Discipline Guide

Horse Disciplines

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Dressage

DG
14 Levels Ages 0+
  • Prospect
    0–2 yrs
  • Suitability
    3–4 yrs
  • Introductory Level
    3+ yrs
  • Training Level
    3+ yrs
  • First Level
    4+ yrs
  • Second Level
    5+ yrs
  • Third Level
    6+ yrs
  • Fourth Level
    7+ yrs
  • Prix St. Georges
    7+ yrs
  • Intermediate I
    7+ yrs
  • Intermediate A
    8+ yrs
  • Intermediate B
    8+ yrs
  • Intermediate II
    8+ yrs
  • Grand Prix
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Show Jumping

SJ
10 Levels Ages 0+
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • 0.80m
    4+ yrs
  • 0.90m
    4+ yrs
  • 1.00m
    4+ yrs
  • 1.10m
    5+ yrs
  • 1.20m
    5+ yrs
  • 1.30m
    6+ yrs
  • 1.40m
    6+ yrs
  • 1.50m
    7+ yrs
  • 1.60m
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Eventing

EV
9 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
All standard eventing levels include the three phases automatically.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Starter
    4+ yrs
  • Beginner Novice
    4+ yrs
  • Novice
    4+ yrs
  • Training
    4+ yrs
  • Modified
    5+ yrs
  • Preliminary
    5+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    6+ yrs
  • Advanced
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Hunters

HU
10 Levels Ages 0+
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • 2ft0 / Introductory Hunter
    3+ yrs
  • 2ft3 / Beginner Hunter
    3+ yrs
  • 2ft6 / Low Hunter
    4+ yrs
  • 2ft9 / Schooling Hunter
    4+ yrs
  • 3ft0 / Working Hunter
    5+ yrs
  • 3ft3 / Performance Hunter
    5+ yrs
  • 3ft6 / High Performance Hunter
    6+ yrs
  • 3ft9 / Open Hunter
    6+ yrs
  • 4ft0 / International Hunter
    7+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Combined Driving

CD
6 Levels Ages 0+
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Training
    4+ yrs
  • Preliminary
    5+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    6+ yrs
  • Novice Advanced
    7+ yrs
  • Open Advanced
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Working Equitation

WE
8 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Standard levels include dressage, ease of handling, and speed.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • L1 / Introductory
    4+ yrs
  • L2 / Novice A
    4+ yrs
  • L3 / Novice B
    5+ yrs
  • L4 / Intermediate A
    6+ yrs
  • L5 / Intermediate B
    6+ yrs
  • L6 / Advanced
    7+ yrs
  • L7 / Masters
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Endurance

EN
6 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Standard levels include timed trail phases and mandatory veterinary checks.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–4 yrs
  • Limited Distance (25-35 mi)
    5+ yrs
  • Novice (50 Mile)
    5+ yrs
  • Intermediate (55-65 Mile)
    6+ yrs
  • Advanced (75 Mile)
    7+ yrs
  • Championship (100 Mile)
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Reining

RN
6 Levels Ages 0+
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • Green Reiner
    3+ yrs
  • Novice
    4+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Western Pleasure

WP
6 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Judged on calm, correct gaits at the rail.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • Green
    3+ yrs
  • Novice
    4+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Barrel Racing

BR
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Standard levels are scored by time around a cloverleaf pattern.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Pole Bending

PB
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Standard levels are scored by time through a weaving pole pattern.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Saddle Seat

SS
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Judged on animated, elevated gaits under saddle.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Pleasure Driving

PD
4 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Single-phase driving judged on manners and way of going, distinct from Combined Driving.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Novice
    4+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    5+ yrs
  • Advanced
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Cutting

CT
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Judged on how well horse and rider work a single cow away from the herd.
  • Cutting Prospect (Under 3 y/o)
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Roping

RP
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Timed event judged on speed catching and handling cattle.
  • Roping Prospect (Under 3 y/o)
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Ranch Riding

RR
5 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Judged on purposeful movement through ranch-style maneuvers at all three gaits.
  • Ranch Riding Prospect (Under 3 y/o)
    0–2 yrs
  • Novice
    3+ yrs
  • Intermediate
    4+ yrs
  • Advanced
    5+ yrs
  • Open
    6+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Cross Country

XC
9 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Judged purely on the cross-country phase: pace, jumping, and time across natural terrain obstacles, per USEA fence-height levels.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Elementary (2ft3 / 0.61m)
    4+ yrs
  • Beginner Novice (2ft7 / 0.79m)
    4+ yrs
  • Novice (2ft11 / 0.89m)
    4+ yrs
  • Training (3ft3 / 0.99m)
    5+ yrs
  • Modified (3ft5 / 1.04m)
    5+ yrs
  • Preliminary (3ft7 / 1.09m)
    6+ yrs
  • Intermediate (3ft9 / 1.14m)
    6+ yrs
  • Advanced (3ft11 / 1.19m)
    7+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

TREC

TC
7 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Standard levels (Club through Elite) combine orienteering, pace control, and an obstacle course, scored FITE-style.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Club
    4+ yrs
  • Level 1
    4+ yrs
  • Level 2
    5+ yrs
  • Level 3
    6+ yrs
  • Level 4
    7+ yrs
  • Elite
    8+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows

Western Dressage

WD
7 Levels Ages 0+
About this discipline
Blends classical dressage principles and tests with western tack and jog/lope gaits.
  • Prospect / Suitability
    0–3 yrs
  • Introductory
    4+ yrs
  • Basic
    4+ yrs
  • Level 1
    5+ yrs
  • Level 2
    5+ yrs
  • Level 3
    6+ yrs
  • Level 4
    7+ yrs
Current Classes Open Shows