be novice, amateur and expert classes.

7. Judging:

   Horses will be judged by a local or a certified panel of judges on events such as equitation, trailing, walk/trot, dressage, English/western pleasure, cantering, show jumping, trailing, vaulting, reining, eventing and showmanship. The judging is not on very strict parameters and faults are lenient as these are local amateur shows.

8. Awards:

   For most fundraising shows, prize monies are less. A winning horse may get $500 if it is the best of show. There are prizes in every category and class. It is decided beforehand how much money is to be kept as prize money. There will be awards for best riders and bred by exhibit.